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 » Football players circulate petition hoping to bring back former coach January 27, 2024 — by Victoria Lin Steven Matos officially started his job as head football coach in the spring of 2021 after previous head coach Tim Lugo moved to Mountain View High School for a new job. However, after two years of coaching the team, Matos is out, the school is now searching for a new coach and some players aren’t […] read more » As evidence of head injuries grows, football players weigh pros and cons of continuing to play January 25, 2024 — by Lawson Wang and Ruiyan Zhu Football has a well-deserved reputation of being one of the most dangerous high school sports. Injuries can range from concussions to fractures, and a growing body of evidence links the sport to brain diseases like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which results in a progressive decline in memory and increase in depression and aggression. A recent […] read more » Football: a destination worth your time December 14, 2023 — by Alan Cai This year, the Falcon football team boasted some talented football players as recognized by the local press; among them were junior Keion Ashjaee Marshall, who was nominated for high rushing yardage, and Cooper Call, who caught 227 yards in a victory over Monta Vista. The Falcons’ 69-0 victory over an admittedly struggling Santa Cruz High […] read more » Falcons dominate in last two regular season victories over Gunn and Lynbrook November 20, 2023 — by Nika Svizhenko and Caitlin Stoiber The Falcons didn’t make CCS, but they ended their season on a high note with two consecutive dominating wins: 45-0 at Lynbrook on Nov. 4 and a 24-0 win at Gunn on Oct. 27. Their final record was 4-6 and they finished in 5th place in the Peninsula-Lake division. As has been the case in […] read more » Dance team transitions from football half time performances to competition season November 20, 2023 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Senior dance team captain Annalyn Bui beamed with pride as she walked down the football field during the senior night football game on Oct. 22, her arms linked within her parents’ arms. From the corner of her eyes, she could see the tear-stained faces of her teammates junior co-captain Saejal Thomas and freshman Chloe Nguyen, […] read more » Five North American professional sports teams egregiously do not match with their namesake November 8, 2023 — by George Hu It makes sense that the names of most professional sports teams begin with the city, state or region that they are located in. The arena of the Los Angeles Lakers is located in Los Angeles, and the New York Yankees’s stadium is located in New York City. However, this is surprisingly not always the case. […] read more » The football snack shack needs to stock up November 3, 2023 — by Angela Tan Although the Falcons have completed their final home football game of the year, I feel that justice has not been served. And no, I’m not concerned about the officials resetting the game clock to give an opponent yet one more chance to win a game, however upsetting that kind of injustice might be. Whenever I […] read more » College football standout: athletic director Rick Ellis October 21, 2023 — by Amy Luo Growing up, athletic director and PE teacher Rick Ellis was surrounded by passionate athletic relatives — some of his earliest memories include cheering on his uncles from the sidelines of the football field. “I was always enamored by the look of their pads and helmet,” Ellis said. “That’s the atmosphere I was raised in. When […] read more » Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next
Football players circulate petition hoping to bring back former coach January 27, 2024 — by Victoria Lin Steven Matos officially started his job as head football coach in the spring of 2021 after previous head coach Tim Lugo moved to Mountain View High School for a new job. However, after two years of coaching the team, Matos is out, the school is now searching for a new coach and some players aren’t […] read more » As evidence of head injuries grows, football players weigh pros and cons of continuing to play January 25, 2024 — by Lawson Wang and Ruiyan Zhu Football has a well-deserved reputation of being one of the most dangerous high school sports. Injuries can range from concussions to fractures, and a growing body of evidence links the sport to brain diseases like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which results in a progressive decline in memory and increase in depression and aggression. A recent […] read more » Football: a destination worth your time December 14, 2023 — by Alan Cai This year, the Falcon football team boasted some talented football players as recognized by the local press; among them were junior Keion Ashjaee Marshall, who was nominated for high rushing yardage, and Cooper Call, who caught 227 yards in a victory over Monta Vista. The Falcons’ 69-0 victory over an admittedly struggling Santa Cruz High […] read more » Falcons dominate in last two regular season victories over Gunn and Lynbrook November 20, 2023 — by Nika Svizhenko and Caitlin Stoiber The Falcons didn’t make CCS, but they ended their season on a high note with two consecutive dominating wins: 45-0 at Lynbrook on Nov. 4 and a 24-0 win at Gunn on Oct. 27. Their final record was 4-6 and they finished in 5th place in the Peninsula-Lake division. As has been the case in […] read more » Dance team transitions from football half time performances to competition season November 20, 2023 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Senior dance team captain Annalyn Bui beamed with pride as she walked down the football field during the senior night football game on Oct. 22, her arms linked within her parents’ arms. From the corner of her eyes, she could see the tear-stained faces of her teammates junior co-captain Saejal Thomas and freshman Chloe Nguyen, […] read more » Five North American professional sports teams egregiously do not match with their namesake November 8, 2023 — by George Hu It makes sense that the names of most professional sports teams begin with the city, state or region that they are located in. The arena of the Los Angeles Lakers is located in Los Angeles, and the New York Yankees’s stadium is located in New York City. However, this is surprisingly not always the case. […] read more » The football snack shack needs to stock up November 3, 2023 — by Angela Tan Although the Falcons have completed their final home football game of the year, I feel that justice has not been served. And no, I’m not concerned about the officials resetting the game clock to give an opponent yet one more chance to win a game, however upsetting that kind of injustice might be. Whenever I […] read more » College football standout: athletic director Rick Ellis October 21, 2023 — by Amy Luo Growing up, athletic director and PE teacher Rick Ellis was surrounded by passionate athletic relatives — some of his earliest memories include cheering on his uncles from the sidelines of the football field. “I was always enamored by the look of their pads and helmet,” Ellis said. “That’s the atmosphere I was raised in. When […] read more » Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next
As evidence of head injuries grows, football players weigh pros and cons of continuing to play January 25, 2024 — by Lawson Wang and Ruiyan Zhu Football has a well-deserved reputation of being one of the most dangerous high school sports. Injuries can range from concussions to fractures, and a growing body of evidence links the sport to brain diseases like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which results in a progressive decline in memory and increase in depression and aggression. A recent […] read more » Football: a destination worth your time December 14, 2023 — by Alan Cai This year, the Falcon football team boasted some talented football players as recognized by the local press; among them were junior Keion Ashjaee Marshall, who was nominated for high rushing yardage, and Cooper Call, who caught 227 yards in a victory over Monta Vista. The Falcons’ 69-0 victory over an admittedly struggling Santa Cruz High […] read more » Falcons dominate in last two regular season victories over Gunn and Lynbrook November 20, 2023 — by Nika Svizhenko and Caitlin Stoiber The Falcons didn’t make CCS, but they ended their season on a high note with two consecutive dominating wins: 45-0 at Lynbrook on Nov. 4 and a 24-0 win at Gunn on Oct. 27. Their final record was 4-6 and they finished in 5th place in the Peninsula-Lake division. As has been the case in […] read more » Dance team transitions from football half time performances to competition season November 20, 2023 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Senior dance team captain Annalyn Bui beamed with pride as she walked down the football field during the senior night football game on Oct. 22, her arms linked within her parents’ arms. From the corner of her eyes, she could see the tear-stained faces of her teammates junior co-captain Saejal Thomas and freshman Chloe Nguyen, […] read more » Five North American professional sports teams egregiously do not match with their namesake November 8, 2023 — by George Hu It makes sense that the names of most professional sports teams begin with the city, state or region that they are located in. The arena of the Los Angeles Lakers is located in Los Angeles, and the New York Yankees’s stadium is located in New York City. However, this is surprisingly not always the case. […] read more » The football snack shack needs to stock up November 3, 2023 — by Angela Tan Although the Falcons have completed their final home football game of the year, I feel that justice has not been served. And no, I’m not concerned about the officials resetting the game clock to give an opponent yet one more chance to win a game, however upsetting that kind of injustice might be. Whenever I […] read more » College football standout: athletic director Rick Ellis October 21, 2023 — by Amy Luo Growing up, athletic director and PE teacher Rick Ellis was surrounded by passionate athletic relatives — some of his earliest memories include cheering on his uncles from the sidelines of the football field. “I was always enamored by the look of their pads and helmet,” Ellis said. “That’s the atmosphere I was raised in. When […] read more » Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next
Football: a destination worth your time December 14, 2023 — by Alan Cai This year, the Falcon football team boasted some talented football players as recognized by the local press; among them were junior Keion Ashjaee Marshall, who was nominated for high rushing yardage, and Cooper Call, who caught 227 yards in a victory over Monta Vista. The Falcons’ 69-0 victory over an admittedly struggling Santa Cruz High […] read more » Falcons dominate in last two regular season victories over Gunn and Lynbrook November 20, 2023 — by Nika Svizhenko and Caitlin Stoiber The Falcons didn’t make CCS, but they ended their season on a high note with two consecutive dominating wins: 45-0 at Lynbrook on Nov. 4 and a 24-0 win at Gunn on Oct. 27. Their final record was 4-6 and they finished in 5th place in the Peninsula-Lake division. As has been the case in […] read more » Dance team transitions from football half time performances to competition season November 20, 2023 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Senior dance team captain Annalyn Bui beamed with pride as she walked down the football field during the senior night football game on Oct. 22, her arms linked within her parents’ arms. From the corner of her eyes, she could see the tear-stained faces of her teammates junior co-captain Saejal Thomas and freshman Chloe Nguyen, […] read more » Five North American professional sports teams egregiously do not match with their namesake November 8, 2023 — by George Hu It makes sense that the names of most professional sports teams begin with the city, state or region that they are located in. The arena of the Los Angeles Lakers is located in Los Angeles, and the New York Yankees’s stadium is located in New York City. However, this is surprisingly not always the case. […] read more » The football snack shack needs to stock up November 3, 2023 — by Angela Tan Although the Falcons have completed their final home football game of the year, I feel that justice has not been served. And no, I’m not concerned about the officials resetting the game clock to give an opponent yet one more chance to win a game, however upsetting that kind of injustice might be. Whenever I […] read more » College football standout: athletic director Rick Ellis October 21, 2023 — by Amy Luo Growing up, athletic director and PE teacher Rick Ellis was surrounded by passionate athletic relatives — some of his earliest memories include cheering on his uncles from the sidelines of the football field. “I was always enamored by the look of their pads and helmet,” Ellis said. “That’s the atmosphere I was raised in. When […] read more » Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next
Falcons dominate in last two regular season victories over Gunn and Lynbrook November 20, 2023 — by Nika Svizhenko and Caitlin Stoiber The Falcons didn’t make CCS, but they ended their season on a high note with two consecutive dominating wins: 45-0 at Lynbrook on Nov. 4 and a 24-0 win at Gunn on Oct. 27. Their final record was 4-6 and they finished in 5th place in the Peninsula-Lake division. As has been the case in […] read more » Dance team transitions from football half time performances to competition season November 20, 2023 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Senior dance team captain Annalyn Bui beamed with pride as she walked down the football field during the senior night football game on Oct. 22, her arms linked within her parents’ arms. From the corner of her eyes, she could see the tear-stained faces of her teammates junior co-captain Saejal Thomas and freshman Chloe Nguyen, […] read more » Five North American professional sports teams egregiously do not match with their namesake November 8, 2023 — by George Hu It makes sense that the names of most professional sports teams begin with the city, state or region that they are located in. The arena of the Los Angeles Lakers is located in Los Angeles, and the New York Yankees’s stadium is located in New York City. However, this is surprisingly not always the case. […] read more » The football snack shack needs to stock up November 3, 2023 — by Angela Tan Although the Falcons have completed their final home football game of the year, I feel that justice has not been served. And no, I’m not concerned about the officials resetting the game clock to give an opponent yet one more chance to win a game, however upsetting that kind of injustice might be. Whenever I […] read more » College football standout: athletic director Rick Ellis October 21, 2023 — by Amy Luo Growing up, athletic director and PE teacher Rick Ellis was surrounded by passionate athletic relatives — some of his earliest memories include cheering on his uncles from the sidelines of the football field. “I was always enamored by the look of their pads and helmet,” Ellis said. “That’s the atmosphere I was raised in. When […] read more » Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next
Dance team transitions from football half time performances to competition season November 20, 2023 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Senior dance team captain Annalyn Bui beamed with pride as she walked down the football field during the senior night football game on Oct. 22, her arms linked within her parents’ arms. From the corner of her eyes, she could see the tear-stained faces of her teammates junior co-captain Saejal Thomas and freshman Chloe Nguyen, […] read more » Five North American professional sports teams egregiously do not match with their namesake November 8, 2023 — by George Hu It makes sense that the names of most professional sports teams begin with the city, state or region that they are located in. The arena of the Los Angeles Lakers is located in Los Angeles, and the New York Yankees’s stadium is located in New York City. However, this is surprisingly not always the case. […] read more » The football snack shack needs to stock up November 3, 2023 — by Angela Tan Although the Falcons have completed their final home football game of the year, I feel that justice has not been served. And no, I’m not concerned about the officials resetting the game clock to give an opponent yet one more chance to win a game, however upsetting that kind of injustice might be. Whenever I […] read more » College football standout: athletic director Rick Ellis October 21, 2023 — by Amy Luo Growing up, athletic director and PE teacher Rick Ellis was surrounded by passionate athletic relatives — some of his earliest memories include cheering on his uncles from the sidelines of the football field. “I was always enamored by the look of their pads and helmet,” Ellis said. “That’s the atmosphere I was raised in. When […] read more » Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next
Five North American professional sports teams egregiously do not match with their namesake November 8, 2023 — by George Hu It makes sense that the names of most professional sports teams begin with the city, state or region that they are located in. The arena of the Los Angeles Lakers is located in Los Angeles, and the New York Yankees’s stadium is located in New York City. However, this is surprisingly not always the case. […] read more » The football snack shack needs to stock up November 3, 2023 — by Angela Tan Although the Falcons have completed their final home football game of the year, I feel that justice has not been served. And no, I’m not concerned about the officials resetting the game clock to give an opponent yet one more chance to win a game, however upsetting that kind of injustice might be. Whenever I […] read more » College football standout: athletic director Rick Ellis October 21, 2023 — by Amy Luo Growing up, athletic director and PE teacher Rick Ellis was surrounded by passionate athletic relatives — some of his earliest memories include cheering on his uncles from the sidelines of the football field. “I was always enamored by the look of their pads and helmet,” Ellis said. “That’s the atmosphere I was raised in. When […] read more » Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next
The football snack shack needs to stock up November 3, 2023 — by Angela Tan Although the Falcons have completed their final home football game of the year, I feel that justice has not been served. And no, I’m not concerned about the officials resetting the game clock to give an opponent yet one more chance to win a game, however upsetting that kind of injustice might be. Whenever I […] read more » College football standout: athletic director Rick Ellis October 21, 2023 — by Amy Luo Growing up, athletic director and PE teacher Rick Ellis was surrounded by passionate athletic relatives — some of his earliest memories include cheering on his uncles from the sidelines of the football field. “I was always enamored by the look of their pads and helmet,” Ellis said. “That’s the atmosphere I was raised in. When […] read more » Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next
College football standout: athletic director Rick Ellis October 21, 2023 — by Amy Luo Growing up, athletic director and PE teacher Rick Ellis was surrounded by passionate athletic relatives — some of his earliest memories include cheering on his uncles from the sidelines of the football field. “I was always enamored by the look of their pads and helmet,” Ellis said. “That’s the atmosphere I was raised in. When […] read more » Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next
Competitions heats up in seniors’ fantasy football league October 21, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli & Daniel Wu Senior Raghav Chakravarthi sat glued to his television screen on a mid-September Sunday, watching Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams slam into a horde of players on the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams hit the turf and clutched his leg, writhing in pain. Chakravarthi leaped from his couch in distress. For the second consecutive week, […] read more » 12next