2019-20 athletics season kicks off this week

Girls Volleyball

The girls varsity volleyball team officially opens its 2019 season at the St. Francis Jamboree on Tuesday. The Eagles then host Branham on Thursday for their home opener, followed by the Spikefest Tournament at Independence High over the weekend.

Also, congrats to senior captain Emily Cheng for being named as a national finalist for the Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship. Cheng was chosen as a student athlete who embodies the Triple-Impact Competitor model of making herself, her team and her sport better by her behavior in and out of the sport. Winners from each chapter will be announced throughout the school year. Check out the full list of finalists:

https://positivecoach.org/the-pca-blog/triple-impact-competitor-scholarship-finalists/

Football

The football team opens its season at home as it takes on visiting Burton High at 7 p.m. on Davis Field.

Boys/Girls Water Polo

On Sept. 10, the water polo season gets going as the boys varsity team hosts Milpitas High at 4 p.m. with the girls team playing at 6:15 p.m.

Cross Country

The cross country team gets the season off and running by heading to Golden Gate Park for the Lowell Invitational on Sept. 7.

Girls Golf

The girls golf team officially kicks off its season on Sept. 3 at Sharon Heights Country Club as the Eagles take on Sacred Heart Prep.

Girls Tennis

The girls tennis team gets its 2019 season going at the 63rd annual Santa Catalina Tennis Invitational on Sept. 6. The first time you can cheer on your Eagles at home will be Oct. 1 vs Crystal Springs Uplands.

August 27, 2019Tags: Sports, topathletics