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The Student News Site of Menlo School

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The Student News Site of Menlo School

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Student-Athletes Deal with Chronic Conditions

Student-Athletes Deal with Chronic Conditions

Andrea Li, Print Editor
January 15, 2024

Junior Scarlett Bundy sprints across the field with vigor and vitality. As she runs, the green grass blurs beneath her feet; her arms pump in tandem with...

Sophomore Ethan Zhao dribbles the ball down the court in the second half. Zhao was second in scoring for the Knights with seven points. Staff photo: Devon Schaefer

Boys Basketball Overwhelmed by Menlo-Atherton

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
January 10, 2024

Menlo’s varsity boys basketball team fell to Menlo-Atherton 66-52 on Thursday, Dec. 21 at home. The Bears claimed the first point of the game, and the...

Junior Ruiqi Liu dribbles the ball down the court. Liu finished the game with eight points and a team-high seven rebounds. Staff photo: Devon Schaefer

Girls Basketball Falls to Menlo-Atherton in Close Game

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
January 10, 2024

Menlo’s varsity girls basketball team fell to Menlo-Atherton 41-37 on Thursday, Dec. 21 at home. The Knights initiated the scoring as the teams went...

Klugman returns a ball during her match at CCS Finals at The Bay Club in Los Gatos. Photo courtesy of Pam McKenney.

Girls Varsity Tennis Clinches CCS Title in Shine’s Last Year

Geoffrey Franc, News Editor
December 7, 2023

Junior Izzy Klugman will never forget scoring that final point. The final point that won Klugman her match and crowned Menlo’s varsity girls tennis team...

Flierl defends a St. Francis player before blocking her pass. Staff photo: Devon Schaefer

Girls Water Polo Falls Just Short to St. Francis in CCS Quarterfinals

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 17, 2023

A late run for the Menlo girls varsity water polo team came up just short in the CCS Open Quarterfinals as the Knights fell to the St. Francis Lancers...

Photo courtesy of Pam McKenney on Menlo Flickr

Committed Corner: Evan Burnett, University of Texas at Austin

Lizzie Freehill, Online Editor
November 14, 2023

In November 2022, senior Evan Burnett committed to play Division I tennis at the University of Texas at Austin.  Burnett began playing tennis around...

During player introductions, senior lineman Parker Ashton runs through the tunnel created by his teammates and coaches. Staff photo: Asher Darling

Knights Fall to Gators in Annual Valpo Bowl, Remain Optimistic

Asher Darling and Devon Schaefer
November 10, 2023

Menlo was defeated by Sacred Heart 31-19 on Nov. 3 at Cartan Field in the 21st Valpo Bowl. The rivalry game marked the end of the regular season for both...

Wang and Hardin celebrate after winning a crucial point in the first set.

Menlo Volleyball Sweeps Sacred Heart, Secures First Place in WBAL

Asher Darling, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2023

Menlo’s varsity volleyball team prevailed over rival Sacred Heart in three straight sets on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The effort was spearheaded by the team’s...

Senior Kylie Jones (#35) puts the Menlo into Gator territory with her interception and long return. Jones’ pick was one of four for the Knights.

Girls Flag Football Wins Senior Day Matchup Against Sacred Heart

Asher Darling and Devon Schaefer
October 31, 2023

Menlo’s varsity girls flag football team celebrated senior day with a 25-0 shutout against rival Sacred Heart. Before their last game of the season on...

Illustration by Maya Stone

Menlo Community Reflects on College Conference Changes

Asher Darling, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2023

For over a century, the Pacific Coast Conference — known as the Pac-12 since 2010 — has excelled athletically, garnering the nickname the ‘Conference...

Holland prepares a drink during her
morning shift at Starbucks. Photo courtesy
of Holland

Menlo Coaches Juggle Several Jobs

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 18, 2023

It’s still pitch black outside when varsity volleyball and lacrosse assistant coach Quinn Holland wakes up to the sound of her alarm. The clock reads...

Lopez at age five in an A’s windbreaker with his grandfather in 2000. Photo courtesy of Lopez

Menlo Community Reacts to Possible Oakland A’s Relocation to Las Vegas

Asher Darling, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2023

On July 25, when the two Bay Area baseball teams met at Oracle Park in San Francisco as part of the annual Bay Bridge Series, Oakland A’s and San Francisco...

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