Warriors Rally and Defeat Redondo
May 6, 2012 • Jonathan Choi, Staff Writer
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On Tuesday, April 17th, the West High Boys Varsity Tennis team rallied against the Redondo Sea Hawks. The Warriors, who had faced off against the Sea Hawks once before, were worried. With the memory of their defeat just three weeks prior fresh in their minds, the Warriors trudged onto the pavement.... Read more »
Swimming Toward Victory
May 6, 2012 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer
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On Thursday April 19th, the West High Swim team engaged in a swim meet at Palos Verdes High School. The event allowed the participating swimmers to not only exercise various events, but to also analyze their respective areas of improvement. Because swim meets do not generally conclude with a ‘winning’... Read more »
West High Track Triumphs
April 25, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
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Tuesday marked a triumphant return to the season from Spring Break for West High’s track team. Girls Varsity was victorious at the meet against Palos Verdes and Leuzinger, and Boys Varsity just barely lost 65-67. Despite the fact that Palos Verdes’ track team was especially skilled in distance... Read more »
So Close, Yet So Far
April 5, 2012 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer
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During this Boys Varsity Baseball season, members have been rigorously practicing for a successful one. Coach Juan Cueva motivates his team to go out to the field and try their best under any circumstances. But on Wednesday March 28, West had a little bit of a downfall against the South High Spartans. In... Read more »
In It To Win It
March 26, 2012 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer
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There is no doubt that the West High Boys Varsity Baseball team gives up on any practices and games. This motivation comes from the coaches as well as the team captain. For Pitcher Teddy Kerwin (12), baseball is his main focus for the rigorous season up ahead. As team captain, Kerwin holds a great deal... Read more »
Cory Gehr: Guaranteed to Succeed
February 27, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
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Some people inherit their mother’s striking green eyes, their father’s smile, or their grandfather’s chiseled jaw line. Others, such as Cory Gehr (12), are passed down something a bit different. From his family, he did not inherit a smile or a defined bone structure. Instead, there is one passion... Read more »
Boys Basketball Plays for the Team and the Wins
February 23, 2012 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer
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During this Boys Varsity Basketball season, players have endured several tough games and rough practices. But for Stefan Inouye (11), a game face is always seen on the basketball court. For some, sports are considered as a side activity or hobby that relieves stress. But it is definitely the opposite... Read more »
Justin Liu Shoots and Scores
February 21, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
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In some great athletes, the love of a sport develops at young ages, an almost foreshadowing of the abundance of talent to appear later in their lives. This was exactly the case for varsity basketball member Justin Liu (12). He began dribbling a ball at age six, and inherited a love for basketball... Read more »
Lady Warriors Dribble Past Lady Mustangs
February 5, 2012 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer
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The squeak of Jordan basketball shoes could be heard loudly against the polished West High Gym floor as the West High Varsity Girls basketball team played to their fullest extent on Friday January 27th at 6:00 p.m. The Lady Warriors executed superb teamwork, fluid passes, and swift steps as they overcame... Read more »
West Conquers Torrance at the Staples Center
January 23, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
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Saturday, January 14th, marked the day of the West High Boys Varsity Basketball team’s annual match against Torrance High at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The game was “something that our team had been looking forward to for weeks,” according to Austin Bogar (12). As further... Read more »
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