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Game Coverage
Boys’ varsity swim co-captain and sophomore Andrew Tsai competes in the 200 yard Individual Medley, where he placed 5th. The Bulldogs’ supportive attitude made the meet an enjoyable experience, according to Tsai. “We did really well at supporting and cheering each other on throughout the meet,” Tsai said. “We brought lots of energy for the very last relay, and I think collectively as a team, we were able to cheer on our teammates and show a lot of support to one another, even if we weren't the closest of friends or didn't know each other well.”
Senior families gather together for a photo after the conclusion of the game and senior ceremonies. “Just being around them, we practice every day during the school year, just having my best friends, the guys on the team, is just really special,” shortstop and senior Nico Atencio said. “We have a special bond, and it makes playing with the team a lot better.”
Center fielder, second baseman and senior Eli Serrano runs to third base during the first inning, earning the first run of the game. “So far this season has been pretty good,” Serrano said. “It's started off pretty slow. I couldn't get many hits the first couple games, but these past couple games, I've picked it up a little bit, so I’m just going to keep it up.”
Co-captain and junior Anthony Nguyen prepares for a return during his singles match against Irvine High. “The team played really good,” Nguyen said. “We held our ground. [Even] though the conditions are a little rough, we all played pretty well and we pushed through.”
Spotlight
The Badminton Club poses for a team picture at a CIF tournament at Cerritos High. While the club has formed a team for the Open Freelance League, they continue to push for Badminton to become an official sport at Portola High. “It [has] taken a lot of contact with the office and especially the athletic director Mr. Abe because he needs to approve everything, and it's been difficult at times, but it's also given a lot of good moments and memories and times for us too,” club vice president and sophomore Ian Tan said.
Badminton Club ‘Drives’ Towards Building an Official Team
Mary Lee and Suhana Kaur | May 11, 2026
Female American athletes made history in their events this year, earning over half of the total medals and showing once again just how essential women are to professional sports.
Female Athletes Shine in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Olivia Ganes, Visual Director | April 13, 2026
Marching band wind players practice their marching formations. “I’m very excited about this change,” Marching Band Head Director Matthew Distante said. “Allowing a second semester of marching bands means that the students that are in this class now are going to come in the fall and be very, very well prepared for what we're asking them to do.”
Marching Band Boosts Spirit With 2nd Semester Extension
Emma Chen, Staff Writer | April 13, 2026
Jaxon Moore takes classes through the Irvine Virtual Academy while being a member of Portola High’s boys varsity tennis team. “I've known [Moore] since he was little,” boys head tennis coach Natasha Schottland said. “To see the growth in his tennis, his personality and in his character is really rewarding. I'm happy he chose a way where he can do online schooling, but still train and still play for the team.”
Serving Success: Freshman Jaxon Moore Balances Virtual Learning and Varsity Tennis
Jabez Lee and Edward Hoi | March 12, 2026
Meet Swim Captains and Seniors Blayze Borroto and Andrew Quach
Marianne Chan and Claire Liu | March 2, 2026
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