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Revamped 12-Team College Football Playoff Brings Excitement, Controversy and New Opportunities

Revamped 12-Team College Football Playoff Brings Excitement, Controversy and New Opportunities

Noah Levin, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2025

Following the recent conclusion of the revamped college football playoff format, Menlo students were buzzing about new changes that affected the competition...

To Fly or To Drive? Athletics Department Discusses Transportation for Team Trips

To Fly or To Drive? Athletics Department Discusses Transportation for Team Trips

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2025

After hearing a beeping sound on their team bus while returning from their trip over winter break, the boys soccer team stood waiting on the side of the...

Athletic Director Earl Koberlein speaks to the Knights Leadership Council during a lunchtime meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Menlo Athletics Introduces New Knights Leadership Council

Spencer Toland, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025

After the Student Athletic Advisory Board fizzled out during COVID-19, Menlo’s Athletics Department knew they had to come up with a new student-led group...

Menlo Students Go All in on Sports Betting

Menlo Students Go All in on Sports Betting

Asher Darling, News Editor
March 8, 2025

It was Jan. 2, 2025, and most Menlo seniors were spending their final days of winter break relaxing or celebrating the new year. David Mhatre, however,...

Girls Soccer Update

Girls Soccer Update

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 23, 2025

Since returning from holiday break, the varsity girls soccer team has been unbeatable — literally — winning nine games and tacking on two ties. The...

Boys Soccer Update

Boys Soccer Update

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2025

With Central Coast Section playoffs looming, the varsity boys soccer team is finding its stride at the right time. A recent win over Harker was the Knights’...

Girls Basketball Update

Girls Basketball Update

Devon Schaefer, Sports
February 21, 2025

After a hot start (and 10 straight wins) for the Menlo varsity girls basketball team to open their season, tougher league competition has cooled the Knights...

Boys Basketball Update

Boys Basketball Update

Noah Levin, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2025

Menlo’s varsity boys basketball team has had an up-and-down season, currently sitting at a 13-9 record. After graduating seven seniors, the team has...

Committed Corner: Landon Pretre

Committed Corner: Landon Pretre

Rafe Weiden, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025

When senior Landon Pretre stepped across the finish line in the West Bay Athletic League cross country finals as a freshman, ahead of his brother, Justin...

Girls Basketball Soundly Defeats SHP

Girls Basketball Soundly Defeats SHP

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025

Menlo’s varsity girls basketball team defeated Sacred Heart Prep 59-40 at home on Tuesday, Feb. 4. This marks the Knight’s second win against the Gators...

Committed Corner: Ruiqi Liu

Committed Corner: Ruiqi Liu

Aaron Widjaja, Copy Editor
February 10, 2025

In August, senior Ruiqi Liu committed to the admissions process at the University of Chicago to continue her basketball career at the Division III level.  Liu...

Photo courtesy of Eden Chuang

Committed Corner: Eden Chuang

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 9, 2025

Senior Eden Chuang’s swimming career started in the shallow end as a toddler in “Mommy and Me” swim classes; she has now doved into the deep end...

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