Sports teams make strides practicing on weekends September 28, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Visit the school on a typical weekend this fall, and you’ll see the cross country team stepping into their running shoes, the boys’ water polo team getting ready to jump in the pool and the girls’ volleyball team hiking up their knee pads. Cross country: Early morning runs Saturday mornings, the cross country team practices […] read more » Students improve athleticism through fencing September 25, 2022 — by Martin Xu The score was 14-14; the next to stab would determine the winner. Since it was a match that would contribute to her qualification for the Summer Nationals world championship in July, alumna Helen Yin had to win and she knew what she had to do: calm down, concentrate and carefully plan out her movements to […] read more » Dance team excited for upcoming in-person performances September 25, 2022 — by Minsui Tang With the help of new head coach Namaad Jackson, the 15 girls on the dance team prepared tirelessly for their performance at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 23. Just days before, they also performed at the rally on Sept. 19. “Practices for the Homecoming football game are stressful because we have performances [within a […] read more » Cheer team focuses on conditioning hoping to qualify for nationals September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Derek Liang Head Coach: Chelsea Miller Recap: The competitive team qualified for nationals last year but was unable to compete due to COVID-19 traveling limitations. Key returners: Seniors Kaelli Trateng, Ela Machiroutu, Sydney Backhus, Jenna English and Darya Loenko; and junior Eva Semin Key losses to graduation: Natalie Lockhart, Ashlyn O’Brien and Sade Hashemi Prognosis: For every […] read more » Davey returns to coach boys’ basketball team September 24, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Andy Zhu With the school basketball season approaching rapidly, longtime history teacher Mike Davey has accepted the job of coaching the boys’ varsity team — a position he also held from 1992 to 2006. After previous varsity head coach Patrick Judge and JV head coach Devin Southerland both left the program in the off season, the team […] read more » Boys’ water polo looks to repeat success despite losing key seniors September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Kendal Jarvis Last year’s record: 13-1 Recap: Despite tying Lynbrook for the best season record, the boys’ water polo team was not able to beat Lynbrook for a spot in CCS. Key Matchups: Mountain View and Monta Vista Star Players: Seniors left wing Eli Tsives, left wing Luca Manea and flat Keon Nikfar; […] read more » Longtime cross country coach uses his time as a runner to better guide athletes September 24, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang Growing up in an athletic household, current boys’ and girls’ cross country coach Ian Tippetts showed he had a knack for sports. He played soccer in elementary until middle school, when he began playing basketball. He later joined his high school’s football, cross country and track and field teams. He has coached cross country for […] read more » Field hockey players push to fill the gap left by graduating players September 23, 2022 — by Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas Head Coach: Jatin Sharma Last year’s record: 9-1 Recap: The team performed better than their previous season, making it to the second round of CCS, with their winning streak ending after a loss to Leigh. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, St. Francis and Archbishop Mitty Star Players: Seniors forward Kayla Steele, center midfielder Georgia Adams and […] read more » Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement September 23, 2022 — by George Hu When sophomore Tas Long recently jogged down a trail in Sanborn County Park, feelings of rapture filled him as he glanced at the surrounding nature. Although his parents had initially forced him to run as a way to stay healthy, he has quickly developed a passion for the sport. During the early stages of the […] read more » Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast
Students improve athleticism through fencing September 25, 2022 — by Martin Xu The score was 14-14; the next to stab would determine the winner. Since it was a match that would contribute to her qualification for the Summer Nationals world championship in July, alumna Helen Yin had to win and she knew what she had to do: calm down, concentrate and carefully plan out her movements to […] read more » Dance team excited for upcoming in-person performances September 25, 2022 — by Minsui Tang With the help of new head coach Namaad Jackson, the 15 girls on the dance team prepared tirelessly for their performance at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 23. Just days before, they also performed at the rally on Sept. 19. “Practices for the Homecoming football game are stressful because we have performances [within a […] read more » Cheer team focuses on conditioning hoping to qualify for nationals September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Derek Liang Head Coach: Chelsea Miller Recap: The competitive team qualified for nationals last year but was unable to compete due to COVID-19 traveling limitations. Key returners: Seniors Kaelli Trateng, Ela Machiroutu, Sydney Backhus, Jenna English and Darya Loenko; and junior Eva Semin Key losses to graduation: Natalie Lockhart, Ashlyn O’Brien and Sade Hashemi Prognosis: For every […] read more » Davey returns to coach boys’ basketball team September 24, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Andy Zhu With the school basketball season approaching rapidly, longtime history teacher Mike Davey has accepted the job of coaching the boys’ varsity team — a position he also held from 1992 to 2006. After previous varsity head coach Patrick Judge and JV head coach Devin Southerland both left the program in the off season, the team […] read more » Boys’ water polo looks to repeat success despite losing key seniors September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Kendal Jarvis Last year’s record: 13-1 Recap: Despite tying Lynbrook for the best season record, the boys’ water polo team was not able to beat Lynbrook for a spot in CCS. Key Matchups: Mountain View and Monta Vista Star Players: Seniors left wing Eli Tsives, left wing Luca Manea and flat Keon Nikfar; […] read more » Longtime cross country coach uses his time as a runner to better guide athletes September 24, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang Growing up in an athletic household, current boys’ and girls’ cross country coach Ian Tippetts showed he had a knack for sports. He played soccer in elementary until middle school, when he began playing basketball. He later joined his high school’s football, cross country and track and field teams. He has coached cross country for […] read more » Field hockey players push to fill the gap left by graduating players September 23, 2022 — by Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas Head Coach: Jatin Sharma Last year’s record: 9-1 Recap: The team performed better than their previous season, making it to the second round of CCS, with their winning streak ending after a loss to Leigh. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, St. Francis and Archbishop Mitty Star Players: Seniors forward Kayla Steele, center midfielder Georgia Adams and […] read more » Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement September 23, 2022 — by George Hu When sophomore Tas Long recently jogged down a trail in Sanborn County Park, feelings of rapture filled him as he glanced at the surrounding nature. Although his parents had initially forced him to run as a way to stay healthy, he has quickly developed a passion for the sport. During the early stages of the […] read more » Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast
Dance team excited for upcoming in-person performances September 25, 2022 — by Minsui Tang With the help of new head coach Namaad Jackson, the 15 girls on the dance team prepared tirelessly for their performance at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 23. Just days before, they also performed at the rally on Sept. 19. “Practices for the Homecoming football game are stressful because we have performances [within a […] read more » Cheer team focuses on conditioning hoping to qualify for nationals September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Derek Liang Head Coach: Chelsea Miller Recap: The competitive team qualified for nationals last year but was unable to compete due to COVID-19 traveling limitations. Key returners: Seniors Kaelli Trateng, Ela Machiroutu, Sydney Backhus, Jenna English and Darya Loenko; and junior Eva Semin Key losses to graduation: Natalie Lockhart, Ashlyn O’Brien and Sade Hashemi Prognosis: For every […] read more » Davey returns to coach boys’ basketball team September 24, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Andy Zhu With the school basketball season approaching rapidly, longtime history teacher Mike Davey has accepted the job of coaching the boys’ varsity team — a position he also held from 1992 to 2006. After previous varsity head coach Patrick Judge and JV head coach Devin Southerland both left the program in the off season, the team […] read more » Boys’ water polo looks to repeat success despite losing key seniors September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Kendal Jarvis Last year’s record: 13-1 Recap: Despite tying Lynbrook for the best season record, the boys’ water polo team was not able to beat Lynbrook for a spot in CCS. Key Matchups: Mountain View and Monta Vista Star Players: Seniors left wing Eli Tsives, left wing Luca Manea and flat Keon Nikfar; […] read more » Longtime cross country coach uses his time as a runner to better guide athletes September 24, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang Growing up in an athletic household, current boys’ and girls’ cross country coach Ian Tippetts showed he had a knack for sports. He played soccer in elementary until middle school, when he began playing basketball. He later joined his high school’s football, cross country and track and field teams. He has coached cross country for […] read more » Field hockey players push to fill the gap left by graduating players September 23, 2022 — by Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas Head Coach: Jatin Sharma Last year’s record: 9-1 Recap: The team performed better than their previous season, making it to the second round of CCS, with their winning streak ending after a loss to Leigh. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, St. Francis and Archbishop Mitty Star Players: Seniors forward Kayla Steele, center midfielder Georgia Adams and […] read more » Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement September 23, 2022 — by George Hu When sophomore Tas Long recently jogged down a trail in Sanborn County Park, feelings of rapture filled him as he glanced at the surrounding nature. Although his parents had initially forced him to run as a way to stay healthy, he has quickly developed a passion for the sport. During the early stages of the […] read more » Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast
Cheer team focuses on conditioning hoping to qualify for nationals September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Derek Liang Head Coach: Chelsea Miller Recap: The competitive team qualified for nationals last year but was unable to compete due to COVID-19 traveling limitations. Key returners: Seniors Kaelli Trateng, Ela Machiroutu, Sydney Backhus, Jenna English and Darya Loenko; and junior Eva Semin Key losses to graduation: Natalie Lockhart, Ashlyn O’Brien and Sade Hashemi Prognosis: For every […] read more » Davey returns to coach boys’ basketball team September 24, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Andy Zhu With the school basketball season approaching rapidly, longtime history teacher Mike Davey has accepted the job of coaching the boys’ varsity team — a position he also held from 1992 to 2006. After previous varsity head coach Patrick Judge and JV head coach Devin Southerland both left the program in the off season, the team […] read more » Boys’ water polo looks to repeat success despite losing key seniors September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Kendal Jarvis Last year’s record: 13-1 Recap: Despite tying Lynbrook for the best season record, the boys’ water polo team was not able to beat Lynbrook for a spot in CCS. Key Matchups: Mountain View and Monta Vista Star Players: Seniors left wing Eli Tsives, left wing Luca Manea and flat Keon Nikfar; […] read more » Longtime cross country coach uses his time as a runner to better guide athletes September 24, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang Growing up in an athletic household, current boys’ and girls’ cross country coach Ian Tippetts showed he had a knack for sports. He played soccer in elementary until middle school, when he began playing basketball. He later joined his high school’s football, cross country and track and field teams. He has coached cross country for […] read more » Field hockey players push to fill the gap left by graduating players September 23, 2022 — by Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas Head Coach: Jatin Sharma Last year’s record: 9-1 Recap: The team performed better than their previous season, making it to the second round of CCS, with their winning streak ending after a loss to Leigh. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, St. Francis and Archbishop Mitty Star Players: Seniors forward Kayla Steele, center midfielder Georgia Adams and […] read more » Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement September 23, 2022 — by George Hu When sophomore Tas Long recently jogged down a trail in Sanborn County Park, feelings of rapture filled him as he glanced at the surrounding nature. Although his parents had initially forced him to run as a way to stay healthy, he has quickly developed a passion for the sport. During the early stages of the […] read more » Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast
Davey returns to coach boys’ basketball team September 24, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Andy Zhu With the school basketball season approaching rapidly, longtime history teacher Mike Davey has accepted the job of coaching the boys’ varsity team — a position he also held from 1992 to 2006. After previous varsity head coach Patrick Judge and JV head coach Devin Southerland both left the program in the off season, the team […] read more » Boys’ water polo looks to repeat success despite losing key seniors September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Kendal Jarvis Last year’s record: 13-1 Recap: Despite tying Lynbrook for the best season record, the boys’ water polo team was not able to beat Lynbrook for a spot in CCS. Key Matchups: Mountain View and Monta Vista Star Players: Seniors left wing Eli Tsives, left wing Luca Manea and flat Keon Nikfar; […] read more » Longtime cross country coach uses his time as a runner to better guide athletes September 24, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang Growing up in an athletic household, current boys’ and girls’ cross country coach Ian Tippetts showed he had a knack for sports. He played soccer in elementary until middle school, when he began playing basketball. He later joined his high school’s football, cross country and track and field teams. He has coached cross country for […] read more » Field hockey players push to fill the gap left by graduating players September 23, 2022 — by Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas Head Coach: Jatin Sharma Last year’s record: 9-1 Recap: The team performed better than their previous season, making it to the second round of CCS, with their winning streak ending after a loss to Leigh. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, St. Francis and Archbishop Mitty Star Players: Seniors forward Kayla Steele, center midfielder Georgia Adams and […] read more » Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement September 23, 2022 — by George Hu When sophomore Tas Long recently jogged down a trail in Sanborn County Park, feelings of rapture filled him as he glanced at the surrounding nature. Although his parents had initially forced him to run as a way to stay healthy, he has quickly developed a passion for the sport. During the early stages of the […] read more » Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast
Boys’ water polo looks to repeat success despite losing key seniors September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Kendal Jarvis Last year’s record: 13-1 Recap: Despite tying Lynbrook for the best season record, the boys’ water polo team was not able to beat Lynbrook for a spot in CCS. Key Matchups: Mountain View and Monta Vista Star Players: Seniors left wing Eli Tsives, left wing Luca Manea and flat Keon Nikfar; […] read more » Longtime cross country coach uses his time as a runner to better guide athletes September 24, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang Growing up in an athletic household, current boys’ and girls’ cross country coach Ian Tippetts showed he had a knack for sports. He played soccer in elementary until middle school, when he began playing basketball. He later joined his high school’s football, cross country and track and field teams. He has coached cross country for […] read more » Field hockey players push to fill the gap left by graduating players September 23, 2022 — by Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas Head Coach: Jatin Sharma Last year’s record: 9-1 Recap: The team performed better than their previous season, making it to the second round of CCS, with their winning streak ending after a loss to Leigh. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, St. Francis and Archbishop Mitty Star Players: Seniors forward Kayla Steele, center midfielder Georgia Adams and […] read more » Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement September 23, 2022 — by George Hu When sophomore Tas Long recently jogged down a trail in Sanborn County Park, feelings of rapture filled him as he glanced at the surrounding nature. Although his parents had initially forced him to run as a way to stay healthy, he has quickly developed a passion for the sport. During the early stages of the […] read more » Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast
Longtime cross country coach uses his time as a runner to better guide athletes September 24, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang Growing up in an athletic household, current boys’ and girls’ cross country coach Ian Tippetts showed he had a knack for sports. He played soccer in elementary until middle school, when he began playing basketball. He later joined his high school’s football, cross country and track and field teams. He has coached cross country for […] read more » Field hockey players push to fill the gap left by graduating players September 23, 2022 — by Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas Head Coach: Jatin Sharma Last year’s record: 9-1 Recap: The team performed better than their previous season, making it to the second round of CCS, with their winning streak ending after a loss to Leigh. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, St. Francis and Archbishop Mitty Star Players: Seniors forward Kayla Steele, center midfielder Georgia Adams and […] read more » Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement September 23, 2022 — by George Hu When sophomore Tas Long recently jogged down a trail in Sanborn County Park, feelings of rapture filled him as he glanced at the surrounding nature. Although his parents had initially forced him to run as a way to stay healthy, he has quickly developed a passion for the sport. During the early stages of the […] read more » Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast
Field hockey players push to fill the gap left by graduating players September 23, 2022 — by Lena Aribi and Sarah Thomas Head Coach: Jatin Sharma Last year’s record: 9-1 Recap: The team performed better than their previous season, making it to the second round of CCS, with their winning streak ending after a loss to Leigh. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, St. Francis and Archbishop Mitty Star Players: Seniors forward Kayla Steele, center midfielder Georgia Adams and […] read more » Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement September 23, 2022 — by George Hu When sophomore Tas Long recently jogged down a trail in Sanborn County Park, feelings of rapture filled him as he glanced at the surrounding nature. Although his parents had initially forced him to run as a way to stay healthy, he has quickly developed a passion for the sport. During the early stages of the […] read more » Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast
Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement September 23, 2022 — by George Hu When sophomore Tas Long recently jogged down a trail in Sanborn County Park, feelings of rapture filled him as he glanced at the surrounding nature. Although his parents had initially forced him to run as a way to stay healthy, he has quickly developed a passion for the sport. During the early stages of the […] read more » Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast
Girls’ tennis focuses on improving team spirit and securing lineup September 22, 2022 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu Head Coach: Florin Marica Last year’s record: 0-12 Recap: Lacking players and suffering from low morale against strong opponents, the team finished last place out of seven teams in the De Anza division. Key Matchups: Marica says no team stands out in the league yet Star Players: Singles players junior Sabrina Manea, sophomore Megha Horantur […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2627282930...4050607080...nextlast