‘Sports’ Articles

by Annie E. While the sport of crew is less popular in west coast high schools, it becomes extremely competitive in the collegiate level. College crew coaches do not only recruit the best senior rowers from all over the country, but often even venture into  international recruitment. This competitive recruiting is very common in most collegiate Full Article

by Kate G. and Olivia K. One in every four female athletes will tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at least once in their lifetime. Each year, an estimated 80,000 ACLs are torn, and roughly 55,000 of which are sports related. According to USA today “High school and college women’s basketball players are five times more Full Article

by John S. You could have been rooting for Phil Mickelson for any number of reasons. Maybe for sentimentality? His wife was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and winning the most prestigious event in golf is a great feel-good story.  Or maybe even the mere face that Phil Mickelson is always within the top level Full Article

by Ned T. Pete Ippel attended Cornell University where he captained their track team and high jumped a school record 7’. After moving to San Francisco, he enrolled in art classes at the San Francisco Art Institute before joining the track and girls basketball team coaching staffs at UHS. He recently moved to Southern California Full Article

by Zoë F. Sumo wrestling, the ancient Japanese sport, does not rely on participants’ stature. In professional meets, there are no height and weight regulations—anyone competes against anyone. After reading up on this beloved sport of his (and mourning the curling team’s dramatic loss to Bay), Ezra Stoller (‘11) decided to create an Full Article

By Katherine E Every year, there is a group of outstanding athletic freshmen that contribute to the success of our Varsity teams. The Class of 2013 is no different and is looking very promising in their ability to lead our spring sports teams to success this year. Boys Basketball With chants of “He’s a freshman” Full Article

By Jonah N, John S, Ned T,  Jordan C, SOFTBALL After a tough 2009 season, in which they came away with only 4 victories, the softball team returns to the field aiming to turn things around. With a plethora of freshmen and a new coaching staff, there’s certainly evidence to suggest the softball team will Full Article

by Tierney H. Molly F insists her running tights make her faster; Ned T prefers his short shorts. Maddie B holds pride in her colorful, Adrenaline lax socks. Sports apparel most definitely has a profound influence on UHS athletes. My first week after joining track, Holland R showed me her Usain Bolt track spikes, pulling Full Article