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Sophia Carrasquilla '22

Sophia Carrasquilla ’22, Girls Sports Editor

Sophia is the Girls Sports Editor as well as a Varsity volleyball athlete, Knight Ambassador, Student Parliament Head of House, and Strategic Planning Committee Member. Her favorite story is “Female athletes build foundation by earning training bricks” because she “truly enjoyed highlighting many of the first female athletes of the preseason.” This story was also deemed as Best of SNO.

All content by Sophia Carrasquilla '22
Cast members of A Spoonful of Sugar strike a pose to celebrate a successful performance.

[Photo] Crusader Choir dedicates performances to Ukraine

Amanda Montalbano '22, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2022
Andrei Lynch ’22, Sophia Carrasquilla ’22 and Joseph Zuloaga ’23 pose in front of Capitol Hill before meeting with a representative from Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office.

CloseUp showcases nation’s history, government

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Sophia Carrasquilla '22, and Andrei Lynch '22
May 24, 2022
Ms. O being her determined self

[Photo] Finding her cue: Ms O exits stage for retirement

Santino Woo '22, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 24, 2022
Members of the cast surround a microphone during Helpless.

[Photo] A Spoonful of Sugar dishes out sweet production

Anderson Ortiz '22, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2022
Diane Lai ’24 (ICA) dancing during her solo.

Members of the cast pose at the end of Step in Time.

Cast and Crew of “A Spoonful of Sugar” gather for a photo.

Daniel Barrett ’24 on stage during his monologue.

Marina Viray ’24 and Fiona Mulderrig ’24 finishing a duet.

Marina Viray ’24 singing during her solo.

Ziion Best ‘22 prepares to kick toward the goal in a game against SI.

[Photo] Senior soccer players net memorable season

Mahkai Hunt ’23, Staff reporter
March 14, 2022
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[Photo] Magnificent Seven ready to take down competition

Sophia Carrasquilla '22, Girls Sports Editor
January 19, 2022
The ghost of Jacob Marley (Andrei Lynch '22) visits Scrooge (Abby Donovan '22) on Christmas Eve.

[Photo] ‘A Christmas Carol’ captures holiday spirit

Anderson Ortiz '22
January 17, 2022
Seniors play final football game on Mayer Family Field

Seniors play final football game on Mayer Family Field

Sophia Carrasquilla '22, Matthew Mendoza '22, and Sean Reyes '25
November 9, 2021
The Marine Corps, Band performed for the Crusader Marching Band today at Mayer Family Field.

U.S. Marine Corps. Band performs at Riordan

Juan Carlos Campos '22 and Sophia Carrasquilla '22
October 5, 2021
Mia Vaihola ’23 goes for a jump shot against Half Moon Bay.

Hoop dreams become reality for Crusader girls basketball players

Sophia Carrasquilla ’22
June 7, 2021
Members of the team strike a pose during practice on campus.

[Photo] Lacrosse team attacks short season with courage

Joseph Grysiewicz ’22
June 7, 2021
Elci Cortes ’22 and Delaney Mulqueen ’22 demonstrate what a girls flag football team might look like on Mayer Family Field in the near distant future

[Photo] Nike teams with NFL for girls flag football initiative

Andrea Abraham ’24, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2021
After the renovation of the baseball field, the Crusaders’ dugout was named in honor of teacher, coach, and mentor Ron Isola ’61.

[Photo] Home dugout named in honor of Ron Isola ’61

Sebastian Elsner '23
April 27, 2021
Outfielders Andrew Parenti ’22, Ian De Vaynes ’21, and Antonio Roca ’21 prepare to defend the new home run fence on Mayer Family Field.

[Photo] New home run fence introduces hard-hitting element to diamond

Santino Woo ’22
April 27, 2021
Crusaders face Serra on Senior Day

Crusaders face Serra on Senior Day

Sophia Carrasquilla ‘22, Girls Sports Editor
April 10, 2021
Sterling Damonte ’22 and Jada Harris ’21 were the first female athlete to earn bricks.

Female athletes build foundations by earning training bricks

Sophia Carrasquilla '22, Girls Sports Editor
February 12, 2021
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[Photo] Football, cross country workouts continue despite uncertain season

By Cameron Bevan-Abel, Boys Sports Editor
February 4, 2021

Crusader Athletics adds girls sports’ coaches to the team

Sophia Carrasquilla ‘22, Girl Sports Editor
November 14, 2020
WCAL Welcoming Riordan Women into League

WCAL Welcoming Riordan Women into League

Sophia Carrasquilla ‘22, Girl Sports Editor
November 14, 2020
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