Banning, which made the playoffs for the first time in years, battled hard this season to get where they were, but lost to Birmingham, 36-30, to see their season come to an end.
A lot of school spirit, more now than ever, was overwhelming this season. The new de facto name for Banning’s super fans is the “Red Sea.” Whether or not they come back stronger next season is a mystery but the school spirit is here to stay.
—Alex Mendez

John Marshall Shakespeare class shakes up the stage with first play of the year
John Marshall High School gave students a chance to watch Hamlet written by Shakespeare. Adam Brock, who teaches the Shakespeare class, shared his experience directing the production. All of the actors showed a deep passion for...