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Sports like volleyball, soccer and tennis are resuming practices, but with modifications that fit in line with guidelines by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. These include implementing a minimum of six-feet separation between the players and coaches, as well as mandating face coverings for non-strenuous activities and having sanitary equipment available.

Sports Resume Off-Season with Modifications

September 14, 2020

Although this year’s ceremony was held on a virtual platform, the celebrations of these athletes remained strong. Principal John Pehrson said, “in no way [the process] diminishes our admiration or gratitude for all you do and what you stand for.”

Pacific Coast League Awards Senior Athletes For Character and Performance

May 29, 2020

Portola High obtained the 1st Team Safe Sports School Award for following both the requirements and the recommendations set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Examples of categories include athlete injury protocol, athletic clearance processes and procedures for emergencies like earthquakes or fires.

Portola High Becomes First IUSD School to Secure Safe Sports School Award

May 22, 2020

Reviewing the First Round of the NFL Draft

Reviewing the First Round of the NFL Draft

May 7, 2020

Water polo player and sophomore Andrew Cherry does his workouts in his backyard after a run, and usually lifts weights to make sure his arms will be toned in condition when school starts again.

Staying Active as a Sports Player in the Pandemic

May 6, 2020

In each tryout video, applicants stated their name and a fun fact about themselves, showed their jumps and performed the cheer and dance. In addition, students reached out to two teachers to fill out a Google Form that aimed to give judges an idea of the attitudes, personalities and work ethic of new potential team members.

Cheer Participates in First Digital Tryouts

April 28, 2020

Senior Gabi Taylor, senior Eden Yeh, junior Adele Yoon, junior Kai Wong, junior Kaitlyn Suk, senior Haley Truong and junior Tiffany Lee always come together for support before competing at the annual Capistrano Valley Relays Meet.

How Senior Spring Sport Athletes Are Dealing With the Loss of Their Season

April 14, 2020

Although the XFL was stopped halfway through its season, the league fully expects to be around for a memorable second season. The first season contained changes from the NFL that made the game more viewer friendly and exciting.

The XFL is a League ‘For the Love of Football’

April 10, 2020

Sophomore Kian Miremadi maintains a handstand during his swing on parallel bars. The drill combines aspects of strength and balance, requiring the gymnast to have upper-body control.

Sophomore Gymnast Hops Back After Recovery

April 7, 2020

CIF Athletics Commissioner Rob Wigod, water polo coach Kate Avery and cheer coach Allison Leyva, joined seniors Dylan Gates (second from the left) and Alexandra Beltran (fourth from the left) on stage at the banquet as the athletes were recognized for their leadership and community-service qualities.

Alexandra Beltran and Dylan Gates Win Character Award

February 24, 2020

Ethan and Carissa Qureshi competed at a USA Wrestling Tournament at Laguna Hills High on Oct. 5, 2019. The sibling duo, who had been training frequently after school, both placed first in their respective divisions.

Sibling Pair Competes and Connects through Wrestling

February 12, 2020

Thousands of fans in the Los Angeles area gathered around Staples Center to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant. Following his untimely death, many NBA teams paid tribute to Bryant in their own ways.

Remembering Kobe Bryant

February 5, 2020

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