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05/03/2025

After studying neuroscience in college, Jonathan Langberg transitioned to teaching chemistry at Davis High.
Article by Emily Cao

04/03/2025

Photo essay by Erin McAllister

1. Senior Cody Walsh dribbles the ball up the field in the final minutes of the game.
2. Davis huddles up and gets ready to take the field.
3. Sophomore Eli Mas dribbles the ball, looking for an open pass.
4. Senior Mario Romero fakes out a Franklin player.
5. Junior Zachary Schroeder beats Franklin to the ball.
6. Sophmore Eli Mas watches senior Mario Romero jump for a header.
7. Senior Johan Saeij-Torreiro maintains possession against Franklin.
8. Davis listens to their coach during half time, frustrated with the game so far.
9. Senior Oliver Fleet takes a penalty shot.
10. Senior Joshua Morris focuses on beating the Franklin defender.
11. Davis struggles to score in the game’s final moments.
12. Sophomore Eli Mas and senior Cody Walsh, lie down disappointed as the referee ends the game.

03/03/2025

Photo essay by Lydia Boughton

The Blue Devils played their first official match of the season against Rio Americano on Feb. 27th. After having to reschedule the game from the week before, Davis came back to win the match 3-2.

1. Senior Gabriel Crawford jumps to push the ball over the net.
2. The Blue Devils rally around Junior Ryan Buzbee as he lands a backflip for their pre-game ritual.
3. Junior Bryce Morrow spikes the ball from the back row.
4. Davis stands ready at the net as their teammate serves the ball.
5. Junior Samuel Whitaker digs the ball from a spike.
6. Sophomore Meyer Nitzkin and Senior Noah Braun jump up to block Rio Americano.
7. Sophomore Eli Brenner passes the ball to the setter.
8. Senior Noah Braun sets the ball to a Davis hitter.
9. Junior Ryan Buzbee receives a spike from Rio Americano.
10. Spectators cheer from the stands as the Devils win a rally.
11. Davis high fives Rio Americano after winning the fifth tie-breaking set.

03/03/2025

Photo essay by Erin McAllister

1. Davis runners take off in the boys 100 meter sprint.
2. Sophomore Lilian Hales-Yang hands off the baton to sophomore Norah Feldt during the girls 400 meter relay.
3. Senior Valerie Shaw clears the pole vault.
4. Senior LJ Dixon and Timothy McMahon lead the varsity boys 800 meter race.
5. The starter fires the pistol to begin the race.
6. Sophomore Norah Feldt and Junior Avery Wolk finish the girls 1600 meter in second and first place, respectively.

03/03/2025

1. Junior Jonah Spang defeats a Vintage defender for another opportunity to shoot.
2. Junior Ben Feagle outruns Vintage defenders.
3. Senior Noah Layiktez passes the ball towards the goal.
4. Davis keeps the energy up on the sidelines.
5. Senior Jackson Chelius dodges a defender for a clear shot.
6. Junior Leho Kim passes the ball while under defensive pressure.
7. Davis gets ready to enter the final quarter.
8. Sophomore Braden Kubiak and junior Leho Kim look to steal the ball.
9. Junior Ben Feagle passes the ball to junior Jonah Spang.
10. Davis runs to their goalie to celebrate their win.

Article by Elina Hibel

Men’s varsity lacrosse played their home opener and ended with a dominant 14-2 victory over Vintage on Feb. 27.

The Devils came into their first game of the season with strong defensive play, led by sophomore goalkeeper Jack Roberts, who deflected any Vintage shots.

Senior Jamie MacDonald was the first to get on the scoreboard, scoring a goal with 9 minutes remaining in the first quarter.

Davis turned up the heat in the second quarter. Senior Noah Layiktez set up senior Frankie Woods, who scored in the second quarter, giving the Devils a 2-0 lead.

Woods and Layiktez’s dynamic play is a result of their tight bond, both on and off the field. “We’ve known eachother since before we played lacrosse, like fourth grade,” Woods said.

Layiktez said their game chemistry feels natural. “We are always coming out here and shooting together,” Layiktez said. “He’s my best friend, so we’re always together so it just kind of happens.”

Layiktez, junior Benjamin Feagle, sophomores Braden Kubiak and Jonah Spang scored, and by halftime, Davis was cruising with a 7-0 lead.

The Devils maintained momentum into the second half. An assist from MacDonald to Layiktez, who then set up Woods for another goal, stretched the lead even further.

Davis continued to rack up points, but their defense let up slightly, allowing Vintage to score twice in the second half.

With a 12-point advantage, the game switched to a running clock. A pass from Layiktez to senior Jackson Chelius, who then assisted Spang for the final goal, sealed the Devils’ dominant 14-2 win.

03/03/2025

The varsity Baseball team played a close home opener game on Feb. 27, ultimately losing 2-3 against Christian Brothers.

Article by Carlos Chavez Anaya

02/03/2025

Photo essay by Christopher Kim
1. Senior Nathan Yamamoto prepares to return a high ball
2. Senior Mathias Rendon runs to reach a deep ball.
3. Senior Lou Bowlus swings through on a backhand shot
4. Junior Andy Zhang hits a backhand slice.
5. Freshman Kieran Millstein hits a forehand shot to his opponent.
6. Senior Justin Hickey looks to hit a overhead shot at the net
7. Doubles partner sophomore George Vougioukas and senior Justin Hickey shake hands after the point
8. Freshman Alton Zhong serves the ball to his opponent.
9. Senior Finn Beatty hits a volley shot.
10. Senior Arav Parikh returns the serve to his opponent
11. Senior Henry Marsom serves the ball.
12. Davis gathers around to cheer on their teammates.

Article by Saadya Mahmood

Davis High’s men’s varsity tennis team came up short in a tightly contested match against Campolindo, ultimately falling 5-4.

Campolindo is not part of the league, but each year, Davis faces off against them. ”We haven’t beat them since 2019,” senior Nathan Yamamoto said. “The match is always early in the season before our league schedule so everyone treats the match as more of a scrimmage or practice match.”
The team plans to focus on refining their skills before the official league season begins. “Changing direction on my groundstrokes and being able to hit back-hand down the line,” Yamamoto said.
Despite the loss, Davis fought hard and demonstrated skill on the court. “I stayed aggressive and kept my foot on my opponent’s neck. Go Davis!” senior Lou Bowlus said.

26/02/2025

Photo essay by Jack Ringgold

1. Sophomore Eli Mas rushes to the ball.
2. Senior Joshua Morris faces up against the defense.
3. Senior Oliver Fleet takes a free kick on the goal.
4. Senior Dylan Hotaling jumps to stop a shot on goal.
5. Junior Subhan Rahimi celebrates his goal.
6. Junior Zachary Schroeder side steps his defender.
7. Senior Brody Bair gets around a missed slide tackle.
8. Junior Krisztian Anderson celebrates an assist.
9. Freshman Cruz Gonzalez takes a header at the goal.
10. Senior Joshua Morris scores a penalty kick.

By Jackson Chelius

The men’s soccer team extended their season on Feb. 21 with a 5-2 win over Sheldon in their quarterfinal playoff game. Davis is now set to face Central Valley on Feb. 26, vying for a spot in the finals.

The game kicked off with both teams displaying aggressive attacks on goal, but it was Sheldon who struck first, finding the net just 13 minutes in.

The Devils responded quickly. Senior Josh Morris scored a penalty kick after being fouled by a Sheldon defender.

Four minutes later, senior Nate King capitalized on the aftermath of a freekick, giving Davis the lead. With 13 minutes left in the first half, junior Subhan Rahimi scored off a flurry of deflections from the Sheldon keeper.

The Devils opened up the second half with a goal from freshman Cruz Gonzalez. The team continued to play at a good tempo in the second half and defended the long ball well.

With less than 10 minutes left, both teams scored one more time. For Davis, it was King again, securing his second goal of the night.
 “I really didn’t see anyones head drop after Sheldon’s first goal,” King said. “If anything it kind of woke us up.”

Davis has outscored their opponents 11-2 in their first two playoff games. King believes this early playoff success has come from a collective focus from the team.

“In league we got our eyes opened by Whitney who beat us twice,” King said. “We realized we have the talent to beat anyone, we just have to come out here and prove that.”

26/02/2025

Agriculture teacher Alex Hess finds his proudest moments in teaching come from connecting with students and their families over their achievements.
Article by Gabby Cortez

26/02/2025

Photo essay by Erin McAllister

1. Freshman Molly Roseen runs to first base as Sophomore Kaytlin LeBar-Triepke heads to home.
2. Sophomore Isabel Chavez-Berman hits the ball into the outfield.
3. Sophomore Kaytlin LeBar-Triepke waits for the right moment to run to third base.
4. Freshmen catcher Madison Hunter stays in position to receive a pitch.
5. Sophomore Addison Sinclair catches a River City ball in the outfield.
6. Freshmen Madison Hunter and Layla Duarte celebrate a play.
7. Freshman Gracie Martinez safely reaches first base.
8. Davis gets together as they take the field.
9. Freshman Molly Roseen prepares to pitch the ball.
10. Davis congratulates River City to finish off the game.

Article by Saadya Mahmood

Varsity Softball fought hard against River City, ultimately winning 8-1 on Feb. 20.

Davis entered the game slowly, with River City making the first score within the first inning.

However, Davis began to gain momentum in the third inning, when sophomore Kaytlin LeBar-Triepke brought in two runs, allowing sophomore Lily Lingbloom and freshman Gracie Martinez to score.

“I believe our freshman Gracie Martinez has done so well so far especially with making sure that everyone keeps the energy up but also in the field,” junior Taylor McNair said. “She has made so many great plays and is always on base and being aggressive.”

Sophomores Sophia Bassett and Isabel Chavez-Berman, freshman Lalya Duarte, and LeBar-Triepke, also scored in the third, adding a total of four more points for Davis.

Entering the fourth inning with a 6-1 lead, Davis maintained their strong defense and scored two more runs, shutting out River City and preventing them from scoring another point.

“Our pitchers played extremely well since they were able to hit their spots and make plays,” junior Kylie Toa said.

Davis took a victory, finishing 8-1. “I think as a team we played really well, especially with how we’re still getting to know each other as a team,” McNair said. “We kept our cheers up and we made sure our defense and offense was strong.”

21/02/2025

The Blue Devils faced off against Chavez for the Playoffs on their home field. The match took place on Feb. 19th. Davis came out victorious, scoring seven goals in total. The Men’s Soccer team will move on to play again on Feb. 21st against Sheldon.

Photo Essay by Lydia Boughton.

1. Senior Johan Saeji-Torreiro jumps up to head the ball.
2. Sophomore Eli Mas settles the ball to his feet.
3. Keeper senior Dylan Hotaling kicks the ball upfield.
4. Junior Subhan Rahimi weaves his way around a Chavez defender.
5. Seniors Nathaniel Jebri and Johnny Martinez high-five as they sub out.
6. Freshman Cruz Gonzalez shields the ball from a Chavez defender.
7. Junior Andres Gomez-Esparta looks to make a pass towards the goal.
8. Senior Johnny Martinez shoots the ball around the Chavez keeper and scores a goal.
9. The women’s varsity soccer team cheers for Davis as a goal is scored.
10. Junior Kriztian Anderson celebrates after his teammate scores a goal.
11. The Blue Devils cheer for their fans in a show of appreciation after the final whistle is blown.
12. Davis huddles together for a post-game discussion after the match.

19/02/2025

Photo essay by Michelle Hsu

1. Senior Gregory Scott hugs coach Steve Smith during the Senior Night ceremony.
2. Davis players take group pictures with families and friends
3. Senior Nico Dunn passes the ball to his teammate.
4. Senior DJ Michel goes over his opponent and scores a layup.
5. Junior Ahmere Bradley helps on Sophomore Enzo Cacciatore with a screen on the defender.
6. The students in the audience cheer enthusiastically on the sidelines.
7. Davis pep band provides music for the game.
8. Junior Ahmere Bradley dunks and score for the team.
9. Senior Jordan McMurray scores a layup.

Article by Zachary Schroeder

Davis men’s varsity basketball fell 78-57 to the Jesuit Marauders on the team’s senior night and final game of the season on Feb. 14.

A ceremony was held prior to the game to commemorate the six seniors on the team. The stands were packed with students and parents alike spectating the event. “Everyone came out to support and it felt really good,” senior guard Jordan McMurray said.

Unlike Davis, the Marauders hit the floor running. At the end of the first quarter, Jesuit was dominating 22-9.

The second quarter was a different story as the Blue Devils outscored the opposition. Despite 4 3-pointers in a row from McMurray, sophomore William Doughty, and junior Jackson Thomas in the middle of the period, Jesuit led the Blue Devils by 12.

The 3-pointers kept splashing in for both teams in the third quarter, but Jesuit was able to increase its lead to 21 points. The Marauders’ Amaury Mckinney had a dominant 3rd quarter, scoring 15 of the team’s 26 points.

The Blue Devils continued to trail Jesuit by 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the game ended 78-57.

Davis had many successful passing sequences throughout the game. “We were getting all our teammates the ball, and it got us in a little groove,” McMurray said. But when the team lost the ball, Jesuit quickly countered and scored off fast breaks.

Despite the defeat, head coach Stephen Smith was positive about his players’ efforts. “They played hard; they played with joy; (they) played with passion. That’s all I’ve asked.”

19/02/2025

Photo essay and article by Erin McAllister

1. Davis seniors join the rest of the team after the Senior Night ceremony.
2. Players line up for the national anthem.
3. Freshman Lorelei Nachman takes the ball past St. Francis defenders.
4. Senior Vidya Merchant stands ready to guard St. Francis.
5. Junior Riley MacDonald shoots a free throw.
6. Senior Izzy Cherry pushes past defenders to shoot the ball.
7. Davis High JV and freshman basketball teams cheer on varsity.
8. Junior Eva Makus goes to shoot a three pointer.
9. Senior Naima Mincey jumps for a lay up.
10. Senior Natalie Roessler dribbles the ball past a defender.
11. Junior Suhela Lamba stays focused on defending the Davis basket in the final minutes of the game.

The Davis High women’s varsity basketball team battled their rivals, the Saint Francis Lancers, for their Senior Night on Feb. 14. Davis fought hard but ultimately lost 60-56.

Despite the loss, the league standings remain the same with the Blue Devils fourth and the Lancers fifth.

Although Saint Francis won the tip-off, Davis scored first with a three-pointer by Lorelai Nachman. Possession went back and forth, but they continued dominating throughout the first half, connecting passes and shooting confidently. “Lorelai, our shooter, was just on fire,” junior Riley MacDonald said.

Davis had the most successful first half of their season, scoring 41 points, but Saint Francis remained a threat with 31 points.

As Davis entered the second half, their momentum faltered. “It wasn’t really our defense or turnovers or anything, we just couldn’t make a shot,” MacDonald said. As the Devils struggled to score points, the Lancers stayed consistent, doubling their points by the end of the game.

“I think also just the shots not falling added to the attitude towards the game,” junior Sonia Clayton said. “We just weren’t able to bring full energy.”

While the team was disappointed in the tough loss, this is not the end of their season. “I think we’re excited for playoffs,” senior Izzy Cherry said. “I think this is motivation, to be honest. Every game we play, we have fun out there and everyone is super passionate about this game so we’re all excited.”

19/02/2025

Being a track coach, English teacher, and parent is a huge job for one person, but Spencer Elliott takes it on with pride.
Article by Maggie Lubell

19/02/2025

Photo Essay and Article by Harald Tollerup

1. Protesters gather at the Capitol building in Sacramento on Feb. 17.
2. Cars drive by the protest, showing support by honking their horns.
3. Demonstrators chant “Hey Hey, Ho Ho, Donald Trump has got to go” and “Stop the coup!”
4. Protesters advocate for communities they believe have been targeted by the Trump administration.
5. An inflatable chicken made to look like the President reads “Felon,” “Liar,” “Racist” and “Dictator.” The prop sits among a sea of signs decrying the Trump administration.
6. Among the protesters’ concerns is the dismantling of long-standing American institutions, which, in their view, signals a bleak future for the country.
7. Protestors view Trump’s policies as an attack on civil rights and liberties, all the more reason, they say, to mobilize and utilize such freedoms.
8. Police dot the outskirts of the protest.
9. Demonstrators compliment and take photos of each other’s signs.
10. Elon Musk is a frequent target for demonstrator’s signs. Many read “F’Elon.”

Hundreds gathered on the steps of California’s capitol in Sacramento. Protestors arrived from all over the area to express their grievances with President Donald Trump’s administration.

“Partly I wanted to just show up,” Adele Ohs said. “To say I think there is some dangerous stuff going on.”

The future and its uncertainty was a common theme. “We are accepting autocracy as our future. We are accepting fascism as our future,” a Davis High School graduate and protestor who asked to be referred to only as Nick.

The particular “Not My President’s Day” protest was part of the 50501 movement—50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement. The group has been responsible for activism across the country.

The movement centers around the mass mobilization of the population against the second Trump administration.

“I believe for a just society we need to be active, and we need to mobilize,” Nick said.

Nick believes that democracy as a whole is under threat. “We are saying liberal democracy is no longer useful. We would rather be ruled than represented,” Nick said.

17/02/2025

Photo essay by Lydia Boughton

1. The Blue Devils cheer on their fellow teammates from the sideline.
2. Senior Kaleb Gee looks to make an offensive play against Rocklin.
3. Sophomore Enzo Cacciatore shoots from outside the ring.
4. Davis boxes out against Rocklin.
5. Senior DJ Michel prepares to shoot a free throw.
6. Freshman Rhys Crawford jumps to score a layup.
7. Students in the audience cheer on their feet as Davis scores a basket.
8. Senior Jamie MacDonald finds an opening and takes his shot.
9. Senior Jordan McMurray readies to take a free throw.
10. Junior Ahmere Bradley shoots over a Rocklin defender.
11. The Blue Devils high-five Rocklin after the match.

Article By Krishna Sahoo

Davis men’s varsity basketball fought hard against Rocklin in their second to last game of the season, ultimately losing 64-40.

The Blue Devils faced a tough first quarter, ending with Rocklin leading 14-11. Rocklin widened the scoring gap in the second quarter with numerous layups and fouls on Davis, resulting in a 31-19 lead at halftime.

After regrouping at halftime, the Blue Devils rallied and added 21 points in the second half.

Senior Nico Dunn’s consistent three-pointers became a defining feature in the final moments of the game. “It’s something I take pride in,” Dunn said. “Sometimes we will underperform but it’s good to always have a good ending.”

Despite the loss, the players were left with bittersweet feelings. “It’s sad. Very sad. I’m going to miss all the seniors,” freshman Rhys Crawford said. “But [I am] really excited for the next season.”

Dunn is looking forward to developing his skills after the season ends. “I’m going to take basketball and what I’ve learned from it, especially on the physical side and develop my own training program because basketball is something I’m very passionate about,” he said.

17/02/2025

Photo essay by Jack Ringgold

1. The team celebrates freshman Gracie Martinez’ grand slam.
2. Sophomore Lily Lingbloom makes it to second base with a double.
3. Freshmen Madison Hunter and Gracie Martinez score.
4. Sophomore Lily Lingbloom rounds first base.
5. Freshman Gracie Martinez throws to first to get the out.
6. Sophomore Isabel Chavez-Berman catches the ball at first base.
7. Sophomore Lily Lingbloom slides into third base ahead of the ball.
8. Sophomore Isabel Chavez-Berman takes a swing.
9. Sophomore Lily Lingbloom hits the ball to left field.
10. Freshman Madison Hunter looks to advance to third base.

Article By Chase Bruno

Davis varsity softball defeated the Wood Wildcats 13-4 in their season opener on Feb. 13.

The Devils came out strong, taking a 2-0 lead in the first inning. The second inning was scoreless, but both teams managed to score a run in the third, making it 3-1 in favor of Davis.

Davis came out ready to hit in the fourth inning, scoring ten runs to bring the score to 13-1. Freshman Gracie Martinez hit a grand slam, clearing the bases and scoring the last four runs of the inning.

The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth inning, attempting to close the Devil’s huge lead.

The umpires decided to call the game early after the fifth inning, due to the darkness on the field from a lack of lighting. This secured Davis’s first win of the season.

Head coach Tyler Gibson was happy with how the team performed with limited practices. “We basically only got three or four days of practice with the rain, so I didn’t really know what to expect,” Gibson said.

The Devils are a relatively young team with five freshmen and six sophomores. “It will be exciting to see how they handle things this year,” Gibson said.

Junior Sofia Lester, one of the few older players on the team, is really happy with the way the squad is looking. “I think we have a good chance of the playoffs again this year,” Lester said.

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