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The Silvertip

The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip

The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip

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Erling Haland: The Premier League’s Scoring Sensation

Story by Fabian Garcia, Podcaster February 28, 2023

   Erling Haland has taken the Premier League by storm in the 2022-2023 season. The Norwegian striker has made an immediate impact at his new club, scoring an impressive 26 goals in just 23 games. This...

Junior Christian Magana sprinting in first place for the Grizzlies

Sports Recap: February 20th – February 24th

Story by Taylor Groff, Sports Editor February 27, 2023

Boys Volleyball    The boy’s volleyball team started off the season with a strong win against Saint Augustine on Thursday, Feb. 23rd. The Grizzlies won in five sets, with the final set ending with...

Senior Aubrey Ortiz up to bat as the lead off batter for the Grizzlies

A promising start to a great season

Story by Charlize Corona, Staff Writer February 26, 2023

   As winter sports come to an end, spring sports are barely beginning. The Mission Hills high school girls varsity softball team just started their season and they're off to a great start. This past...

Junior Mariah Brown makes clutch free throw

Sports Recap: February 13th – February 17th

Story by Taylor Groff, Sports Editor February 20, 2023

Boys Basketball     The boy’s basketball team had two games last week, which were both playoff games. The first game was against Hoover, on Tuesday, Feb. 14th, with the Grizzlies winning 58-45....

Junior Jack Jillson makes clutch free throw against San Marcos

Sports Recap: February 5th – February 10th

Story by Taylor Groff, Sports Editor February 13, 2023

Boys Basketball    The boy’s basketball team had two games to end their regular season, with the first being a home game versus El Camino on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, by a score of 59-46. Then to end...

Mission Hills defender slide tackles to gain back possession of ball against San Marcos

Sports Recap: January 30th – February 3rd

Story by Taylor Groff, Sports Editor February 6, 2023

Boys Basketball    The boy’s basketball team had three games this week, with the first on Wednesday, Feb. 1 away at Torrey Pines, winning 57 to 49. The next game was another away game against La...

Junior Kyara Walter dribbles past Carlsbad defender

Sports Recap: January 23rd – January 27th

Story by Taylor Groff, Sports Editor January 30, 2023

Boys Basketball    The boy's basketball team had two league games this week against El Camino and Carlsbad. On Wednesday, Jan. 25th, they lost an away game against El Camino by a score of 49-37....

Bradley McGlothlin shoots mid-range jumper over defender

Mission Hills Takes On The Cross Town Rivals

Story by Henry Davis III, Staff Writer January 25, 2023

   Mission Hills competed against their cross-town rival, San Marcos, in a highly sought-after game, as the last time these teams matched up it was intense. The game between these two rivals is always...

The 2022 World Cup took place in Qatar, with the final match between Argentina and France.

Historic Showdown: Ronaldo and Messi Face off for the Last Time

Story by Fabian Garcia, Podcaster January 25, 2023

   An exhibition soccer game between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and the Saudi league All-Star team ended in a thrilling five-to-four victory for PSG. The match, which took place in Saudi Arabia, was highlighted...

Senior Kyle Neff passes the ball to open teammate

Sports Recap: January 16th – January 20th

Story by Taylor Groff, Sports Editor January 23, 2023

Boys Basketball    The boy’s basketball team on Wednesday, Jan. 18th, played a top league competitor, La Costa Canyon. This game would result in a 57-69 loss, but the Grizzlies would bounce back...

Junior guard Jack Jillson scores clutch basket over Torrey Pines defender.

Mission Hills strives at home against Torrey Pines

Story by Henry Davis III, Staff Writer January 18, 2023

Mission Hills High School competes against Torrey Pines High School in a home game and the team is looking to start the season off on the right track, by winning versus a big conference opponent. This...

Mission Hills guard, junior Jack Jillson driving past a defender to get a basket.

Sports Recap: January 9th – 15th

Story by Taylor Groff, Sports Editor January 16, 2023

Boys Basketball   This week the boy's basketball team faced two league opponents; Carlsbad and Torrey Pines. The first game was an away matchup against Carlsbad on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Unfortunately,...

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