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The Voice of the Wildcats

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The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print

The Woodside Wildcats varsity football team playing against Castro Valley on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Thursday night football games bring changes to Woodside High School football

Teddy Ogishi, Managing Editor September 25, 2025

Friday Night Lights are synonymous with high school football, but this year, the Woodside Wildcats football team will play multiple games on Thursdays, raising questions about how this affects the Wildcats’...

Woodside's first home game of the season with the theme “Back in Black.”

Woodside varsity football remains undefeated after first home game

Annie Stockton, Managing Editor September 19, 2025

The first home football game of the season kicked off with a 49-13 victory for Woodside against Castro Valley, with Woodside JV losing their match 32-16. The Wildcats and Trojans faced off this past...

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

Referee shortage in the district effecting game dates and players

Kaitlynn Fukuhara, Social Media Manager 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,...

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, Managing 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, Managing 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...

Team huddle with feet in the middle before the game starts. Pink ribbons tied in ponytails in support of breast cancer awareness.

Varisty volleyball loses in Pinkout game against Burlingame

Carolyn Maldonado, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

On Oct. 15, in a game against Burlingame, girls varsity volleyball lost in three sets. The theme of this game was “Pink Out” in support of breast cancer awareness.  Outside of the new gym, the...

Provided by Woodside Athletic Boosters, courtesy of warrior49_photo.

Woodside beats Los Altos in the homecoming football game

Lyla Rich, Staff Writer October 26, 2024

The football team outscored Los Altos High School in this year's homecoming game on Thursday, Oct. 24. The team defeated Los Altos 48-0. Despite the game being on a Thursday—instead of a typical Friday—many...

Sunset over Woodside pool during the boys water polo game against Menlo Atherton.

Boys water polo shines on senior night against Menlo-Atherton

Daniel Artandi, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Boys varsity water polo team faced off on senior night against Menlo-Atherton in an intense match. Despite Menlo-Atherton beating them earlier in the season, the Wildcats beat them in a team effort 12-5,...

The theme of the Homestead game was "Pinkout" for Breast Cancer awareness.

Woodside took home the win against Homestead 77-12

Kaitlynn Fukuhara, Social Media Manager October 22, 2024

The football team took home the win against Homestead High School last Friday, Oct. 11.   The football team beat Homestead 77-12. The Pink Ribbon Club set up the “Pinkout” theme for the game...

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