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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

IN HIS BAG: Wing Niccolo Kalischer-Stork 24 drives through two defenders to the basket to score a layup. In a game  against John Burroughs High School on Nov. 29, the Wolverines beat the Bears 88-47 in Taper Gymnasium.

Boys’ basketball seeks back-to-back championships

Hana Mehdi Williams, Assistant Opinion Editor December 13, 2023

The winter season is upon us and for us students, that means our State Champions are back in the spotlight. Basketball at the school is arguably one of the most anticipated and high-energy sports, and...

George Avakian 20 poses with a trophy after winning the NCAA Division 1 Water Polo Championship on Dec. 10.

Inside the Lair: Avakian’s NCAA Legacy

Connor Tang and Justin Tang December 13, 2023

Boys’ water polo alumni George Avakian ’20, a senior on the University of California, Berkeley (Cal) men's water polo team, won the NCAA Division 1 Water Polo Championship on Dec. 3. The Bears’ 13-10...

IN THE AIR: Theo Ottosson ’25 jumps above a Palos Verdes defender in a game against the Sea Kings Dec. 5. The Wolverines won the game 2-0.

Boys’ soccer looks to succeed following injuries

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor December 13, 2023

The boys' soccer team started their season 2-1 with wins against Cathedral High School on Dec. 2 and Palos Verdes High School on Dec. 5. Last season, the team won the Mission League Championship and made...

Striker Kaia Santamarco-King 26 sprints up the pitch in a match against Punahou High School on Nov. 29.

Girls’ soccer continues to improve record

William Liu, Assistant Opinion Editor December 13, 2023

The girls’ soccer team competed in the Best in the West Tournament on Dec. 9 at Newport Harbor High School. Following the team's first 1-2 loss to Huntington Beach High School and subsequent 4-3 win...

Attacker Lilah Mitchell 25 looks to make a pass in a game against Mira Costa High School on Dec. 2. The team defeated Mira Costa 23-11 at home.

Girls’ water polo looks past recent loss to Corona Del Mar

Sabrina Hamideh, Assistant Opinion Editor December 13, 2023

The girls’ water polo team lost to Corona Del Mar High School Dec. 7. After winning their first game of the season, the team lost 13-16. Jordan LaCour ’24 said the team's  preseason training helped...

Midfielder Kevin Chen 25 looks to maintain possession of the ball against a defender in a game against Cathedral High School on Dec. 2.

Boys’ soccer defeats Cathedral in season opener

Analeigh Nava December 4, 2023

The varsity boys' soccer team won their season opener 2-0 against Cathedral High School at home on Dec. 2. Midfielder Tyler Ullrich ’24 and defender JT Federman ’24 each scored a goal. The team improves...

Striker Vicky Pugh 25 looks to make a pass on offense in a game against Punahou High School on Nov. 29.

Girls’ soccer falls to Punahou in season opener

Lydia Gugsa November 30, 2023

The girls’ soccer team lost against Punahou High School 0-2 at home in a non-league game Nov. 29 . The team’s overall record is now set at 0-1. Left-back and captain Jaida Pryor '24 said she is...

Guard Christian Horry 24 dribbles the ball on offense in a game against Burroughs High School on Nov. 29.

Boys’ basketball stays undefeated with win against Burroughs

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2023

The boys’ basketball team defeated Burroughs High School 88-47 at home in a non-league game Nov. 29. Forward Nik Khamenia led the team in scoring with 17 points, and guard Trent Perry ’24 recorded...

Guard Robert Hinton 24 dribbles the ball in a game against Polytechnic High School on Nov. 21.

Boys’ basketball defeats Polytechnic in big win

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2023

The boys' basketball team defeated Polytechnic High School 85-28 at home in a non-league game Nov. 21. The team improved to an overall record of 4-0. Guard Keeyan Delawalla '24 said the team was able...

Attacker Alex Heenan 24 legs up on a five-meter penalty shot against Newport Harbor in the CIF semifinal Nov. 8.

Boys’ water polo loses to Newport Harbor in semifinal due to missed call in final seconds

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2023

The boys’ water polo team lost to Newport Harbor High School 12-11 in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) Open Division semifinal Nov. 8. In the final seconds of the game,...

The field hockey team poses with their medals after defeating Bonita High School 2-0 in the Tournament of Champions final Oct. 28.

Going for Gold

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2023

As the time on the clock winded down, Goalie Lily Stambouli ’24 struggled to contain her excitement. She could hardly focus on the ball being passed among her teammates as her gaze flickered back and...

Midfielder Micah Rossen looks to make a pass in a game against Sierra Canyon on Jan. 23.

Boys’ soccer to defend Mission League title

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor November 15, 2023

The boys’ soccer team is looking to improve this season with the new leadership of seniors and the rising talent of its freshmen class. Last season, the team won its first Mission League title since...

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