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The team poses for a group photo after the victory.

Girls’ soccer defeats Lynbrook, securing the second place in El Camino

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su January 23, 2025

Swerving through Lynbrook defenders in a home game on Jan. 14, sophomore left wing Claire Chen avoided the opposing sliding goalie, scoring the team’s last goal and widening the lead to six. The Falcons...

Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).

What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?

Sanyukta Ravishankar January 21, 2025

Have you ever been blinded by your teachers’ lethal guns during a lecture? Maybe you wonder how this teacher’s recent record in a specific lift faces off against the rest of their department. If so,...

The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.

Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak

Linh Do and Vedant Sinha January 18, 2025

After a clean 5-1 victory against the MacDonald Condors on Jan. 16, the Falcons hold a 6-4-2 overall record as they head towards the  halfway point of their season. The Falcons’ 3-1-1 El Camino League...

Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback

Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino

Debesh Das Sharma January 17, 2025

Saratoga held a narrow 52-50 lead with just over a minute to go in a home game vs. Lynbrook last Friday night. The ball game could still go either way.  After Lynbrook failed to convert on their possession,...

The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.

Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries

Andrew Gong and Divya Vadlakonda December 14, 2024

Tonight the Falcon basketball team travels south to take on Carmel, stay overnight and play Pacific Grove the next day. Earlier this month they played in their first pre-season tournament, the James...

Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.

Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID

Andy Zhu and Debesh Das Sharma December 13, 2024

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the boys’ basketball program has reinstated a freshman-only team in addition to the usual JV and varsity teams.  The team is coached by Michael...

Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow

For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment

Vedant Sinha December 13, 2024

When is the best time to become a better basketball player? For many players, a lot of their skill growth occurs in the long offseason months of conditioning, scrimmaging and playing in AAU tournaments. Sophomore...

Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.

Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season

Ashni Pillai and Richard Fan December 13, 2024

In a tense game against the Notre Dame Knights at home on Dec. 10, the Falcons clinched a 3-2 victory, putting their pre-season league record at 3-0 after defeating King’s Academy 3-2 at home on Dec....

49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.

49ers hobble through losing season

Debesh Das Sharma and Shyar Shah December 12, 2024

The reigning NFC Champion 49ers have had a rough season with a 6-7 record, placing them last in their division, the NFC West, as of Dec. 10.  The team, which has had a long history of serious injuries...

Junior Akash Gupta doing drills in practice.

Season preview: Boys’ soccer team looks to rebound with improving talent and skills

Mikul Rana December 12, 2024

Head Coach: Connor McGoldridge Last year’s record: 1-10-1 Recap: The varsity team struggled last year in the El Camino division, but players are looking to bounce back this season. Key Matchups:...

The girls practicing for their upcoming season

Girls’ soccer starts the pre-season strong: securing two wins and gaining confidence for the upcoming season

Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su December 12, 2024

Head Coach: Ben Maxwell Last year’s record: 1-11 Recap: Last year, the girls’ soccer team had a hard time in the El Camino Division, resulting in 1 win and 11 losses. Key Matchups: MacDonald...

Start lifting today!

Do you have gym anxiety? This is why you shouldn’t be afraid to start

Caleb Yu and Zack Zhang December 11, 2024

Going to the gym is not just great for anyone who wants to grow muscle but also those who want to be fit and maintain good health.  Almost everyone feels out of place during their first gym visit....

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