The Student Newspaper of Acalanes High School
Category: Sports
Athletic Department Holds Sports Camps During Suspension of Fall Sports
By Mason Archer, Sports Editor // With the 2020-2021 school year now underway, the California Interscholastic Federation suspended all sports until Dec. 14. Despite the suspension of fall sports, the Acalanes High School Athletic Department plans to conduct camps for various sports during this suspension.
CIF Allows Sports for 2020-2021 School Year with Revisions
By Tom Bequette, Online Sports Editor // After nearly four months of anticipation, high school sports are officially scheduled to return to Acalanes High School. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) confirmed on Monday, July 20, that high school sports will take place during the 2020-2021
NFL Team Changes Controversial Name
By Miller Smith, Staff Writer Disclaimer: Blueprint is using the term “Redskin” to refer to the team’s name for accuracy. // After decades of protests, countless emails from the public, and criticism from big organizations, including Nike, FedEx, and Pepsi, one of the most controversial team
The Best At-Home Workouts of Quarantine
By Zoe Cate, Staff Writer // While quarantine may seem like a perfect excuse to lay in bed all day and binge-watch Netflix, it is important to remember to get some form of physical activity during the day. Exercising is extremely beneficial during this time,
Noah’s Notion: Pro Sports Have Gone Too Far With Suspensions
By Noah Glosson, Sports Editor // This is getting out of hand. I am not sure how much more the sports world can take. As the Coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League
Women’s Soccer Completes a Season for the Ages
By Liam McGlynn and Catherine Lomond, Staff Writers // Basketball legend Micheal Jordan once said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” For the women’s soccer team, their chemistry and soccer expertise not only led to a championship but historic results. Powered by
Women’s Soccer Comes Up Short in NorCal Semifinals
By Noah Glosson, Sports Editor // The women’s soccer team watched their historic season come to an end in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Northern California semifinals against Burlingame 1-0 on Thursday, Mar. 5. The fifth seed Lady Dons entered this game having taken down
Men’s Soccer Comes Up Short In NCS Semi-Final
By Mason Archer, Staff Writer // Despite winning their first two North Coast Section (NCS) playoff games, the men’s soccer team was unable to outlast Albany in the semi-final game on Feb. 26. After a stressful back and forth during the first ten minutes, neither
Women’s Soccer Dominates NCS Semi-Final Match
By John Kalil, Managing Editor // After a 13-5-3 regular season and two postseason shut-out wins, the women’s soccer team stepped on to the pitch last night with a chance to clinch a spot on to the North Coast Section (NCS) championship match. The
Men’s Lacrosse Blows Out Las Lomas in Honor of Collin Jeffries
By Tom Bequette, Staff Writer // The men’s lacrosse team opened up their season with a thorough drubbing of Las Lomas 14-3 on Friday night, which the two teams played in honor of former Acalanes lacrosse player Collin Jeffries. Before the game, both teams took