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AOTF: Taylor Lee

AOTF: Taylor Lee

Celine Chao March 20, 2026

When the scorching afternoon sun glares down, most flee for shade and air conditioning, but not freshman swimmer Taylor Lee. She dives back into the pool, cutting through the water with the urgency of...

Athlete of the Issue: Alex Chui

Athlete of the Issue: Alex Chui

Robert Panossian March 20, 2026

The pitcher glances towards home plate as the late innings unfold. Behind the plate, senior catcher Alex Chui crouches low, settling his glove for the next pitch. From his position, Chui commands the defense,...

Back-to-back champs: Soccer reigns supreme

Back-to-back champs: Soccer reigns supreme

Alex Teng March 20, 2026

For the second year in a row, the Poly boys’ varsity soccer team won the Division 7 CIF Championship game, a historical monument and testament to their talent and resilience.  The Panthers’ toughest...

Softball swings into season

Softball swings into season

Mateo Rangel March 20, 2026

The sun shines down, illuminating the field with a golden hue. With pressure mounting late in the game, the Poly girls’ varsity softball team found itself locked in a tight battle against Rio Hondo....

AOTI: Jad Ammar

AOTI: Jad Ammar

Michelle Xu, Student contributor March 20, 2026

In the blink of an eye, senior Jad Ammar launches upward, arms reaching over the net and into the opponent’s space just as the opposing hitter prepares to spike. Sometimes the ball bounces off his hands,...

Girls basketball's boundless season

Girls basketball’s boundless season

Ronan Schugren February 27, 2026

Girls basketball has had an incredible season thus far, coming in second in the Prep league with an overall record of 23-7 and a league record of 9-2. A team made up primarily of sophomores, the varsity...

Athlete of the Issue: Momo Tonthat

Athlete of the Issue: Momo Tonthat

Arjun Singh February 27, 2026

The ball sits on the luminous, white spot framed by the jagged lines of the penalty box. With the game on the line, the floodlights accentuate Momo Tonthat as he waits patiently for the whistle to blow....

Athlete of the Issue: Mariana Gomez

Athlete of the Issue: Mariana Gomez

Robert Panossian February 27, 2026

The sunset spills onto the field during the very last moments of the game. The ball sits on the fading white line in the corner of the pitch while the numbers on the board display one extra minute of play...

Athlete of the Future: Ellie Cheung

Athlete of the Future: Ellie Cheung

Mateo Rangel February 27, 2026

The light shines down on the metal swords, illuminating the room with a silver hue. It’s a late afternoon practice, but even with the mellow mood, tensions are at an all-time high. Fellow teammates stare...

Injury profile: Ian Teigen

Injury profile: Ian Teigen

Celine Chao February 27, 2026

High school sports come with highlight reels, bus rides and, unfortunately, a long list of injuries. According to a study by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, football has the highest injury...

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