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The girls JV soccer team plays a tough match against Saint Francis High School.

Girls JV soccer opens season with tough loss to Saint Francis

Carolyn Maldonado, Staff Writer January 9, 2025

The Junior Varsity (JV) girls soccer kicked off their first game of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 3, against Saint Francis, losing 3-0. Last season, the team had 1 win, 10 losses and 1 tie.  The Wildcats...

Girls varsity basketball player prepares for a free throw in the game.

Girls JV basketball dominates in win over Presentation

Teddy Ogishi, Beat Editor January 9, 2025

The girls Junior Varsity (JV)  basketball team showcased an impressive defensive outing against the visiting Presentation Panthers, winning 43-13. The game was held in the new gym on Dec. 4, tip-off occurred...

The wrestling team from the 2023-2024 school year at CCS competition.

On the mat with boys: What’s it like to be a girl on a co-ed wrestling team?

Vivi Nieva, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

Wrestling is one of the few co-ed sports offered at Woodside. Playing on the team means boys and girls can wrestle each other, and they all practice together. So, what is it like for the girls on the wrestling...

Woodside girls soccer players training on Bradley Field during practice.

Girls varsity and JV soccer prepare for upcoming season

Annie Stockton, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

With tryouts for the new season now behind them, both the girls varsity and junior varsity (JV) soccer teams are ready for the exciting and competitive season ahead. Last year the girls varsity team...

Junior football player Jack Bouman taking the tackle during the Homestead game.

Referee shortage in the district effecting game dates and players

Kaitlynn Fukuhara, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

A lack of referees had led to game dates being switched for all sports. Referees have been quitting due to verbal abuse from players and parents, or retiring of old age due to not being able to keep up...

Bigger than sports: The physical and mental strain of sports injuries

Bigger than sports: The physical and mental strain of sports injuries

Daniel Artandi, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Many athletes at Woodside suffer from injuries every season, yet most people don’t understand the mental and physical challenges involved in recovery.  Football, in particular, is a grueling sport,...

Junior Mo Overbey on Woodside girls varsity on offense in a recent match

Woodside’s girls varsity has first loss of the season, coming up short against Hillsdale

Vivi Nieva, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

On Dec. 2, the girls varsity basketball team lost against Hillsdale in a competitive match.  Senior Brighton Hadley, a forward and guard on varsity pointed out that Woodside had not been as strong...

Athletes compete in different sports including water polo, flag football, and volleyball.

Balancing act: The challenges and benefits of being a multi-sport athlete

Vivi Nieva and Annie Stockton December 7, 2024

While some high school athletes focus on a single sport year-round, other athletes compete and train in two or more different sports per year, this is called being a multi-sport athlete. In the Sequoia...

Both girls and boys varsity water polo teams prepare for CSS matches.

Boys and girls water polo prepare for a play-off push

Teddy Ogishi, Beat Editor November 12, 2024

After two successful regular seasons, both Woodside’s boys and girls varsity water polo teams are ready to make a splash in this year’s playoffs. Girls water polo, who placed second in their league,...

Woodside celebrates after a strong win during the final season game against Milpitas.

Woodside victorious in down to wire thriller against Milpitas

Teddy Ogishi, Beat Editor November 10, 2024

Woodside hosted Milpitas in its final game of the regular season, coming out on top with a final score of 22 to 19.  The visiting Trojans put up a strong fight, scoring an early touchdown and limiting...

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