Leo B. Murphy award winners meritorious; academic and athletic achievements honored
By: Maira Ramos The annual Leo B. Murphy Athletic Awards were scheduled for May 30 in the large gym. The Athletes of the Year, Bill Bebout award, Ned McIver Scholar Athlete award, Jim Ferguson award, Team Sportsmanship award, and Leo B. Murphy awards were to be presented. The following informationContinue Reading
Activities director transitions to athletics
By: Maansi Maskai Athletics Director Jeff Lamb will be retiring after a 27 year career at MHS, Athletics Director Jeff Lamb stated. He will be replaced by current Activities Director Joanna Butcher, Lamb said. “[The position is] always offered in-house first, which means it’s offered to people in the school,”Continue Reading
Athlete of the Month: Nathaniel Reyes
By: Genelle Gogue Senior Nate Reyes is on his final year of playing for the Milpitas High baseball team. After his injury during his football season, Reyes is looking to make a great comeback through baseball, he said. He takes on his role as a leader by guiding and helpingContinue Reading
Varsity badminton in mint condition
By: Maliyah Fick The varsity badminton team’s season has been off to a great start, Senior Andrew Hua said. The team has been winning their games, and they have been getting along, he added. Hua is a varsity one doubles player. He started playing badminton during his freshman year, andContinue Reading
Baseball teams cover all of their bases
By: Melissa Nunes The Varsity baseball team is off to a good start so far this season, Right Fielder Will Leffler said. The team should be performing well this season as they are playing in the El Camino division; a lower league than the team is used to playing in,Continue Reading
Students play club sports during offseason
By: Chris Ha, Theodore Do Athletes of MHS continue to play their sports in the offseason through club sports. With hopes of improving as better athletes, students go around the Bay Area for the help Junior James Westfall said. Milpitas High offers a variety of sports throughout the different seasons;Continue Reading
Athlete of the Month: Allyson Hom
By: Genelle Gogue Senior Allyson Hom is now on her fourth year on the varsity basketball team for MHS and starts as the shooting guard. Hom is an excellent player and maintains great energy on the court. As one of the few returners this year, she has taken on aContinue Reading
Spirit for sports on downward slope
By: Ryanna Lui School spirit among MHS students regarding sports has been gradually declining over the past forty years, Athletics Director Jeff Lamb said. Unlike the past, school sports now require proper marketing to attract an audience, he said. One major reason for this trend is the growth of modernContinue Reading
Cain Classic a slam dunk for Varsity boys
By: Chris Ha The Varsity Boys Basketball team came out victorious at the 37th Annual Cain Classic this year, Varsity Basketball Coach Clarence “Champ” Wrencher said. The tournament was held at MHS over two days starting on December 28, with four main matches and one consolation match, Wrencher said. TheContinue Reading
Kaenjak competes globally in Taekwondo
By: Chris Ha, Whitney Tran Students take Taekwondo for several reasons, among them self-defense, self-discipline, and self-esteem. Some even go out of the country to compete nationally. Senior Anna Kaenjak began her Taekwondo journey in fourth grade when one of her classmates brought in their uncle for Career Week, sheContinue Reading
Wrestling team shoots high
By: Chris Ha The MHS wrestling team has high hopes for the upcoming season, Wrestling Head Coach Jake Tanenbaum said. The team is looking solid this year with three returning CCS qualifiers: Tristan Kim, Maricar Ramos, and Scotty Gomez, he continued. “We are in the De Anza league again,” TanenbaumContinue Reading