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The Blazer

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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Setter Logan Tusher looks on as Branson faces Pitman at home, Nov. 8, 2022. Tusher contributed 14 digs as girls varsity volleyball won its first NorCal Division I game in three sets.

Offense makes splash as Branson advances in NorCals

By Shun Graves November 8, 2022
Branson defeated Pitman in three sets. A creative offensive effort circumvented the middle attack of girls varsity volleyball’s first opponent in the Division I regional playoffs.
Outside hitter Sadie Snipes jumps for a hit against University, Nov. 5, 2022.

Branson claims another NCS title in three-set win

By Shun Graves November 5, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball claimed another NCS pennant after it defeated University in three sets.
Archie Williams’ Elsa Snipes jumps for a shot as Branson’s Sadie Snipes, right, seeks to block. Branson won the Nov. 2, 2022, girls varsity volleyball game in three sets.

In NCS semifinal, Snipes sisters face each other for final time

By Shun Graves November 2, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball’s NCS victory against Archie Williams marked the last time the Bulls’ Sadie Snipes faced Elsa Snipes on the other side of the court.
Maura Vaughn, Branson’s theater director. The fall musical premieres Nov. 10.

Preview of ‘Legally Blonde’: A conversation with Maura Vaughn

By Josie Hohenrieder November 1, 2022
Branson’s theater director talks about the fall musical, which premieres Nov. 10.
Calistoga readies for a snap during Branson’s homecoming game, Oct. 29, 2022. The Bulls defeated Calistoga 42-12.

Photos: Football defeats Calistoga at homecoming

By Shun Graves and Jeffrey Huang October 31, 2022
Branson football soundly defeated Calistoga at home 42-12 as the calendar nears the playoffs.
Frances Dillon high-fives the brand-new bull mascot in October. She assumed the interim athletics director post this year.

Director position marks return to a ‘first love’ for Dillon

By Saylor Mullarkey October 29, 2022
Frances Dillon assumed the post of interim athletic director this school year.
Girls varsity volleyball huddles during the second set against Sonoma Valley, Oct. 29, 2022. Branson quickly won its NCS quarterfinal in three sets.

Quick victory begins volleyball’s NCS run

By Shun Graves October 29, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball quickly won its NCS quarterfinal in three sets after a first-round bye.
Freshmen work in the commons in October. The school’s biggest freshman class ever has branched out, trying different activities.

Freshmen on first month at Branson: ‘Really good’

By Carly Lowe October 24, 2022
The biggest freshman class ever has taken strides into athletics and arts.
Girls varsity volleyball celebrates its MCAL pennant after winning the league final against Redwood, Oct. 21, 2022. Branson avenged an earlier loss to claim the title in three sets.

‘So emotional’: Branson volleyball wins MCAL title

By Shun Graves October 21, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball defeated Redwood in three sets, claiming the MCAL championship title.
Girls varsity volleyball huddles before the MCAL championship game against Redwood, Oct. 21, 2022.

Live updates: Branson defeats Redwood in MCAL final

By Shun Graves October 21, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball defeated Redwood to win the MCAL championship.
photo of NFL logo on astroturf

4 fantasy football players to buy low on

By Charlie Zwibelman October 20, 2022
Scam your friends by trading for these four players.
Logan Tusher serves the ball during girls varsity volleyball’s game against Marin Catholic, Oct. 19, 2022. Branson defeated the MCAL rival in four sets.

Historic day as Branson defeats Marin Catholic

By Shun Graves October 19, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball defeated Marin Catholic in four sets, marking a historic win as the team advances to the MCAL finals.
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