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Gabe Golob '16 exits the field as the Murrieta Mesa Rams celebrate their first CIF-SS Division I Championship in school history. 
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Wolverines lose in Division I championship game

Bennett Gross
June 5, 2016

Not a word. Not a sound. Just blank stares and some tears for a Wolverine baseball team realizing that their Cinderella season had come to an end. Murrieta Mesa had spoiled Harvard-Westlake's attempts...

Jesse Bergin '18 begins his motion towards home plate during the fifth inning.
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Wolverines advance to Division I Championship

Bennett Gross
June 1, 2016

Coming into their semifinal matchup against the number one seeded JSerra Lions, not many expected the Wolverines to come away with the win. However, behind ace Jesse Bergin '18, Harvard-Westlake stunned...

Casey Slattery '17 looks to catch a ball during the Wolverines' 8-0 victory over Chaminade on March 16.  Credit: Bennett Gross/ Chronicle.

Baseball starts post-season strong with victories

Bennett Gross
May 29, 2016

Under first year Head Coach Jared Halpert, the baseball team finished the regular season with an overall record of 22-8 and a Mission League record of 11-7. Heading into the CIF Playoffs, the Wolverines...

Wolverines defeat Broncos to advance to CIF-SS quarterfinals

Bennett Gross
May 24, 2016

Harvard-Westlake defeated Vista Murrieta 5-4 in eight innings in the second round of the CIF-SS Division I playoffs. After defeating the Broncos in the first round of last year's postseason, Vista Murrieta,...

Baseball defeats Warriors 6-4 in CIF playoffs

Bennett Gross
May 18, 2016

The Harvard-Westlake baseball team defeated Westlake 6-4 in a play-in game for the CIF-SS Division I playoffs. The Wolverines, who began the game with a 6-0 cushion after the first inning, were led by...

Senior attendees of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference travelled to Boston March 11 and 12 to learn about sports stats/ Printed with permission of William Thill

Seniors hear panels at analytics conference

Bennett Gross
April 12, 2016

Twelve students and three faculty members attended the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston on March 11 and 12 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The conference consisted of 32...

Head coach David Rebibo is hugged by an assistant coach as his team celebrates their State Championship in the background.
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Wolverines win State Championship over Palma

Bennett Gross
March 27, 2016

The Wolverines defeated the Palma Chieftains 66-49 in the CIF Division IV State Finals at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. This was Harvard-Westlake’s third state title overall with the previous two...

The Wolverins celebrate after their Regional Final victory against Viewpoint.
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Wolverines advance to State Finals in Sacramento

Bennett Gross
March 19, 2016

The Wolverines defeated the Viewpoint Patriots 52-39 in the Regional Finals, advancing to the State Finals at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. In Cassius Stanley's '19 return from a concussion, he showed...

McCabe Slye '16 focuses on the plate mid-windup in his two-hit complete game. 
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Boys’ baseball defeats Chaminade in game 2 of series

Bennett Gross
March 16, 2016

After losing to the Eagles 7-3 in both teams' Mission League openers, the Wolverines returned the favor, defeating Chaminade 8-0 at O'Malley Family Field. With highly touted MLB draft prospect Blake Rutherford...

Wolfgang Novogratz '16 passes the ball during the fourth quarter.
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Wolverines progress to Regional Finals

Bennett Gross
March 16, 2016

Without Cassius Stanley '19 for a second consecutive game due to a concussion, the Wolverines were able to defeat the Serra Cavaliers 47-43 in the CIF Division IV Regional Semifinals to advance to the...

The baseball outfielders celebrate their 8-4 victory over Simi Valley during the Easton Tournament.  Credit: Bennett Gross/ Chronicle

Baseball starts their season with Mission League win streak

Bennett Gross
March 12, 2016

Despite the loss of last year's head coach Matt LaCour, who has stepped into the role of Athletic Director, new coach Jared Halpert has not skipped a beat. The squad had notable winter league victories...

L Simpson '19 drives to the basket during the second half of the game. 
Credit: Cameron Stine '17/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat Panthers in first round of state playoffs

Bennett Gross
March 10, 2016

Despite not playing stars Cassius Stanley ’19 and Wolfgang Novogratz ’16 in the first half due to disciplinary actions, Head Coach David Rebibo and the Wolverines were able to defeat Porterville 83-52...

Loren Franck '18 slides into third base on a steal attempt in the bottom of the third inning.
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Baseball proceeds to Easton Tournament semifinals

Bennett Gross
March 3, 2016

The Wolverines won their third game in a row to begin the season, defeating the Simi Valley Pioneers 8-4 in the Easton Tournament quarterfinals. Harvard-Westlake got off to a quick start with a three-run...

Cassius Stanley '19 attempts to dribble by Notre Dame guard Sam Holtze '17 during the fourth quarter of the game. 
Credit: Cameron Stine '17/Chronicle

Knights defeat Wolverines in semifinal matchup

Bennett Gross
February 27, 2016

The Notre Dame Knights defeated the Wovlerines 56-54 in the CIF-SS Division 4AA semifinals on a Chibueze Jacobs '16 13-foot jump shot with 3.8 seconds left in the game to seal the victory for the Knights. In...

Point guard Wolfgang Novogratz '16 dribbles around a screen set by teammate Carter Begel '17 during the third quarter of the game.
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat Breakers, advance to semifinals

Bennett Gross
February 23, 2016

The Wolverines defeated the Laguna Beach Breakers in the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS 4AA playoffs 72-57 on the road. Both teams came out on fire, with the lead changing hands on almost every possession....

Wolfgang Novogratz '16 shoots a free throw during the third quarter of the game.
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Boys’ basketball defeats Workman 72-31

Bennett Gross
February 20, 2016

Harvard-Westlake defeated Workman High School 72-31 on the road in the second round of the CIF-SS 4AA playoffs and advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will play at Laguna Beach on Tues. at 7 p.m. Both...

Cassius Stanley '19 goes up for a dunk.
Credit: Cameron Stine '17/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat Knights, 84-53 on Fanatics’ “Silent Night”

Bennett Gross
February 5, 2016

The Wolverines defeated the St.Francis 84-53 behind 23 points each from Ali Iken '17 and Cassius Stanley '19. Harvard-Westlake swept the Knights for the third consecutive season, after defeating St. Francis...

Cassius Stanley '19 drives past Anthony Booker '18 on his way to the basket during the third quarter of the Wolverines' 74-66 victory.
Credit: Cameron Stine '17/Chronicle

Wolverines snap Celts’ 21-game winning streak

Bennett Gross
January 28, 2016

The Wolverines defeated the Crespi Celts 74-66 in the team's second meeting this season. In the first edition of the matchup between the Mission League rivals, the Celts bested the Wolverines in overtime...

Henry Vogel '16 passes the ball to an open teammate during the third quarter of the game. 
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Wolverines’ third win brings league record to .500

Bennett Gross
January 21, 2016

The Wolverines defeated the Chaminade Eagles 58-47 on the road, in Harvard-Westlake's final game of the first round of Mission League opponents. Several intriguing story lines, most notably the first...

Cassius Stanley '19 goes up for an alley oop from Wolfgang Novogratz '16 during the fourth quarter.
Credit: Dario Madyoon '17/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat arch rival Loyola 64-56 at home

Bennett Gross
January 19, 2016

The Wolverines defeated the Loyola Cubs 64-56 at home in the teams' first matchup this season. The last time the Wolverines defeated the Cubs was before any current players were on the roster, on Jan....

Point guard Wolfgang Novogratz '16 attempts to make a layup despite the defense from Earnie Sears '17.

Warriors hand Wolverines third straight Mission League loss

Bennett Gross
January 14, 2016

The Wolverines suffered their third consecutive Mission League defeat at the hands of the Alemany Warriors 61-56. Coming into the game, Alemany was on a three game winning streak, after defeating Notre...

Wolfgang Novogratz '16 gets ready to attack the basket in the Wolverines'76-59 victory over Heritage Christian on Dec. 4 2015.  Credit: Cameron Stine/ Chronicle

Boys’ basketball hopeful for strong season

Bennett Gross
January 13, 2016

Guided by returning stars Wolfgang Novogratz ’16 and Ali Iken ’17, along with newcomer Cassius Stanley ’19, the varsity boys’ basketball team has exceeded expectations in David Rebibo’s first...

Wolfgang Novogratz '16 passes to an open teammate in the corner.
Credit: Cameron Stine '17/Chronicle

Celts defeat Wolverines with overtime buzzer beater

Bennett Gross
January 7, 2016

With 2.1 seconds left in overtime, Crespi's Brandon Williams '18 hit a flailing, one-handed 16-footer to give the visiting Celts a 77-75 victory over the Wolverines. Coming into the game, the Celts were...

Wolverines win first game of MaxPreps Holiday Classic

Bennett Gross
December 26, 2015

The Wolverines defeated the Los Osos Grizzlies 67-37 in both team's opening games at the MaxPreps Holiday Classic in Palm Springs. Harvard-Westlake dominated the game wire-to-wire, behind Ali Iken '17...

Wolverines go 3-0 in pool play, advance to the championship of the El Segundo Winter Classic

Bennett Gross
December 12, 2015

The Wolverines defeated the Mira Costa Mustangs 66-60 in overtime to advance to the finals of the El Segundo Winter Classic despite not having freshman phenom Cassius Stanley '19 due to illness. In a...

Ali Iken '17 looks for an open teammate at the beginning of the third quarter of the game.
Credit: Bennett Gross/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat Bruins, earn third straight win

Bennett Gross
December 9, 2015

In the second game of the El Segundo Winter Classic, Harvard-Westlake defeated Pacific Hills 79-30. The first quarter was dominated by the Wolverines who only allowed the Bruins to score two points. In...

Neil Iken '18 dribbles the ball up the court during the second half.
Credit: Bennett Gross '16/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat El Segundo in first game of El Segundo Winter Classic

Bennett Gross
December 7, 2015

Harvard-Westlake defeated the El Segundo Eagles in both teams' first contests of the El Segundo Tournament. The Wolverines won 77-51. The Wolverines led the entire game, starting with back-to-back three...

Cassius Stanley '19 dunks on Juhwan Harris-Dyson '17 in the fourth quarter.
Credit: Cameron Stine '17/Chronicle

Wolverines win first home game of the season

Bennett Gross
December 4, 2015

The Wolverines defeated the Heritage Christian Warriors 76-59 in Head Basketball Coach David Rebibo's first home game of his tenure. The game started off nicely for the Wolverines, with Ali Iken '17 and...

Mike Mapes '16 celebrates a sack during the football team's 44-23 victory against Jefferson High School Sept. 4. Credit: Harvard-Westlake Athletics Department, used with permission.

Nine Wolverines honored with Angelus League awards

Bennett Gross
December 3, 2015

Mike Mapes '16 was named defensive MVP of the Angelus League. Mapes led not only the Wolverines, but also the entire Angelus League with 164 tackles. He led the second best defender in terms of tackles...

Wolverines advance to Calabasas Tournament final, but fall to Viewpoint

Bennett Gross
November 28, 2015

The Wolverines won their semifinal game against Calabasas High School 69-60, on the back of Cassius Stanley '19 who scored 27 points. It was a back-and-forth game, with the Wolverines trailing 33-31 at...

Wolverines win second game of Calabasas Tournament

Bennett Gross
November 26, 2015

The Wolverines defeated the Moorpark Musketeers 57-46 in the squad's second round matchup of the Calabasas Tournament, and moved to 2-0 overall. It was a back-and-forth game, with the Wolverines eventually...

Wolverines win Rebibo’s debut

Bennett Gross
November 24, 2015

The Wolverines defeated the Newbury Park Panthers 73-56 in the first round of the Calabasas Tournament. The game signified not only the debut of Head Coach David Rebibo, but also the first appearance for...

Football names next season’s captains

Bennett Gross
November 24, 2015

The football team has named wide receiver Zac Harleston '17, offensive lineman Odin Hernandez '17, safety Max Robertson '17 and linebacker Cameron Welther '17  as the captains for the 2016 season. During...

Dishing it out: Carter Begel passes the ball during the Wolverine's game against Alemany last year.  Credit: Cole Jacobson

Boys’ Basketball has high hopes for upcoming season

Bennett Gross
November 23, 2015

Despite losing last season’s top scorer, Alex Copeland ’15 (25.4 points per game), and top rebounder, Noah Gains ’15 (10.8 points per game), new Head Coach David Rebibo is looking to build on last...

Kick it: Josh Lyons kicks off the game in the Wolverine's game against St. Francis.  Credit: Bennett Gross.

Football loses in quarterfinals

Bennett Gross
November 23, 2015

The Wolverines’ season came to an end Friday night after a 68-42 home loss in the second round of the CIF-SS playoffs. The squad ended the year with an overall record of 8-4 and an Angelus League record...

Rothman embraces Head of Athletics Terry Barnum, Credit: Bennett Gross

Lancers defeat Wolverines 68-42 in playoff game

Bennett Gross
November 21, 2015

The Wolverines' season came to an end following a 68-42 loss to La Serna in the second round of the CIF-SS playoffs. The team finished with an overall record of 8-4 and 4-1 in the Angelus League. The...

Watch Live: Football vs La Serna Friday at 7 p.m.

Bennett Gross
November 18, 2015

The Wolverines will host the La Serna Lancers Friday for the second round of CIF-SS playoffs.

Watch Live: Boys’ Water Polo vs. Irvine, Nov. 11, 4 p.m.

Bennett Gross
November 11, 2015

The Boys' Varsity Water Polo team starts their CIF Playoff run against Irvine High School today at 4 p.m. After finishing 21-2 Overall, the team looks to recapture their past success, and make it back...

 Quarterback Noah Rothman '16 scrambles out of the pocket as he is chased by the Salesian defensive line. Credit: Bennett Gross/Chronicle

League co-champions beat Salesian 48-44 (gallery)

Bennett Gross
November 7, 2015

In the Wolverines’ final game of the regular season Friday, the squad did not disappoint, with a 48-44 victory over Salesian on their home field in Boyle Heights. The Wolverines moved to 4-2 in league...

Kelly Loeb
Dietrich Tribull '16 tries to tackle wide receiver Kaylen Williams '16. Credit: Kelly Loeb/Chronicle

In 13-12 loss, Wolverine football falls to Cathedral

Bennett Gross
November 1, 2015

Coming off of a 35-21 Homecoming victory against La Salle, the Wolverines entered this de facto Angelus League matchup with Cathedral looking to capture their first league title since Jonathan Martin’s...

Watch Live: Varsity Football vs. Cathedral

Watch Live: Varsity Football vs. Cathedral

Bennett Gross
October 30, 2015

Watch and listen to HWTV's live play-by-play coverage of varsity football as they take on Cathedral Friday at 7 p.m. at Ted Slavin Field.

Noah Rothman '16 prepares to take a snap. Dario Madyoon/Chronicle

Wolverines defeat La Salle, move to 3-0 in Angelus League play

Bennett Gross
October 25, 2015

After two straight Angelus League miracles against St. Paul and St. Francis, the Wolverines took a more conventional route to defeat La Salle 35-21 on Homecoming. The Wolverines opened the scoring with...

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Football team wins 2nd miracle in a row, move to 2-0 in Angelus League play

Bennett Gross
October 16, 2015

The Wolverines picked up their second consecutive Angelus League victory, defeating St. Francis 27-21 on a last-second pass from Noah Rothman '16 to Alex Barnum '16. "We haven't won at St. Francis in...

Wolverines steal whirlwind game at St. Paul, start Angelus League 1-0

Bennett Gross
October 10, 2015

The Wolverines defeated the St. Paul Swordsmen 28-21 in a whirlwind of a game that ended up coming down to field position and turnovers down the stretch. Coming into the game, the two teams were only five...

Football team manages to get above .500

Bennett Gross
October 7, 2015

After an opening night loss to Loyola, the Wolverines won three of their next four games heading into Angelus League play. The squad has an overall record of 3-2. "After the Loyola loss, I think that it...

Wolverines get above the .500 mark heading into Angelus League play

Bennett Gross
September 25, 2015

After a disappointing loss to Taft last week, the Wolverines came out against Westchester with a chip on their shoulder. The Wolverines ended up defeating the Comets 49-26. Harvard-Westlake's defense...

Penalties and Cramping plague Wolverines in 35-21 loss to Taft

Bennett Gross
September 18, 2015

Taft defeated the Wolverines 35-21 in the squad’s first road game of the season. After two straight home wins against City Section schools, the Wolverines avenged their week one loss to Loyola, but this...

Wolverines defeat Granada Hills 45-14, begin season 2-1

Bennett Gross
September 12, 2015

After starting their third quarterback in as many weeks, the Wolverines had no problem defeating Granada Hills Charter High School 45-14. With Marshal Cohen ’16 ruled out for the season with a re-torn...

Wolverines win first football game of the season

Bennett Gross
September 5, 2015

With both Marshal Cohen ’16 and Noah Rothman ’16 unable to play due to injuries, the Wolverines were forced to start Jake Grode ’19 at quarterback, and he did not disappoint in his first varsity...

Watch live: Harvard-Westlake vs Jefferson football

Bennett Gross
September 3, 2015

The Wolverines face the Jefferson Democrats in their second game of the season this Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Ted Slavin Field. The Wolverines are coming off of a 34-0 loss in the season opener against Loyola. In...

Changes imminent after Martin post

Bennett Gross
September 1, 2015

A Facebook post from former Wolverine football player Jonathan Martin ’08 revealing that he attempted suicide multiple times during his NFL career and felt unable to fit in at John Thomas Dye and Harvard-Westlake...

Some change is for the better

Some change is for the better

Bennett Gross
September 1, 2015

One of the reasons I kept going back to Laurel South summer camp year after year until two years ago was because of how receptive the staff was to constructive criticism and hearing the campers’ thoughts...

Team to readjust to new Mission League

Bennett Gross
September 1, 2015

After finishing 13-17 overall and 2-6 in a revamped Mission League last year that added Marymount and Marlborough, the varsity girls’ volleyball team is looking to improve on its record and finish atop...

Team comes up short in Season Opener

Bennett Gross
September 1, 2015

Coming off of ACL surgery during his sophomore season, Marshal Cohen ’16 had finally fully rehabbed from the gruesome injury he suffered against St. Paul High School two years ago. To begin the season...

Wolverines fall in season opener

Bennett Gross
August 29, 2015

The Wolverines lost to the Loyola Cubs 34-0 Aug 28 in each team's first game of the season. Starting Quarterback Marshal Cohen '16 was injured during the first quarter of the game on a run play. Cohen,...

Giolito ’12 pitches in MLB Futures Game

Bennett Gross
July 12, 2015

Washington Nationals pitcher and former Wolverine Lucas Giolito ’12 was the starting pitcher for Team USA in the MLB Futures Game. He threw two scoreless innings for the United States, giving up two...

Senior pitcher commits to Brown University

Bennett Gross
July 3, 2015

Third baseman/starting pitcher Cameron Deere '16 has committed to Brown University to continue his baseball career. Deere, who was named Mission League Pitcher of the Year, pitched in 13 games, and went...

Squad dominates as finals approach

Bennett Gross
April 29, 2015

Adrian Berger ’15, Jeff Aronson ’15 and Brandon Kewalramani ’17 have led the boys’ golf team by each shooting under par in almost every match this spring. The squad is 9-3 overall this year and...

Senior-laden squad remains undefeated

Bennett Gross
March 18, 2015

Despite the loss of Bakari Bolden ’14, who is currently playing at USC, the boys’ golf team is 2-0 going into this afternoon’s matchup against Mission League rival Loyola at Encino Golf Course, with...

Squad loses in quarterfinals

Bennett Gross
March 18, 2015

Despite sealing its 19th Mission League title in a row, the girls’ water polo team was defeated in the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division III playoffs by Martin Luther King High School Feb. 21. The...

Girls’ water polo advances to next round of playoffs

Bennett Gross
February 18, 2015

The girls' water polo team defeated California High School 14-7 in their first round matchup of the Division III CIF-SS Girls' Water Polo Championships. Harvard-Westlake and California led by three goals...

Squad seals 19th consecutive league title

Bennett Gross
February 11, 2015

Despite having a young roster with only one senior, the girls’ water polo team is cruising to a 19th consecutive league championship, and an eighth undefeated Mission League season in a row. The squad...

Wolverines win seventh straight Mission League game, defeat Notre Dame

Bennett Gross
January 27, 2015

At Copses Family Pool, the girls' water polo team defeated Mission League foe Notre Dame High School 12-7. The high scorers for the Wolverines were Hannah Eliot '16 (6) and Sophia Gonzalez '15 (4); Helena...

Squad undefeated in League

Bennett Gross
January 14, 2015

As the girls’ water polo team begins league play, the squad looks to continue its seven-year undefeated streak in league, and win its 19th straight Mission League Championship. Thus far, the team has...

Senior defensive lineman named to First Team All-CIF

Bennett Gross
January 14, 2015

The All-CIF teams for the 13 football divisions of the CIF Southern Section were released on Tuesday, and one Wolverine was honored, as nose tackle Zephraim Williams '15 was one of 19 players selected to...

Sole senior looks to lead young squad to victory

Bennett Gross
December 3, 2014

The girls’ water polo team’s lack of experience is going to be their greatest challenge this season, as they work to continue their dominance in the Mission League and seek redemption from last year’s...

Team competes in CIF Finals, captures 7th league title

Bennett Gross
November 19, 2014

After capturing the Mission League title for the seventh year in a row, the girls’ varsity tennis team is preparing for the CIF Individuals tournament after success in preliminary CIF matches. Of the...

Squad upset in first round of playoffs

Bennett Gross
November 19, 2014

After coming off a season where they only lost one game during the regular season and ended up winning the Los Angeles Field Hockey Association Championship, the Wolverines’ field hockey team came up...

Field hockey loses in 1st round of playoffs

Bennett Gross
October 27, 2014

Despite coming off an undefeated Sunset League season, the Wolverines were defeated by Marina 1-0 in the first round of the Los Angeles Field Hockey Association playoffs. With Alex Grande '16 playing...

Wolverines clinch Sunset League title

Bennett Gross
October 21, 2014

The field hockey team secured their third straight Sunset League championship today, defeating Glendora High School 2-1. The two goals were scored by Mia Reilly '18 and Maddie Oswald '15. So far this...

Squad undefeated in Sunset League play

Bennett Gross
October 14, 2014

As the postseason approaches, the Wolverines are continuing to excel in regular season play, winning seven of their last eight games and only allowing two goals in all of those games combined. The team...

Field Hockey defeats Chaminade, moves to 5-0 in League play

Bennett Gross
October 6, 2014

After winning four games in a row, the field hockey team routed the Chaminade Eagles today, winning by a final count of 7-0. The team has now won their first five games in LAFHA play. The Wolverines had...

Peer Support to begin meetings Monday

Bennett Gross
September 27, 2014

This Monday from 5:45 to 7

Field hockey defeats Louisville in first league game

Bennett Gross
September 23, 2014

After losing to Huntington Beach in their last game, the field hockey team won their first LAFHA match of the season Tuesday, defeating Louisville High School 10-0. The team used both Mia Reilly '18...

Wolverines push through heat to defeat Fountain Valley

Bennett Gross
September 16, 2014

After the field hockey game Sept. 16 was moved from 3:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Wolverines came out with a win in their third game this season. When the game did eventually start, the girls’ field hockey...

Some matches canceled, some delayed as mercury hovers above 100

Bennett Gross
September 16, 2014

Due to the extreme heat, the girls’ golf match against Notre Dame at Hansen Dam Golf Course was canceled Sept. 16, and the girls’ field hockey home game against Fountain Valley High School was moved...

Field hockey suffers first loss of season

Bennett Gross
September 12, 2014

After winning the first two games of their season, the girls’ field hockey team was defeated 2-0 by Edison High School Friday. The Wolverines defeated Edison last season by a score of 2-0 in the Los...

Wolverines expect to defend title

Bennett Gross
September 3, 2014

After defeating Edison High School 2-0 in the Los Angeles Field Hockey Association Championship last season, the biggest game on the schedule this season is the team’s Sept. 12 rematch against the Chargers. Last...

Water polo coach invited to U.S. team

Bennett Gross
March 19, 2014

Water polo program head Brian Flacks ’06 was invited to be the assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Junior National team, which will compete in the Youth World Championships in Istanbul in August. Flacks...

Walk-off homerun gives team first win

Bennett Gross
March 19, 2014

Despite a slow start, the girls’ varsity softball team has won two out of its last three games after dropping its opening two as of press time. Although the record does not show it, the team feels like...

New coach seeks to grow program and develop players

Bennett Gross
February 12, 2014

After five seasons under Head Coach Joe Aranda, the athletic department has hired Claire Rietmann-Grout as the new softball program head. Prior to coaching at Harvard-Westlake, Rietmann-Grout played college...

Captain to join UPenn football team

Bennett Gross
November 13, 2013

Julian Shabahang ’14 committed to the University of Pennsylvania to play football Nov 5. Shabahang, a wide receiver, led the team in receptions this season with 47 and yards, 570. He had five total touchdowns,...

Senior golfer plays in pro tournament

Bennett Gross
August 27, 2013

Golfer Bakari Bolden ’14 participated in the Advocates Invitational Pro Tour Championship Amateur Division at Chester Washington Golf Course on Aug. 17-18. Bolden shot 72 and 73, totalling five over...

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