The Student News Site of Polytechnic School

The Paw Print

The Paw Print

The Paw Print

Athlete of the Issue: Luke Haenisch

Athlete of the Issue: Luke Haenisch

Luke Kim April 27, 2024

Walking up to the court with his racket and water bottle in hand, senior Luke Haenisch stares down his competition. Already crafting a strategy in his mind, Haenisch fist-bumps his doubles partner, senior...

Athlete of the Future: Brynn Connolly

Athlete of the Future: Brynn Connolly

Katie Walsh April 27, 2024

Even if you know almost nothing about softball, you probably understand how important the role of catcher is, which is why it may come as a surprise that Poly’s dominating team has an underclassman in...

Athlete of the Issue: Jerry Fu

Athlete of the Issue: Jerry Fu

Bianca Howitt April 27, 2024

The ball is placed on the tee. The clubface accelerates down and bam. The ball soars through the air 310 yards right into the middle of the fairway. Perfect. Who hit that ball? Junior golfer Jerry...

Poly golf perseveres despite adversity

Poly golf perseveres despite adversity

Beckett Hutchens April 27, 2024

A swift, precise stroke of a driver is followed by a crack as the golf ball flies down the fairway. Poly's varsity golf team, which consists of just three players, junior Jerry Fu, sophomore Cici Liu and...

Boys volleyball slams their Prep League competition

Boys volleyball slams their Prep League competition

Camellia Ding April 27, 2024

The Polytechnic boys volleyball team is dominating the Prep League with an undefeated 8-0 record and a stacked team of high-level players. With an impressive overall record of 17-4, they stand tall at...

Seeking a strong finish: Poly badminton finds their stride

Seeking a strong finish: Poly badminton finds their stride

Oliver Marks April 27, 2024

The Poly badminton team went into 2024 – labeled as a “rebuild” season by the coaches – with mixed expectations and received mixed results, but the Panthers hope to find their groove in the few...

Poly baseball strikes: Pushing towards a Prep League title

Poly baseball strikes: Pushing towards a Prep League title

Sam Gutierrez April 27, 2024

Boys baseball has had an excellent season thus far. With a team record of 16-5 and a league record of 8-2, they have already clinched a spot in the CIF playoffs. Only three more regular season games remain....

A season of persistence: Poly softball looks to finish strong

A season of persistence: Poly softball looks to finish strong

Kaitlyn Chiao April 27, 2024

The Panthers' last girls softball game was a home game against Chadwick where the team dominated and came away with a 22-2 win, giving them a strong potential to compete in CIF playoffs. This season the...

A splashing success: Poly swimming and diving thrives

A splashing success: Poly swimming and diving thrives

Jesse Benitez April 26, 2024

Poly swimming and diving has had a productive and successful start to the season. On the girls’ side, the Panthers have a 4-3 record in league and a 1-0 record in non-league meets. The boys swim team...

Boys tennis serves their way towards CIF

Boys tennis serves their way towards CIF

Pierre Vincent April 26, 2024

A recent 10-8 win over Chadwick pushed the varsity boys tennis team to a 3-2 record in the Prep League and an 8-3 record overall. Under the command of head coach Tim Pawley, the Panthers look to close...

Pitch perfect: Softball surmounts expectations

Pitch perfect: Softball surmounts expectations

Oliver Marks March 15, 2024

Something has changed within the softball team this year. A disappointing 2022-23 season left the Panthers in sixth place in the Prep League, finishing with a 5-11 overall record. However, this season,...

Boys volleyball setting the standard

Boys volleyball setting the standard

Luke Kim March 15, 2024

“Again!” head coach Jack Prater hollered; his voice catalyzing the team’s next set of sprints. Beads of sweat streaked down the boys’ cheeks and squeaks from their shoes on the hardwood floor echoed...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Paw Print

Activate Search
Sports