At Mark Keppel (MK) High School, the Matador varsity wrestling team competed against the Aztecs on Jan. 17, with the boys in the end losing the game 27 to 30 and girls with 12 to 0. San Gabriel (SG), fought…
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Athlete of the Month: Jason Phung
As a returning cross country runner, sophomore Jason Phung has been a valuable addition to the team since his freshman year. “The biggest reason for me joining [cross country was because of] my brother,” Phung said. “He introduced me to…
Varsity girls tennis sets sail to defeat Vikings in CIF after three year drought
Varsity girls tennis triumphed over Hueneme High School in the first round of CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) playoffs on home courts by a score of 13-5 on Oct. 30. “I felt happy knowing that all the team’s hard work from…
Where’s the water? Students bring up concerns regarding water locations
It is recommended that athletes drink nine to 18 ounces of water per hour, according to the American College of Sports Medicine and USA Track & Field. However, at San Gabriel, some athletes are not getting enough of this necessity.…
Cross country remains hopeful after first league race, anticipates Apache meet
Despite beginning their preseason with an annual Rosemead Invitational, the Matadors came into their first league meet of the season with less experience than their competitors— Alhambra, Bell Gardens, Mark Keppel, Montebello, and Schurr. Unlike the other schools that attended…
Girls varsity volleyball jousted by Lancers
Girls varsity volleyball played the Bell Gardens Lancers on Oct. 4, losing the game 1-3. Before the game began, seniors were each presented with a golden crown consisting of their name and number, a black sash proclaiming they played on…
Football fences down Ganesha Giants under 45 points
The Matadors went head to head in an exciting slugfest against Ganesha Giants on Sept. 7 with an ultimate score of 28-41. Despite the Giants already in the lead eight minutes into the game, “Go Matadors” chants were still heard…
JV Volleyball falls to Temple City
The first preseason home game against the Temple City Rams resulted in a loss for the junior varsity girls volleyball team. With a rough first set, the Matadors lost 4-25. However, they fought aggressively in the second match, causing the…
Cross Country opens season at Rosemead Invitational
After months of relentless training, the cross country team ventured to their first race of the season on Sept. 8 at Rosemead High School’s annual cross country invitational. Runners prepared to race through a three mile course that starts and…
Dondi Teran: New athletics director
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. A: “I grew up in Rosemead by Muscatel [Intermediate School]. When I was in Rio Hondo [for college], I won a state title in wrestling and got a scholarship to go to…