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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
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    Arnold Beckman
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    Oct 11 / Flag Football
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    Northwood
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    Oct 10 / Girls' Tennis
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    Irvine
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    Oct 9 / Girls' Volleyball
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    Ventura
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    Oct 7 / Boys' Water Polo
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    El Dorado
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    Oct 7 / Boys' Water Polo
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    Redwood
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    Oct 6 / Boys' Water Polo
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    Camarillo
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    Sage Hill
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    Irvine
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    Woodbridge
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    Oct 5 / Girls' Volleyball
Game Coverage
Freshman Katie Tseo takes a focused swing at the tee box. The game started off well because of birdies on early holes, which rippled into good holes later on, according to head coach Wind Ralston.
Running back and senior Diego Reyna celebrates after getting two consecutive first downs in the second quarter. “I was just so excited to have a big crowd out there and just everyone that I know backed in the stands,” captain, quarterback and senior Nash Luper said. “The hype around it was really cool. Coming out of it, it was just so much fun to have all those people there and to get a win in front of all of them.”
Tight end offensive player, punter and linebacker junior Maxwell Mapstone and linebacker, wide receiver and junior Malachi Moore pursue a Woodbridge High player as he attempts to score a touchdown. “Our strategy was to stop the play action passes and not let the quarterback get out of the pocket because he was pretty fast, and we did a really good job at that,” tight end offensive and defensive player and senior Anthony Riccardi said.
Setter and sophomore Jane Park jumps for the volleyball during the first set of the game. Park scored multiple points throughout the game through her serves, including the Bulldogs’ final point that won them the fifth set. “The first two sets there were definitely moments where we were playing our normal subs, but then for the most part, I feel like it was a lot of still trying to figure out what we could do to get points,” co-captain, libero and senior Izzy Macasero said. “Once we finally did realize that, that's what helped us get these victorious moments.”
Spotlight
Girls’ volleyball huddle together during their pink out game for breast cancer awareness on Oct. 10. “Sports can act as a network,” head coach and social studies teacher Martasian said. “Sports can at least offer support and communication, like how to draw awareness about some of these things that are much greater and much more important than sports themselves.”
Girls’ Volleyball Celebrates Pink Out Game in Honor of Team Parent
Catherine Li and Aditi Salunkhe | November 4, 2024
For twins and freshmen Cal and Tessay Ulicny, playing sports together has always been a way for the siblings to bond, according to Tessa Ulicny. “We’ve done so many sports together,” Tessa Ulicny said. “We did soccer together, and we helped each other. And even now with water polo, we help each other. We help each other all the time to get better, and I love that.”
Twins Cal and Tessa Ulicny Make a ‘Splash’ on Varsity Water Polo
Mia Jong and Sonia Wang | October 31, 2024
During practices for CIF, the girls’ volleyball participates in new activities, according to setter and sophomore Jane Park. For example, the team has been participating in activities where the athletes can have more fun, according to setter, defense specialist and junior Jojo Liu.
Girls Volleyball ‘Sets’ Portola High History with CIF Qualification
Mary Lee and Catherine Li | October 28, 2024
Leanna Roman and Kylie Nguyen prepare for their Oct. 2 practice after school. They interact with the entire team before even the warm-ups begin. “We’re on the court as a family,” according to Roman.
Meet the Captains: How the Girls’ Tennis Team Rises to Success
Sophia Kim, Staff Writer | October 16, 2024
Senior Zoe Wynn hits the golf ball with a swift drive swing. Wynn’s dedication to perfecting various swing techniques throughout her golf career allowed her to experience many wins. “I've seen Zoe at her highs, as when she won league as a freshman,” girls’ golf coach and history teacher Wind Ralston said. “I've seen her at her lows as well, when she maybe hasn't had the best round. But I would say she was my first golfer who came to me with a lot of skill initially which I was not used to. It's been great to see her grow and evolve as a player. Zoe is always fun, even when she may not have the best round, she still is having fun and her personality is contagious and makes other girls just want to have fun.”
Senior Zoe Wynn Commits to Williams College, Aiming for a Bright Future on the Green
Hannah Ko and Sruti Allani | October 2, 2024
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