September, 2026Zachary Nelson ’27: footballNathan Bansal • Cole GraingerHearing Travis Petrone ’25 snap the football, tight end Zachary Nelson ’27 explodes down the field, bulldozing his way to the endzone. As the ball spirals toward him, he watches its path before snatching it out of the...
September, 2026Helena Murray ’27: soccerChenxi Gao • RuoXi YuSilence takes over the PHS crowd as an opposing team is making a strong attack, in search of a goal. They swarm the box, hoping to set up a shot, but Helena Murray ’27 is there to make a play. She sprints over to the...
April, 2026Chase Hamerschlag ’26: baseballJoshua Huang • Nathan Bansal • Joon Na • Jayden ZhengAs the pitcher unleashed a high-heat fastball, Chase Hamerschlag ‘26 steadied himself and deftly hit the ball, sending it soaring above the players. As the crowd watched the ball streak across the field, Hamerschlag...
March, 2026Jada Speed ’26: softballCole Grainger • Bella FengJada Speed ’26 steps up to the batter’s box and silence falls across the field. Digging her cleats into the ground, she swings her bat and a loud ringing of her metal bat can be heard across the field. Speed has been...
March, 2026Aashil Patel ’26: tennisJayden ZhengWith his left hand guiding the racquet, Aashil Patel ’26 steps to the baseline and hits a serve. The ball rockets off the racquet, landing on the other side of the net and swerving to the side. Patel sprints towards the...
February, 2026James Huang '26: fencingMeredith Fan • Johanna KraftWith foil in hand, James Huang ’26 stays focused as the match comes down to its final moments. His teammates hold their breaths, waiting for the buzzer to light up. After several back and forths, Huang makes his final...
February, 2026JoJo Vitaro '26: ice hockeyJoshua Huang • Jasper Block • Winston JungThe roar of the crowd fades around Jojo Vitaro ’26 as she takes a deep breath and steadies herself. As an oncoming attacker rushes toward her, Vitaro stands her ground and deftly steals the puck from the attacker with a...
December, 2025Taylor Adair-Heywood ’26: gymnasticsKelly Cenci • Sakinah LateefA silence falls over the gym as Taylor Adair Heyward ‘26 steps up to the bars: her favorite event. She takes a deep breath, preparing herself to perform some of her hardest skills yet. Using her momentum, she spins and...
December, 2025Zion Madden ’26: basketballAariyana Patel • Beatriz VozoneDribbling the basketball on the court, Zion Madden ’26 sprints across the hardwood. There are 10 minutes left in the playoff game against Ewing, and everyone is on edge. With the ball in hand, Madden shoots a...
November, 2025Valeria Trujillo ’26: cheerleadingMeredith Fan • Johanna KraftThe lights are bright as energy pulsates through the crowd. Taking a deep breath, Valeria Trujillo ’26 steps onto the mat and faces the audience with a smile. The music starts, and she follows every beat with precision....
