KC Carr Runs Tillers to Second Round of CIF

By Benjamin Rodriguez Photograph by Cesar Padilla of Ocular Photography On Friday, November 11, the Tillers took on the Huntington Beach Oilers in the first round of CIF playoffs. All night fans heard Mr. Martyn’s recognizable voice hollering through the speakers, “KC Carr, touchdown Tillers.” They heard it six times to be exact, as Carr…

Up and Coming: Sagel Simon

By Zachary Apperson “God gave me the abilities. I’m gonna go a hundred miles per hour,”  sophomore, Sagel Simon confidently states in an interview. Sagel started as varsity quarterback and is currently a part of the starting five for the Tiller’s varsity basketball team.  If one thing’s certain–Sagel has game. Simon, a natural athlete, began…

Let’s Talk About Sex… Sex-Ed.

By: Karley Bailey Let’s talk about sex… Sexual education, and more specifically sex-ed in the Tustin Unified School District. Sex-ed can be received either through adult guidance or experimentation through experience. However, this isn’t always the most accurate way of learning about sex. Experiencing sex through the act itself will inform a person, but finding…

Tillers vs Tigers: The Battle For the Empire League Title

By: Katelyn Merrell and Benjamin Rodriguez On Friday October 23, the Tustin High Tillers took on the Pacifica Mariners at Bolsa Grande High School, for what was supposed to be a “close game.” In fact, OC Varsity’s Steve Friar predicted the Mariners to take the win, which seemed likely after Tustin’s close call against Cypress…

The El Camino Real Rivalry

By: Katelyn Merrell Sports Editor On Friday September 24, the Tillers’ varsity football team set out to defeat the Beckman Patriots in their annual cross town rivalry game. Last year, the Patriots took the win with a last minute field goal to put them up 20-17. But this year, the Tillers were out for vengeance….

Tustin Runs Their Way to Victory

By: Benjamin Rodriguez The Tillers  old school style of play  returned during the second half of  their 34-21 rout of Aliso Niguel, running the ball relentlessly on a worn out Wolverine defense.  Tustin rushed for nearly 300 yards in the game with a number of players contributing on the ground. Most noticeably, sophomore Kc  Carr…