Junior verbally commits to play golf at Princeton March 14, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang On Feb. 15, junior Sarah Lim announced her verbal commitment to play D1 golf at Princeton University. After months of the recruitment process and visiting Ivy League schools, Princeton was Lim’s first choice school to attend along with her first offer. “As soon as I visited Princeton, I knew I wanted to be there,” Lim […] read more » Sports gambling in the digital age fuels underage addiction March 14, 2024 — by Sam Bai and Victoria Lin Cell phones and ultra convenient apps, combined with major companies and their slick advertising campaigns, have resulted in sports gambling becoming a popular outlet for as many as 19% of Americans. Some use it as a hoped-for source of income while others enjoy simply backing their favorite sports team when they play. It’s little wonder […] read more » 49ers’s coaching falls short in the big game February 18, 2024 — by George Hu Going into this year’s NFL playoffs, many people, including me, thought the 49ers would win Super Bowl LVIII. After all, they had the best record in the National Football Conference (NFC), going 12-5 in the regular season, and an easier path to the big game than any other team. Despite this performance, the team lost […] read more » My damp and unpleasant experience: swimming under the pouring rain February 15, 2024 — by Kevin Yang In theory, swimming in rainy weather should be the same as swimming under clear skies. You’re wet either way, so the rain shouldn’t make a difference, right? Wrong. In my freshman year, I learned this truth the hard way. It was during a swim meet against Homestead — my third time ever participating in a […] read more » Lack of deep roster hurts girls’ soccer’s performance in upper division February 14, 2024 — by Anika Kapasi When the girls’ soccer team led 2-0 during their Jan. 23 home against Santa Clara, it was an unfamiliar feeling: It was the first time in four games that the Falcons had been ahead. But it didn’t last. They were punished when they made three unfavorable mistakes in open play, going down 3-2 with 15 […] read more » Multisport athletes draw on past experiences for an improved wrestling season February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli Seven wrestlers on the wrestling team competed against 30 teams at Wilcox High on Feb. 2-3 for the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) Finals. JV boys and girls competed on Feb. 2, while varsity boys hit the mat on Feb. 3. Many were hoping for a bid to CCS: The top seven contenders in […] read more » Boys’ soccer pushes to improve amid underwhelming season February 14, 2024 — by Derek Liang After stealing possession of the ball in the backfield, senior striker Jeremy Krainin ran downfield with the ball, passing far up behind multiple of Milpitas’s defenders. Junior midfielder Aidan Smith sprinted upfield and received the ball, laying it off for sophomore right winger Akash Gupta right behind him, who took a difficult shot at the […] read more » Electric senior night caps off final home game before CCS February 13, 2024 — by Neal Malhotra With 20 seconds left in overtime, boys’ basketball head coach Mike Davey tapped his head, signaling to senior guard Bryan Wang to execute an isolation play. Wang then drove to the top of the key and sank a jump shot to put the Falcons up 50-47. After a foul by Monta Vista, Wang made one […] read more » Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Sports gambling in the digital age fuels underage addiction March 14, 2024 — by Sam Bai and Victoria Lin Cell phones and ultra convenient apps, combined with major companies and their slick advertising campaigns, have resulted in sports gambling becoming a popular outlet for as many as 19% of Americans. Some use it as a hoped-for source of income while others enjoy simply backing their favorite sports team when they play. It’s little wonder […] read more » 49ers’s coaching falls short in the big game February 18, 2024 — by George Hu Going into this year’s NFL playoffs, many people, including me, thought the 49ers would win Super Bowl LVIII. After all, they had the best record in the National Football Conference (NFC), going 12-5 in the regular season, and an easier path to the big game than any other team. Despite this performance, the team lost […] read more » My damp and unpleasant experience: swimming under the pouring rain February 15, 2024 — by Kevin Yang In theory, swimming in rainy weather should be the same as swimming under clear skies. You’re wet either way, so the rain shouldn’t make a difference, right? Wrong. In my freshman year, I learned this truth the hard way. It was during a swim meet against Homestead — my third time ever participating in a […] read more » Lack of deep roster hurts girls’ soccer’s performance in upper division February 14, 2024 — by Anika Kapasi When the girls’ soccer team led 2-0 during their Jan. 23 home against Santa Clara, it was an unfamiliar feeling: It was the first time in four games that the Falcons had been ahead. But it didn’t last. They were punished when they made three unfavorable mistakes in open play, going down 3-2 with 15 […] read more » Multisport athletes draw on past experiences for an improved wrestling season February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli Seven wrestlers on the wrestling team competed against 30 teams at Wilcox High on Feb. 2-3 for the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) Finals. JV boys and girls competed on Feb. 2, while varsity boys hit the mat on Feb. 3. Many were hoping for a bid to CCS: The top seven contenders in […] read more » Boys’ soccer pushes to improve amid underwhelming season February 14, 2024 — by Derek Liang After stealing possession of the ball in the backfield, senior striker Jeremy Krainin ran downfield with the ball, passing far up behind multiple of Milpitas’s defenders. Junior midfielder Aidan Smith sprinted upfield and received the ball, laying it off for sophomore right winger Akash Gupta right behind him, who took a difficult shot at the […] read more » Electric senior night caps off final home game before CCS February 13, 2024 — by Neal Malhotra With 20 seconds left in overtime, boys’ basketball head coach Mike Davey tapped his head, signaling to senior guard Bryan Wang to execute an isolation play. Wang then drove to the top of the key and sank a jump shot to put the Falcons up 50-47. After a foul by Monta Vista, Wang made one […] read more » Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
49ers’s coaching falls short in the big game February 18, 2024 — by George Hu Going into this year’s NFL playoffs, many people, including me, thought the 49ers would win Super Bowl LVIII. After all, they had the best record in the National Football Conference (NFC), going 12-5 in the regular season, and an easier path to the big game than any other team. Despite this performance, the team lost […] read more » My damp and unpleasant experience: swimming under the pouring rain February 15, 2024 — by Kevin Yang In theory, swimming in rainy weather should be the same as swimming under clear skies. You’re wet either way, so the rain shouldn’t make a difference, right? Wrong. In my freshman year, I learned this truth the hard way. It was during a swim meet against Homestead — my third time ever participating in a […] read more » Lack of deep roster hurts girls’ soccer’s performance in upper division February 14, 2024 — by Anika Kapasi When the girls’ soccer team led 2-0 during their Jan. 23 home against Santa Clara, it was an unfamiliar feeling: It was the first time in four games that the Falcons had been ahead. But it didn’t last. They were punished when they made three unfavorable mistakes in open play, going down 3-2 with 15 […] read more » Multisport athletes draw on past experiences for an improved wrestling season February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli Seven wrestlers on the wrestling team competed against 30 teams at Wilcox High on Feb. 2-3 for the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) Finals. JV boys and girls competed on Feb. 2, while varsity boys hit the mat on Feb. 3. Many were hoping for a bid to CCS: The top seven contenders in […] read more » Boys’ soccer pushes to improve amid underwhelming season February 14, 2024 — by Derek Liang After stealing possession of the ball in the backfield, senior striker Jeremy Krainin ran downfield with the ball, passing far up behind multiple of Milpitas’s defenders. Junior midfielder Aidan Smith sprinted upfield and received the ball, laying it off for sophomore right winger Akash Gupta right behind him, who took a difficult shot at the […] read more » Electric senior night caps off final home game before CCS February 13, 2024 — by Neal Malhotra With 20 seconds left in overtime, boys’ basketball head coach Mike Davey tapped his head, signaling to senior guard Bryan Wang to execute an isolation play. Wang then drove to the top of the key and sank a jump shot to put the Falcons up 50-47. After a foul by Monta Vista, Wang made one […] read more » Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
My damp and unpleasant experience: swimming under the pouring rain February 15, 2024 — by Kevin Yang In theory, swimming in rainy weather should be the same as swimming under clear skies. You’re wet either way, so the rain shouldn’t make a difference, right? Wrong. In my freshman year, I learned this truth the hard way. It was during a swim meet against Homestead — my third time ever participating in a […] read more » Lack of deep roster hurts girls’ soccer’s performance in upper division February 14, 2024 — by Anika Kapasi When the girls’ soccer team led 2-0 during their Jan. 23 home against Santa Clara, it was an unfamiliar feeling: It was the first time in four games that the Falcons had been ahead. But it didn’t last. They were punished when they made three unfavorable mistakes in open play, going down 3-2 with 15 […] read more » Multisport athletes draw on past experiences for an improved wrestling season February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli Seven wrestlers on the wrestling team competed against 30 teams at Wilcox High on Feb. 2-3 for the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) Finals. JV boys and girls competed on Feb. 2, while varsity boys hit the mat on Feb. 3. Many were hoping for a bid to CCS: The top seven contenders in […] read more » Boys’ soccer pushes to improve amid underwhelming season February 14, 2024 — by Derek Liang After stealing possession of the ball in the backfield, senior striker Jeremy Krainin ran downfield with the ball, passing far up behind multiple of Milpitas’s defenders. Junior midfielder Aidan Smith sprinted upfield and received the ball, laying it off for sophomore right winger Akash Gupta right behind him, who took a difficult shot at the […] read more » Electric senior night caps off final home game before CCS February 13, 2024 — by Neal Malhotra With 20 seconds left in overtime, boys’ basketball head coach Mike Davey tapped his head, signaling to senior guard Bryan Wang to execute an isolation play. Wang then drove to the top of the key and sank a jump shot to put the Falcons up 50-47. After a foul by Monta Vista, Wang made one […] read more » Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Lack of deep roster hurts girls’ soccer’s performance in upper division February 14, 2024 — by Anika Kapasi When the girls’ soccer team led 2-0 during their Jan. 23 home against Santa Clara, it was an unfamiliar feeling: It was the first time in four games that the Falcons had been ahead. But it didn’t last. They were punished when they made three unfavorable mistakes in open play, going down 3-2 with 15 […] read more » Multisport athletes draw on past experiences for an improved wrestling season February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli Seven wrestlers on the wrestling team competed against 30 teams at Wilcox High on Feb. 2-3 for the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) Finals. JV boys and girls competed on Feb. 2, while varsity boys hit the mat on Feb. 3. Many were hoping for a bid to CCS: The top seven contenders in […] read more » Boys’ soccer pushes to improve amid underwhelming season February 14, 2024 — by Derek Liang After stealing possession of the ball in the backfield, senior striker Jeremy Krainin ran downfield with the ball, passing far up behind multiple of Milpitas’s defenders. Junior midfielder Aidan Smith sprinted upfield and received the ball, laying it off for sophomore right winger Akash Gupta right behind him, who took a difficult shot at the […] read more » Electric senior night caps off final home game before CCS February 13, 2024 — by Neal Malhotra With 20 seconds left in overtime, boys’ basketball head coach Mike Davey tapped his head, signaling to senior guard Bryan Wang to execute an isolation play. Wang then drove to the top of the key and sank a jump shot to put the Falcons up 50-47. After a foul by Monta Vista, Wang made one […] read more » Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Multisport athletes draw on past experiences for an improved wrestling season February 14, 2024 — by William Cao and Nikhil Mathihalli Seven wrestlers on the wrestling team competed against 30 teams at Wilcox High on Feb. 2-3 for the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) Finals. JV boys and girls competed on Feb. 2, while varsity boys hit the mat on Feb. 3. Many were hoping for a bid to CCS: The top seven contenders in […] read more » Boys’ soccer pushes to improve amid underwhelming season February 14, 2024 — by Derek Liang After stealing possession of the ball in the backfield, senior striker Jeremy Krainin ran downfield with the ball, passing far up behind multiple of Milpitas’s defenders. Junior midfielder Aidan Smith sprinted upfield and received the ball, laying it off for sophomore right winger Akash Gupta right behind him, who took a difficult shot at the […] read more » Electric senior night caps off final home game before CCS February 13, 2024 — by Neal Malhotra With 20 seconds left in overtime, boys’ basketball head coach Mike Davey tapped his head, signaling to senior guard Bryan Wang to execute an isolation play. Wang then drove to the top of the key and sank a jump shot to put the Falcons up 50-47. After a foul by Monta Vista, Wang made one […] read more » Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Boys’ soccer pushes to improve amid underwhelming season February 14, 2024 — by Derek Liang After stealing possession of the ball in the backfield, senior striker Jeremy Krainin ran downfield with the ball, passing far up behind multiple of Milpitas’s defenders. Junior midfielder Aidan Smith sprinted upfield and received the ball, laying it off for sophomore right winger Akash Gupta right behind him, who took a difficult shot at the […] read more » Electric senior night caps off final home game before CCS February 13, 2024 — by Neal Malhotra With 20 seconds left in overtime, boys’ basketball head coach Mike Davey tapped his head, signaling to senior guard Bryan Wang to execute an isolation play. Wang then drove to the top of the key and sank a jump shot to put the Falcons up 50-47. After a foul by Monta Vista, Wang made one […] read more » Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Electric senior night caps off final home game before CCS February 13, 2024 — by Neal Malhotra With 20 seconds left in overtime, boys’ basketball head coach Mike Davey tapped his head, signaling to senior guard Bryan Wang to execute an isolation play. Wang then drove to the top of the key and sank a jump shot to put the Falcons up 50-47. After a foul by Monta Vista, Wang made one […] read more » Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast