Boys water polo:

The boys water polo team made a significant splash this season, finishing with a league record of 6-6 and securing fourth place in the DeAnza league. Despite losing six seniors last year, the team acquired new players who were able to get more playing time. The more seasoned players learned to showcase their specific talents, making them stronger. The cohesive effort from the team allowed them to create waves of progress and success throughout the season. Varsity player junior Andersen Tanriverdi was proud of the progress the team has made over the season. “I can confidently say we are way better than we were at the start of the season,” he said. “We all know our strengths and weaknesses, (how) to balance them out (and) work together in games.”

Football:

For the first time since 1971, the Gunn football team has charged to the postseason with an undefeated league record of 8-0, taking the top spot in the Lake League.  JV fullback and middle linebacker sophomore Connor Harrington noticed the team’s improvement. “We did significantly better than past seasons and we had a higher level of discipline in conditioning,” he said. “I’m happy with everything we’ve done — we really improved in all areas. Whether it was conditioning or how we performed, we made great progress.”

Boys cross country:

The boys cross country team has been a competitive, but healthy environment, for everyone on the team. Despite having to deal with several hardships throughout the season, they ultimately came out victorious. Freshman Tarun Nikhil was motivated to push through difficult practices by the team’s camaraderie and dedication. “We all got really sick throughout the season, and despite that, people still showed up everyday to train as hard as they could,” he said. “We push each other to the limit during practice and help each other with the smaller things like getting enough sleep or maintaining iron levels and having good nutrition.”

Girls cross country:

From screaming at meets to organizing team bonding events, the girls cross country team has built strong friendships and connections. Sophomore Chloe Wu is so grateful for the friendships cross country has brought her. “The team has been such a core part of my social life,” she said. “There’s a certain vulnerability to running. Once you see your teammates in such extreme physical pain out there on the course and you know they see you in a similar state too. From there, bonding is inevitable.” 

Golf:

The girls golf team had a swinging success this season, winning nine out of 12 games and placing second in their league. The girls golf coach strongly highlights short game skill involving putting and chipping, allowing the team to stand out. Junior Zoe Bransi is pleased with the team’s recovery throughout the season. “It was a little rough when we went to tryouts because a lot of us hadn’t practiced over the summer,” she said. “(However), I think we were able to hit well and put well by the time the season ended.”