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The story of San Juan as told by its students

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The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

Neel Chintamaneni (10), Jack Hinrichs (10), Brody Averell (11), Fritz Melchert (11), and Jonah Lee (11) dribbling their basketballs around in-between classes.

Push-Ups. What’s the Reason? Basketball Season.

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Staff Writer November 7, 2021

Noticing lots of guys doing push-ups on campus? It’s not just to impress. The boys basketball challenge began Monday, October 18, and is to continue through Friday, November 5.  Before the last two...

The marching band walks on the field to play the national anthem for the homecoming game. They play at every game and will preform the half time show again at the Mission Viejo game on October 22.

Keeping Pace With Marching Band

Alyssa Morrone, Staff Writer October 14, 2021

During every football game, the drumline leading the team out to play the national anthem with the marching band is the signifying moment that officially begins the game. Here at San Juan Hills, our marching...

San Juan Hills defeats Capo Valley High School in exciting homecoming game. It was the team's second win of the season with a score of 66-13, breaking the school record of most points scored in a game.

Game On: Sports Seasons Begin at San Juan Hills

Jocelyn Serlin, Staff Writer October 14, 2021

With the return to campus this fall, students and athletes eagerly anticipate their favorite sports kicking off their seasons. Here is everything you need to know regarding San Juan Hills’ athletic programs. Football:...

Cat Conlisk (12), practices with teammates at an away game against Santa Margarita high school. Just weeks ago, Conlisk committed to Seattle University, where she will continue pursuing volleyball with a brand new group of players.

Volleyball Player Catherine Conlisk to Set Grounds at Seattle University

Eva Smedeby, Staff Writer September 7, 2021

Catherine Conlisk, senior and Varsity volleyball player for SJHHS, has formally committed to Seattle University. Catherine has been competing for several years now, starting her volleyball career at...

Athletes at San Juan Hills High School are encouraged to embody the CIF principles by both the community and their athletic directs and coaches throughout their high school experience, both on and off fields and courts.

The Honorable Athlete

Alyssa Morrone, Staff Writer September 4, 2021

What elevates an athlete to being honorable according to California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)? It is not the number of wins you get for your team, nor the level of skill you display on the field....

Haley Juarez (10) and Ashley Petersen (9) taking team pictures as track season comes to an end, one of the last times this school year wearing their uniform.

Track and Field: The Final Stretch

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Sports Editor May 17, 2021

As the school year wraps up, the track season is coming to an end, leaving many athletes satisfied with all the new records they accomplished this year.  From heavily improved personal records to receiving...

SJHHS Varsity tennis player Kaia Wolfe (11) wins Singles League Champion title for the second time since her freshman year. The team ranked third in the South Coast League and will advance to CIFs next week.

Girls Tennis Rallies Through League

Sydney Wolfe and Samantha Freeman May 17, 2021

Yesterday, SJHHS Varsity tennis player Kaia Wolfe (11) won the title of Singles League Champion after an intense match against Aditi Patel (10) from Tesoro. This is Wolfe’s second time winning singles...

Junior Varsity cheerleaders practice on the lower basketball courts. During practice and at the games, the students are required to be both masked and distanced. Cheerleaders have been able to attend football games both at home and away and even had their own senior night along with the football team.

Cheer Brings Back School Spirit Despite a Tough Season

Sydney Wolfe, Staff Writer May 2, 2021

With the five-game football season coming to a close, cheer wrapped up their season on the sidelines. Earlier this year, however, the team faced many challenges that halted them from having a conventional...

San Juan Hills football playing San Clemente on April 2. Unfortunately, the San Juan Hills team was defeated by a score of 35-7. The team's record now stands at 2-1.

Football Resumes in 5 Game Season

Evan Jones, Staff Writer April 13, 2021

California high school football was canceled this season due to concerns surrounding player safety amidst a pandemic.  At last, it’s coming back, but it’s not what you might expect. This year,...

One of the major sports eager to begin season is football. The teams have been training and preparing for weeks and at last, it's time to play.

An Update on Sports: The Games Have Finally Begun

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Sports Editor March 11, 2021

Sports are at last cleared for contact, and season for both fall and spring sports are starting before our eyes, athletes eager to play as soon as possible. Here are the updates for what is happening right...

Before the meet began, cross country coach Bob Price explains to the runners what the course will be for their race. The race began on the track, the athletes would run to the teacher's parking lot, go up the teacher's entrance to the parking lot, circle around the hill and around the LDS church, repeat the loop around the hill, then go back to the track, and run 550 meters to finish the race.

Boys Cross Country Hosts First Meet of the Season

Jack O'Connor, Co Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2021

With more than six months of non-stop training behind them, the boys cross country team got their first taste of competition after facing off in a dual meet with the Tesoro cross country team. Before...

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