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Loving sportsball

Lucas Gelfond February 19, 2018

One year ago I was your average sport-hater. I had never watched a full football game other than the Super Bowl. I regularly declined invites to basketball and baseball games. I had never made a fantasy...

Girls’ basketball beats Serra in playoffs

Luke Casola February 18, 2018

Girls basketball beat Serra today 67-60 in the first round of the Open Division CIF Playoffs to advance to the semifinals. Guard Ashlee Wong ’18 said she was pleased to get the win. “We knew coming...

SAAC awards Athlete of the Month honors

Marcelo Blander Rodriguez February 15, 2018

Girls’ water polo team captain Pria Pant ’18 and wrestler Riley Ruiz ’20 won the Athlete of the Month awards for January. Ruiz is the Mission League champion at the 128-pound weight class. “Winning...

KING OF THE COURT: Forward Johnny Juzang ’20 takes a three-point shot while defended by a Loyola player Jan. 31 in a 65-48 win. Juzang is a five-star recruit according to ESPN.com. PHOTO CREDIT: Noah Aire / Chronicle

Losses to Crespi cost league title

Jackie Greenberg February 14, 2018

The boys’ basketball team is looking forward to playoffs after a successful season, finishing with a league record of 9-3. After losing to Crespi on Jan. 17, the team looked for redemption by hosting...

HARD IN THE PAINT: Forward Jayda Ruffus-Milner ’18 drives against FSHA at home in a 64-33 blowout win Jan. 25. She averages 10.7 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game. The team is 2-0 against FSH this season winning each by more than 30 points. Wing Melanie Hirsch ’18 finished 13 points, 10 in the first quarter.  PHOTO CREDIT: Luke Casola / Chronicle

Stars, freshmen combine to win league undefeated

Luke Casola February 14, 2018

Coming off of a 25-5 overall and 6-2 league record last season, the girls’ basketball team ended its regular season with an undefeated league record and claimed the Mission League title. The team finished...

Natalie Phillips ’21 dribbles the ball upfield during a 2-0 victory over Taft (Woodland Hills) Jan. 5. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Midseason bumps prevent league title

Asa Saperstein February 14, 2018

The girls’ soccer team finished the season with an overall record of 11-4-2, putting them at second place in the Mission League behind Flintridge Sacred Heart. Center defensive mid Kerry Neil ’19...

William Roskin ’18 jukes out opponent during Senior Night against Crespi. The team won the game 5-0. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Strong finish secures second in league

Asa Saperstein February 13, 2018

The boys’ soccer team finished second in the Mission League with a record of 9-8-2 Friday. Head Coach Kris Ward said that, given the age of the team, second place is a great way to finish. “Before...

Girls’ basketball beats Chaminade to win league

Luke Casola February 8, 2018

Girls' basketball beat Chaminade today 54-48 to win the Mission League, marking their 22nd win of the season. Guard Ashlee Wong ’18 said she is pleased to win league. “It feels really good knowing...

Boys’ soccer triumphant over Alemany

Ben Tenzer February 7, 2018

The boys' soccer team defeated St. Francis 3-1 on the road Wednesday night. The two squads were even at the half, but St. Francis scored on a penalty kick early in the second half to take the first lead...

Kiki Iriafen 21 goes up for a clutch basket over Alemany defenders.  Credit: Sophie Haber /Chronicle

Girls’ basketball defeats Alemany in double overtime

Sophie Haber February 6, 2018

With a 85-77 double-overtime victory over Alemany at Senior Night on Tuesday, the girls’ basketball team earned a second place spot in the southern division as they enter Mission League playoffs. Wing...

Natalie Barnouw 20 receives a pass in the middle of the field. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Girls’ soccer loses at home

Asa Saperstein February 2, 2018

The girls' soccer team was defeated 2-1 at home Friday night by Flintridge Sacred Heart. On an early goal by Kat Hollis '19, the Wolverines got out to a quick lead before Sacred Heart scored two straight...

Girls’ Basketball defeats Fairmont Prep

Keila McCabe February 1, 2018

Girls' basketball beat Fairmont Prep today 65-45. Heading into its last two league games of the season, the squad holds a record of 20-4. Center Kiki Iriafen ’21 scored 18 points, wing Melanie Hirsch...

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