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Girls Water Polo Overpowers Terra Nova in Nail-Biter
The girls water polo team defeated the Terra Nova Tigers 9-8 on Wednesday evening. The team secured the win in an intense final quarter. The Bears started off aggressively, winning the sprint. After junior goalkeeper Fiona McGaraghan* notched back-to-back saves, senior Harper Williams drew a five-meter penalty shot. Sophomore Sofie Zlobinsky shot the ball like a missile, securing the first goal of the game with 5:13 left in the first quarter.
Boys Water Polo Dominates Hillsdale
The boys water polo team triumphed over the Hillsdale Knights in a decisive 11-6 victory on Wednesday evening. M-A won the sprint, gaining possession early. Senior goalkeeper Joseph Tompkins anchored the cage early, blocking a close shot from the Knights. The Bears put the first points on the board, as senior Kanoa Lee slung a skipping bounce shot into the bottom-left corner with 6:16 left in the first quarter.
Bears Light Up the 2026 Spring Rally with Neon Colors
Bears gathered in Ayers Gym to celebrate the end of the year with the Spring Rally on Friday. Students came dressed in neon attire, while the rally itself featured vibrant performances from the cheer team, dance team, and the Pacific Islander Club, as well as games and an introduction to next year’s 12th Man. Six students opened the rally by singing the national anthem in beautiful harmony.
Student Musicians Take Over the Green in 22nd Annual Battle of the Bands
Leadership hosted the annual Battle of the Bands on the Green, drawing hundreds of students to watch six student bands perform a range of genres on Friday night. A food truck served burgers and fries on the side as the crowd gathered on picnic blankets in front of the stage. Marmona opened the night with a set that included songs from the ’70s, like the Eagles’ “Hotel California,” drawing cheers from the audience.
Boys Volleyball Fights to Victory Against San Mateo on Senior Night
The boys volleyball team pushed through in a narrow victory against the San Mateo Bearcats in a long five sets, 25-15, 25-22, 18-25, 26-28, and 15-9, on Wednesday night. Before the match, the Bears celebrated their six seniors with flowers and family photos. “The senior night ceremonies, probably walking out with my family, [was the best part].
Boys Volleyball Dominates Burlingame in Short Game
The boys volleyball team took down the Burlingame Panthers in a decisive 3-0 sweep, 25-13, 25-12, and 25-11 on Wednesday evening. M-A started the first set with high intensity, immediately putting the pressure on Burlingame’s defense. Senior defensive specialist Jaden Clark took the service line and delivered a series of clean serves that forced the Panthers into an early timeout with the Bears leading 3-0.
Boys Volleyball Falls to Carlmont in Tight Battle
The boys volleyball team fought the Carlmont Scots through four sets, 25-20, 23-25, 20-25, and 20-25, resulting in a tough loss on Tuesday evening. The match opened with the Bears in control, with senior defensive specialist Jaden Clark and sophomore libero Nicolas Sandoval delivering clean serves paired with early mistakes by Carlmont. Senior outside hitter Ben Warner* sparked the offense with a powerful kill to bring the lead to 7-3.
Girls Basketball Crushes Los Gatos to Win CCS Championship
The girls basketball team secured the win, 51-32, against the Los Gatos Wildcats on Saturday afternoon. After a dominant performance, the Bears were crowned CCS champions. The game opened with senior center Apé Ulukivaiola winning the tip-off to gain the first possession. Senior point guard Molly Gray immediately established the tempo, moving the ball around to find senior power forward Lita Fakapelea, who capitalized on a gap in the defense, sinking a three-pointer to give M-A a quick 3-0 lead.
Boys Basketball Falls to Saint Ignatius in CCS Open
The boys basketball team was defeated by the Saint Ignatius Wildcats 76-60 on Friday night. Despite several strong runs, the Bears were unable to overcome early shooting struggles and the Wildcats' consistent offense. The game began with senior shooting guard Luca Auer snatching the ball after the tip-off to gain first possession. Senior point guard Jacob Sutton worked the ball around, trying to set an early rhythm for the Bears.
Boys Soccer Battles to a Draw on Senior Night
The boys soccer team fought to a gritty 1-1 tie against the Woodside Wildcats on Friday afternoon. Before kickoff, the Bears honored the seniors with a ceremony as friends and family joined them on the field to commemorate their last season on the team. The energy from the ceremony translated immediately to the field as the Bears wasted no time establishing an offensive presence.
Boys Basketball Triumphs Over Sacred Heart In Intense Game
The boys basketball team defeated the Sacred Heart Gators in a heated match, winning 54-41 on Tuesday night. M-A started on defense, but quickly gained possession after aggressive pressure by the Bears forced the Gators into a shot clock violation. Senior point guard Jacob Sutton worked the ball around, passing to senior small forward Jerry Williams, who launched a three-pointer to give M-A an early 3-2 lead.
Girls Soccer Blows Past Woodside in Thrilling Game
The Bears outperformed the Woodside Wildcats 4-1 on Tuesday evening in an entertaining spectacle. The ball started in the Wildcats' possession, with the Bears coming in steady on defense, forcing Woodside back into their territory. M-A then flipped the roles around, lurking near the Wildcats' goal and utilizing crisp passes to find an opening.
Girls Basketball Destroys Hillsdale for Commanding Win
The girls basketball team delivered a dominant performance against the Hillsdale Knights on Wednesday night, cruising to a 54-30 win that marked Head Coach Steve Yob's 100th career win with the Bears. Hillsdale won the opening tip, but M-A struck first. Senior guard Molly Gray opened the Bears' offense by passing the ball to senior center Apé Ulukivaiola, who successfully nailed a shot to put M-A's first points on the board.
M-A Guitar Rocks the Stage at Winter Showcase
M-A's Guitar I and II rocked the Performing Arts Center (PAC) for their annual Winter Concert on Thursday night. Directed by guitar teacher John Jordan, the evening showcased the three period's work from classic rock to Latin hits, with performances ranging from first time players to returning musicians. Fourth period, made up of Guitar I students, opened the night with the classical piece "Ode To Joy" by Beethoven, performed by the whole class.
Football Captures CCS Victory Over San Mateo
The Bears defeated the San Mateo Bearcats 31-21 to claim the CCS Division 3 Championship on Saturday night. M-A opened the night strong on offense, immediately gaining momentum when sophomore wide receiver Kyle Gabriel got the first catch of the game. Right after, sophomore offensive tackle Angel Villegas-Maldonado caught a throw from junior quarterback Milo Lazare before senior quarterback Teddy Dacey came back and continued to push the Bears downfield.
Now You See Me 3: You'll Wish You Didn't
Good magic movies are rare these days, and the Now You See Me movies have, in the past, filled that gap with flashy tricks and big, evolved personalities. But Now You See Me 3 only gets half of that right. The plot twist definitely surprises, and the homage to famous magicians is impressive, but the poor acting and rough script prevent the movie from reaching its full potential.
Mountain View Senior Center Hosts Annual Holiday Bazaar
The Mountain View Senior Center transformed into its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday. Families, students, and seniors stopped by to browse a variety of booths and enjoy a festive day filled with shopping, music, and holiday spirit. Community members were greeted with treats, including apple cider and free cookies upon arrival. A bright red background with a "Happy Holidays" banner invited families to stop and take pictures before moving into the market.
Girls Volleyball Wins Suspenseful Match Against Los Gatos for CCS Semifinals
The girls volleyball team defeated the Los Gatos Wildcats in three intense sets: 25-18, 27-25, and 25-23 on Thursday night to secure their spot in the CCS finals. The Bears kicked off the first set with early back-and-forth plays as both teams fought to find some momentum. Kills from junior outside hitter Sophie Marks and senior opposite hitter Ruby Stone kept the score close at 4-4.
Girls Volleyball Sweeps Hollister Balers to Advance in CCS
The girls volleyball team crushed the Hollister Balers in a quick three sets: 25-20, 25-15, and 25-13 on Tuesday afternoon. This win secured their spot in the CCS semifinals. The Bears kicked off the first set with a strong spike from senior outside hitter Jocelyn Chang. M-A's defense was able to match the strength of their offense with impressive blocks from seniors opposite hitter Ruby Stone and middle blocker Kayla Greenbaum.
Halloween - M-A Chronicle
Whether it be an elaborate getup or a simple onesie, Halloween inspires students to show off their creativity and style. Students sported their different looks to school, celebrating the spooky spirit on Friday. Junior Calvin Blanford dressed up as 49ers' mascot Sourdough Sam. "It's a fun way to show your school spirit and have a good time," he said.
Trick or Treat Street Brings Sweets and Halloween Spirit to Community
Hundreds of families flooded the Green for M-A's annual Trick or Treat Street on Wednesday afternoon. Children, spanning from babies to middle schoolers, dressed up in their best costumes to play games and stock up on candy. Leadership decorated the Green with a variety of stations for the children: face painting, a bouncy house, musical chairs, pumpkin decorating, and candy corn bowling.
Bearly Believable Music Hot Takes
Plenty of students and teachers listen to music daily. Many have strong opinions about who their favorite artist or band is-and just as strong opinions about why everyone else's taste is wrong. Here's what they have to say. Jesus Oseguara "My music hot take is The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears." It's nice music, and good vibes," senior Jesus Oseguara said. Lauren Lesyna "Florence and the Machine, I think, is very underrated," AVID and Biology teacher Lauren Lesyna said.
From Scripts to Essays: Marcus Kevorkyan's Journey
Before joining M-A as an AP World History and Ethnic Studies teacher, Marcus Kevorkyan grew up in sunny San Diego. Kevorkyan remembers his school being fairly sizable at over 3,000 students. He appreciated his high school's area because of the abundance of outdoor activities. "We'd go to the beach a lot. We'd go hiking," Kevorkyan said. During his senior year, Kevorkyan had to do a senior project on a topic of his choice as a graduation requirement.
Snippets From the 2025 Homecoming Rally
The Bears all gathered in the gym for this year's Homecoming Rally on Friday. Students showed up in their best camo attire for the final day of Homecoming spirit day. The event featured games, teacher dances, performances from the Pacific Islander Club, and high spirits from the dance and cheer team. The rally was in Ayer's Gym for the first time since 2018, moving inside from Coach Parks Field. Junior Caitlyn Kavanaugh, a member of the dance team, enjoyed having the rally inside the gym this year.
Girls Golf Falls To The Carlmont Scots
Despite strong effort, the girls golf team had a tough loss to the Carlmont Scots, 269-233, at the Stanford golf course on Thursday. Junior Linh Nguyen got the best score for the Bears, scoring lower than her opponent by 1 point. "Although the first few holes were pretty difficult, as always, we ended on a strong note," L. Nguyen said. Junior Cleo Benrey ended with 56 strokes and said she was mostly satisfied with it, despite having a rocky start on the first hole.
Girls Volleyball Sweeps Hillsdale Knights
The girls volleyball team beat the Hillsdale Knights in three sets: 25-11, 25-12, and 25-18 on Tuesday afternoon. The Bears started off strong with senior outside hitter Jocelyn Chang scoring the first kill of the game. A point by the Knights briefly evened out the score, but the Bears powered ahead, and with great defense quickly built a 7-1 lead. The Bears' energy was electric as they continued to extend their lead even further.
Students don’t have to be an athlete to play
By: Alex Jara The purpose of Intramural sports at Colorado State University-Pueblo is to provide all students for an opportunity in recreational sports. Intramural sports are popular activities on campus that allow students to get away from hitting the books for a little while. CSU-Pueblo Intramural Sports have been around for quite some time and offer sports like: Sand Volleyball, Flag Football, Outdoor Soccer, CoRec Volleyball, CoRec Softball and CoRec Basketball.
Students don’t have to an athlete to play
The purpose of Intramural sports at Colorado State University-Pueblo is to provide all students for an opportunity in recreational sports. Intramural sports are popular activities on campus that allow students to get away from hitting the books for a little while. CSU-Pueblo Intramural Sports have been around for quite some time and offer sports like: Sand Volleyball, Flag Football, Outdoor Soccer, CoRec Volleyball, CoRec Softball and CoRec Basketball.
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