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    Feb 4 / Girls' Soccer
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    Woodbridge
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    Jan 31 / Girls' Basketball
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    Jan 31 / Boys' Soccer
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    Jan 29 / Girls' Soccer
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    Oct 11 / Flag Football
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    Oct 10 / Girls' Tennis
Game Coverage
Defensive midfielder and junior Garan Gurusinghe holds up a strong front as attackers surround him outside of the penalty box during the first half. “There were times throughout the game where they did exactly what we talked about during practice when setting up plays,” head boys’ soccer coach Benjamin Jordon said.
Point guard and junior Lucas Ip fights to score a basket between two defenders. “I think one of our strengths is shooting,” Ip said. “We have a lot of good 3-point shooters, and then we have a lot of players that are able to drive and facilitate the offense, which allows us to get these 3-pointers.”
Captain, center-back and senior Malaika Fawzi takes a free kick from the 32-yard line in the first half. “I think that my role as captain is leading them both on and off the field,” Fawzi said. “Even if we’re down or we mess up or we get scored on, I’m making sure that everyone is working towards a positive goal and bringing each other up.”
Goalie and senior Giselle Lu leaps up in the water and attempts to block a shot made by Long Beach Polytechnic High. Similarly, utility player Serena Wang managed to make several crucial saves. “We didn’t have as many members of defense as their offense, but we were able to stop the goals and shut them down because we helped each other by basically crashing onto the person with the ball and taking the ball,” Wang said.
Spotlight
From Game Plans to Lesson Plans: Teachers Who Shined as Varsity Athletes
From Game Plans to Lesson Plans: Teachers Who Shined as Varsity Athletes
Senna Kahf and Dania Yamani | January 8, 2025
After the 2024 Earl Engman, a track relay invitational, Skeete and the hurdles team pose for a photo. “I [like] making connections with people,” Skeete said. “I still keep in touch with a few friends from water polo and track, and they're some of my closest friends now.”
Olivia Skeete: How One Athlete Excels in Multiple Sports
Tamara Bradley and Jinseo Hong | January 7, 2025
Senior Bianca Morrell catches a pass while playing offense during the LA Chargers Girls’ Flag All-Star game. “I was ecstatic—playing on the fields where the LA Rams get to play, and working with coaches who've had experience with flag football, and playing around with girls who like to compete and who want to win,” Morrell said.
Senior Bianca Morrell is ‘Flagged’ for Success
December 20, 2024
Point guard and junior Maddy Nguyen, combo guard and freshman Yuri Ha and shooting guard and sophomore Kelcie Fan kicked off the new girls’ basketball season together. “I love this team because there’s just more chemistry,” Nguyen said. “Just being able to play with them is just a great opportunity for me to be happy, have fun and enjoy my junior year.”
Here are Some Players to Watch Out For as Girls’ Basketball ‘Shoots’ into the New Season
Catherine Li and Kailyn Clark | December 18, 2024
Freshman Teryn Kim strikes a pose at the end of her routine for the 2024 SoCal Invitational Final where she placed first. “I really like [skating] because of the feeling of flying in the air and the excitement when you do well after a competition,” Kim said. “Skating across the ice, and then a cold wind on your face; it’s just a free feeling.”
Twists, Turns and Triple Axels: Freshman Teryn Kim Glides to Success
Suhana Kaur and Aditi Salunkhe | December 2, 2024
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