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The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.

Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB

Shyar Shah April 27, 2025

The torpedo bat, introduced at the start of the 2025 MLB season, was highly successful, helping the New York Yankees hit nine home runs in their second game and 15 total in a three-game series against...

Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.

New athletic trainer hired after months-long search

Nika Svizhenko April 25, 2025

After former athletic trainer Caitlin Steiding left the school in late January for a new position at Golden State Orthopedics and Spine (GSO), the school spent over two months searching for a replacement....

Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.

Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach

Linh Do and Andrew Gong April 17, 2025

Amid darkness at 5 a.m. on a recent weekday morning, varsity swim coach Christian Bonner was already on the school’s pool deck, watching as his athletes completed their laps. His voice reverberated across...

Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.

From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey

Derek Liang and Caleb Yu April 3, 2025

At age 10, senior Steven Ning remembers being diagnosed with obesity. Ning was already feeling the effects of his poor health, grappling with breathing struggles and severe mobility handicaps compared...

The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.

Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts

Emily Wu March 31, 2025

In September 2023, junior Esha Verma decided to take a part-time job coaching younger students at her gym.  To qualify for it, she had to do a flurry of CPR certification, medical training and learn...

Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.

Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season

Clara Choi and Nicole Lee March 27, 2025

Wrestling, even as a co-ed sport, has had historically low numbers over the past few years. With just five new members and two veteran athletes after several students didn’t return to the sport this...

Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.

New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players

Adarsh Peruvemba and Renisha Mandal March 27, 2025

After a successful 2024 season, with four of the team’s players qualifying to play at the prestigious 2024 NorCal Championships and two bringing home the doubles title, the badminton team is opening...

President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.

Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body

Jane Lee March 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, Class of ‘23 alumni Anjali Aarkoti and Natalie Chua and seniors Riley Adler and Emmy Pak were disappointed to learn that the Sports Medicine class wasn’t being offered due...

Brennan runs with the ball in a lacrosse game last season against Gunn.

Two paths, one team — siblings’ shared support transcends different sports

Amy Miao March 25, 2025

With just seconds remaining, defender junior Brennan Pak sprinted down the field with his lacrosse stick, eyes locked on the approaching attacker in the away game against Gunn last season. In one swift...

Sophomore Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani warms up before a scrimmage.

Promising freshmen primed boost boys’ tennis team’s chances

Ethan Lee and Seabert Mao March 22, 2025

Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 10-2 Recap: The team had a successful season, as Class of ‘24 alumni led the team in advancing to CCS finals and into NorCal Championship, where...

Iris gets some setter reps while practicing with her dad.

Athletes navigate sports with their fathers on the sideline as coaches

Ashni Pillai March 21, 2025

As junior Keatyn Spendlove sprinted toward the ball, preparing to break past the defense, a familiar voice called out from the sideline. “Watch your line!” assistant coach Andrew McRobbie shouted....

Students play girl’s flag football during the 2024 Falcon Puff competition.

Could flag football be a school sport next fall?

Emily Wu March 21, 2025

The California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) Federated Council unanimously voted in 2023 to add girls’ flag football as an official sport, starting last year. The Silicon Valley Athletic League,...

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