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Reflection on HHS athletics

By Macy Li December 8, 2022

Yusim treats a student athlete.

Injury prevention on campus

By Faith Watters December 4, 2022

Sports are an essential part of the high school experience and at HHS, athletic trainer Daniel Yusim plays a large role in maintaining this culture. As an athletic trainer, Yusim said his job is to provide...

Players from both the girls and boys golf team have to commute long distances for practices.

Accessibility and inclusivity for all

By Karuna Chandran, David Lin, and Gabriela Salazar November 29, 2022

HHS is home to a variety of sports and facilities for students to play on. There is a swimming pool, a football stadium and tennis courts. So why is there not an area for the boys and girl’s golf team...

OVER THE HILL: Agrawal said shared difficulties help bring the team together, such as in the game against the formidable St. Francis team, where the team worked together to give their opponents a tough fight.

You’re (not) on your own, kid

By Rajiv Venkatesh and Emma Yu November 20, 2022

On the first day of tryouts for the girls volleyball team, freshman, outside hitter Megan Lee said she remembers a senior asking if Lee wanted to be her partner for warm-ups. Once Lee became one of only...

CHANGING UP TRACKS: The cross country program motivates freshmen to improve their times throughout the season.

On your mark, get set, go!

By Brian Ling and Anushruti Nagarajan November 6, 2022

Like many sports, cross country physically and mentally challenges the mind and body through the hours of practice and dedication towards running a successful race. Cross country is a co-ed sport which...

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Colorguard runs off the field after the pregame show and keeps spirits high throughout Friday night football games

Pleasing the crowd

By Manya Girivasan and Veronica Zhao October 31, 2022

One of the more unconventional sports offered at HHS is colorguard, involving endurance, teamwork and artistic vision. It includes a variety of skills, like dancing, flagwork, spinning sabers or rifles,...

Despite injured athletes, the varsity boys water polo team has improved their scores and playing style, senior Alex Snook Manchon said.

Splashing into a new season

By Zeinab Rakhshandehroo, Brevin Reed, and Lindsey Steel October 29, 2022

Having to tread water for over half an hour while dodging aggressive opponents, water polo players must combine strength, endurance and speed in their intense games, junior, boys varsity water polo co-captain...

SUCCESSFUL BIKE RIDE: Despite a low turnout, members of the community came together to enjoy a relaxing bike ride after school.

Bicycling club holds staff and student bike ride

By Annabelle Yip October 27, 2022

At the end of the first ever bike week, a week intended to incentivize more students to bike to school, the bicycling club held a staff and student bike ride through the surrounding streets after school.  Bicycling...

To Will Hamburger (fourth from the left), cross country brings to mind soreness, self-motivation and strategy.

Heading into the new season full sprint

By Christine Kim and David Lin October 15, 2022

The start of the new school year marks the beginning of fall sports including cross country, where new freshmen are also able to join and participate. One freshman runner, Will Hamburger, has quickly paved...

Golf unites athletes and fosters improvement.

From newcomers to professionals

By Joss Broward, Nathan Gu, Brian Ling, and Lindsey Steel October 13, 2022

For those looking to try a new activity in high school, one sport gained the attention of several athletes: golf. While some sports require dedication from a young age, golf is welcoming toward newcomers...

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