The Monarch

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?

Sharknado

Can the Sharks keep up their surprisingly competitive start to the 2021-22 NHL season?

Karthik Iyer, Staff Editor • December 3, 2021

Time will tell whether another team is willing to look past his issues and bite on the tantalizing talent that is Evander Kane.

Contenders or Pretenders?

Have recently ridden a 3 game winning streak, have the 49ers really turned a new leaf, or is it another false dawn?

Ansh Singhal, Staff Writer • December 3, 2021

With Deebo Samuel and rookie Elijah Mitchell leading the way, the 49ers rushing attack is better than ever.

Women’s Volleyball: How Bows and Beyoncé Can Make a Winning Team

The Women's Volleyball team explains how they are so connected as a program, both on and off the court.

Sarah Mesler • October 23, 2021

After over a year of COVID cancellations, fans are welcomed back to watch our Monarch athletes in action. And this means the Women’s Volleyball Team—currently 29-7 overall and first in the WCAL—is...

The NFL Landscape

With over a third of the NFL season in the books, trends across divisions and the entire league are starting to emerge.

Sameer Rao and Krish Prasad • October 23, 2021

NFC West The Cardinals are the de facto power in the NFC West. Following dominant victories against the Rams and the 49ers, the Cardinals are poised to make a deep playoff...

Cross Country: Getting Back on Track

The cross country team is getting back in action, and getting closer as a team in the process.

Anusha Chadalavada • October 23, 2021

The Archbishop Mitty Varsity Cross Country team is getting back on track to having another successful season this year. Head Coach Joshua Grubb, who leads the varsity team into his tenth year of coaching,...

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...

AMHS Football: Back To It

Mitty Football talks about coming back from 2 years without a full season, being thrust into leadership positions, and the impact that they have on younger players.

April Chan and Jayden Brown • October 23, 2021

Coming off an unpredictable season and the loss of eleven seniors, the Archbishop Mitty Varsity Football team embarked on a new journey led by mostly juniors—who were merely freshmen during their last...