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The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

The Sage

The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

The Sage

The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

The Sage

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The Heisman Trophy on display at the College Football Headquarters. It represents college football’s most prestigious award.

Preseason Favorites Falter as New Stars Emerge in Heisman Race

Gavin Femrite, Sports Editor Oct 9, 2025

We have reached the midway point of the 2025-2026 college football season, and a lot has changed since week one. Among all of the scoring and chaos of this season, one topic seems to take the crown for...

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The Surf Club is ready to start this new year off with new and old members. Come join them on Wednesdays after school at Dip in the Road Beach!

Riding the Wave Into a New Season With the Surf Team

Ava Sherman, Staff Reporter Sep 27, 2025

The Surf Team kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with their first practice on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the Dip in the Road Beach. Surfers and coaches alike are excited to start the season with new and...

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The offensive line makes their way down the sidelines to cheer on their defense. The girls watch their defense stop Mission Hills from scoring.

Season Update: A look into the Varsity Girls Flag Football Team

Ava Sherman, Staff Reporter Sep 27, 2025

As the Varsity girls flag football team plays each game, their team spirit and chemistry only grows. During games, the players cheer each other on and encourage each other by creating fun handshakes and...

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Bryant-Denny Stadium was almost empty after the game. The fans are leaving the stadium.

From Dynasty to Disaster: Alabama’s Fall Under Kalen DeBoer

Gavin Femrite, Sports Editor Sep 26, 2025

The start of the college football season was an exciting time for most fans; however, for spectators of the Alabama Crimson Tide, it was quite the opposite. The Crimson Tide were viewed as a top team entering...

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Jayson Tatum, an NBA player for the Boston Celtics, is playing in Cleveland against the Cavaliers. Jayson Tatum has also won an NBA championship.

NBA Recap: From Thunder’s Conquest to Next Season Thrill

Marcus Drummond, Staff Reporter Sep 16, 2025

The 2024-25 NBA season ended with the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the championship and their first title since 1979. In a gripping seven-game NBA Finals, the Thunder overcame the Indiana Pacers, after...

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Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts gets ready to make a pass. He is going into his fifth professional season.

Contenders at Kickoff: Previewing the 2025-26 NFL Season

Gavin Femrite, Sports Editor Sep 4, 2025

The long wait is finally over! The 2025-2026 NFL season is kicking off Sept. 4. The opening week is action packed, with matchups such as Ravens vs. Bills and Packers vs. Lions.  The start of every...

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Stephens is mid-pitch in the first inning.
His ERA was 1.07 this year, meaning that he only allows 1 run to score every time he pitches.

No-Hitter, No Ego: Elijah Stephens Lets His Game Speak

Gavin Femrite, Staff Reporter Jun 4, 2025

Throughout the 2024-2025 Sage Creek boys baseball season, one athlete stood out from the rest. However, he prefers to stay out of the spotlight. This season, Elijah Stephens, a hitter and pitcher for...

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The crowd cheers as Miles Gray runs the 1600. He got a time of 5:27.58.

Sage Creek Battles Against Carlsbad in Their Last Track Meet

Dylan Haney, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

On Thursday, May 1, track and field had their last meet against Carlsbad at Sage. This meet had many impressive results. Long distance ran strongly at this meet. In the 1600, Ryan Romero, 11th grade,...

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The Tennessee Titans held the first pick in this year’s draft, and the Titans know exactly who to pick. NFL fans await patiently to hear the name Cam Ward called as the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Draft Day Drama And The Future of Football: Breaking Down The 2025 NFL Draft

Kash Shirvanian and Grant Goins May 12, 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft was chock-full of twists and turns, trading and excitement. The ceremony was held on April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at Lambeau Field, the home of the Packers. Football enthusiasts...

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Sage Creek and CCA runners line up on the start. They are running the 1600.

Sage Creek Gives Canyon Crest a Run for Their Money in March 20 Meet

Dylan Haney, Staff Reporter Mar 27, 2025

The March 20 track and field meet at Canyon Crest Academy was full of exciting races and events. Sage Creek students competed against Canyon Crest students in long distance, short distance, throwing and...

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March Madness brackets are out. Fans need to hurry and make one.

Bracket Busters and Cinderella Stories: March Madness Begins

Gavin Femrite, Staff Reporter Mar 20, 2025

For the last 86 years, the end of March has marked the start of one of the most anticipated sports tournaments. With over 10 million viewers per game, March Madness is a staple of American basketball....

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Kieren Lucas (10) a first baseman prevents a runner on Oceanside Pirates from reaching first base. Sage Creeks JV and Varsity baseball teams practice daily to ensure positive performance in the players.

From Fields to Finals: A Glance At Sage Creek Student-Athletes and Their Daily Lives

Charlotte Axson, Staff Reporter Mar 4, 2025

Wake up, eat, go to school, play sports, do homework, sleep and repeat. Managing time with practices, games and day-to-day life is difficult enough for students who play sports. So how do Sage Creek student-athletes...

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