Athletics

Ukiah High Tennis Duo, Muniz, and Jacobs, Clinch 3rd Place in Doubles Tournament 

The Ukiah High News team would like to congratulate Junior Nicole Muniz and Senior Maritza Jacobs, the dynamic single players of the UHS Tennis team. The duo participated and won 3rd place in the annual doubles tournament at Santa Rosa Junior College on November 1st and 2nd.

Aaron O’Brien Returns Home to be Ukiah High’s New Athletic Director

Aaron O’Brien grew up in Ukiah and told us he wanted to return home. He noticed an open athletic director position at Ukiah High School and jumped at the opportunity.

Ukiah High Varsity Footballs Wins League for the First Time in 38 Years

Though they have come close in the past, this year their new coach Paul Cronin led them to an amazing league win for the first time since 1985. 

‘A Little Family’: Ukiah High’s Junior Varsity Cheer Team Makes a Comeback

For the first time in many years, Ukiah High School has a Junior Varsity Cheer Team. UHS News spoke with a few members of the squad and the coaching staff about bringing the team back to life. 

UHS Varsity Volleyball Celebrates Their 2023 Championship Season

The athletes this year were “fierce and intentional.”

Ukiah High Women’s Tennis Dominates Montgomery High 7-0

When facing this team again, 12th grader Athena Dahl wants to diversify her plays instead of just hitting ground strokes forcing her opponent to move around the court. 

Ukiah High Varsity Baseball Is Heading to the North Coast Sectional Championships

As Wildcats have pulled off upset after upset, Ukiah High has emerged as the dark horse of the NCS Championship Series.

Despite a Rough Start, UHS Ladycats Varsity Soccer Committed to Bringing Their Game and Upping the ‘Intensity on the Field’

Coach Naomi Rhodes said, ¨I'm excited to build off that success and continue to improve our game against some pretty difficult competition in the Oak League.” 

Wildcat Cross Country Beats the Heat and Races Healdsburg High in Sonoma County

12th grader Kaylee Gaylord found the course “rather challenging.” Gaylord added the course “pushed me to my physical limits but it was very rewarding. In spite of the challenging hills I was quite satisfied with my time.”

Ukiah High School Water Polo Teams Play Against Napa’s Vintage High School Water Polo

If you're interested in seeing Ukiah Boys Water Polo in action, they'll be competing against American Canyon High School on this Saturday, October 23 at 11:00 a.m.

‘They Make Each Other Better Through Practice’: How Girls’ Tennis Has Prepared for Their Current Season

Looking ahead at the 2021 Season, 12th grader Beatrix Holstein said, “We’ve got a huge team, lots of fun girls, and I think it’s going to be a really fun season.”