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Friday Knight Lights: Flag Football Finishes Season Undefeated (Ep. 3)

Friday Knight Lights: Flag Football Finishes Season Undefeated (Ep. 3)

Devon Schaefer and Asher Darling
December 2, 2024

Preview the third episode of Friday Knight Lights. In order to listen to the full episode, click the Spotify icon, the podcast title, the image or ‘Save...

Athletics Staff Step Up to the Plate as Advocates

Athletics Staff Step Up to the Plate as Advocates

Rafe Weiden, Staff Writer
November 30, 2024

Coaches are no longer limited to just the courts and fields. This year, three athletics staff members are stepping into the classroom as advocates. This...

Sophomore Jonah Block, junior Amay Srinivasan, sophomore Henry Hauser, senior Landon Pretre, senior Will Hauser, senior Jared Saal and freshman Oliver Olbekson pose after placing first in the CIF Cross Country State Division V Championship. Photo courtesy of Miles Bennett-Smith.

Menlo Boys Cross Country Wins States

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 30, 2024

On Nov. 30, Menlo’s boys cross country team won the CIF State Division V Championship for the first time in school history.  The team finished with...

Senior Ellie Knoll playing flag football, soccer and lacrosse. Photos by Noah Levin and Alyssa Mcadams.

Three-Sport Athletes Balance a Year Full of Commitments

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
November 27, 2024

Having no time for homework from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. the whole school year might sound daunting for some, but for Menlo’s three-sport athletes, it’s a...

Sophomore Lawrence Latu snaps the ball to junior quarterback Jack Freehill.

Football Season Ends With Loss to Palma in CCS Division II Semifinals

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024

Menlo’s varsity football team fell to Palma 24-23 in the CCS Division II semifinals on Nov. 23. The Chieftains got on the board first with a 50-yard...

Freshman Adam Afar shoots the ball in the fourth quarter. Photo courtesy of Blake Putanec.

Boys Water Polo Defeats Clovis 12-6 To Win Their First NorCal Championship

Bianca Putanec and Devon Schaefer
November 25, 2024

On Nov. 23, Menlo boys water polo won a NorCal championship for the first time in the program's history. In a 12-6 game against Clovis, the Knights claimed...

Golf coach Francis Santora talks during a Mental Game Monday session.

Mental Game Mondays Empower Students To Turn Setbacks Into Success

Anya Ramani, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2024

Menlo students are adept at balancing the external demands of academics and athletics, but juggling the internal emotions that drive success can be a struggle....

Junior quarterback Jack Freehill throws the ball on the run in the fourth quarter.

Menlo Beats SHP in 22nd Annual Valpo Bowl

Devon Schaefer and Asher Darling
November 10, 2024

Menlo’s varsity football team claimed the Valparaiso Cup with a 20-17 win over Sacred Heart Prep in the 22nd annual Valpo Bowl on Friday, Nov. 8. The...

Friday Knight Lights: Football Prepares for Annual Valpo Bowl (Ep. 2)

Friday Knight Lights: Football Prepares for Annual Valpo Bowl (Ep. 2)

Devon Schaefer and Asher Darling
November 7, 2024

Preview the second episode of Friday Knight Lights. In order to listen to the full episode, click the Spotify icon, the podcast title, the image or ‘Save...

Committed Corner: Angelica Chou

Committed Corner: Angelica Chou

Alyssa McAdams, Print Editor
November 6, 2024

As senior Angelica Chou limped off the soccer field, her right knee screaming in pain, the reality of a torn ACL began to set in. Panic swept through her....

Junior Chuck Wynn runs with the ball after receiving a pass from junior quarterback Jack Freehill, gaining yardage that led to the Knights’ first touchdown.

Football Beats Palo Alto 27-14 on Senior Day

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024

On Saturday, Menlo’s varsity football team defeated Palo Alto 27-14 on the Knights’ senior day. Before the game, the team’s 14 seniors were recognized:...

Freshman Alessia Alataris shoots the ball in the first quarter.

Girls Water Polo Falls to Sacred Heart Prep 18-3 in the WCAL finals

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 3, 2024

Menlo’s varsity girls water polo team fell 18-3 to Sacred Heart Preparatory on Saturday in the West Catholic Athletic League finals. The game started...

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