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Encinal Varsity sophomore, Zoe Johnson goes head to head in awaited jump ball against opponent Orland High School on March 6, 2025

Women’s Varsity Basketball season ends with devastating loss against Woodland Christian 54-45 in CIF Semi-finals

Penelope Locke, Echo Staff March 18, 2025

After going undefeated in their league and placing second at the NCS Championships, Encinal’s varsity women advanced even further, the basketball season ending at the CIF semi-finals against Woodland...

Yap receives the silver medal at the awards ceremony of the WJUC 2024 in Birmingham, UK. Photo - Kevin LeClaire

Freshman Violet Yap competes in the World Junior Ultimate Frisbee Championship over summer break

Jamie Kitts, Echo Staff March 14, 2025

Summertime is credited as a time of relaxation, but instead, freshman Violet Yap traveled to Birmingham, England to compete in the World Junior Ultimate Frisbee Championship (WJUC). Yap was one of 200...

Encinal Women's Basketball claim the NCS D5 Runner-Up Title.

Jets make run to NCS Final before falling in thriller, 53-48

Penelope Locke and Dylan Berger March 4, 2025

With 2:48 left in the fourth quarter, Senior Jazzy Alcantar sank two free throws to make the score 49-48 in the NCS Championship. However, this would be as close as the Jets would get to an elusive championship,...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a dominant Super Bowl LIX

Dylan Berger, Echo Staff February 15, 2025

On Sunday, February 10, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles took down the Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22 in Super Bowl LIX. Going into the game, the Chiefs were favored slightly, however, both teams went in with...

Varsity sophomore Amaya Zapeta, dribbles ball down field in awaited Island Derby on January 10, 2025.

Awaited Island Derby Ends in Devastating Loss for Varsity Women’s Soccer Team

Dylan Berger, Sports Beat February 3, 2025

“Our one and only goal we scored at the end of the game, it was a really fun moment and it brought us hope for our next games,” said sophomore Rhianna Farris. Alameda’s varsity women's soccer team...

Freshman center back Victor Johnson attempts to recover after getting beat by Hornet's pacey winger Mateus Penner.

JV men’s soccer ups the pace going into 2025

Toneyon Musambacine, Echo Staff January 30, 2025

With two draws and one loss to start the calendar year, Encinal High's JV men's soccer team is picking up form. Before the new year, the Jets were 0-3, scoring none and conceding 14. In their first three...

Ravens' Lamar Jackson & Bills' Josh Allen

NFL Playoffs: First round recap and what can be expected

Max Millot, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2025

First Round Results:  The 2024 playoff season featured 14 total teams. The AFC consisted of the: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh...

Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch

Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch

Man Chan and Penelope Locke November 8, 2024

On October 22, the second annual island bowl between the Alameda and Encinal varsity flag football team took place. During halftime, Encinal holds a lead, and in a clean interception, freshman Violet Yap...

Baseball’s magical season continues; Softball rolls in playoffs

Baseball’s magical season continues; Softball rolls in playoffs

Jacob Benaquista and Max Millot May 20, 2024

After winning WACC championships just over a week ago, both Encinal Baseball and Softball advanced in the North Coast Section Championships (NCS) playoffs. Both teams survived the first two rounds and...

Encinal celebrates its 10-5 win over Berkeley on May 10, 2024. It was the Jets first league title in over 20 years.

Softball continues dominance; wins elusive league title

Horizon Staff May 14, 2024

The seniors on Encinal's softball team have experienced a lot in the past four years: blowout wins, deep playoff runs, and a NCS Runner-Up finish in 2023. But only recently did they achieve something the...

A sparse crowd of 5,189 watches the Athletics play the Astros on September 16, 2022. (Barry Bloom)

Uprooted: Oakland A’s finalize relocation by the end of 2024 season

Matan Antebi, Horizon Staff May 13, 2024

The Oakland Athletics have a rich history here in the Bay Area dating back to 1968. Over the years, the organization has dealt with a lot of controversy surrounding their payroll and stadium. The A’s...

The Jets celebrate a 7-1 victory over Mt. Eden on May 9 in the WACC Shoreline League Championship.

Jets secure WACC Championship; punch ticket for NCS playoffs

Max Millot, Sports Editor May 11, 2024

Going into the bottom of the 4th inning, the Encinal Jets and the Mt. Eden Monarchs were tied 1-1 in the WACC Shoreline League Championship. An RBI single by sophomore Eric Proctor followed by an RBI sacrifice...

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