Cross country running with full teams October 7, 2021 — by Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu Senior co-captain Amoli Vanavadiya glanced at the clock as she raced by on the last leg of the Baylands Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) meet on Sept. 21. The numbers flashed red: 23 minutes and 7.9 seconds for 5,000 meters, a new personal best. Such success contrasts with last spring’s pandemic-delayed and -restricted season. […] read more » Freshman rises to challenge of varsity water polo team October 7, 2021 — by Victoria Hu and Stephanie Sun Water splashed and shrill whistles blew as freshman Cassidy Coghlan swam during her first water polo practice with the SHS team in August. After coach and player introductions, the team practiced swimming and conditioning work. When Coghlan signed up to play high school water polo, she never anticipated that she would move up from JV […] read more » Young girls’ volleyball team endures rough start October 6, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Sarah Zhou On Sept. 9, onlookers inside the large gym witnessed a flurry of activity at the girls’ varsity volleyball first league game against Milpitas High. After prevailing in a close third set ending 25-21, the team won the match 3-0, bolstered by multiple defensive blocks and a series of opening shot points by co-captains and outside […] read more » Revamped Premier League sparks excitement October 2, 2021 — by Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai and Vinay Gollamudi The 2021-22 Premier League season is under way, and after a scintillating transfer window that saw superstars such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the move, soccer fans are now being treated to what could be a season for the books. Specifically, the four main contenders — Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool […] read more » Golden State Warrior fan’s hot takes: championship window is still open despite quiet offseason September 30, 2021 — by Howard Shu On the night of the NBA Draft on July 29, fans and analysts wondered how the Golden State Warriors would use their two valuable first round lottery picks (No. 7 and No. 14): Would they trade for a proven star player or use them for the future? There were several rumors floating around, and analysts […] read more » Falcons shatter loss streak with 31-14 Homecoming game win September 26, 2021 — by Andy Chen Editor’s note: this story is being continuously updated as the Falcon receives more information. Last updated 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. As students, parents and teachers alike watched from packed stands in awe, the Falcons beat the Monta Vista Matadors 31-14 on Friday, Sept. 24, breaking their preseason streak of four losses and marking […] read more » Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Freshman rises to challenge of varsity water polo team October 7, 2021 — by Victoria Hu and Stephanie Sun Water splashed and shrill whistles blew as freshman Cassidy Coghlan swam during her first water polo practice with the SHS team in August. After coach and player introductions, the team practiced swimming and conditioning work. When Coghlan signed up to play high school water polo, she never anticipated that she would move up from JV […] read more » Young girls’ volleyball team endures rough start October 6, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Sarah Zhou On Sept. 9, onlookers inside the large gym witnessed a flurry of activity at the girls’ varsity volleyball first league game against Milpitas High. After prevailing in a close third set ending 25-21, the team won the match 3-0, bolstered by multiple defensive blocks and a series of opening shot points by co-captains and outside […] read more » Revamped Premier League sparks excitement October 2, 2021 — by Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai and Vinay Gollamudi The 2021-22 Premier League season is under way, and after a scintillating transfer window that saw superstars such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the move, soccer fans are now being treated to what could be a season for the books. Specifically, the four main contenders — Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool […] read more » Golden State Warrior fan’s hot takes: championship window is still open despite quiet offseason September 30, 2021 — by Howard Shu On the night of the NBA Draft on July 29, fans and analysts wondered how the Golden State Warriors would use their two valuable first round lottery picks (No. 7 and No. 14): Would they trade for a proven star player or use them for the future? There were several rumors floating around, and analysts […] read more » Falcons shatter loss streak with 31-14 Homecoming game win September 26, 2021 — by Andy Chen Editor’s note: this story is being continuously updated as the Falcon receives more information. Last updated 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. As students, parents and teachers alike watched from packed stands in awe, the Falcons beat the Monta Vista Matadors 31-14 on Friday, Sept. 24, breaking their preseason streak of four losses and marking […] read more » Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Young girls’ volleyball team endures rough start October 6, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Sarah Zhou On Sept. 9, onlookers inside the large gym witnessed a flurry of activity at the girls’ varsity volleyball first league game against Milpitas High. After prevailing in a close third set ending 25-21, the team won the match 3-0, bolstered by multiple defensive blocks and a series of opening shot points by co-captains and outside […] read more » Revamped Premier League sparks excitement October 2, 2021 — by Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai and Vinay Gollamudi The 2021-22 Premier League season is under way, and after a scintillating transfer window that saw superstars such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the move, soccer fans are now being treated to what could be a season for the books. Specifically, the four main contenders — Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool […] read more » Golden State Warrior fan’s hot takes: championship window is still open despite quiet offseason September 30, 2021 — by Howard Shu On the night of the NBA Draft on July 29, fans and analysts wondered how the Golden State Warriors would use their two valuable first round lottery picks (No. 7 and No. 14): Would they trade for a proven star player or use them for the future? There were several rumors floating around, and analysts […] read more » Falcons shatter loss streak with 31-14 Homecoming game win September 26, 2021 — by Andy Chen Editor’s note: this story is being continuously updated as the Falcon receives more information. Last updated 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. As students, parents and teachers alike watched from packed stands in awe, the Falcons beat the Monta Vista Matadors 31-14 on Friday, Sept. 24, breaking their preseason streak of four losses and marking […] read more » Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Revamped Premier League sparks excitement October 2, 2021 — by Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai and Vinay Gollamudi The 2021-22 Premier League season is under way, and after a scintillating transfer window that saw superstars such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the move, soccer fans are now being treated to what could be a season for the books. Specifically, the four main contenders — Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool […] read more » Golden State Warrior fan’s hot takes: championship window is still open despite quiet offseason September 30, 2021 — by Howard Shu On the night of the NBA Draft on July 29, fans and analysts wondered how the Golden State Warriors would use their two valuable first round lottery picks (No. 7 and No. 14): Would they trade for a proven star player or use them for the future? There were several rumors floating around, and analysts […] read more » Falcons shatter loss streak with 31-14 Homecoming game win September 26, 2021 — by Andy Chen Editor’s note: this story is being continuously updated as the Falcon receives more information. Last updated 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. As students, parents and teachers alike watched from packed stands in awe, the Falcons beat the Monta Vista Matadors 31-14 on Friday, Sept. 24, breaking their preseason streak of four losses and marking […] read more » Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Golden State Warrior fan’s hot takes: championship window is still open despite quiet offseason September 30, 2021 — by Howard Shu On the night of the NBA Draft on July 29, fans and analysts wondered how the Golden State Warriors would use their two valuable first round lottery picks (No. 7 and No. 14): Would they trade for a proven star player or use them for the future? There were several rumors floating around, and analysts […] read more » Falcons shatter loss streak with 31-14 Homecoming game win September 26, 2021 — by Andy Chen Editor’s note: this story is being continuously updated as the Falcon receives more information. Last updated 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. As students, parents and teachers alike watched from packed stands in awe, the Falcons beat the Monta Vista Matadors 31-14 on Friday, Sept. 24, breaking their preseason streak of four losses and marking […] read more » Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Falcons shatter loss streak with 31-14 Homecoming game win September 26, 2021 — by Andy Chen Editor’s note: this story is being continuously updated as the Falcon receives more information. Last updated 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. As students, parents and teachers alike watched from packed stands in awe, the Falcons beat the Monta Vista Matadors 31-14 on Friday, Sept. 24, breaking their preseason streak of four losses and marking […] read more » Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast
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 » 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 » firstprevious...102030...3940414243...5060708090...nextlast