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Game Coverage
Sprinter and junior Taylor Nguyen and sprinters and seniors Hannah Ko and Nahsima Titanji take the lead in the girls’ varsity 100-meter hurdles, placing second, third and sixth, respectively. “We had one school record by Taylor Nguyen for the 300 hurdles, which was awesome for her to do that first race out,” head track and field coach Cale Kavanaugh said. “We had a lot of our kids who opened up with PRs that were pretty significant or they picked up right where they left off last year, which was awesome.”
Varsity swimmer and senior Gavin Nicholson executes a backstroke start into the boys’ 200-yard medley relay. This season, the team aims to focus on boosting their overall spirit through bonding activities, such as beach practices and a bonfire, according to head coach Steven Richards. “We have a really good, strong team spirit on our team, Richards said. “I want to see that continue.”
As tension continues to grow, the Bulldogs exchange a few words of encouragement. “During the game we tried to stay together and help each other try to win,” Rockwell said. “I learned that no team is ever out of the fight. Never let up even when winning the game. [You] never know who will do something that will flip the game upside down.”
Doubles player and sophomore Aditya Joshi tosses the ball into the air in preparation to serve during the second set. Joshi and his partner, junior Smaran Mallojula, won the set 6-2. “I think overall the team did pretty good,” singles player and sophomore Anthony Nguyen said. “I’m pretty happy with the outcome.”
Spotlight
The baseball and softball teams’ have two coyotes each that are used to maintain the field after every game. Their permanent stances and realistic features discourage pests and manage wildlife on the field, being a long-term and low-maintenance solution that was first implemented in the fall of 2024, according to baseball coach and PE teacher Brian Resnick.
Coyote Statues Guard the Baseball and Softball Diamonds with ‘Fur-vor’
Mia Jong and Sonia Wang | April 21, 2025
Freshman Carson Bagley rides over a bridge on a trail in Crystal Cove. While competing in races against numerous skilled riders, Bagley often feels the pressure to perform well. “It's hard to keep focused when you're racing with all the adrenaline and nerves,” Bagley said. “[The adrenaline] is just a feeling you want to go away because it gets you so nervous, but you can't really get it to go away with all the noise and all the people around you.”
Freshman Carson Bagley Takes on Trails with Mountain Biking
Aditi Salunkhe, Co-News Editor | March 25, 2025
Senior Sanaa Bullock talks strategy on the field with Flag Football coach Julie Primero. Bullock helps the team run more efficiently and keeps spirits up, according to Primero. “[She takes] care of things so that we [can] really focus on practice, getting better, prepping for games, stuff like that,” Primero said. “If they see something that needs to be taken care of, they do it without asking me so that I can focus on coaching. I think it carries over to being an organized leader.”
Team Managers: The Backbone of Team Sports
Kailyn Clark and Zoha Syed | March 13, 2025
When looking for the perfect athletic wear, it is essential to assess not only its comfort, but also its durability and fit. “I feel like athletic wear over the years has gotten a lot better,” Coach Julie Primero said. “Especially for women and the fit. [However], I think some quality, for Nike and those big brand names, could be better because it's so expensive.”
Break a Sweat in Style: Bulldogs’ Favorite Athletic Wear
Tamara Bradley, Staff Writer | March 11, 2025
Pilates has been mainstream since the 90s and on social media since MySpace, becoming a fun source of low-impact exercise for many and helping participants improve their physical strength in an injury-free way while bonding with friends, according to social studies teacher Marisa Wilkerson. “I think it's such a fun workout,” Wilkerson said. “I can tell that I'm getting a lot stronger from it, but …I think that it's really accessible for everybody. And…I have a friend that I went to grad school with. She takes Pilates with me, so it's a way for us to keep in touch. It's our way to check in with each other once a week.”
A ‘Core’-dially Inviting Sport: Pilates Starts ‘Abs’-solutely Trending at Portola High
Kayley Winata, Centerspread Editor | March 11, 2025
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