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The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

Junior Hunter Guyer putts on the fifth green.

Boys Golf Loses to Sacred Heart

Asher Darling, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2024

The Menlo boys varsity golf team fell to Sacred Heart Prep 205-197 on Thursday, March 7. The team's record now stands at 2-2 on the season. At Menlo’s...

Staff illustration: Amber More

Bay Area Welcomes Two New Women’s Sports Teams

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024

When junior basketball player Karen Xin sits down on her couch and grabs the remote to watch sports, she’s met with the scene of male athletes soaking...

Reid McLaughlin competes in a mountain biking race in Monterey. Photo courtesy of McLaughlin

Reid McLaughlin Pedals Around the World

Amelie Giomi, Spread Editor
March 4, 2024

Few students spend 12 hours a week pedaling alongside teammates for six consecutive days, each session lasting two to four hours. But for sophomore Reid...

 Senior Julian Sheehan looks to dribble around a Los Gatos player.

Boys Soccer Falls to Los Gatos after Penalty Kicks in CCS Semifinals

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 27, 2024

Menlo’s varsity boys soccer team fell to Los Gatos in the Division II CCS semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 21. After the teams were tied 3-3 in regulation,...

Boys Soccer Takes Down SHP 5-0

William Gardner, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024

There was action from the opening whistle of the boys varsity soccer game against rival Sacred Heart Prep on Friday, Jan. 12 when senior Eric Schmidtke...

The team celebrates after winning their third straight CCS title.

Girls Basketball Wins Third Straight CCS Championship

Noah Levin, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024

Menlo’s varsity girls basketball team captured their third straight CCS title with a dominant 49-33 win over No. 2 seed Half Moon Bay in the CCS...

Sophomore Ethan Zhao elevates for the mid-range jumper.

Boys Basketball Loses in Heartbreaking CCS Finals

Asher Darling, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2024

Menlo’s varsity boys basketball team was narrowly defeated 57-52 in the CCS Division IV final at Mission College by No. 1 seed Carmel on Saturday, Feb....

Jaden Richardson (second from right) stands with his family on his visit to USC. Photo courtesy of Richardson

From the Bay to LA: Alum Jaden Richardson Fulfills Dreams of Playing Football at USC

Asher Darling, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2024

Growing up as a USC fan, Menlo alum Jaden Richarson (‘20) always dreamed of playing at the Los Angeles Coliseum for the Trojans. On Jan. 2, 2024 Richardson...

Photo courtesy of Pam McKenney

Tennis Player Kate Hsia Serves Up a Golden Match

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 12, 2024

No double faults, no shots out of the lines and no shots to the net. In not losing a single point during her two-set match against Harker in early October,...

Dorothy Zhang protects the ball from
a Sacred Heart player. File photos: CoA staff

Looking Forward to Menlo’s 2023-24 Soccer Seasons

Eleanor Kinder, Copy Editor
January 21, 2024

Girls: In the 2022-23 season, the Menlo girls soccer team won the West Bay Athletic League. This winter, they’re coming back for more. It won’t...

Sophomore Ella Skinner plays defense against a Bears player with the ball. Photo courtesy of Elise Chen

Girls Soccer Beats M-A 2-1

Anya Ramani, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024

Menlo’s varsity girls soccer team beat Menlo-Atherton 2-1 at home on Thursday, Jan. 4. The Knights quickly gained the lead with a goal from junior Audrey...

The team poses after the state championship. Photo courtesy of Jen Hsia

Girls Tennis Recap

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
January 17, 2024

On Nov. 20, the varsity girls tennis clinched a spot in the inaugural CIF State Championship with a 4-3 win against Monta Vista. Unfortunately, the team...

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