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Rodrigo Diaz '25. Diaz scored one of Branson's three goals against MC on Monday.

Boys soccer defeats Wildcats on senior day

By Remy DeJean February 1, 2025

Boys varsity soccer celebrated senior day with a momentous win against Marin Catholic at Tom Ryan Field on Monday, Jan. 27. It was the second time the Bulls defeated the Wildcats this season, with...

Chase Robertson '26 finishes strong under the hoop.

Boys basketball set to finish season strong

By Hudson Blechman February 1, 2025

After clinching the MCAL championship in 2024, Branson boys varsity basketball has returned to the court for the 2025 season with big goals and even bigger aspirations. “We want to defend our MCAL...

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

Winter sports season kicks off

By Ella Rubenstein December 19, 2024

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 December 19, 2024

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 December 19, 2024

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

By Charlotte "Charley" Goldstein and Remy DeJean December 19, 2024

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 December 19, 2024

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...

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