• November 16CIF Playoff Game 1: Riordan 41, Soquel 7
  • November 9Football: Crusader beat Lancers 34-24
  • October 26Flag Football team seeks first girls league title
  • October 24Riordan celebrates 75 years
  • October 24Open House welcomes prospective students
  • October 18House of Bolts wins Frosh Olympics
  • October 1735th anniversary of Loma Prieta earthquake
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The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

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The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

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Aiden Pavon ’25

Aiden Pavon ’25, Boys Sports Editor

Aiden Pavon ’25 is the boys sports editor for The Crusader. He joined The Crusader his Sophomore year to express his passion for sports as well as journalism. Aiden loves telling the unseen stories and journeys of people around the world. He’s also a member of the telecast, hosting a cooking show called “The Culinary Crusader”. Aiden has an interest in culinary arts and culinary history. His favorite story he’s ever written was about a former Riordan math instructor, Mr. McGarry. 

All content by Aiden Pavon ’25
Paul Miyamoto was reelected Sheriff of San Francisco County in this month’s election, setting the stage for a second term in office. He is the City’s first Asian American sheriff.

Sheriff Miyamoto embraces second term

Aiden Pavon ’25, Managing Editor
November 20, 2024
Paul Henderson reconnected with Kamala Harris at the DNC in August.

Harris’ Bay Area roots establish bid for White House

Aiden Pavon ’25, Managing Editor
October 31, 2024
Brother Aloysius Doyle waves goodbye to students on Sept. 6, 1949, the first day of school in the newly opened Riordan High School on Phelan Avenue.

Riordan’s hallowed name celebrates 75 years

Aiden Pavon ’25, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
Three mayoral candidates running against incumbent London Breed participated in a debate at Riordan’s Lindland Theater tonight, hosted by the Monterey Heights Neighborhood Association. Mark Farrell, Ahsha Safai, and Daniel Lurie discussed issues concerning San Francisco ranging from public safety, corruption, homelessness, and the budget.

SF mayoral candidates debate at Riordan

Sean Reyes ’25 and Aiden Pavon ’25
September 13, 2024
Willie Mays was an American icon who is often considered to be one of the greatest baseball players to ever live. This photo was taken at Candlestick Park in 1966 by Marie Weiss, grandmother of The Crusader adviser Susan Sutton.

Icon Willie Mays dies at 93

Aiden Pavon ’25, Managing Editor
June 18, 2024
Zidane Sue ’24 swings on the green on April 22 on Riordan senior night facing WCAL rivals, Sacred Heart Cathedral and Archbishop Mitty.

[Photo] Crusaders swing into history with team’s first WCAL gold medal

Hoorain Farooq ’25, Girls Sports Editor
June 13, 2024
Traffic bustles through the Ocean Avenue segment soon slated to be revamped.

SFMTA gives green light for Ocean-Geneva revamp

Myles Yan ’25 and Aiden Pavon ’25
May 22, 2024
Sebastian Sun ’24 playing left field.

Baseball team rallies behind young talent

Aiden Pavon ’25, Boy’s sports editor
May 15, 2024
Six people were killed in an accident when a cargo ship caused Baltimore's Francis Scot Key Bridge to collapse.

Baltimore bridge struck down by cargo ship

Aiden Pavon ’25, Boys Sports Editor
May 14, 2024
Several members of The Crusader won awards at the National High School Journalism Convention and the newspaper took home a Best of Show.

The Crusader makes headlines in Kansas City

Aiden Pavon ’25, Boys Sports Editor
April 19, 2024
Pitcher Mason Cohn ’26 warms up his off-speed pitch to catcher Luciano Dorsch ’26 in between innings

Play ball! Baseball team prepares for season

Aiden Pavon ’25, Boy’s Sports Editor
April 18, 2024
The boys Varsity basketball team celebrated winning the WCAL title.

Team shatters records to capture WCAL title

Aiden Pavon ’25, Boys Sports Editor
April 18, 2024
Nes Emeneke ’25 stuffs an incredible dunk against the Mitty Monarchs.

Boys basketball stands alone atop WCAL

Aiden Pavon ’25, Boy’s Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Garnished fried chicken with a bowl of mashed potatoes, two slices of lemon, and a jalapeño muffin.

Soul Food enlightens taste buds

Aiden Pavon ’25
January 23, 2024
Oracle Park on Fiesta Gigantes Sept. 18, 2022.

Spanish Broadcasters face inequality in Bay Area baseball

Aiden Pavon ’25, Boys Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Riordan Sailing navigating waters in a regatta against Bay Area schools.

Riordan Sailing makes waves around the bay

Aiden Pavon ‘25, Boy’s Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
SJ Sharkie–the mascot of the Sharks–at the SAP Center.

San Jose Sharks look forward to significant changes in the next season

Aiden Pavon ‘25, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
The MLB instituted new rules this year, some of which are unpopular with players and fans.

New MLB rules to go into effect for 2023 season

Aiden Pavon ’25, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Climate change has increased the number of home runs hit by players–with the SF Giants' Splash Hit counter at Oracle Park marking 99 splash hits–home runs–into McCovey Cove as of press time. (Photo taken in May 2022 with 93 splash hits.)

Climate change cranks up home run counter

Aiden Pavon ‘25, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Riordan alumnus Anthony Garcia '05 is an in-game host for the Giants at Oracle Park and co-host for NBC Sports Bay Area's Summer Sunday.

Alumnus scores SF Giants hosting job with NBC Sports Bay Area

Aiden Pavon ‘25, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Image 4-28-23 at 2.02 PM

[Photo] Hearts Around SF

Aiden Pavon ‘25, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2023
Zachary Jones ’23, Angelo Orellana ’23, Jacob Kleppin ’23, Valente Espino ’23, AJ Buban ’23, and Ricky Corvera ’23 gather around Mike McGarry, commemorating his career.

Community embraces McGarry as he retires from teaching

Aiden Pavon ’25, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2023
Mike Murphy, San Francisco Giants' Clubhouse Manager, who wrote the book "From The 'Stick to The Cover," retired this past season after 65 years.

So Long, ‘Murph’

Aiden Pavon ’25, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2023
Gathering in the crusader forum, guests enjoy bowls of crab

Annual crab feed resurfaces after three year hiatus

Aiden Pavon ’25, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2023
The Giants flirted with a few big names, but failed to sign them.

Giants swing and miss on big hits

Aiden Pavon ’25, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2023
This year, the traditional Pro Bowl game of NFC vs. AFC stars will be traded for the Pro Bowl Games, featuring a skills competition and a non contact flag football game. The 2023 Pro Bowl Games will be on Feb. 5.

NFL throws flag at Pro Bowl

Aiden Pavon ’25, Staff Reporter
December 29, 2022
The Giants this season finished with a record of 81-81.

SF to make Giant moves in offseason

Aiden Pavon ’25
November 14, 2022
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