Boys’ basketball: Team hopes to carry momentum into regular season January 13, 2011 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Roy Bisht Boys’ basketball coach Trevor Naas and his team knew they had one major weakness going into the season—lack of height. But so far the Falcons have made up for their lack of height with skilled play. read more » Girls’ basketball team expects successful league games January 12, 2011 — by Joanna Lee Concluding their non-league games with a record of 6-6, the girls’ basketball team proved they were ready for the league season when they opened with a 43-35 victory against Fremont on Jan. 5. read more » Making weight makes wrestling a tough sport January 7, 2011 — by Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung Think only women are picky about their weight? Think again. In the world of wrestling, even the smallest weight gain or loss can send a wrestler tumbling through various weight classes and training; indeed, a wrestler’s dieting plan can rival the harshness of the Atkin’s. read more » Girls’ soccer has high hopes after strong preseason January 7, 2011 — by Olivia Chock and Tim Rollinson The girls’ soccer team has high expectations to live up to after making CCS last season, their first qualification for sectionals after seven years. With the departure of key seniors Sara Guy, Sam Li and Jordan Leonard, this years squad had their work cut out for them. Posting a 2-1 record in the preseason, the team has done well to build off of last year’s success. read more » Boys’ soccer team looks forward after going undefeated in pre-season games January 7, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu After making it through their pre-season games undefeated, the boys’ soccer team lost its first regular season game to Palo Alto 4-1 on Jan. 5. read more » Athlete of the issue: Shriya Nagpal January 6, 2011 — by Olivia Chock In a game against Pioneer last year, then sophomore guard Shriya Nagpal dribbled down the court with 12 seconds left and the score tied at 52. She drove hard down the lane and shot over two defenders. Swish. She closed out the game with a steal and two free throws, leading the Falcons to a 56-52 victory, a moment she counts among her great achievements. read more » Are you syncing with synchronized swimming? January 4, 2011 — by Stanley Yip With its dazzling acrobatics and incredible flexibility, gymnastics is clearly a sport, but what if it’s done underwater? According to freshman Isabel Malcolmson, a member of nationally ranked synchronized swimming team, “Santa Clara Aquamaids,” synchronized swimming is just like underwater gymnastics and should be considered a sport. read more » Cheer defends its position as a sport January 4, 2011 — by Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh They boost spirit at sporting events and compete at competitions, and even most colleges accept cheer as a sport. But a Connecticut judge dismayed cheerleaders nationwide when he ruled cheer as not a sport during the summer. read more » True or False: Marching Band is a sport January 3, 2011 — by Allison Toh and Stanley Yip Without a question, band members spend many hours practicing and attending competitions. Their hard effort has led members to believe band qualifies as a sport; participants even receive PE credit for taking this elective. However, others outside of band feel differently, which has led to numerous debates if band should be considered as a sport. read more » Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast
Girls’ basketball team expects successful league games January 12, 2011 — by Joanna Lee Concluding their non-league games with a record of 6-6, the girls’ basketball team proved they were ready for the league season when they opened with a 43-35 victory against Fremont on Jan. 5. read more » Making weight makes wrestling a tough sport January 7, 2011 — by Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung Think only women are picky about their weight? Think again. In the world of wrestling, even the smallest weight gain or loss can send a wrestler tumbling through various weight classes and training; indeed, a wrestler’s dieting plan can rival the harshness of the Atkin’s. read more » Girls’ soccer has high hopes after strong preseason January 7, 2011 — by Olivia Chock and Tim Rollinson The girls’ soccer team has high expectations to live up to after making CCS last season, their first qualification for sectionals after seven years. With the departure of key seniors Sara Guy, Sam Li and Jordan Leonard, this years squad had their work cut out for them. Posting a 2-1 record in the preseason, the team has done well to build off of last year’s success. read more » Boys’ soccer team looks forward after going undefeated in pre-season games January 7, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu After making it through their pre-season games undefeated, the boys’ soccer team lost its first regular season game to Palo Alto 4-1 on Jan. 5. read more » Athlete of the issue: Shriya Nagpal January 6, 2011 — by Olivia Chock In a game against Pioneer last year, then sophomore guard Shriya Nagpal dribbled down the court with 12 seconds left and the score tied at 52. She drove hard down the lane and shot over two defenders. Swish. She closed out the game with a steal and two free throws, leading the Falcons to a 56-52 victory, a moment she counts among her great achievements. read more » Are you syncing with synchronized swimming? January 4, 2011 — by Stanley Yip With its dazzling acrobatics and incredible flexibility, gymnastics is clearly a sport, but what if it’s done underwater? According to freshman Isabel Malcolmson, a member of nationally ranked synchronized swimming team, “Santa Clara Aquamaids,” synchronized swimming is just like underwater gymnastics and should be considered a sport. read more » Cheer defends its position as a sport January 4, 2011 — by Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh They boost spirit at sporting events and compete at competitions, and even most colleges accept cheer as a sport. But a Connecticut judge dismayed cheerleaders nationwide when he ruled cheer as not a sport during the summer. read more » True or False: Marching Band is a sport January 3, 2011 — by Allison Toh and Stanley Yip Without a question, band members spend many hours practicing and attending competitions. Their hard effort has led members to believe band qualifies as a sport; participants even receive PE credit for taking this elective. However, others outside of band feel differently, which has led to numerous debates if band should be considered as a sport. read more » Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast
Making weight makes wrestling a tough sport January 7, 2011 — by Brandon Judoprasetijo and Deborah Soung Think only women are picky about their weight? Think again. In the world of wrestling, even the smallest weight gain or loss can send a wrestler tumbling through various weight classes and training; indeed, a wrestler’s dieting plan can rival the harshness of the Atkin’s. read more » Girls’ soccer has high hopes after strong preseason January 7, 2011 — by Olivia Chock and Tim Rollinson The girls’ soccer team has high expectations to live up to after making CCS last season, their first qualification for sectionals after seven years. With the departure of key seniors Sara Guy, Sam Li and Jordan Leonard, this years squad had their work cut out for them. Posting a 2-1 record in the preseason, the team has done well to build off of last year’s success. read more » Boys’ soccer team looks forward after going undefeated in pre-season games January 7, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu After making it through their pre-season games undefeated, the boys’ soccer team lost its first regular season game to Palo Alto 4-1 on Jan. 5. read more » Athlete of the issue: Shriya Nagpal January 6, 2011 — by Olivia Chock In a game against Pioneer last year, then sophomore guard Shriya Nagpal dribbled down the court with 12 seconds left and the score tied at 52. She drove hard down the lane and shot over two defenders. Swish. She closed out the game with a steal and two free throws, leading the Falcons to a 56-52 victory, a moment she counts among her great achievements. read more » Are you syncing with synchronized swimming? January 4, 2011 — by Stanley Yip With its dazzling acrobatics and incredible flexibility, gymnastics is clearly a sport, but what if it’s done underwater? According to freshman Isabel Malcolmson, a member of nationally ranked synchronized swimming team, “Santa Clara Aquamaids,” synchronized swimming is just like underwater gymnastics and should be considered a sport. read more » Cheer defends its position as a sport January 4, 2011 — by Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh They boost spirit at sporting events and compete at competitions, and even most colleges accept cheer as a sport. But a Connecticut judge dismayed cheerleaders nationwide when he ruled cheer as not a sport during the summer. read more » True or False: Marching Band is a sport January 3, 2011 — by Allison Toh and Stanley Yip Without a question, band members spend many hours practicing and attending competitions. Their hard effort has led members to believe band qualifies as a sport; participants even receive PE credit for taking this elective. However, others outside of band feel differently, which has led to numerous debates if band should be considered as a sport. read more » Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast
Girls’ soccer has high hopes after strong preseason January 7, 2011 — by Olivia Chock and Tim Rollinson The girls’ soccer team has high expectations to live up to after making CCS last season, their first qualification for sectionals after seven years. With the departure of key seniors Sara Guy, Sam Li and Jordan Leonard, this years squad had their work cut out for them. Posting a 2-1 record in the preseason, the team has done well to build off of last year’s success. read more » Boys’ soccer team looks forward after going undefeated in pre-season games January 7, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu After making it through their pre-season games undefeated, the boys’ soccer team lost its first regular season game to Palo Alto 4-1 on Jan. 5. read more » Athlete of the issue: Shriya Nagpal January 6, 2011 — by Olivia Chock In a game against Pioneer last year, then sophomore guard Shriya Nagpal dribbled down the court with 12 seconds left and the score tied at 52. She drove hard down the lane and shot over two defenders. Swish. She closed out the game with a steal and two free throws, leading the Falcons to a 56-52 victory, a moment she counts among her great achievements. read more » Are you syncing with synchronized swimming? January 4, 2011 — by Stanley Yip With its dazzling acrobatics and incredible flexibility, gymnastics is clearly a sport, but what if it’s done underwater? According to freshman Isabel Malcolmson, a member of nationally ranked synchronized swimming team, “Santa Clara Aquamaids,” synchronized swimming is just like underwater gymnastics and should be considered a sport. read more » Cheer defends its position as a sport January 4, 2011 — by Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh They boost spirit at sporting events and compete at competitions, and even most colleges accept cheer as a sport. But a Connecticut judge dismayed cheerleaders nationwide when he ruled cheer as not a sport during the summer. read more » True or False: Marching Band is a sport January 3, 2011 — by Allison Toh and Stanley Yip Without a question, band members spend many hours practicing and attending competitions. Their hard effort has led members to believe band qualifies as a sport; participants even receive PE credit for taking this elective. However, others outside of band feel differently, which has led to numerous debates if band should be considered as a sport. read more » Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast
Boys’ soccer team looks forward after going undefeated in pre-season games January 7, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu After making it through their pre-season games undefeated, the boys’ soccer team lost its first regular season game to Palo Alto 4-1 on Jan. 5. read more » Athlete of the issue: Shriya Nagpal January 6, 2011 — by Olivia Chock In a game against Pioneer last year, then sophomore guard Shriya Nagpal dribbled down the court with 12 seconds left and the score tied at 52. She drove hard down the lane and shot over two defenders. Swish. She closed out the game with a steal and two free throws, leading the Falcons to a 56-52 victory, a moment she counts among her great achievements. read more » Are you syncing with synchronized swimming? January 4, 2011 — by Stanley Yip With its dazzling acrobatics and incredible flexibility, gymnastics is clearly a sport, but what if it’s done underwater? According to freshman Isabel Malcolmson, a member of nationally ranked synchronized swimming team, “Santa Clara Aquamaids,” synchronized swimming is just like underwater gymnastics and should be considered a sport. read more » Cheer defends its position as a sport January 4, 2011 — by Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh They boost spirit at sporting events and compete at competitions, and even most colleges accept cheer as a sport. But a Connecticut judge dismayed cheerleaders nationwide when he ruled cheer as not a sport during the summer. read more » True or False: Marching Band is a sport January 3, 2011 — by Allison Toh and Stanley Yip Without a question, band members spend many hours practicing and attending competitions. Their hard effort has led members to believe band qualifies as a sport; participants even receive PE credit for taking this elective. However, others outside of band feel differently, which has led to numerous debates if band should be considered as a sport. read more » Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast
Athlete of the issue: Shriya Nagpal January 6, 2011 — by Olivia Chock In a game against Pioneer last year, then sophomore guard Shriya Nagpal dribbled down the court with 12 seconds left and the score tied at 52. She drove hard down the lane and shot over two defenders. Swish. She closed out the game with a steal and two free throws, leading the Falcons to a 56-52 victory, a moment she counts among her great achievements. read more » Are you syncing with synchronized swimming? January 4, 2011 — by Stanley Yip With its dazzling acrobatics and incredible flexibility, gymnastics is clearly a sport, but what if it’s done underwater? According to freshman Isabel Malcolmson, a member of nationally ranked synchronized swimming team, “Santa Clara Aquamaids,” synchronized swimming is just like underwater gymnastics and should be considered a sport. read more » Cheer defends its position as a sport January 4, 2011 — by Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh They boost spirit at sporting events and compete at competitions, and even most colleges accept cheer as a sport. But a Connecticut judge dismayed cheerleaders nationwide when he ruled cheer as not a sport during the summer. read more » True or False: Marching Band is a sport January 3, 2011 — by Allison Toh and Stanley Yip Without a question, band members spend many hours practicing and attending competitions. Their hard effort has led members to believe band qualifies as a sport; participants even receive PE credit for taking this elective. However, others outside of band feel differently, which has led to numerous debates if band should be considered as a sport. read more » Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast
Are you syncing with synchronized swimming? January 4, 2011 — by Stanley Yip With its dazzling acrobatics and incredible flexibility, gymnastics is clearly a sport, but what if it’s done underwater? According to freshman Isabel Malcolmson, a member of nationally ranked synchronized swimming team, “Santa Clara Aquamaids,” synchronized swimming is just like underwater gymnastics and should be considered a sport. read more » Cheer defends its position as a sport January 4, 2011 — by Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh They boost spirit at sporting events and compete at competitions, and even most colleges accept cheer as a sport. But a Connecticut judge dismayed cheerleaders nationwide when he ruled cheer as not a sport during the summer. read more » True or False: Marching Band is a sport January 3, 2011 — by Allison Toh and Stanley Yip Without a question, band members spend many hours practicing and attending competitions. Their hard effort has led members to believe band qualifies as a sport; participants even receive PE credit for taking this elective. However, others outside of band feel differently, which has led to numerous debates if band should be considered as a sport. read more » Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast
Cheer defends its position as a sport January 4, 2011 — by Aanchal Mohan and Allison Toh They boost spirit at sporting events and compete at competitions, and even most colleges accept cheer as a sport. But a Connecticut judge dismayed cheerleaders nationwide when he ruled cheer as not a sport during the summer. read more » True or False: Marching Band is a sport January 3, 2011 — by Allison Toh and Stanley Yip Without a question, band members spend many hours practicing and attending competitions. Their hard effort has led members to believe band qualifies as a sport; participants even receive PE credit for taking this elective. However, others outside of band feel differently, which has led to numerous debates if band should be considered as a sport. read more » Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast
True or False: Marching Band is a sport January 3, 2011 — by Allison Toh and Stanley Yip Without a question, band members spend many hours practicing and attending competitions. Their hard effort has led members to believe band qualifies as a sport; participants even receive PE credit for taking this elective. However, others outside of band feel differently, which has led to numerous debates if band should be considered as a sport. read more » Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast
Receiver Guengerich wins prestigious 49er player of the week award December 20, 2010 — by Karthik Annaamalai and Abhishek Venkataramana While senior Chris Guengerich may be known for his stellar athletic ability on the football field, leadership as a captain, and success as wide receiver on the football team, Guengerich has also developed a reputation as a stellar student in the classroom. Guengerich was recently recognized by the San Francisco 49ers for both his achievements as an athlete and his academic accomplishments through recognition as the San Francisco 49ers High School Player of the Week for Week Five. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...184185186187188...200210220...nextlast