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Articles by Oliver Bain
Football Bests Wilcox in Homecoming Rout
The Bears defeated the Wilcox Chargers in the Homecoming game, 41-33, in a second half comeback on Friday night. M-A began the game on defense after winning the toss and choosing to defer their possession to the second half. The Chargers were quick to attack, utilizing long passes to gain yardage. After less than two minutes, Wilcox was able to score, securing an early 6-0 lead. The Chargers missed the extra point, and the Bears looked to respond on offense.
Girls Water Polo Takes Down Woodside
The girls water polo team defeated the Woodside Wildcats 8-5 on Monday evening. M-A set the tone with constant attacks and worked tirelessly on defense to secure the win in this heavily anticipated rivalry matchup. The Bears started off with offensive intensity, led by senior Harper Williams, who won the sprint. Woodside got the ball back, but overshot the net, and junior Sila Curic quickly responded by sinking a shot into the top right corner to get a quick 1-0 lead.
Girls Volleyball Prevails Over Aragon
The girls volleyball team overpowered the Aragon Dons in four sets—25-12, 22-25, 25-13, and 25-21—on Tuesday evening. The game was highlighted by tremendous defense and long-lasting rallies. The Bears started off with a bang, with commanding offense from sophomore setter Ingrid Howse and senior opposite hitter Louisa King*, building M-A an early 7-1 lead. The Dons began to climb back, responding with several kills of their own.
Get to Know This Year’s 12th Man
The 12th Man is back in business, with new enthusiastic seniors ready to carry on M-A’s long-lasting tradition. The 12th Man consists of six seniors, selected by last year’s group, who are tasked with leading cheers and coordinating themes for sports games. They bring hype and energy to the student section, firing up the Bears and setting the tone for M-A’s events. Meet this year’s squad. Courtesy Mackenzie Morales Why did you want to join 12th Man?
Baseball Crushes Sequoia To End the Regular Season
The baseball team dominated the Sequoia Ravens 8-4 in the last regular season game on Saturday afternoon. The Bears began with lockdown defense by freshman pitcher Jake Scott, forcing the first three batters to pop out to quickly switch M-A to offense. Freshman catcher Owen Coupe made hard contact with the ball, but was beaten by the throw to first base.
Baseball Defeats Capuchino in Close Game on Senior Night
Oliver Bain / M-A Chronicle Runner dives to first base. The baseball team pulled through against the Capuchino Mustangs, 6-4, on senior night on Friday afternoon. The Bears celebrated their seniors with balloons and photos to commemorate their time at M-A. The fans enjoyed words about each of the players, and lots of posters and food to celebrate the occasion. “I mean, I’ve grown up with pretty much all of them playing baseball.
Softball Loses to Notre Dame in Nail-biting Fashion on Senior Night
The softball team came up short against the Notre Dame Tigers 7-6 on senior night Tuesday afternoon. The Bears kicked off the night with a touching ceremony to celebrate the team’s five seniors. Members of the team gave a special speech to each senior, sharing fond memories and thanking them for the contributions they have made to the team. Alli Schindler / M-A Chronicle Seniors pose for a photo. “We’re going to have to fill [the seniors’] presence.
Boys Lacrosse Crushes Mountain View in Effortless Win
The boys lacrosse team rolled past the Mountain View Spartans 11-3 in dominant fashion on Thursday night. The game began with junior midfielder Sam Huddleston winning the faceoff to gain possession for the Bears. M-A called a timeout just a minute in, and while solid communication set the Bears up for success, they failed to convert any shots on goal due to passing errors.
Baseball Loses to Burlingame Panthers in Close Game
The baseball team succumbed to the Burlingame Panthers 9-7 on Friday afternoon. The Bears began the game struggling defensively, allowing for numerous hits and stolen bases. After a line drive down the third base line, the Panthers managed to find home and start the game up 1-0. The Panthers continued to overpower the M-A pitching, going up 3-0 due to defensive errors to end the top of the inning. On offense, the Bears started off hot with a walk from freshman first baseman Owen Coupe.
Boys Tennis Destroys Woodside Wildcats
The boys tennis team crushed the Woodside Wildcats with a final score of 6-1 on Thursday afternoon. The first players off the court were the doubles three team, consisting of seniors Raphael Pierres and Connor Bae. The Bears got off to an incredible start with powerful serves and effortless coordination. After sweeping the first set 6-0, M-A carried their momentum into the second set, dominating with accurate ball placement and teamwork.
Boys Soccer Breezes Over Aragon Dons
The boys soccer team crushed the Aragon Dons 2-0 on Friday afternoon in dominant fashion. To start things off, M-A instantly drove into Aragon territory after kickoff with a header by senior midfielder Theo Lesile. They continued to squander the Dons' defense as senior forward Nico Lanza finessed the ball past the goalkeeper to set the score at 1-0 only two minutes into the game. The Dons attempted to reciprocate, but couldn't find their way through the Bears' impenetrable defense.
Boys Soccer Draws With Hillsdale Knights In An Intense Match
The boys soccer team ended a hard-fought game against the Hillsdale Knights in a 0-0 draw on Wednesday night. The game determined who would take first place in the league. Although no goals were scored, both teams battled hard, and the game was jam-packed with action. After Hillsdale kicked off to begin the game, they immediately gave up possession after losing the ball out of bounds.
Boys Basketball Smokes Burlingame in a Decisive Victory
The boys basketball team topped the Burlingame Panthers 64-52 on Tuesday night. The Bears won the opening tip and began the game with high energy, as senior power forward Jerry Williams put the first points on the board with a dunk. Soon after, senior point guard Jacob Sutton swished a midrange shot to continue the Bears' hot start, bringing the score to 6-0. "I was getting to my spots, making shots and helping the team," Sutton said.
Boys Basketball Falls Short in Close Game to Saint Francis
The boys basketball team was bested by the Saint Francis Golden Knights 57-47 in their first game of the season on Thursday night. The game kicked off with numerous missed shots by both teams. The Knights were eventually able to put up the first points on the board after an accidental eye poke sent senior center Aiden Atkins out for the remainder of the game.
Boys Water Polo Annihilates Woodside to Claim PAL Championship
The boys water polo team took down their rival, the Woodside Wildcats, 16-8 on Wednesday afternoon. The game was eagerly awaited due to the Bears' close past matches with Woodside and because this game would decide the PAL champion. "Parents talk a lot of trash at the Woodside pool. So last game, when we won in triple overtime, the parents had some stuff to say to us after celebrating, so we had to handle it this time," senior Bryce Winters said.
Girls Tennis Crushes Half Moon Bay Cougars on Senior Night
The girls tennis team demolished the Half Moon Bay Cougars, with a team final score of 6-1 on Thursday afternoon. Before the matches began, seniors Queenie Hsieh, Parmis Hoghooghi, Acacia Yoon, Hailey Hintze*, Mia Nagy, Nadia Sharif, Josie Weiss, and Aarii Keswani were honored by their parents with speeches as well as posters and flowers. "It was really fun. The speeches were pretty cool, and there was a lot of food," Hsieh said.
Boys Water Polo Dominates Burlingame
The boys water polo team battered the Burlingame Panthers, beating them 16-7 on Wednesday evening, making their overall record 11-7. After winning the sprint, the Bears took an early lead thanks to senior attacker Evan ten Vaanholt scoring a goal in the first 13 seconds of the game. Even so, the Panthers weren't far behind and scored a goal of their own a minute later. Unfazed, senior attacker Bryce Winters nailed a shot with 3:46 to go in the quarter, giving M-A control of the game.
Girls Volleyball Prevails Over Carlmont in Dramatic Five Set Match
The girls volleyball team defeated the Carlmont Scots in a five-set thriller: 26-28, 21-25, 25-20, 27-25, and 15-8 on Tuesday night. The Bears entered the game tied 1-1 with Carlmont, creating much anticipation for this matchup, as it determined who would take the number one spot in PAL. The team hosted a pink-out theme and offered baked goods at the entrance of Ayers gym in support of the Side-Out Foundation for breast cancer awareness.
Bears Suffer Tough Loss to Archbishop Mitty
The Bears were outbattled by the Archbishop Mitty Monarchs 35-0 in their first home game of the season. After winning the coin toss and choosing to receive, the Bears struggled to gain any yardage due to strong defense by Mitty, leading to a quick turnover. Mitty continued to dominate, finding a first down in only two possessions. Despite this, the Bears' defense stayed resilient in fighting against the Monarchs' rapid passes, eventually leading to an interception wich ended Mitty's run.
Meet M-A's New 12th Man
The Bears are back-and so is 12th Man. This year, a fresh lineup of six spirited seniors are ready to ignite M-A's student section with unmatched energy and school pride. From rallying chants to themed outfits, these leaders are ready for every sporting event to come. Let's get to know this year's crew. Luca Auer Why did you choose to join 12th Man? "12th Man is a great tradition at our school. Since I was a freshman, I loved it.
Girls Volleyball Triumphs Over the Menlo Knights
The girls' volleyball team beat their crosstown rival, the Menlo Knights, in four sets-25-20, 20-25, 25-18, 25-22-on Tuesday afternoon. "They are one of our biggest rivals, so there is a lot of excitement every year. It's been a series running for almost a decade, with both teams playing back and forth." Varsity coach Denny Falls said. The Bears started off strong with impressive blocks by junior outside hitter Sophie Marks and numerous kills and attacks by senior outside hitter Jocelyn Chang.
Why Can't High Schoolers Spell?
Eighth-grade reading proficiency levels are the lowest they've been in over 30 years, to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Spelling ability often follows reading ability, but with advances in AI, many wonder if it is still necessary to know how to spell. "It's absolutely necessary that people know how to spell," English teacher Susie Choe said.
Blades of Glory: The Battle of Turf vs Grass
"It was the last play of the season, and I was running down the side, and I caught a little turf toe and got tackled at the same time. It tore my ACL," freshman football player Thayer Dew said. Dew is one of who tear their ACL each year, an increasing number of whom are due to turf fields. ACL tears, the most common knee injury in sports, are more likely on turf fields.
Bears Dominate Hillsdale on Senior Night
The Bears cruised to an 11-0 win over the Hillsdale Knights, capping off a league sweep and celebrating a dominant senior night performance on Friday night. Before the game, M-A honored eight seniors and their families in a heartfelt ceremony. Senior pitcher Jack Molise got the start for the Bears and immediately set the tone, retiring the side to end the top of the first. The Bears got the bats going early with sophomore outfielder Merrick Lee leading the charge with a swift double.
Baseball Mauls Sacred Heart in Dominant Victory
M-A took down the Sacred Heart Gators in dominant fashion, winning 10-0 and improving their overall record to 8-4 on the season on Wednesday afternoon. Senior pitcher Jack Molise wasted no time establishing his presence on the mound, striking out the first three hitters of the game and gathering his first of nine on the day. With the Bears back in the dugout, senior first baseman Jimmy Zaharias got the bats going early by roping a two out single.
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