Those who opted out of sports relish their return September 17, 2021 — by Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang When she was an underclassmen, senior Mahi Ravi had anticipated her junior year to be one of the busiest years of her high school career. However, after opting out of water polo after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ravi found her junior year schedule unexpectedly bare. “Coming home felt empty, since water polo had been with […] read more » Boys’ water polo team looks to repeat as league champions September 13, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Head Coach: Michael Fleming Last year’s record: 8-4 Recap: League playoffs were canceled due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. With a short-staffed team, starters were forced to play without much rest time and did not perform as well as they had liked. Key Matchups: Wilcox, Lynbrook Team Captains: Seniors Marcus Kuo and Kendal Jarvis Star athletes: […] read more » Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » Recapping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics September 11, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli The Tokyo 2020 Olympic games showcased the impressive achievements of countless returning and up-and-coming athletes. Spectators saw their favorite athletes win gold, and record-breaking performances took the internet by storm. After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 Olympics began on July 25 and concluded on Aug. 8. Spectators weren’t permitted to attend due […] read more » Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season September 10, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Jatin Sharma (returning) Last year’s record: 6-3 Recap: The team had a small roster of only 12 players after losing players to other sports while seasons overlapped last spring. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Homestead Star Players: Seniors forward Rima Christie, left full back Olivia Kinoshita, goalie Nandini Desai Key losses to […] read more » Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy September 10, 2021 — by Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu Following a year of heavy COVID-19 restrictions — limited spectators, masked players and shortened seasons — coaches and players are excited for a return to normal sports season. Following a decline in COVID-19 cases in California, fall sports started on Aug. 15 while winter and spring sports are scheduled to start in December and February, […] read more » Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Boys’ water polo team looks to repeat as league champions September 13, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Head Coach: Michael Fleming Last year’s record: 8-4 Recap: League playoffs were canceled due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. With a short-staffed team, starters were forced to play without much rest time and did not perform as well as they had liked. Key Matchups: Wilcox, Lynbrook Team Captains: Seniors Marcus Kuo and Kendal Jarvis Star athletes: […] read more » Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » Recapping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics September 11, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli The Tokyo 2020 Olympic games showcased the impressive achievements of countless returning and up-and-coming athletes. Spectators saw their favorite athletes win gold, and record-breaking performances took the internet by storm. After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 Olympics began on July 25 and concluded on Aug. 8. Spectators weren’t permitted to attend due […] read more » Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season September 10, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Jatin Sharma (returning) Last year’s record: 6-3 Recap: The team had a small roster of only 12 players after losing players to other sports while seasons overlapped last spring. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Homestead Star Players: Seniors forward Rima Christie, left full back Olivia Kinoshita, goalie Nandini Desai Key losses to […] read more » Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy September 10, 2021 — by Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu Following a year of heavy COVID-19 restrictions — limited spectators, masked players and shortened seasons — coaches and players are excited for a return to normal sports season. Following a decline in COVID-19 cases in California, fall sports started on Aug. 15 while winter and spring sports are scheduled to start in December and February, […] read more » Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » Recapping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics September 11, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli The Tokyo 2020 Olympic games showcased the impressive achievements of countless returning and up-and-coming athletes. Spectators saw their favorite athletes win gold, and record-breaking performances took the internet by storm. After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 Olympics began on July 25 and concluded on Aug. 8. Spectators weren’t permitted to attend due […] read more » Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season September 10, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Jatin Sharma (returning) Last year’s record: 6-3 Recap: The team had a small roster of only 12 players after losing players to other sports while seasons overlapped last spring. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Homestead Star Players: Seniors forward Rima Christie, left full back Olivia Kinoshita, goalie Nandini Desai Key losses to […] read more » Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy September 10, 2021 — by Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu Following a year of heavy COVID-19 restrictions — limited spectators, masked players and shortened seasons — coaches and players are excited for a return to normal sports season. Following a decline in COVID-19 cases in California, fall sports started on Aug. 15 while winter and spring sports are scheduled to start in December and February, […] read more » Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » Recapping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics September 11, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli The Tokyo 2020 Olympic games showcased the impressive achievements of countless returning and up-and-coming athletes. Spectators saw their favorite athletes win gold, and record-breaking performances took the internet by storm. After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 Olympics began on July 25 and concluded on Aug. 8. Spectators weren’t permitted to attend due […] read more » Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season September 10, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Jatin Sharma (returning) Last year’s record: 6-3 Recap: The team had a small roster of only 12 players after losing players to other sports while seasons overlapped last spring. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Homestead Star Players: Seniors forward Rima Christie, left full back Olivia Kinoshita, goalie Nandini Desai Key losses to […] read more » Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy September 10, 2021 — by Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu Following a year of heavy COVID-19 restrictions — limited spectators, masked players and shortened seasons — coaches and players are excited for a return to normal sports season. Following a decline in COVID-19 cases in California, fall sports started on Aug. 15 while winter and spring sports are scheduled to start in December and February, […] read more » Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » Recapping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics September 11, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli The Tokyo 2020 Olympic games showcased the impressive achievements of countless returning and up-and-coming athletes. Spectators saw their favorite athletes win gold, and record-breaking performances took the internet by storm. After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 Olympics began on July 25 and concluded on Aug. 8. Spectators weren’t permitted to attend due […] read more » Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season September 10, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Jatin Sharma (returning) Last year’s record: 6-3 Recap: The team had a small roster of only 12 players after losing players to other sports while seasons overlapped last spring. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Homestead Star Players: Seniors forward Rima Christie, left full back Olivia Kinoshita, goalie Nandini Desai Key losses to […] read more » Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy September 10, 2021 — by Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu Following a year of heavy COVID-19 restrictions — limited spectators, masked players and shortened seasons — coaches and players are excited for a return to normal sports season. Following a decline in COVID-19 cases in California, fall sports started on Aug. 15 while winter and spring sports are scheduled to start in December and February, […] read more » Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » Recapping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics September 11, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli The Tokyo 2020 Olympic games showcased the impressive achievements of countless returning and up-and-coming athletes. Spectators saw their favorite athletes win gold, and record-breaking performances took the internet by storm. After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 Olympics began on July 25 and concluded on Aug. 8. Spectators weren’t permitted to attend due […] read more » Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season September 10, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Jatin Sharma (returning) Last year’s record: 6-3 Recap: The team had a small roster of only 12 players after losing players to other sports while seasons overlapped last spring. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Homestead Star Players: Seniors forward Rima Christie, left full back Olivia Kinoshita, goalie Nandini Desai Key losses to […] read more » Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy September 10, 2021 — by Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu Following a year of heavy COVID-19 restrictions — limited spectators, masked players and shortened seasons — coaches and players are excited for a return to normal sports season. Following a decline in COVID-19 cases in California, fall sports started on Aug. 15 while winter and spring sports are scheduled to start in December and February, […] read more » Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Recapping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics September 11, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli The Tokyo 2020 Olympic games showcased the impressive achievements of countless returning and up-and-coming athletes. Spectators saw their favorite athletes win gold, and record-breaking performances took the internet by storm. After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 Olympics began on July 25 and concluded on Aug. 8. Spectators weren’t permitted to attend due […] read more » Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season September 10, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Jatin Sharma (returning) Last year’s record: 6-3 Recap: The team had a small roster of only 12 players after losing players to other sports while seasons overlapped last spring. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Homestead Star Players: Seniors forward Rima Christie, left full back Olivia Kinoshita, goalie Nandini Desai Key losses to […] read more » Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy September 10, 2021 — by Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu Following a year of heavy COVID-19 restrictions — limited spectators, masked players and shortened seasons — coaches and players are excited for a return to normal sports season. Following a decline in COVID-19 cases in California, fall sports started on Aug. 15 while winter and spring sports are scheduled to start in December and February, […] read more » Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season September 10, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Jatin Sharma (returning) Last year’s record: 6-3 Recap: The team had a small roster of only 12 players after losing players to other sports while seasons overlapped last spring. Key Matchups: Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Homestead Star Players: Seniors forward Rima Christie, left full back Olivia Kinoshita, goalie Nandini Desai Key losses to […] read more » Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy September 10, 2021 — by Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu Following a year of heavy COVID-19 restrictions — limited spectators, masked players and shortened seasons — coaches and players are excited for a return to normal sports season. Following a decline in COVID-19 cases in California, fall sports started on Aug. 15 while winter and spring sports are scheduled to start in December and February, […] read more » Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Student athletes anticipate return to normalcy September 10, 2021 — by Stephanie Sun and Martin Xu Following a year of heavy COVID-19 restrictions — limited spectators, masked players and shortened seasons — coaches and players are excited for a return to normal sports season. Following a decline in COVID-19 cases in California, fall sports started on Aug. 15 while winter and spring sports are scheduled to start in December and February, […] read more » Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Cross country set to make strong comeback this season September 9, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Head Coach: Danny Moon (girls) and Ian Tippetts (boys) Last year’s record: The team did not run any official meets. Recap: The girls and boys cross country teams ran together in a shorter season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key Meets: League Meet at Crystal Springs on Nov. 2 Star Players: For the girls, […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast