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Students try out for girls soccer. Winter sports are in full swing.

Winter sports season kicks off

By Ella Rubenstein 1 day ago

As the fall season ends, the winter sports season has just begun. Tryouts for girls and boys soccer and basketball teams took place the week of Nov. 4 and continued until Nov. 15 when teams became official...

Signing day marks beginning of new chapter for DI athletes 

By Jeana Weng 1 day ago

Nov. 13 marks Branson’s fall sports media signing day. This year, Branson’s class of ‘25 celebrated four fall recruits for sports offers.  This day is a pivotal year for the seniors, as they...

Ella Tsai '26 and Ellie Corsello '26 jump for a block during Branson's 3-0 game against Foothill.

Girls volleyball wins semi-finals, prepares for historic match

By Anna Lacy 1 day ago

Branson girls varsity volleyball defeated fourth-seeded Foothill in a three-set game during their Nov. 6 playoff match, securing their spot in the first-ever North Coast Section Open Division finals.  The...

Girls cross-country runs in MCALs and wins second place.

Cross-country wraps up successful season

The Branson cross-country teams concluded their historic season with a Division 5 state championship and Division 5 NCS championship for the girls. The boys team earned a spot at the state championship...

Mirabel Arlander '25 on the court.

Girls tennis falls in MCAL championship game

By Vera Woo 1 day ago

In the final stretch of Branson’s girls varsity tennis season, the team secured second place at the MCAL championship in late October, where they competed against Redwood High School for the title. The...

(Left to right) Ella Tsai '26, Abby King '27 and Blake Cussen '27 jump up for a block in game against Redwood. Girls varsity volleyball beat the Giants last Wednesday 3-0.

Girls volleyball dominates Redwood, secures top seed in MCAL

By Andrew Murr October 13, 2024
The Bulls dominated the Giants in a commanding 3-0 win last week, securing the number-one seed before they head into the MCAL semi-finals.
Cross-country on a run during team practice. The team has had a slew of successes so far in MCAL.

Bulls cross-country hits the ground running

By Emmanuel Katz October 13, 2024

The Branson cross-country team has hit the ground running this season, kicking off their MCAL season with the Lowell Invitation and a slew of tri-league meets. The girls team took first place in their...

Ellie Corsello '26 jumps to block an attack from the Tam Falcons. Girls volleyball is off to an impressive start in their season and is aiming high for the upcoming MCAL tournament even without some key players from last year.

Girls volleyball sets up for success in MCAL

By Remy DeJean October 12, 2024

Branson girls varsity volleyball is off to a strong start again this season with a 12-5 record. The team has had a streak of impressive wins over Archbishop Mitty, Marin Catholic and St. Francis, some...

(From left to right) Kaitlyn Schlipf '28, Dorian Drako '28, Lizzy Liu '25, Ryka Kashi '26, Skylar Lariviere '26 and Katya Kong '27 practice their swings. The girls varsity golf team is looking to win big in the upcoming MCAL tournament.

Girls golf looks ahead to MCALs

By Mirabel Arlander October 11, 2024
The team is preparing for the upcoming MCAL tournament and NCS in the next couple of weeks. In NCS last year, the team won by 40 strokes.
Tommy Higgins '25 dives for a ball. The boys varsity tennis team had an impressive season, but fell short of the high bar they set last year.

Boys varsity tennis reflects on challenging season

By Sadie Saavedra and Catrin "Cat" Howell May 29, 2024

Although boys varsity tennis lost the MCAL final and got second in NCS, they are proud of their efforts this year and have high hopes for their next season.  At the end of the season, Cooper Little...

Mo Jacoby '25 swings for the ball. The varsity baseball team has defeated University and Justin-Siena in NCS and were ranked fifth seed in the first NCS playoffs game.

Varsity baseball secures NCS wins, first playoffs game

By Henry Raz May 29, 2024

Branson’s varsity baseball team is having a season to remember, one that will hopefully be a bounceback from last year’s relegation from NCS Division 4. Despite the team’s 8-15 record, the team...

Boys varsity soccer plays against San Marin. The team made it to MCAL playoffs for the first time since the 2013–2014 season.

Boys varsity soccer reaches MCAL playoffs for first time in decade

By Sadie Saavedra February 27, 2024

Boys varsity soccer made Branson history by making it to the MCAL playoffs for the first time in a decade. Since the 2013–2014 season, the team had yet to win enough games to secure a round in playoffs.  Jaya...

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