Sports – The Talon

Juniors Allan Feldman and Esha Gupta pose with kids attending their sports clinic, AE Soccer Training. After seeing sports camps shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, four LAHS students decided to create safe sports clinics to benefit young athletes around the Bay Area.

Free kicks and free throws: Students spearhead sports clinics

October 14, 2020

Varsity field hockey coach Mary Donahue demonstrates a stick skill to her practice cohort. With the transition to in-person practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, only 14 athletes per coach are allowed, masks must be worn when players are not engaging in strenuous activity and social distancing rules are required.

Coaching through COVID-19

October 13, 2020

Senior Cyrus Gaylord proudly shows off his Claremont McKenna College (CMC) merch. On Sunday, September 20, Cyrus committed to CMC’s Division III program to further his diving career.

Cyrus Gaylord dives headfirst into Claremont McKenna commitment

September 28, 2020

The Oakland Athletics have made the playoffs in a non-wildcard position for the first time since 2013. While many fans are hopeful that this is the start of something bigger, all the signs point to the team not performing in the playoffs.

Oakland Athletics clinch playoffs spot: Boon or bust?

September 23, 2020

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs linked arms in a moment of silence for those killed by police brutality before their game on Thursday, September 10. The LAHS football team aims to show a similar act of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Texans and Chiefs — linking arms and sparking controversy

September 20, 2020

Referees gather together after the Milwaukee Bucks refuse to take the court against the Orlando Magic. After numerous games were canceled following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man in Kenosha, Wis., the NBA and NBPA talked with players and staff and released a joint statement announcing that teams would continue playing playoff games on Saturday, September 29.

The NBA vs. racism: The ongoing fight for equality

September 3, 2020

Although EA dominates the sports gaming industry, the company lacks a strong work ethic and fails to innovate their annual releases. If consumers don’t demand higher quality updates each year, EA will remain complacent without significant competitors in the gaming market.

EA Sports: My love-hate relationship

August 30, 2020

Professional Sports in 2020 America

Professional Sports in 2020 America

August 17, 2020

Opinion: Governor Newsom’s proposal to suspend fitness tests is a step in the right direction

Opinion: Governor Newsom’s proposal to suspend fitness tests is a step in the right direction

June 11, 2020

Along with friends and family, Justin Rosen poses while running the Rosen challenge. He started the “Rosen Challenge” and ran 24 miles in 24 hours with his friends and family.

Community workouts with Justin and Suzanne

April 30, 2020

Freshman Matteo Antonescu plays singles one during the varsity boys tennis match against Mountain View. He hopes to become a professional tennis player with the help of his strong work ethic coupled with his technical strengths.

Matteo Antonescu frames his future with tennis

April 15, 2020

Opinion: Two sports, one rule book

Opinion: Two sports, one rule book

April 6, 2020

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