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Girls varsity players discuss their soccer role models

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...

Varsity boys basketball ends season with CCS qualification

Alex Harris (12) makes a jump shot at the CHS game on Jan. 10.

Players agree that improvements can be made for following seasons

March 12, 2020

Varsity boys basketball ended their regular season with a record of 14-10, allowing them to qualify for CCS. Although the basketball team experienced great success, players agree there is room for...

Wrestling hits top, will not back down

The wrestling team broke barriers this year, earning the El Camino league title for the first time in 48 years. In addition, six players and two alternates qualified for CCS, a record number since 2012.

Team does phenomenally this season, placing at CCS, moving into upper leagues

March 11, 2020

The wrestling team broke barriers this year, earning the El Camino league title for the first time in 48 years. In addition, six players and two alternates qualified for CCS, a record number since 2012. Junior...

Senior Kannan Karthik’s leadership through passion

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

The center back reflects on his final season as captain

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...

Seniors say farewell to high school basketball

The boys varsity basketball team brings great effort to the court for their final game.

March 9, 2020

For the senior varsity basketball players, Feb. 12 marked the last high school game they will ever play. Senior night is a time where players and their families come together to celebrate their...

Wrestling builds confidence, acts as outlet to relieve stress

Wrestling can provide several benefits, from stress relief to building determination and confidence.

Participants gain long-term life skills from sport

March 6, 2020

Wrestling can be associated with physical strength, however it can also lay the foundation for long term goals: from accountability to discipline and resilience, according to Team USA. And, students...

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

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...

Girls basketball celebrates Senior Night, defeats Mountain View

Girls varsity basketball played Mountain View High School for their Senior Night on Feb. 11, maintaining their undefeated record with a league record of 10-0.

Seniors reflect on their basketball journey

February 14, 2020

One at a time, the three seniors on the girls basketball team walked across the large gym with their families amid thunderous cheering from the bleachers as friends and supporters waved posters and printed...

JV soccer imparts life skills of leadership, collaboration

February 13, 2020

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 basketball defeated but still determined

David Aronson (12) rushes the ball against the opposition. With Los Altos’ current record of 17-2 and victory against HHS in their last game, the team once again proved itself as a difficult opponent.

February 11, 2020

Boys varsity basketball was defeated in their match against the Los Altos Eagles with a final score of 56-34 on Jan. 29. Los Altos is a tough team to beat, with a current record of 17-2, according...

What it takes to be a warrior

January 29, 2020

Pink Night raises support for breast cancer

Girls basketball defeats Monta Vista in annual Pink Night event on Jan. 17.

Girls basketball defeats MVHS in annual event

January 29, 2020

Girls basketball held their annual Pink Night in the large gym with the support of the Homestead Cancer Society as the theme for one of the “Quad Nights” on Jan. 17. The event raises awareness for...

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