Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

NO GOALS HERE: Katy Perry blocks a ball during a scrimmage against the JV boys team.

Soccer through a lifetime: Katy Perry

By Nicole Kim, Aiko Charon, and Zeinab Rakhshandehroo December 12, 2021

To some, a sport might be a simple hobby, a way to exercise or something to watch for fun. But for senior Katy Perry, co-captain of the varsity girls soccer team, soccer has always been more than a sport:...

Girls varsity players discuss their soccer role models

Girls varsity players discuss their soccer role models

By Anika Karody and Nitya Kashyap March 12, 2020

Nearly every successful person has someone they look up to: a muse, role model, mentor or someone they admire and aspire to be. For some it can be an icon in their field, and for others, their loved ones. Though...

Under the lights: Karthik plays in his final regular season game as a Mustang.

Senior Kannan Karthik’s leadership through passion

By Jackson Faria March 11, 2020

The captain of a soccer team is assigned the difficult task of leading and controlling the ten other players on the field. Varsity soccer captain, senior Kannan Karthik opened up about his role as captain...

Wins, losses aside, girls soccer focuses on sisterhood, community

By Katelynn Ngo February 27, 2020

At the beginning of every single halftime during a soccer game, junior Jackie Khuong — who plays defense — and junior Abby O’Neill — who plays center mid, perform a handshake. If they don’t do...

JV soccer imparts life skills of leadership, collaboration

JV soccer imparts life skills of leadership, collaboration

Although girls soccer teaches players about various drills and techniques, it also imparts other crucial life skills and lessons.  Sophomore Kimberly Capio said she has been playing soccer for around...

Boys JV soccer practices daily and has at least one game a week.

JV boys soccer players juggle sports, school

By Naomi Baron January 8, 2020

Participating in any school athletic program requires a time commitment. Playing for a school team takes time away from homework, studying, work or any other time for extracurricular activities. Playing...

Girls JV soccer: conquer the ball

Girls JV soccer: conquer the ball

By Melody Chen January 2, 2020

Conquer the ball The HHS JV girls soccer team brought home their first victory after winning 3-2 against the CHS Pioneers on Dec. 5. The team won with a final goal scored by sophomore Hannah Riggins,...

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