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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

Nicole Rich (12) prepares to pass the ball off to her teammate in a game against Central High School.

Nicole Rich is kicking to success

Story by Ethan Ibarra, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

   With the new soccer season getting underway, Nicole Rich (12) is ready and eager to lead her team while she sports the captains armband for her last season. Rich plays center back and is a leader...

Fred Warner during practice here at Mission Hills High School!

Fred Warner makes history as the first grizzly to attend the Super Bowl

Story by Bri Hernandez, Sports Editor January 23, 2020

Last Sunday, January 19th, the San Francisco 49'ers played the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Conference Championships and won 37-20! Among the many players on the San Francisco team is 23-year-old Fred...

Girls golf has an unforegettable season

Girls golf has an un”fore”gettable season

Story by Sophie Lemus, Staff Writer January 11, 2020

   Throughout their season the spectacular Lady Grizzlies had an 8-7 winning streak. Being in the hardest league did not stop them from pushing through, the girls golf team has been doing well with their...

Kamryn Kinsey (10) dribbles past defense in the teams game against Torrey Pines.

Kamryn Kinsey is “hooked” on field hockey

Story by Bri Hernandez, Sports Editor January 10, 2020

   Kamryn Kinsey (10) started playing field hockey last year as a freshman on junior varsity. This year, she continued as one of the two sophomores on varsity, grateful that field hockey gave her a...

A grizzly heads for a touchdown as La Costa Canyon Mavericks chase him for a tackle at the football home game last Friday.

Sports Recap: November 18, 2019

Story by Bri Hernandez, Sports Editor November 18, 2019

Football: Friday (11/15), the team played their first playoff game of the season against La Costa Canyon right here at Mission Hills High School. The won 35-10 and will be playing against Lincoln High...

The varsity volleyball girls embrace as a team and prepare to head on the court for their game against La Costa Canyon.

Girls volleyball ends their season with a spike

Story by Cristina Rosas, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

   Entering their season, this year’s girls volleyball team came face-to-face with the difficulty of getting to know each other.    “At the beginning of the season we kind of had trouble getting...

Isabella and Amelia Cayabyab (10) shine their smiles after playing a game against La Costa Canyon High School (10/25).

The Cayabyab twins demolish as a duo

Story by Cristina Rosas, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

  As new members of the varsity volleyball team, Amelia and Isabella Cayabyab (10) have excelled on the varsity level. As twins, they have a unique experience that not everyone is lucky enough to receive....

Chris Ponce (11) blocks a San Marcos Knight.

Grizzlies discover victory at the 2019 Discovery Bowl

Story by Ethan Ibarra, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

   Within the relatively small SoCal city of San Marcos lives two major rivals: San Marcos High School and Mission Hills High School. The Discovery Bowl is easily one of the biggest bragging rights that...

Keegan Mckee (11), Lucas Burke (11), Arlene Bedolla (10), Conner Roesller (10), Chris Villegas (9), Sophia Novelo (10), Camille Wetherell (10), Jorge Barajas (11), Thien Huyhn (11), and Kenny Cruz (11) wait for their bus to the new adventures and experiences that await them in Utah.

The Cardinal Alliance is marching to Utah

Story by Katelyn Mandell, Photo/Graphics Editor November 12, 2019

   On Nov. 9, the Mission Hills Cardinal Alliance will be competing at the Bands of America Utah Regional in their first out-of-state competition in the school’s history. All 168 band and color guard...

Eban Covarrubbias (11) plays a trumpet solo at discovery bowl halftime.

Sports Recap: November 4, 2019

Story by Bri Hernandez, Sports Editor November 4, 2019

Football: Last Friday (11/1), the team played against rival school San Marcos High School at the Discovery Bowl. They triumphed over the Knights, winning 41-7. The team will be attending play-offs....

Volleyball player Jordan DeBlassio (12) hugs her teammates as she is recognized during senior night.

Sports Recap: October 29, 2019

Story by Bri Hernandez, Sports Editor October 29, 2019

Football:  The team played El Camino High School last Friday (10/15) at 7p.m. in an away game. They won 10-0. Hopefully, this Friday they will keep up their winning streak at the Discovery Bowl game...

Sports Recap: October 21, 2019

Sports Recap: October 21, 2019

Story by Bri Hernandez, Sports Editor October 21, 2019

Coach Update:  Last week, Coach Chris Hauser was announced Coach of the Week by the Los Angeles Chargers! Football:  On October 11th, the grizzlies went against Torrey Pines High School and...

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