A Conclusion to Swim Season
June 17, 2010 • Bryan Phan
Filed under Sports
Although West’s Swim has it fair share of obstacles this season: not having its own pool, losing many of its top swimmers from the previous years and having only two of is individuals qualify for CIF Finals, it has also showed signs of improvement and determination that make success certainly tangible... Read more »
Scott Splashes through the Season
June 17, 2010 • Bryan Phan
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From a very young age, Scott Bower was a versatile athlete who could thrive in any sport that he participated in. Although he was very successful at cross country in high school, Bower had to quit his sophomore year because it conflicted with his soccer interests. Nevertheless, Bower has displayed creativity,... Read more »
Softball Star Megan Yapelli
June 16, 2010 • Esther Kim, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
As the year comes to an end, so does West High’s softball season. Curretn outfielder Megan Yapelli (11) has played the sport since she was eleven years old. For six years, Yapelli has considered playing softball in college. This year, Yapelli’s most memorable game was “when we beat Costa... Read more »
Warriorette of the Month (June): Kayla Mallet
June 9, 2010 • Ephraim Lu
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1. Your Sport: Track and Field 2. What You Drive: Lexus 3. Favorite Athelete: Misty May 4. Favorite Sports Moment: Winning CIF in triple jump 5. Relationship Status: Single 6. Favorite Book:The Uglies 7. Favorite Movie:Stick It 8. Number of Years in Sport: Two years 9. Biggest Accomplishment: Winning... Read more »
Warrior of the Month (June): Scott Bower
June 7, 2010 • Hanna Joo, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Grade: 11 Sport: Swimming Favorite movie: Avatar Favorite book: Green Eggs and Ham Swimming experience: 4 years Future Goal: Part time LA County lifeguard Favorite Song: “The Vampire” by Tribal Seeds Relationship Status: Single Clubs: CSF & Freshman Focus Biggest highlight of soccer season:... Read more »
Shun Tayama: Hitting Off to a Good Start
June 7, 2010 • Jennifer Welch
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Shun Tayama (11) is an active player on the varsity baseball team at West High. He has a long history with the sport, as he has played it for almost seven years. Tayama initiated his career having “played baseball in middle school, and I loved it.” This Warrior currently holds the season’s record... Read more »
Varsity Baseball Winds Down
June 7, 2010 • Jennifer Welch
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West High’s varsity baseball season has finally drawn to a close. According to Johnny Palmer (11), the season ended because the players “didn’t have enough focus; not enough aggressiveness.” Yet, this year still holds many memories for all involved with the team. Daniel Timmerman... Read more »
An Inside Look at Kieran O’Shaughnessy
May 4, 2010 • Ariel Kimmok
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When Kieran O’Shaughnessy (11) first touched a basketball at four-years old, he realized he had a love for the sport. As O’Shaughnessy matured into a young adult, his passion grew into extraordinary talent as he made the varsity basketball team as a freshman. During his junior year, he was the... Read more »
Warriorette of the Month (May): Kelly O’Malley
April 28, 2010 • Bryan Phan, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
1. Her game: Varsity Cross Country, Track, and Basketball 2. Car: Honda CRV 3. Favorite athlete: Kobe Bryant 4. Favorite sports moment: When the Lakers won the 2009 NBA Championship 5. Status: Single 6. Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird 7. Favorite movie: Gran Torino SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:... Read more »
Sophomore Stars of Tennis
March 16, 2010 • Ariel Kimmok
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Starting an undefeated 4-0 record with wins over Culver City, Bishop Montgomery, El Segundo, and Long Beach Cabrillo through the dates of March 2nd to 4th, the Varsity Tennis team is on full charged steam to begin the season. Although it is the pre-season, West High’s early success signals a season... Read more »
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