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Senior varsity girls runner Emily Bryan runs her final mile after passing Cardiac Hill, cheered on by teammates Sophie Shen (9) and Hannah Tay (9). Emily placed 4th in the senior girls race with a time of 21:39.6.

Cross country team races at Knights Joust Invitational

by Aahana Sharma, Reporter September 21, 2025

The cross country team ran their second race of the season at the Crystal Springs Cross Country Course in Belmont on September 13th. Seven runners earned medals for top-10 finishes in their races. Frosh...

Varsity girls volleyball coach Theresa Smith sets up a net before a training session. "“I had 11 players who committed to the summer schedule,” Smith said. “That kind of preparation helps us start our season right."

Fall sport coaches get head start to season through summer training

by Janam Chahal and Jonathan Szeto August 30, 2025

For spectators, the fall season begins with the first whistle of the opening game. For athletes and coaches, it begins weeks or even months earlier in the summer, during which they lay the groundwork to...

Running back Pedro Castro III clings to the football as Cougar defenders drag him down during the season opener match. The Eagles went 5-3 in the Pacific Coast Athletic League.

2024 recap: Fall sports highlights

by Eva Cheng and Tiffany Zhu November 23, 2024

From notable playoff runs to historic achievements, the fall sports teams wrapped up their seasons with strong performances in every league. Participating in the Pacific Coast Athletic...

Senior cross country runners and their coaches pose with the posters their teammates made commemorating their time on the team. Every year, frosh, sophomore and junior athletes honor the graduating class by showering them with gifts and gratitude.

Varsity girls and boys cross country qualifies for CCS Championships on senior night

by Samuel Tong, Angelina Burrows, and Samaara Patil November 15, 2024

Varsity and junior varsity cross country teams competed in the West Bay Athletic League Championships at the Crystal Springs three mile course in Belmont and celebrated senior night on Nov. 8. For the...

Cross country teams compete at annual De La Salle Invitational

Cross country teams compete at annual De La Salle Invitational

by Jonathan Xue and Samuel Tong September 27, 2024

Varsity and junior varsity cross country teams ran their second race at the De La Salle Invitational in Concord last Saturday, traversing a course that spanned three miles of Newhall Park.  Leading...

Powering-up your pre-game

Powering-up your pre-game

by Eva Cheng, Co-Sports Editor August 18, 2024

Sweat trickling down your neck and lungs burning, you dig your cleats into the grass as you sprint down the field in the final seconds of the game. An opponent closes on you, trailing closely behind. You...

Veyd Patil pushes during a cross-country race. He often dons unorthodox gear, like his pink sunglasses.

Apex: Chasing limits

by Katerina Matta, Co-Sports Editor January 8, 2024

A 103 degree fever. Exhaustion even after 13 hours of sleep a night. Half the week’s worth of missed assignments waiting to be completed. Veyd Patil (12) faced all of these obstacles as he prepared...

The cross-country seniors pose with upper school cross-country head coach Kevin Oliver, holding up posters decorated by the team. "When we’re at meets, there’s a great team vibe where everyone is very supportive of each other," senior Emma Gao said.

Cross-country senior night closes with CCS qualifications and personal records

by Jessica Hu, Reporter November 23, 2023

The cross-country team competed at their senior night meet, the West Bay Athletic League Finals hosted annually at the Crystal Springs cross-country course, on Nov. 3. They celebrated their six seniors,...

Emily Bryan (10) races on a path around Baylands park in the Girls varsity race, the last event of the second WBAL meet. Racers looped around the park twice before diverging from the path.

Cross-country team earns season-best results at Baylands meet

by Emma Gao and Emma Li November 3, 2023

The cross-country team dominated in the second West Bay Athletics League (WBAL) race at Baylands Park on Oct. 23, which meet directors rescheduled from the previous Thursday because of high temperature...

Jonathan Li (9) and Adam Sayed (12) bolt past the starting line of the boys JV race. Out of 120 total runners, the pair finished 20th and 26th with times of 20:35 and 21:13, respectively.

Cross-country team conquers hills and heat at WBAL Meet #1

by Jessica Hu, Reporter October 25, 2023

The cross-country team competed in the first West Bay Athletic League (WBAL) meet of the season at the Crystal Springs course in Belmont on Oct. 4.  The course stretched 2.95 miles, consisting of a...

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