The Monarch

Baseball: The Mitty Way

Pride, respect, and tradition have been the hallmarks of the baseball program for decades. Winning has followed.

Nathan Hsu, Staff Writer • May 4, 2023

Mitty’s Baseball Team is on track for another standout season, living up to their exceptional pedigree.

Track and Field: The Balance of Individuality and Unity

The team aspects of Track and Field define the sport more than you might think

Nathan Han and Kimberly Pinal • May 3, 2023

The track and field team this year is an embodiment of excellence as well as a community, made up of individuals who strive to be a part of something greater than themselves.

NBA: 2023 NBA Playoffs

Check out a send off to each of the first-round exits and our predictions for each of the Conference Finals.

Ryan Ngai and Ansh Singhal • May 3, 2023

Team evaluations and playoff predictions as we break down the NBA season.

Briefs: Spring Sports

Check out top performers and notable games from many of Mitty's spring sports teams.

Aarya Srinivasan and Ansh Bhadani • May 2, 2023

Women’s Basketball: A Profile in Dedication and Excellence

The coaches and players of Mitty's Varsity Women's Basketball Team share (some) of the secrets to their dominance.

Malia Martin, Staff Writer • February 27, 2023

Foundational for any great sports program is excellence in coaching. In her decades of coaching women’s basketball at Mitty, Head Coach Sue Phillips ('86) has imparted court skills that translate to life skills.

Briefs: Winter Sports

Check out a snippet from each of Mitty's Winter Sports Teams.

Izabel Lippman and Aidan van Dalen • February 19, 2023

Wrestling: Physical and Mental Toughness

Mitty wrestlers slash stereotypes about the sport and give a deep dive into what wrestling is really about.

Ryan Ngai, Ethan Liu, and Raghav Ramji • February 18, 2023

According to senior Marin Garand, “Last year, it was about pushing yourself and having fun. This year, we're focusing on the pushing part and being more serious about really trying to get far, especially since more and more girls and guys are joining.”

Spotlight: Chelsea Waldrup, An Insight Into Mitty’s Athletic Trainers

Mitty Athletic Trainer Chelsea Waldrup gives a rundown of what her vital job entails.

Nathan Han and Isabella Shen • February 17, 2023

Mitty's nationally renown athletics program wouldn't be possible without experienced athletic trainers, which is why we asked trainer Chelsea Waldrup what her work looks like on a daily basis.

NFL: 2023 Playoffs Roundup

With the 2023 NFL season in the books, take a step back and review all the events that led to this year's Super Bowl Champions.

Ansh Bhadani and Aarya Srinivasan • February 17, 2023

On February 12, the Chiefs faced off against the Eagles in the Super Bowl. With the best offenses in the league, there were high expectations for the game, and boy did it deliver.

Men’s Basketball: High Hopes Ahead

Varsity Men's Basketball Head Coach Tim Kennedy reflects on last season and gives a rundown of what to expect from the team this year.

Raghav Ramji and Ansh Bhadani • December 7, 2022

“We’re trying to control defensively where we’re sending people. And then offensively we’re controlling, playing downhill and getting into the paint. That’s kind of what we mean by applying force. In the last two games of last season, the other two teams dictated that and we didn’t," says Coach Kennedy.

Briefs: Fall Sports Recap

Check out a brief recap on the seasons of several of Mitty's fall sports teams.

Izabel Lippman, Aidan van Dalen, and Eric Brown • December 7, 2022

Updates on Football, Women's Tennis, Men's Water Polo, and Women's Water Polo.

Spotlight: Ellie Kleinheinz, Fast and Fearless

Mitty student Ellie Kleinheinz is quickly climbing the ranks of the Team USA Luge Team.

Nathan Hsu, Staff Writer • December 4, 2022

Being fearless is a mindset that defines many great athletes. Ellie Kleinheinz’s indomitable spirit and competitive energy have catapulted the Mitty sophomore into becoming a rising star in luge for Team USA.