Falcons lose senior night game to Jefferson in controversial fashion after officials reset clock October 21, 2023 — by William Cao Senior night game on Oct. 20 ends with emotional 9-7 point loss Before the game, fans, decked out in America-themed colors, cheered to honor the senior football players and their families along with seniors on the dance and cheer teams. The seniors proudly walked down the gridiron, each holding a bouquet of flowers. Throughout the […] read more » Pioneers plow through Falcons’ defense in Homecoming defeat September 29, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Nika Svizhenko The stands were filled with a “White-Out” theme as students cheered on the Falcons during the Homecoming football game at home against Cupertino on Sept. 22. “We knew Cupertino wasn’t going to be an easy win,” sophomore wide receiver Jayden Kwong said. “It would be challenging. But we still felt confident and were ready to […] read more » Football team wears Benny Pierce patches on helmets to honor the legendary coach who died earlier this year at 88 September 27, 2023 — by William Cao This season, following the death of beloved former football coach Benny Pierce at age 88 on Feb. 11, the football team has been wearing BP stickers on their helmets in remembrance of one of the most impactful coaches both on and off the field at SHS. They will wear the sticker for the whole season. […] read more » Royalty honored at halftime of Homecoming game along with fall teams September 24, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli The stands were packed with a “White-Out” theme as students cheered on the Falcons during the Homecoming football game against Cupertino on Sept. 22 (a game they lost 34-13). During halftime, the Homecoming royalty was announced. Homecoming court voting opened on Sept. 6, and two students from each of the freshman, sophomore and junior class […] read more » Season preview: Football looks to thrive with freshman quarterback Hulme September 6, 2023 — by William Cao Head Coach: Stephen Matos Last year’s record: 1-6 Recap: After dropping to the Peninsula-Lake league last year, the Falcons had only one league win last season against Lynbrook. A small roster and no substitutes left players fatigued and injury-prone by the fourth quarter of each game, making it difficult to secure wins. Key Matchups: Cupertino, […] read more » Colleagues, alumni reflect on longtime football coach’s Benny Pierce’s life and legacy March 15, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan The first time former assistant football coach Kevin Tanner heard the name Benny Pierce was years before he was in high school. During a fourth-grade Little League game, Tanner collided hard with another player at the plate. As he lay slightly shaken on the ground, he heard his father call at him from the stands, […] read more » previous12
Pioneers plow through Falcons’ defense in Homecoming defeat September 29, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber and Nika Svizhenko The stands were filled with a “White-Out” theme as students cheered on the Falcons during the Homecoming football game at home against Cupertino on Sept. 22. “We knew Cupertino wasn’t going to be an easy win,” sophomore wide receiver Jayden Kwong said. “It would be challenging. But we still felt confident and were ready to […] read more » Football team wears Benny Pierce patches on helmets to honor the legendary coach who died earlier this year at 88 September 27, 2023 — by William Cao This season, following the death of beloved former football coach Benny Pierce at age 88 on Feb. 11, the football team has been wearing BP stickers on their helmets in remembrance of one of the most impactful coaches both on and off the field at SHS. They will wear the sticker for the whole season. […] read more » Royalty honored at halftime of Homecoming game along with fall teams September 24, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli The stands were packed with a “White-Out” theme as students cheered on the Falcons during the Homecoming football game against Cupertino on Sept. 22 (a game they lost 34-13). During halftime, the Homecoming royalty was announced. Homecoming court voting opened on Sept. 6, and two students from each of the freshman, sophomore and junior class […] read more » Season preview: Football looks to thrive with freshman quarterback Hulme September 6, 2023 — by William Cao Head Coach: Stephen Matos Last year’s record: 1-6 Recap: After dropping to the Peninsula-Lake league last year, the Falcons had only one league win last season against Lynbrook. A small roster and no substitutes left players fatigued and injury-prone by the fourth quarter of each game, making it difficult to secure wins. Key Matchups: Cupertino, […] read more » Colleagues, alumni reflect on longtime football coach’s Benny Pierce’s life and legacy March 15, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan The first time former assistant football coach Kevin Tanner heard the name Benny Pierce was years before he was in high school. During a fourth-grade Little League game, Tanner collided hard with another player at the plate. As he lay slightly shaken on the ground, he heard his father call at him from the stands, […] read more » previous12
Football team wears Benny Pierce patches on helmets to honor the legendary coach who died earlier this year at 88 September 27, 2023 — by William Cao This season, following the death of beloved former football coach Benny Pierce at age 88 on Feb. 11, the football team has been wearing BP stickers on their helmets in remembrance of one of the most impactful coaches both on and off the field at SHS. They will wear the sticker for the whole season. […] read more » Royalty honored at halftime of Homecoming game along with fall teams September 24, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli The stands were packed with a “White-Out” theme as students cheered on the Falcons during the Homecoming football game against Cupertino on Sept. 22 (a game they lost 34-13). During halftime, the Homecoming royalty was announced. Homecoming court voting opened on Sept. 6, and two students from each of the freshman, sophomore and junior class […] read more » Season preview: Football looks to thrive with freshman quarterback Hulme September 6, 2023 — by William Cao Head Coach: Stephen Matos Last year’s record: 1-6 Recap: After dropping to the Peninsula-Lake league last year, the Falcons had only one league win last season against Lynbrook. A small roster and no substitutes left players fatigued and injury-prone by the fourth quarter of each game, making it difficult to secure wins. Key Matchups: Cupertino, […] read more » Colleagues, alumni reflect on longtime football coach’s Benny Pierce’s life and legacy March 15, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan The first time former assistant football coach Kevin Tanner heard the name Benny Pierce was years before he was in high school. During a fourth-grade Little League game, Tanner collided hard with another player at the plate. As he lay slightly shaken on the ground, he heard his father call at him from the stands, […] read more » previous12
Royalty honored at halftime of Homecoming game along with fall teams September 24, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli The stands were packed with a “White-Out” theme as students cheered on the Falcons during the Homecoming football game against Cupertino on Sept. 22 (a game they lost 34-13). During halftime, the Homecoming royalty was announced. Homecoming court voting opened on Sept. 6, and two students from each of the freshman, sophomore and junior class […] read more » Season preview: Football looks to thrive with freshman quarterback Hulme September 6, 2023 — by William Cao Head Coach: Stephen Matos Last year’s record: 1-6 Recap: After dropping to the Peninsula-Lake league last year, the Falcons had only one league win last season against Lynbrook. A small roster and no substitutes left players fatigued and injury-prone by the fourth quarter of each game, making it difficult to secure wins. Key Matchups: Cupertino, […] read more » Colleagues, alumni reflect on longtime football coach’s Benny Pierce’s life and legacy March 15, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan The first time former assistant football coach Kevin Tanner heard the name Benny Pierce was years before he was in high school. During a fourth-grade Little League game, Tanner collided hard with another player at the plate. As he lay slightly shaken on the ground, he heard his father call at him from the stands, […] read more » previous12
Season preview: Football looks to thrive with freshman quarterback Hulme September 6, 2023 — by William Cao Head Coach: Stephen Matos Last year’s record: 1-6 Recap: After dropping to the Peninsula-Lake league last year, the Falcons had only one league win last season against Lynbrook. A small roster and no substitutes left players fatigued and injury-prone by the fourth quarter of each game, making it difficult to secure wins. Key Matchups: Cupertino, […] read more » Colleagues, alumni reflect on longtime football coach’s Benny Pierce’s life and legacy March 15, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan The first time former assistant football coach Kevin Tanner heard the name Benny Pierce was years before he was in high school. During a fourth-grade Little League game, Tanner collided hard with another player at the plate. As he lay slightly shaken on the ground, he heard his father call at him from the stands, […] read more » previous12
Colleagues, alumni reflect on longtime football coach’s Benny Pierce’s life and legacy March 15, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan The first time former assistant football coach Kevin Tanner heard the name Benny Pierce was years before he was in high school. During a fourth-grade Little League game, Tanner collided hard with another player at the plate. As he lay slightly shaken on the ground, he heard his father call at him from the stands, […] read more » previous12