Unpopular Opinion: Soccer is boring to watch April 4, 2024 — by George Hu Soccer is by far the most popular sport in the world, having approximately 3.5 billion fans, which is 2.7 billion more than basketball and 3 billion more than baseball, two of America’s most popular sports. Although those 3.5 billion fans around the globe relish watching soccer, I find it to be an extremely boring sport, […] read more » Boys’ golf sees success in their practice regimen up in mid-season games April 4, 2024 — by Eric Shi and Parav Manney The Falcons started the season strong with four consecutive wins, but the team encountered stronger opponents such as Los Gatos and Palo Alto as the season progressed and has suffered some losses. With a 199-211 loss to Los Gatos on March 27, a 200-216 win to Monta Vista on March 25, a 205-216 loss to […] read more » Baseball struggles with young roster and inconsistent execution April 3, 2024 — by Jane Lee When the game was tied 1-1 in the fifth inning at home against Mountain View on March 23, the Falcons defense collapsed when infielders were unable to turn what looked like a double play. With new life, Mountain View mounted a rally that included a run-scoring single and a grand slam off junior pitcher Aiden […] read more » Boys’ tennis blazes undefeated path through early division season March 29, 2024 — by Daniel Wu The boys’ tennis team has settled into a winning groove as they ease into the midseason. As of March 28, the Falcons were undefeated, holding a 7-0 record and standing in first place in the De Anza division. Recent game results include beating Gunn 6-1 at home on March 27, taking down Cupertino 6-1 in […] read more » Surfing in Santa Cruz: Junior and English teacher find relaxation riding waves March 29, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Five years ago, junior Logan Gecils was introduced to surfing by his stepfather, which has since become one of his favorite recreational activities. With the Santa Cruz beaches just a 45-minute drive from the school, Gecils regularly heads to his favorite surf spots to destress and enjoy time in a natural setting. A few staff […] read more » Junior track athletes’ club experience pays off in competition results March 29, 2024 — by Derek Liang At the sound of the starter pistol, junior runner Natalie Zaragoza sped off her starting blocks at the 100-meter event against Monta Vista on March 14. In an adrenaline-fueled final stride to the finish line, Zaragoza finished with a personal record of 12.65 seconds. Another star track member, junior Dylan Wilson, also hit two personal […] read more » March Madness tournament brings lunchtime excitement for students March 26, 2024 — by Sasha Prasad Students crowded around the court in the large gym on March 8, cheering on teams “REVENGE TOUR” and “Cool Beans!” in the heated final match of the school’s annual March Madness tournament. Junior Tevita King, a player on the “REVENGE TOUR” team, took the final shot of the game just as the lunch bell rang. […] read more » Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members March 24, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad At age 7, sophomore Matthias Casanova crouched at the starting line, preparing to race his 11-year-old brother, Class of `22 alumnus Ettienne Casanova — now a California Institute of Technology D3 soccer player — on the soccer field. Their father cued them to start and the boys sprinted across the field. Matthias passed the finish […] read more » If I could be any athlete for a day, it would be supremely gifted gymnast Simone Biles March 24, 2024 — by Angela Tan One spring day in high school, I wake up with five times more muscle and a miraculous energy in my step. I run to the mirror and flash my confident, pearly smile while admiring my toned calves. Somehow, I have magically become Simone Biles for just one day. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming after […] read more » Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast
Boys’ golf sees success in their practice regimen up in mid-season games April 4, 2024 — by Eric Shi and Parav Manney The Falcons started the season strong with four consecutive wins, but the team encountered stronger opponents such as Los Gatos and Palo Alto as the season progressed and has suffered some losses. With a 199-211 loss to Los Gatos on March 27, a 200-216 win to Monta Vista on March 25, a 205-216 loss to […] read more » Baseball struggles with young roster and inconsistent execution April 3, 2024 — by Jane Lee When the game was tied 1-1 in the fifth inning at home against Mountain View on March 23, the Falcons defense collapsed when infielders were unable to turn what looked like a double play. With new life, Mountain View mounted a rally that included a run-scoring single and a grand slam off junior pitcher Aiden […] read more » Boys’ tennis blazes undefeated path through early division season March 29, 2024 — by Daniel Wu The boys’ tennis team has settled into a winning groove as they ease into the midseason. As of March 28, the Falcons were undefeated, holding a 7-0 record and standing in first place in the De Anza division. Recent game results include beating Gunn 6-1 at home on March 27, taking down Cupertino 6-1 in […] read more » Surfing in Santa Cruz: Junior and English teacher find relaxation riding waves March 29, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Five years ago, junior Logan Gecils was introduced to surfing by his stepfather, which has since become one of his favorite recreational activities. With the Santa Cruz beaches just a 45-minute drive from the school, Gecils regularly heads to his favorite surf spots to destress and enjoy time in a natural setting. A few staff […] read more » Junior track athletes’ club experience pays off in competition results March 29, 2024 — by Derek Liang At the sound of the starter pistol, junior runner Natalie Zaragoza sped off her starting blocks at the 100-meter event against Monta Vista on March 14. In an adrenaline-fueled final stride to the finish line, Zaragoza finished with a personal record of 12.65 seconds. Another star track member, junior Dylan Wilson, also hit two personal […] read more » March Madness tournament brings lunchtime excitement for students March 26, 2024 — by Sasha Prasad Students crowded around the court in the large gym on March 8, cheering on teams “REVENGE TOUR” and “Cool Beans!” in the heated final match of the school’s annual March Madness tournament. Junior Tevita King, a player on the “REVENGE TOUR” team, took the final shot of the game just as the lunch bell rang. […] read more » Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members March 24, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad At age 7, sophomore Matthias Casanova crouched at the starting line, preparing to race his 11-year-old brother, Class of `22 alumnus Ettienne Casanova — now a California Institute of Technology D3 soccer player — on the soccer field. Their father cued them to start and the boys sprinted across the field. Matthias passed the finish […] read more » If I could be any athlete for a day, it would be supremely gifted gymnast Simone Biles March 24, 2024 — by Angela Tan One spring day in high school, I wake up with five times more muscle and a miraculous energy in my step. I run to the mirror and flash my confident, pearly smile while admiring my toned calves. Somehow, I have magically become Simone Biles for just one day. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming after […] read more » Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast
Baseball struggles with young roster and inconsistent execution April 3, 2024 — by Jane Lee When the game was tied 1-1 in the fifth inning at home against Mountain View on March 23, the Falcons defense collapsed when infielders were unable to turn what looked like a double play. With new life, Mountain View mounted a rally that included a run-scoring single and a grand slam off junior pitcher Aiden […] read more » Boys’ tennis blazes undefeated path through early division season March 29, 2024 — by Daniel Wu The boys’ tennis team has settled into a winning groove as they ease into the midseason. As of March 28, the Falcons were undefeated, holding a 7-0 record and standing in first place in the De Anza division. Recent game results include beating Gunn 6-1 at home on March 27, taking down Cupertino 6-1 in […] read more » Surfing in Santa Cruz: Junior and English teacher find relaxation riding waves March 29, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Five years ago, junior Logan Gecils was introduced to surfing by his stepfather, which has since become one of his favorite recreational activities. With the Santa Cruz beaches just a 45-minute drive from the school, Gecils regularly heads to his favorite surf spots to destress and enjoy time in a natural setting. A few staff […] read more » Junior track athletes’ club experience pays off in competition results March 29, 2024 — by Derek Liang At the sound of the starter pistol, junior runner Natalie Zaragoza sped off her starting blocks at the 100-meter event against Monta Vista on March 14. In an adrenaline-fueled final stride to the finish line, Zaragoza finished with a personal record of 12.65 seconds. Another star track member, junior Dylan Wilson, also hit two personal […] read more » March Madness tournament brings lunchtime excitement for students March 26, 2024 — by Sasha Prasad Students crowded around the court in the large gym on March 8, cheering on teams “REVENGE TOUR” and “Cool Beans!” in the heated final match of the school’s annual March Madness tournament. Junior Tevita King, a player on the “REVENGE TOUR” team, took the final shot of the game just as the lunch bell rang. […] read more » Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members March 24, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad At age 7, sophomore Matthias Casanova crouched at the starting line, preparing to race his 11-year-old brother, Class of `22 alumnus Ettienne Casanova — now a California Institute of Technology D3 soccer player — on the soccer field. Their father cued them to start and the boys sprinted across the field. Matthias passed the finish […] read more » If I could be any athlete for a day, it would be supremely gifted gymnast Simone Biles March 24, 2024 — by Angela Tan One spring day in high school, I wake up with five times more muscle and a miraculous energy in my step. I run to the mirror and flash my confident, pearly smile while admiring my toned calves. Somehow, I have magically become Simone Biles for just one day. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming after […] read more » Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast
Boys’ tennis blazes undefeated path through early division season March 29, 2024 — by Daniel Wu The boys’ tennis team has settled into a winning groove as they ease into the midseason. As of March 28, the Falcons were undefeated, holding a 7-0 record and standing in first place in the De Anza division. Recent game results include beating Gunn 6-1 at home on March 27, taking down Cupertino 6-1 in […] read more » Surfing in Santa Cruz: Junior and English teacher find relaxation riding waves March 29, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Five years ago, junior Logan Gecils was introduced to surfing by his stepfather, which has since become one of his favorite recreational activities. With the Santa Cruz beaches just a 45-minute drive from the school, Gecils regularly heads to his favorite surf spots to destress and enjoy time in a natural setting. A few staff […] read more » Junior track athletes’ club experience pays off in competition results March 29, 2024 — by Derek Liang At the sound of the starter pistol, junior runner Natalie Zaragoza sped off her starting blocks at the 100-meter event against Monta Vista on March 14. In an adrenaline-fueled final stride to the finish line, Zaragoza finished with a personal record of 12.65 seconds. Another star track member, junior Dylan Wilson, also hit two personal […] read more » March Madness tournament brings lunchtime excitement for students March 26, 2024 — by Sasha Prasad Students crowded around the court in the large gym on March 8, cheering on teams “REVENGE TOUR” and “Cool Beans!” in the heated final match of the school’s annual March Madness tournament. Junior Tevita King, a player on the “REVENGE TOUR” team, took the final shot of the game just as the lunch bell rang. […] read more » Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members March 24, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad At age 7, sophomore Matthias Casanova crouched at the starting line, preparing to race his 11-year-old brother, Class of `22 alumnus Ettienne Casanova — now a California Institute of Technology D3 soccer player — on the soccer field. Their father cued them to start and the boys sprinted across the field. Matthias passed the finish […] read more » If I could be any athlete for a day, it would be supremely gifted gymnast Simone Biles March 24, 2024 — by Angela Tan One spring day in high school, I wake up with five times more muscle and a miraculous energy in my step. I run to the mirror and flash my confident, pearly smile while admiring my toned calves. Somehow, I have magically become Simone Biles for just one day. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming after […] read more » Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast
Surfing in Santa Cruz: Junior and English teacher find relaxation riding waves March 29, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Five years ago, junior Logan Gecils was introduced to surfing by his stepfather, which has since become one of his favorite recreational activities. With the Santa Cruz beaches just a 45-minute drive from the school, Gecils regularly heads to his favorite surf spots to destress and enjoy time in a natural setting. A few staff […] read more » Junior track athletes’ club experience pays off in competition results March 29, 2024 — by Derek Liang At the sound of the starter pistol, junior runner Natalie Zaragoza sped off her starting blocks at the 100-meter event against Monta Vista on March 14. In an adrenaline-fueled final stride to the finish line, Zaragoza finished with a personal record of 12.65 seconds. Another star track member, junior Dylan Wilson, also hit two personal […] read more » March Madness tournament brings lunchtime excitement for students March 26, 2024 — by Sasha Prasad Students crowded around the court in the large gym on March 8, cheering on teams “REVENGE TOUR” and “Cool Beans!” in the heated final match of the school’s annual March Madness tournament. Junior Tevita King, a player on the “REVENGE TOUR” team, took the final shot of the game just as the lunch bell rang. […] read more » Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members March 24, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad At age 7, sophomore Matthias Casanova crouched at the starting line, preparing to race his 11-year-old brother, Class of `22 alumnus Ettienne Casanova — now a California Institute of Technology D3 soccer player — on the soccer field. Their father cued them to start and the boys sprinted across the field. Matthias passed the finish […] read more » If I could be any athlete for a day, it would be supremely gifted gymnast Simone Biles March 24, 2024 — by Angela Tan One spring day in high school, I wake up with five times more muscle and a miraculous energy in my step. I run to the mirror and flash my confident, pearly smile while admiring my toned calves. Somehow, I have magically become Simone Biles for just one day. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming after […] read more » Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast
Junior track athletes’ club experience pays off in competition results March 29, 2024 — by Derek Liang At the sound of the starter pistol, junior runner Natalie Zaragoza sped off her starting blocks at the 100-meter event against Monta Vista on March 14. In an adrenaline-fueled final stride to the finish line, Zaragoza finished with a personal record of 12.65 seconds. Another star track member, junior Dylan Wilson, also hit two personal […] read more » March Madness tournament brings lunchtime excitement for students March 26, 2024 — by Sasha Prasad Students crowded around the court in the large gym on March 8, cheering on teams “REVENGE TOUR” and “Cool Beans!” in the heated final match of the school’s annual March Madness tournament. Junior Tevita King, a player on the “REVENGE TOUR” team, took the final shot of the game just as the lunch bell rang. […] read more » Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members March 24, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad At age 7, sophomore Matthias Casanova crouched at the starting line, preparing to race his 11-year-old brother, Class of `22 alumnus Ettienne Casanova — now a California Institute of Technology D3 soccer player — on the soccer field. Their father cued them to start and the boys sprinted across the field. Matthias passed the finish […] read more » If I could be any athlete for a day, it would be supremely gifted gymnast Simone Biles March 24, 2024 — by Angela Tan One spring day in high school, I wake up with five times more muscle and a miraculous energy in my step. I run to the mirror and flash my confident, pearly smile while admiring my toned calves. Somehow, I have magically become Simone Biles for just one day. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming after […] read more » Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast
March Madness tournament brings lunchtime excitement for students March 26, 2024 — by Sasha Prasad Students crowded around the court in the large gym on March 8, cheering on teams “REVENGE TOUR” and “Cool Beans!” in the heated final match of the school’s annual March Madness tournament. Junior Tevita King, a player on the “REVENGE TOUR” team, took the final shot of the game just as the lunch bell rang. […] read more » Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members March 24, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad At age 7, sophomore Matthias Casanova crouched at the starting line, preparing to race his 11-year-old brother, Class of `22 alumnus Ettienne Casanova — now a California Institute of Technology D3 soccer player — on the soccer field. Their father cued them to start and the boys sprinted across the field. Matthias passed the finish […] read more » If I could be any athlete for a day, it would be supremely gifted gymnast Simone Biles March 24, 2024 — by Angela Tan One spring day in high school, I wake up with five times more muscle and a miraculous energy in my step. I run to the mirror and flash my confident, pearly smile while admiring my toned calves. Somehow, I have magically become Simone Biles for just one day. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming after […] read more » Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast
Sports legacies: 2 athletes follow in the footsteps of their family members March 24, 2024 — by Amy Miao and Sasha Prasad At age 7, sophomore Matthias Casanova crouched at the starting line, preparing to race his 11-year-old brother, Class of `22 alumnus Ettienne Casanova — now a California Institute of Technology D3 soccer player — on the soccer field. Their father cued them to start and the boys sprinted across the field. Matthias passed the finish […] read more » If I could be any athlete for a day, it would be supremely gifted gymnast Simone Biles March 24, 2024 — by Angela Tan One spring day in high school, I wake up with five times more muscle and a miraculous energy in my step. I run to the mirror and flash my confident, pearly smile while admiring my toned calves. Somehow, I have magically become Simone Biles for just one day. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming after […] read more » Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast
If I could be any athlete for a day, it would be supremely gifted gymnast Simone Biles March 24, 2024 — by Angela Tan One spring day in high school, I wake up with five times more muscle and a miraculous energy in my step. I run to the mirror and flash my confident, pearly smile while admiring my toned calves. Somehow, I have magically become Simone Biles for just one day. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming after […] read more » Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast
Boys’ tennis surges as season opens March 19, 2024 — by Lawson Wang Head Coach: Florin Marca Last year’s record: 7-5 Recap: A relatively good season with an impressive underclassmen lineup led to the team advancing to CCS before losing to No. 1 seeded Menlo Park in the semifinals. Key Matchups: Los Altos, Cupertino Star Players: singles No. 1 sophomore Somei Ogata, No. 2 singles sophomore Nikhil Srivatsa, […] read more » previous12345...1020304050...nextlast