![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-1200x800.jpg)
In this episode, Nathan Yu (’26) and Briahna Ma (’27) sit down with two ICDC qualifiers, Sai Kata (’26) and Karthik Maheshwaran (’26). They talk about what it took to get to this point in qualifying for the global competition for DECA. The two open up about their journey, not only working hard on their own, shedding blood, sweat, and tears, but working with others to develop their skills within the program. Hop in and listen in to learn about their story on how with the right people, the global stage is a reality.
Music Credit: “Cloud” on the Free Music Archive, https://freetouse.com/
This story was originally published on Amador ValleyToday on March 16, 2026.
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