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Matthew Knauer

Matthew Knauer, Editor-in-Chief

Matthew Knauer is a senior in his third year writing for the The Redwood Bark. His favorite aspect is covering sports and writing 24-hour recaps. Outside of dedicating himself to journalism, he plays for Redwood’s varsity baseball team and is a San Francisco Giants fan.

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Each member of the Homecoming court receives a rose. Senior Elon Harris was crowned as the "royalty" and received a white rose.

Varsity football falls to 3-3 after Homecoming blowout to Casa Grande

Matthew Knauer and Henry Barker
October 6, 2024

Varsity football trounces Petaluma in old-school affair

Matthew Knauer and Emma Rosenberg
September 28, 2024
Assistant Principal Saum Zargar discusses plans with police officers outside of Redwood’s front parking lot.

TUHSD closes all high schools due to bomb threat

Matthew Knauer, Charlotte Lacy, Hilah Brekhus-Lavinsky, Nina Howard, Morgan Sicklick, Ben Mueller, Emma Rosenberg and Maggie Walsh
September 13, 2024
Coach Aline Copp gives instructions to her players during warmups.

Girls’ varsity field hockey falls to Saint Ignatius in low-scoring affair

Matthew Knauer and Graham Weir
September 4, 2024
Jack McKemey runs on onto the field prior to Redwood's season opener against San Leandro.

Varsity football grinds in season-opening win over San Leandro

Matthew Knauer and Graham Weir
September 1, 2024
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Prep of the year honorable mention: Riley Peterson

Matthew Knauer
June 9, 2024
Prep of the Year Honorable Mention: Sammy Haan

Prep of the Year Honorable Mention: Sammy Haan

Matthew Knauer
June 7, 2024
The strings on Congressman Jared Huffman’s racket break as he returns a serve from senior Jackson Sichel.

Congressman Jared Huffman visits boys’ varsity tennis practice after MCAL championship

Matthew Knauer
April 28, 2024
REDWOOD STUDENTS OVERFLOW the bleachers for the MCAL championship game versus Branson

[Photo] Crickets in the Crowd; Playing in the Shadows

Lucy Jeffers and Petra Novotny
April 26, 2024
Rolling the dice: The harmful effects of sports betting promotions

Rolling the dice: The harmful effects of sports betting promotions

Matthew Knauer
April 6, 2024
Conquering the yips: The mental battle in sports

Conquering the yips: The mental battle in sports

Matthew Knauer
February 28, 2024
Punting the ball, junior Leah Volpentest looks to start a Redwood attack.

Photo Essay: Girls’ varsity soccer handed heartbreaking loss in MCAL championship

Matthew Knauer
February 11, 2024
After winning the MCAL championship, varsity boys’ soccer walks off the field clapping.

Photo Essay: Boys’ varsity soccer continues their dominant run with an MCAL championship

Matthew Knauer
February 11, 2024
Senior BJ Fisher stands in front of a sold-out Giants crowd.

Photo Essay: Redwood boys’ basketball suffers blowout loss in MCAL championship

Matthew Knauer
February 10, 2024
Strategizing with his coach, Brennan Woodley points towards the court.

Photo Essay: Varsity boys’ basketball grabs big win over Tamalpais

Matthew Knauer
January 27, 2024
Calling out a play, Jake Vasquez commands the offense.

Game of the Month: Boys’ varsity basketball suffers excruciating loss vs. rival Marin Catholic

Matthew Knauer and Sean Cunneen
January 17, 2024
Rethinking Specialization: How to find balance in youth sports

Rethinking Specialization: How to find balance in youth sports

Matthew Knauer
December 14, 2023
Lera Bondarenko takes a high dive to Columbia University

Lera Bondarenko takes a high dive to Columbia University

Matthew Knauer
December 13, 2023
Coach Rudolph Kardos strategizes with his team before the game.

Photo Essay: Boys’ varsity water polo’s successful season comes to an end in CIF loss to San Luis Obispo

Matthew Knauer
November 14, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Redwood Athletics)

Remembering the spectacular life of Al Endriss

Matthew Knauer
November 14, 2023
From late bloomer to mentor: Coach Khalil Murphy’s basketball journey

From late bloomer to mentor: Coach Khalil Murphy’s basketball journey

Matthew Knauer
October 30, 2023
Pointing to his teammates, Jackson Walker stands on the sideline. (Photo by Mayson Weingart)

Jackson Walker prepares to touch down at Pomona Pitzer

Matthew Knauer
October 29, 2023
Illustration by Ava Stephens

Redwood High School rings in with a new bell schedule

Matthew Knauer
October 19, 2023
Building community through unity: How Marin programs are building a better future

Building community through unity: How Marin programs are building a better future

Matthew Knauer
October 15, 2023
Running after the catch, senior Van Hampton evades a tackler.

Photo Essay: Varsity football gets back on track after monstrous win over San Rafael

Matthew Knauer
October 14, 2023
Lining up for a five meter shot, junior Sawyer Goldberg reaches back to shoot.

Photo Essay: Boys’ varsity water polo pulls off big win against Tam

Matthew Knauer
September 21, 2023
Nationally recognized Marin Rowing Association helps rowers find balance

Nationally recognized Marin Rowing Association helps rowers find balance

Matthew Knauer
May 11, 2023
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