2025 in Sports: Starting off Strong
As 2026 begins, let’s look back on the sports accomplishments of our Gaels in early 2025
January
Winter sports officially enter their regular season and prepare for playoffs during February. Varsity girls basketball started strong with a five-game winning streak before losing against Cal High. Varsity boys basketball also lost a contested matchup to Cal, 60-61, but earned seven wins throughout January. The Gael’s soccer teams faced more challenges as the boys only achieved three wins out of ten games; the girls also finished with three wins. Despite the losses, school spirit thrived with packed student sections during Silent Night and the Teddy Bear fundraiser. With the student section staying quiet until Dublin’s 10th point, Silent Night brought high morale to Dublin’s basketball game. The Teddy Bear Event gained lots of donations for PATCH, a club focused on child abuse awareness, during halftime.
February
February marks the end for Winter sports as playoffs and tryouts for spring sports begin. Girls basketball ended their East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) run during semifinals against San Ramon Valley and their season officially ended while facing Northgate during NCS. This tense physical match had players fouling out in both teams, leading to Dublin’s loss, 58-65. Boys basketball had a heated DV rivalry game with a filled student section, ending with OT 64-61. Their season ended in a close match with St. Ignatius, 62-65. Wrestling had five finalists in EBAL and three in North Coast Section (NCS). Girl’s soccer reached NCS, engaging Gaels, but lost in the quarter finals. Boys golf had their first scrimmage against Emerald, resulting in a win of 176-184 as the rivalry brought increased spirit.
March
Spring Sports are in full swing and beach volleyball makes its debut as an official sport for Dublin. Our girls lacrosse team started with a four-loss slump, but kicked back enthusiastically with five consecutive wins – not the same outcome for our boy’s lacrosse as they remained winless. The boys volleyball team started off hot with 13 wins, leaving their opponents scoreless. Our girls softball team had a huge win against Miramonte with a score of 18-0, but lost momentum in later games. Meanwhile, the T&F program faced uncertainty and emotional hardship due to their beloved head coach, Chris Williams, being diagnosed with colon cancer. Coach Williams has been the head coach of Dublin’s track program for nearly 16 years, a guiding presence for the athletes. The students wish Coach Williams a safe recovery, rallying together in support.
April
The baseball team went 3-0 during spring break, but couldn’t keep the same energy after their rematch against Foothill. Our boys golf team had quite a plunge during April with only one win, ending their season 1-12. Track and Field began this month with senior Emma San breaking DHS’s long jump record and multiple runners exceeding their PR’s. Boys tennis had an impressive Senior Night, winning all 9 individual matches against De La Salle. The boys volleyball team fluctuated with wins and losses during April, but secured a spot in NCS playoffs.
May
Boys volleyball ended their season in the NCS quarterfinals against Amador Valley. Girls lacrosse accomplished great feats, winning the EBAL Valley Championship 8-0 and continuing into NCS. Baseball made it into NCS playoffs for the fourth successive year. T&F had their NCS Meet of Champions with a school record being set for the girls 4x400m relay. Josephine Bayer, Kayci Phillips, Ria Inamdar, and Naeemah Grant-Gurganious had a time of 3:54.10, taking second place in the meet. Boys tennis made it into EBAL Championships, celebrating the end of a collaborative season. The badminton team was proud to have NCS participants; Angelina Wu and Sahasra Gajula placed second in Women’s Doubles. With May marking the halfway point of 2025, Dublin High sports proved to be eventful, spirited, and high-achieving so far.