The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

The Talon
The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

The Talon
The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

The Talon
Matthew Diederich

Matthew Diederich, Senior Writer

All content by Matthew Diederich
Senior Kai MacQuiddy celebrates during a Palo Alto game during his junior season on varsity boys baseball.

Senior Kai MacQuiddy celebrates his first league win on the varsity boys baseball team. Kai recently announced his commitment to continue his baseball journey at Amherst University.

[Photo] Kai MacQuiddy swings into Amherst University baseball commitment

November 13, 2024
Senior Kai MacQuiddy celebrates his first league win on the varsity boys baseball team. Kai recently announced his commitment to continue his baseball journey at Amherst University.

March

[Photo] A year recapped: global and school-wide news

By Oscar Johnson and Paavo Lahdesmaki
June 18, 2024
Senior Carson Gamble poses in LeTourneau gear on senior signing day.

Carson Gamble scores soccer commitment to LeTourneau University

By Matthew Diederich, Senior Writer
May 24, 2024
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[Photo] Mountain View High School hosts third annual unity walk for suicide prevention

By Kathleen Zhu, Staff Writer
March 17, 2024
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[Photo] Brooke Neschleba: Rising soccer star

By Lily Symon, Journalism One
March 6, 2024
Earlier this year, senior Jessica Anderson announced her commitment to playing Division I soccer at Colorado College.

Jessica Anderson kicks off Colorado College soccer commitment

By Matthew Diederich and Milan Grbovic
February 23, 2024
Senior Nikhil Morales battles for the ball as he attacks down the field.

Boys soccer shuts out Santa Clara on senior night

By Matthew Diederich and Milan Grbovic
February 13, 2024
Junior Kapil Jakatdar runs to beat a Menlo-Atherton defender to the ball during the second half of their game against Menlo-Atherton High School.

Varsity soccer loses season opener to Menlo-Atherton High School

By Matthew Diederich, Senior Writer
December 7, 2023
Senior Noah Beedon throws a pass over a Woodside defender to junior Colton Caputo.

Varsity football secures league title in homecoming win over Woodside

By Matthew Diederich and Milan Grbovic
November 3, 2023
Homecoming Court: Kiera Gowers

Homecoming Court: Kiera Gowers

By Matthew Diederich, Senior Writer
October 24, 2023
Senior Drew Rafferty runs toward the end zone during the third quarter.

Photo Essay: Varsity football pulls off last-minute win over Santa Clara

By Matthew Diederich, Senior Writer
October 16, 2023
A recap of top moments in womens sports in summer and fall 2023.

In-Depth: A recap of Women in Sports

By Dorie Xie, Carissa Lai, Matthew Diederich, Matilda Haney Foulds, Sahana Srinivasan, and Kathleen Zhu
October 9, 2023
Varsity football loses against Capuchino during Friday home game

Varsity football loses against Capuchino during Friday home game

By Tyler Elman and Matthew Diederich
September 12, 2023
The Los Altos High School varsity football team lines up on the sideline during their game against Monte Vista Christian School. On Saturday, August 26, the Eagles lost 13–20 to the Mustangs.

Varsity football kicks off season with overtime loss to Monte Vista

By Tyler Elman, Milan Grbovic, and Matthew Diederich
September 8, 2023
With one out and a runner on first, junior Sophia Asar throws a pitch during the seventh inning.

Varsity softball beats Los Gatos High School 6–3 in the first round of playoffs

By Matthew Diederich, Staff Writer
May 28, 2023
Sophomore Darrion Wesley sprints to first base in the team’s 9–8 loss against Gunn High School. The Eagles will look to reverse their losing streak this Saturday when they play their first playoff matchup against Saint Francis Salesian College Preparatory.

[Photo] Varsity baseball and softball teams to fight for first-round playoff wins this Saturday

May 19, 2023
Senior Kaitlyn Smiley celebrates after scoring the game-winning run.

Varsity girls softball beats Wilcox High School 3–2 on senior night

By Matthew Diederich, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Senior Adam Kamin dives for home base during the fourth inning in their game against Gunn High School.

Varsity boys baseball fall to Gunn High School 9–8 in 9-inning nail biter

By Matthew Diederich, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Senior Kelly Zoglin makes a hit during the third inning.

Photo Essay: Varsity girls softball shuts out Notre Dame 8–0

By Matthew Diederich
May 8, 2023
Junior Katelyn Sacerdoti headers the ball into the goal to put the Eagles up 3–0.

LAHS varsity girls soccer wins home opener 3–0

By Matthew Diederich, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Zach Fagin clears the bar during the high jump at the 2022 Stanford Invitational on Saturday, April 2.

Sprinting, jumping and record breaking: Zach Fagin does it all

By Matthew Diederich, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
The eagles line up on defense during the second quarter.

Varsity football shuts out Cupertino for Homecoming and senior night

By Matthew Diederich and Milan Grbovic
November 9, 2022
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[Photo] Bette Walton: Homecoming Top 20

By Matthew Diedrich, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Sreyas stands as a flyer at a football game.

Sophomore Sreyas Kadiyala’s journey with cheer

By Matthew Diederich, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
The team looks on from the sideline during the first quarter. Los Altos High School goes on to beat Independence High School in a dominating first game.

Los Altos football kicks off season with dominant win against Independence

By Matthew Diederich and Milan Grbovic
August 29, 2022
Freshman dodgeball team “Ball of Duty” had a string of incredible round robin matches today. The team gave “Balls” — one of the most dominant teams in the tournament — a run for their money in their first round robin match. While “Ball of Duty” would go on to lose this match, they would redeem themselves with a dominant win over a junior and senior team “Karasuno.” They continuously caught balls flying at them, shocking the cheering audience when they snatched victory from defeat against team “Karasuno” in a nail-biting back-and-forth game.

Four teams move to semifinals after intense round robin matches

By Aanya Mathias, Azle Bartolo, Matthew Diederich, Milan Grbovic, and Sam Stein
May 19, 2022
Co-captain senior Esha Gupta stands amid her teammates at practice. Coming off the pandemic-ravaged campaign last year, Los Altos High School varsity girls soccer would go on to achieve a level of success not seen in over a decade, winning the title of Central Coast Section (CCS) champions and reaching the semifinals of the Norcal state playoffs.

From zero to hero: Varsity girls soccer reflects on their phenomenal season

By Matthew Diederich and Milan Grbovic
April 26, 2022
The Eagles huddle before the second half. They played Palo Alto High School on senior night in a close game, that ultimately ended in a tie.

The Eagles drew a stalemate on senior night

By Matthew Diederich and Milan Grbovic
February 19, 2022
The Los Altos High School varsity boys soccer team huddles together before the start of play. The Eagles tied against Mountain View High School last Monday in a close, but ultimately scoreless, game.

Los Altos varsity soccer ties against rival Mountain View in scoreless game

By Milan Grbovic and Matthew Diederich
January 19, 2022
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