The Latest Ute Recruit: Alema Pilimai

By: Katelyn Merrell The Utah Utes strike again snatching up another one of Tustin’s finest athletes, senior Alema Pilimai. Playing outside linebacker, tight end, wide receiver, and quarterback for the Tillers this season, Pilimai demonstrates what a versatile and overall talented athlete he truly is. Over the past year, the 6’4” high school football star…

We Love Our Varsity

By: Katelyn Merrell Sports Editor On Tuesday March 3, the Tillers loaded up four buses full of dedicated, spirited students, ready to cheer on their boys’ varsity basketball team in their CIF semifinal game against Village Christian High School. Unfortunately for the Tillers, they were unable to come out with a win, despite their incredible…

CIF Playoffs: Onto Semi-Finals

  The Tustin boys’ basketball varsity team after taking the win against the Millikan Rams 64-60. Photo courtesy of Ocular Photography. By: Abigail Pidazo And the Tustin boys’ basketball team does it again. As expected, Tustin’s defense was challenged, but the boys fought hard to take the win against the Millikan Rams. Highlights from the game…

A George Wilson Dunk

Alexis Diaz captures a George Wilson dunk at the Long Beach Millikan CIF game Friday night.

The Big Day

By Katelyn Merrell Sports Editor Today, February 4, 2015, three of Tustin’s finest athletes, Allie Zwerling, Kelsey King, and George Wilson signed their letters of intent to their dream schools. The whole school gathered together in the plaza to watch the three athletes make life changing decisions. Family, friends, classmates, and coaches joined together to…

Boy’s Basketball: TIP OFF

The Tiller varsity squad after taking first place in the Tustin/Estancia tournament. By: Katelyn Merrell and Abigail Pidazo With league beginning today, this year’s Tustin High varsity basketball team hopes to deliver an unforgettable season. During an interview with some of the basketball players, they spoke about team goals and expectations for the 2014-2015 season….

Tilled The Hill

By Katelyn Merrell On Wednesday January 7 the Tustin Tillers varsity basketball team invaded the “Dungeon” ready to compete in the classic Tustin vs Foothill Rivalry game. One side of the gym exploded in a sea of white and the other in a sea of red. The roar of the crowd rang in the ears…

George Wilson: Destined for Success

By Katelyn Merrell            “Good kid. Good athlete. In fact, he is one of the better athletes in the county. We are lucky to have him.”                             -Coach Tom Giebe, on senior cornerback George Wilson.   George Wilson is…