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Alice Wu shoots her 1000th point toward success pg. 15
Volume 60 Issue 5 ! March 03, 2025 !""Lynbrook High School, 1280 Johnson Ave., San Jose, CA
Alice Wu shoots her 1000th point toward success BY INAAYA YOUSUF
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ith precision and quick movements, senior Alice Wu sprints to the net to shoot a layup. The ball effortlessly falls through the net, and the bleachers erupt in cheers as Wu scores her 1000th point, marking the result of years of hard work and dedication. As a point guard, Wu has been an instrumental part of the varsity girls basketball team over the past four years. As she rounds off her final year as a varsity team captain, this milestone is a testament to the dedication, determination and perseverance Wu has shown both on and off the court. Wu began playing basketball in elementary school after being encouraged by her parents, who wanted her to have an athletic outlet. This passion grew during her middle school years, when she joined the Miller Middle School basketball team in sixth grade. During COVID-19, she continued practicing, often visiting a nearby park to shoot, dribbling at home and training with other players and her coaches through Zoom. Story continued on pg. 15 // sports
Ethan Jin’s journey from the court to a Bay Area nominee BY AMANDA JIN
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odging and weaving past opponents, junior Ethan Jin leaps and scores his 19th point against Monta Vista High School’s varsity boys basketball team on Jan. 24, securing a close victory of 6563. Jin’s outstanding performance at that game secured him a nomination from the Mercury News Bay Area Boys Athlete of the Week. From Jan. 20-25, Jin was nominated for his exceptional athletic abilities in recent games, along with 10 other high school athletes across the Bay Area. In the respective week, journalists reviewed performances from athletes who stood out, selecting those who made the greatest impact and showcased their skills the best. A poll was then released, where the public voted for who they believe is the most qualified. Although another player won the poll, Jin’s nomination for his performance among the hundreds of thousands of athletes in the Bay Area is an exceptional feat. “We went out for a team lunch, and one of my teammates showed me the post,” Jin said. “I was honestly surprised, but also really happy.” Story continued on pg. 14 // sports
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