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Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
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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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    Redwood
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    Camarillo
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Game Coverage
Point guard and junior Lucas Ip fights to score a basket between two defenders. “I think one of our strengths is shooting,” Ip said. “We have a lot of good 3-point shooters, and then we have a lot of players that are able to drive and facilitate the offense, which allows us to get these 3-pointers.”
Captain, center-back and senior Malaika Fawzi takes a free kick from the 32-yard line in the first half. “I think that my role as captain is leading them both on and off the field,” Fawzi said. “Even if we’re down or we mess up or we get scored on, I’m making sure that everyone is working towards a positive goal and bringing each other up.”
Goalie and senior Giselle Lu leaps up in the water and attempts to block a shot made by Long Beach Polytechnic High. Similarly, utility player Serena Wang managed to make several crucial saves. “We didn’t have as many members of defense as their offense, but we were able to stop the goals and shut them down because we helped each other by basically crashing onto the person with the ball and taking the ball,” Wang said.
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.
Spotlight
Senior Bianca Morrell catches a pass while playing offense during the LA Chargers Girls’ Flag All-Star game. “I was ecstatic—playing on the fields where the LA Rams get to play, and working with coaches who've had experience with flag football, and playing around with girls who like to compete and who want to win,” Morrell said.
Senior Bianca Morrell is ‘Flagged’ for Success
December 20, 2024
Point guard and junior Maddy Nguyen, combo guard and freshman Yuri Ha and shooting guard and sophomore Kelcie Fan kicked off the new girls’ basketball season together. “I love this team because there’s just more chemistry,” Nguyen said. “Just being able to play with them is just a great opportunity for me to be happy, have fun and enjoy my junior year.”
Here are Some Players to Watch Out For as Girls’ Basketball ‘Shoots’ into the New Season
Catherine Li and Kailyn Clark | December 18, 2024
Freshman Teryn Kim strikes a pose at the end of her routine for the 2024 SoCal Invitational Final where she placed first. “I really like [skating] because of the feeling of flying in the air and the excitement when you do well after a competition,” Kim said. “Skating across the ice, and then a cold wind on your face; it’s just a free feeling.”
Twists, Turns and Triple Axels: Freshman Teryn Kim Glides to Success
Suhana Kaur and Aditi Salunkhe | December 2, 2024
All nine committed athletes smile for a photo just before the ceremony begins. The ceremony took place on Nov. 15 in the gym during office hours. Each athlete typically invites a coach or teacher to give a brief speech about their academic and athletic accomplishments, but because the number of signees this year was so much greater than years past, athletes were simply announced by name, the school they will be attending and the athletic program they have committed to, according to assistant athletic director Brian Smith.
Nine Seniors Take the Next Steps in their Athletic Careers this National Signing Week
Maya Tedini, Co-Editor-in-Chief | November 22, 2024
Freshman Daniil Babenko and his dance partner Reagan To glide across the stage at the Empire Open Dance Festival, one of the many competitions they have participated in together. “A competition that stands out to me is when we went to China to represent Team USA,” To said. “It was such an incredible experience because it was one of our first times competing internationally.”
From Studio Lights to Olympic Heights: Freshman Daniil Babenko Takes Steps Toward Stardom
Alice Ahn and Kelly Yeh | November 14, 2024
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