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The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

Delayed seasons

Delayed seasons

Sophia O Oct 8, 2020

As a high school staple, football games encourage school spirit through the engaging social aspect of the sport. The high school football season is a crucial time for players as it is a chance to gain...

Senior, Laura Johnstone, does not let quarantine stop her from continuing to pursue her passion for dance.

Keeping off the coronavirus

Madison Clark, Staff Writer May 22, 2020

It is no question that the shift from an everyday busy schedule to being forced into quarantine is a major adjustment for everyone. Without school, open gyms, and in many cases, work, students that are...

One more year

Roman Sergi, Sports Editor May 20, 2020

Playing sports in college is a dream come true for many athletes. Few are given such an opportunity and are only guaranteed four more years to continue their sport.   Unfortunately, due to the...

Quarantine Recruiting

Roman Sergi, Sports Editor May 9, 2020

Every athlete dreams of having the chance to play their sport at the college of their dreams. The recruiting process is how you get that chance. However, like many other things that have been postponed...

A click of a button

A click of a button

Roman Sergi, Sports Editor May 5, 2020
"When you find a game you enjoy, the only way to get better is to bond with your teammates because they give you moral support."
Time to move on

Time to move on

Roman Sergi, Sports Editor May 5, 2020
“All the hard work and time that we seniors have put in over these 4 years, all for it to be canceled in the end, is extremely sad and discouraging. I also feel like this team had a great chance to make another run at a CIF title, so that's another reason why it’s so disappointing that we couldn’t finish the season out.”

Staying Healthy During Quarantine

Julia Mortimer, Staff Writer May 5, 2020

Gyms and fields being closed down can be very frustrating for athletes, but it doesn’t mean we can't all stay in shape. We all have more time than ever to set and achieve our fitness goals, whatever...

Sophia VonGierke and her dad stand in Rose Bowl stadium after finishing the Pasadena half marathon. They wear their medals of victory.

Running Far

Bella Scarano, Staff Writer May 5, 2020
"I keep telling myself that you're going to have to finish, you're not going to just quit were you so just keep going," said VonGierke.
New kid on the block

New kid on the block

Roman Sergi, Sports Editor Apr 2, 2020
"My family has been a big part of the process, and being able to use [football] as a way to get to go to college for free and not have my mom pay has really made me appreciate the sport with everything it has provided for me," Wilkins said.

Virtual dominance

Megan Plocher, Staff Writer Mar 31, 2020
"I grew up playing videos games since I was 5 or 6. Esports is a club that is all about playing video games competitively and going to tournaments and winning prizes"

Running into a new season

Bella Scarano, Staff Writer Mar 26, 2020
For distance runner Kendall Saeger, converting to a new coach was a matter of adapting. The team is starting out the season doing things they haven't done in the past and have seen some improvements to their running abilities. Something new that Dugard created is "take your medicine Monday's", which is a tough, long and fast workout on the track.

SM’s Future College Water Polo Athletes

Megan Plocher, Staff Writer Dec 19, 2019

College athletics is very competitive and takes a lot of determination and skill to continue playing at a collegiate level. SM Eagles, Mara Loughlin, Caroline Christl, Kori Bento, and Savannah Burns all...

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