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Athlete of the Month

Zoe Jiamanukoonkit (11) watches her ball fly out of the bunker. Jiamanukoonkit was named the November female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Zoe Jiamanukoonkit.

Athlete of the Month: Zoe Jiamanukoonkit

Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

Driver in hand, Zoe Jiamanukoonkit (11) swings her way to November’s female Athlete of the Month. As a prominent athlete on the school’s varsity girls golf team, Jiamanukoonkit makes waves. “I...

Lily Oliva (12) has her eye on the ball, moving on her feet. Oliva was named the December female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Lily Oliva.

Athlete of the Month: Lily Oliva

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2025

In the chaos of the Olive Garden, December female Athlete of the Month, point guard Lily Oliva (12), hustles down the court, leading the Falcons to victory. “It felt good,” Oliva said. “I think...

Presley Garcia (11) jukes out the El Camino defense. Garcia was named the October female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Presley Garcia

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

With the flag belt tied around her waist, confidence and dedication carry wide receiver Presley Garcia (11) all the way to the end zone. As a wide receiver for the varsity flag football team, reaching...

Will Schreckengaust (12) plays against Carlsbad High School (7-3) on Oct. 18. He was named the October male Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Will Schreckengaust

April Kato, News Editor November 8, 2024

Under the Friday night lights, students can find the October male Athlete of the Month Will Schreckengaust (12) dominating the defensive line at Ed Burke Field, the number 50 gleaming on his uniform. On...

Samantha Krystkowiak (11) plays as an outside hitter and opposite on the girls varsity volleyball team. Krystkowiak won the October female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Samantha Krystkowiak

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

As she steps onto the Olive Garden court, the pre-game nerves are long in the past. Her confidence, composure and positivity are recognized by both her teammates and coaches. Samantha Krystkowiak (11),...

The varsity boys water polo team is currently 6-5. This school year, varsity captain, Jack Mason (12), was named the first male Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Jack Mason.

Athlete of the Month: Jack Mason

Sophia Gorba, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

Senior captain and 1/2 side on the boys varsity water polo team, Jack Mason (12), won the first male Athlete of the Month award for the school year due to his dedication to his sport and high performance.   “I...

Sydney Meltzer (12) is a starting  captain for the varsity field hockey team this season. Meltzer was named the first female Athlete of the Month for this school year. Left to right: Morgan Christie (11), Sydney Meltzer (12) and Kara Dunlap (11). Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Sydney Meltzer

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Going into her third year as a starter for the varsity field hockey team, captain Sydney Meltzer (12), was named the first female Athlete of the Month for the school year. Meltzer is entering her sixth...

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