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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...

REACH FOR THE STARS: Goalie Thea Pine ’23 stretches upwards to save a goal during a game against Mira Costa High School on Dec. 3.

Girls Water Polo starts season with losing record ahead of league play

Jackson Mayer
December 14, 2022

Girls water polo has gone 1-2 overall in the preseason, losing to Long Beach Wilson 9-7 on Nov. 30 and Mater Dei 8-7 on Dec. 7, but won against Mira Costa 8-4 on Dec. 3. Veronica Mnatsakanian ’26 said...

Girls water polo wins league openers

Chloe Park
January 22, 2022

In its first two league games of the season, the girls water polo team defeated Marymount High School 16-0 and Louisville High School 16-1 in games both played Jan. 12. In both games, the squad outscored...

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Attacker Jasmine Tang ’24 looks back at Girls Water Polo Program Head Jennifer Jamison during a drill at team practice Dec. 9. Tang and the squad are preparing to play their first league match of the season against Marymount High School on Jan. 6.

Girls water polo team loses to Newport Harbor High School after winning in season opener

Charlie Seymour
December 16, 2021

After finishing the 2020-2021 season with a Mission League record of 2-0 and overall record of 6-3, the girls water polo team started the season with a 1-1 record. The squad defeated Dos Pueblos High School...

Gathering the troops: Pictured in black, new Girls Water Polo Program Head Jennifer Jamison leans over the pool during a time out to give feedback to players on her club team, Pride Water Polo Academy.

Athletic teams welcome two new program heads

Leo Saperstein
August 26, 2021

Jennifer Jamison The Athletic Department officially announced Jennifer Jamison as the new Girls Water Polo Program Head for the 2021-2022 winter season in a July 27 press release. Jamison served as an...

Center defender Ayva Magna ’22 gets ready to shoot the ball against Oaks Christian High School during her game March 4.

Team looks to bounce back after shaky start

Maxine Zuriff
March 25, 2021

The girls water polo team struggled at the beginning of its season and currently stands at an overall record of 6-3. The team started off strong with an 8-5 win over Mira Costa High School but since then...

Girls water polo narrowly defeats Long Beach Wilson High School

Danny Johnson
March 15, 2021

The girls water polo team defeated Long Beach Wilson High School in a close game, by a score of 12-10 at home on Monday. It was a meaningful win for the Wolverines, beating one of their long-time rivals....

Girls water polo defeats Mira Costa High School in their season opener

Maxine Zuriff
March 4, 2021

The girls water polo team opened their season March 2 with an 8-5 win over Mira Costa High school. This was the team's first game back since the athletic program shut down due to COVID-19. Players have...

COVID-19 CONCERNS: Despite the football team's efforts to conduct socially distanced practices, the school is still reevaluating participant safety.

As cases rise, future of on-campus athletics appears to be in jeopardy

Amelia Scharff
December 9, 2020

With COVID-19 cases at an all-time high in California according to the Los Angeles Times, new restrictions may affect on-campus sports practices. In an all-school email sent by President Rick Commons,...

CIF CHAMPS: Attacker Alex Button ’21 rises above her opponent, looking to pass in the 13-12 win against San Clemente on Feb. 22. Credit: Woo Sim

Girls water polo makes history with CIF win

Charlie Wang
March 4, 2020

Two years ago, the girls’ water polo team exited the Woollett Aquatic Center empty-handed after losing the CIF-SS Division III Championship 6-5 to Woodrow Wilson High School. The team was forced to...

Matt Kubeck and the girls' water polo team celebrate as time expires in the CIF Division II Finals.  Credit: Wu Sim

Girls’ Water Polo wins first CIF-SS Division II Title

Charlie Wang
February 23, 2020

In only their second year after moving up from Division III, the girls water polo team won its first CIF-SS Division II championship, defeating San Clemente High School 13-12. The team won on a late goal...

Attacker Meera Burghardt ’20 looks to shoot the ball against Redondo Union High School on Jan. 18. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Girls’ Water Polo advances to CIF-SS Division II Finals

Charlie Wang
February 20, 2020

The Game The Harvard Westlake girls’ water polo team advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division II Championship game after defeating Mira Costa High School 10-8 on Feb. 19. The game, which was played...

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