The Monarch

A Deep Dive Into The Swim Team

The swim team is full of laughter and support, but there's a lot of work that gets put in behind the scenes.

Anusha Chadalavada, Staff Writer • April 16, 2022

With a little time left in the season, and CCS and States coming up soon, the future is bright with multiple record-breaking swimmers leading the team.

Softball: Coming Back Swinging

There's a lot that sets the softball team apart from everyone else– their work ethic, their chemistry, their talent, and so much more.

Izabel Lippman, Staff Writer • April 16, 2022

Well, despite the ups and downs over the past couple of years, certain values have remained the same: teamwork and good team chemistry on and off the field.

Men’s Lacrosse: The Underdogs

The men's lacrosse team has their eyes on the win, and work tirelessly to achieve their goals.

Zain Aslam , Staff Writer • April 16, 2022

Often times the lacrosse teams at Mitty are overshadowed by other sports, but it doesn’t change the fact that these Monarchs carry the same Monarch Mentality as everyone else: to bring as much energy...

The End Goal and the Goals in Between

The varsity team has battled their way through and is now towards the end of their season and on their way to CCS.

Izabel Lippman , Staff Writer • February 23, 2022

This year’s Mitty women's soccer program has had one exciting season. With many great wins and some tough losses, the varsity team has battled their way through and is now towards the end of their season and on their way to NorCals.

She Shoots, She Scores

April Chan , Staff Writer • February 23, 2022

With a 66-54 win over Pinewood, the Archbishop Mitty Women’s Basketball team took home yet another CCS title. Now it's on to NorCal and, if all goes well, State for the Monarchs.

Another WCAL Title in the Books

This game clinched them the WCAL title. The team is one step closer to being prepared for CCS.

Anusha Chadalavada, Staff Writer • February 23, 2022

After winning their 14th West Catholic Athletic League championship, Men's Basketball's new focus became to win the Central Coast Section championship. Having only four returning players with experience in CCS this year, the team reached the finals before falling to Riordan. Now the team moves forward into NorCal and, if all goes well, State.

Men’s Basketball and Mental Toughness

Effort and energy: the two things that are expected to be brought to every game and every practice.

Izabel Lippman and Jayden Brown • December 3, 2021

The men's basketball program has a lot of young talent, and they're all eager to face their biggest rivals.

Women’s Basketball: What Is A Black To Black?

The women's basketball programs, one of the most successful teams at Mitty, spills one of their secrets to success.

April Chan, Staff Writer • December 3, 2021

A black to black: 40 seconds of hell and the most infamous conditioning drill in the Archbishop Mitty Women’s Basketball program.

Men’s Soccer: Keeping Up With Traditions

From the universal tradition of "quiet on Mitty Way" to living by the word "PONO," explore the variety of traditions the men's soccer program has.

Anusha Chadalavada , Staff Writer • December 3, 2021

The traditions and attitudes of the men's soccer team remain constant throughout the many years of the program, and this year, the team has their eyes on a CCS championship.

A Brief History of the PIT

A quick dive into what makes the PIT such a special part of Mitty. What were the origins and what does the PIT do?

Riley McNair, Staff Editor • December 3, 2021

What exactly is the PIT? And why is it important?

Men’s Water Polo: Making Their Mark

The men's water polo team thrives off hard work and the brotherhood that connects them.

Mateo Cauchi and Zain Aslam • October 23, 2021

The Mitty Men's Water Polo Team—7-8 overall and 1-4 in WCAL—makes it their duty to support each other no matter what. Senior Josh Tucker states, “We pride each other on friendships and we all hangout...

Making a Splash with Women’s Water Polo

The women's water polo team shares insights into their team traditions.

Izabel Lippman and Brianna Vargas • October 23, 2021

The varsity women's water polo team hit the ground running. With blowout victories like beating the Presentation team 17-4 and defeating Homestead 13-2, the Mitty team won their first 6 games of the...