Athletics in the News

Addison Anderson, Cal-Hi Sports Hope Courage Recipient

December 9, 2025

Addison was recently featured by Cal-Hi Sports in their show's segment of the Hope Courage Award. Click here to watch the video that highlights the resiliency Addison has shown when facing numerous injuries to continue to achieve her gymnastic goals.

 


Go Vote for Maliya Hunter, Bay Area News Group Athlete of the Week

December 8, 2025

Maliya Hunter scored 34 points and added 10 rebounds in the championship game of the La Jolla Country Day tournament, leading Mitty to a 76-46 win over Rancho Christian. Go vote for Maliya here.


Women's Basketball Captures La Jolla Country Day Tournament Championship

December 8, 2025

Women's Basketball captures the La Jolla Country Day Tournament Championship. The Monarchs secured the title by defeating Lincoln of San Diego, Francis Parker, and Mission Hills, culminating in a victory over Rancho Christian in the championship game. Tee McCarthy was named MVP of the tournament, and Maliya Hunter and Ze'Ni Patterson were named to the All-Tournament Team. The team has two games this week. In their home opener, the Monarchs will face Oakland Tech on Wednesday, December 10th, at 6:30 p.m., and on Friday, they will play at UC Berkeley against Mission Hills with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.


Makenna Crosson and Chayse Courtney named to MaxPreps All-America Team

December 5, 2025

Congratulations to both Makenna Crosson and Chayse Coutrney for being named to the MaxPreps All-America Team.

Makenna Crosson was named to the MaxPreps First Team All-America, leading the team in kills at 486 for the season.  She will continue her career at Minnesota next year.  Read about the All-America team here.

Chayse Courtney was named to the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team, and she was second in kills at 433 for the season.  Read about the Sophomore All-America team here.


Riley Grigsby '18 Signed by the Santa Cruz Warriors

December 1, 2025

Congratulations to Riley Grigsby '18 on signing with the Santa Cruz Warriors.  We are excited to continue to watch him compete at the highest level as he has done for years.  Riley helped lead the Monarchs to a CCS Championship and earned multiple all-league honors.  Check out his NBA G League profile here.


Vote for Makenna Crosson, Bay Area News Group Girls Athlete of the Week

November 25, 2025

Makenna led the Monarchs all season long, and the NorCal finals was no exception.  She had 25 kills on a .320 hitting average, 12 digs, and three assists in the Monarchs final match of the season in the CIF NorCal Open Division championship match.  Vote for Makenna here.


Men's Water Polo Crowned NorCal Champions

November 25, 2025

Congratulations to the men's water polo team on capturing the CIF Division III Northern California Championship this past Saturday. Fresh off their CCS title, the Monarchs powered through the bracket with a 19 – 11 win over Tulare Western and an 11 – 7 semifinal victory over Turlock, before securing the championship with an impressive 11 – 7 finish against Clovis East. The team's run was fueled by teamwork and depth, with senior Gordon Vernooy anchoring the defense and junior Chase Zanghi, and seniors Tucker Gavin and Zayn Latif leading the assists and scoring charge. Outstanding work, Monarchs!


Go Vote for Chayse Courtney, Bay Area News Group Girls Athlete of the Week

November 17, 2025

Chayse Courtney had 15 digs, 10 kills, and a pair of aces as Women's Volleyball swept Folsom in the NorCal Open Division volleyball semifinals.  Vote for Chayse here.


Go Vote for Tucker Gavin, Bay Area News Group Boys Athlete of the Week

November 17, 2025

Tucker Gavin scored seven goals as Men's Water Polo edged Serra 12-11 in an overtime thriller for the CCS Division 1 Championship.  Go vote for Gavin here.


Men's Water Polo Captures CCS Division 1 Championship

November 17, 2025

Men's Water Polo defeated Serra 12-11 in an overtime thriller for the CCS Division 1 Championship.  Tucker Gavin scored seven goals to lead the team.  Next up, Men's Water Polo hosts Tulare Western at 3:00pm on Tuesday, November 18th.