Sports

The team has been practicing harder than ever to compete in the highly competitive De Anza league. 

Dedication can only do so much when the body betrays an athlete.

Senior Nidhi Vellanki understands this concept particularly well, having been left with a string of concussions and a torn ACL from playing basketball and field hockey.

SHS athletic trainer Liz Alves, who has been working in the position for seven years, helps provide diagnosis, treatments and emergency care year-round to all the school’s athletes.  

Play time together on the soccer field helps tighten the bond between twin sisters juniors Kaitlyn and Kimberly Chen, as they learn to get through tough moments and enjoy themselves during funny moments.

Rowing, though a sport low-profile around campus, plays a crucial role in a several students’ lives. Its most attractive qualities, according to these students, are its meditative effect and rewarding benefits, such as the proud feeling of pushing their physical and mental limits.

Due to disappointing moments like this last year, the Falcons finished with a 2-12 record and were pushed down to the lower El Camino League this year. Starting the ‘14-15 season, senior goalkeeper Edwin Chen has high hopes for improvement.

Two students discuss playing for soccer club teams rather than the school's teams.

Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running.

Although the boys’ basketball team has begun training to prepare for its upcoming season, the Falcons have been playing short handed.

The girls' basketball team's bonding events build the players’ relationships with each other and are important on the court.