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The Mustang

San Dieguito Academy Newspaper

The Mustang

Mustang players try to get a head on the ball after a corner kick is sent into the box. Photo by Alexandra Joelson.

Mustangs beat Panthers in first league game

By Madelyn Sequeira, Staff Writer January 9, 2019

A free kick by junior Kai Haseyama about 30 yards from the goal slipped past the fingertips of the Vista High School goalie and into the net. This was the second goal of the 3-1 win that kicked off SDA’s...

With the ball in the air, players wait impatiently for it to fall back down and continue the game.

Just short of the tie, SDA girls soccer loses to LCC

By Ava Meyer, Staff Writer December 11, 2018

On Friday evening, the SDA girls varsity soccer team battled it out with the LCC girls, losing 1 to 0 but putting up a strong fight. The LCC girls varsity soccer team broke the game-long tie in the last...

SDA Boys Soccer ties TP to kick off first home game of the season

SDA Boys Soccer ties TP to kick off first home game of the season

By Alexis Price, Online Sports Editor December 3, 2018

The SDA Boys Soccer team opened up their first home game of the season with a 2-2 tie against Torrey Pines on Friday. Such an intense game with two rival schools would typically mean loud players and fans...

San Dieguito competes in earlier match against Rancho Buena Vista.

Girls Field Hockey Comes Up Short in Division II Quarterfinals

By Yarisette Sequeira and Madelyn Sequeira, Sports Editor, Staff Writer November 13, 2018

A controversial call during the last minute of the Division II CIF quarterfinals spurred reaction amongst the Mustangs after resulting in a goal for the San Marcos Knights. Monday night’s head to head...

Teachers wait on the sidelines during the second quarter of the game.

Teachers take a win over students in flag football tournament

By Devlin Ott, Online Editor November 5, 2018

The student vs. staff flag football tournament last Friday helped students and staff connect and express their school spirit in unique ways. After the tournament of students played against each other,...

SDA's boys waterpolo team participated in the CIF playoff game last night against LCC.

Best efforts shown at Boys Waterpolo CIF Playoffs

By Amelia Kaiser, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

As excitement-invoking music pumped up the crowd, math teacher Todd Vollstedt introduced the players: “This is the LCC vs SDA boys waterpolo game.” The CIF waterpolo playoff game kicked off yesterday...

Field Hockey competes

SDA Field Hockey Loses to RBV in Overtime

By Lila Schief, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

Breath was held and fingers were crossed as SDA’s girls Field Hockey sprinted downfield to defend their goal against Rancho Buena Vista’s breakaway in the first two minutes of overtime, Wednesday....

Photo courtesy of Lila Schief

Girls Tennis Comes in Second in Open Division CIFs

By Yarisette Sequeira, Sports Editor October 26, 2018

SDA girls tennis took home second place in the Open Division CIF Finals after falling short to CCA Thursday. The Mustangs will continue to compete Tuesday, as they play in Varsity League Individuals.

Senior Sophie Getty represents the Mustangs on the court.

Girl’s Tennis Advances to Open Division CIF Finals

By Yarisette Sequeira, Sports Editor October 25, 2018

After consecutive victories over Coronado and Bishops, the Mustangs have advanced to the Open Division CIF championship game. The Mustangs, who are seeded #6, will take on the #1 seed CCA at the San Diego...

Senior Jack Butler competes in Sunday's surf contest.

SDA Surf Team Competes in First Contest of the Season

By Yarisette Sequeira, Sports Editor October 25, 2018

Competing under Division I and II, SDA ’s surf team had their first contest of the year at Oceanside Harbor, Sunday. The Mustangs placed fifth out of six teams in Division I and fifth out of five in...

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