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Water polo shuts out Notre Dame 22-0 in Homecoming matchup

Elijah Akhtarzad
September 27, 2014

The Wolverines extended their five-game winning streak Saturday night in an emphatic 22-0 Homecoming shutout against Notre Dame. The squad was led by Johnny Hooper '15, who led all scorers with seven goals,...

Water polo goes into homecoming undefeated after win against Santa Margarita

Elijah Akhtarzad
September 23, 2014

The boys’ water polo team beat Santa Margarita 16-3 Tuesday, continuing their undefeated 7-0 season going into Homecoming weekend. The Wolverines took the upper hand quick in the first quarter when...

Undefeated

Elijah Akhtarzad
September 23, 2014

Undefeated

Boys’ water polo team defeats Dana Hills 21-4

Elijah Akhtarzad
September 16, 2014

After defeating Murrieta High School 21-7 last Friday, the boys' water polo team continued their five game winning streak with an emphatic 21-4 victory over Dana Hills last night.   Goalie Anthony...

No Luck Against Loyola

Elijah Akhtarzad
September 3, 2014

The Wolverines fell last Friday to the Loyola Cubs 48-6 after beating them in last year’s season opener. It took the Wolverines 42 minutes to get on the scoreboard, when Garrett Robinson ’15 punched...

Elijah Akhtarzad
August 11, 2014

Mila Barzdukas ’15, Desmond Butler ’15, Alex Copeland ’15, Matthew Glick ’15, and Ryan Shelly ’15 have been selected to be the Head Fanatics for the 2014-2015 school year.   “Our...

Team qualifies in 5 events for State Prelims

Elijah Akhtarzad
June 2, 2014

After being throned CIF Champions and qualifying for 12 events in the CIF Masters May 30, the track and field team was able to advance in five events for the State Prelims June 6 at Buchanan High School. For...

Wolverines exit CIF play after 3-0 sweep by Corona del Mar

Elijah Akhtarzad
May 28, 2014

After finishing the season fourth in the Mission League, the boys’ volleyball team defied expectations by entering CIF Playoffs with a 7-5 league record. The Wolverines’ hope of a CIF run was ended...

Kremer ’14 named beach volleyball All-American

Elijah Akhtarzad
May 28, 2014

The American Volleyball Coaches Association selected girls’ volleyball standout and University of Notre Dame commit Josephine Kremer ’14 as a Sand Volleyball All-American May 13. The exclusive All-American...

Squad ends on 4-game winning

Elijah Akhtarzad
May 27, 2014

Despite finishing the season with a four-game winning streak, the varsity softball team fell just short of CIF, ending Mission League play one game out of the top spot. The team’s final league record...

Track and field team qualifies for 12 events at CIF Prelims

Elijah Akhtarzad
May 19, 2014

The track an field program qualified for 12 events at the CIF Prelims at Estancia High School last Saturday, and will participate at the CIF Finals this Saturday at Cerritos College to further qualify...

Swoope ’10 signs with Indianapolis Colts

Elijah Akhtarzad
May 11, 2014

Despite going undrafted through the seven rounds of the NFL Draft, former Wolverine basketball star Erik Swoope '10 will get his opportunity to play on an NFL team after signing with the Indianapolis Colts...

Team places 3rd at Mission League Finals

Elijah Akhtarzad
May 9, 2014

After a notching a 8-4 league record throughout the season, the boys' golf team finished third in the Mission League finals and advanced to the first round of CIF, which will be played May 19 at Lakewood...

Team to face Loyola tomorrow

Elijah Akhtarzad
April 30, 2014

After a 3-2 victory against Oaks Christian last Tuesday, the boys’ volleyball team will play its second to last Mission League match of the year against rival Loyola Cubs tonight. The Cubs are undefeated...

Five swimmers qualify for CIF before Mission League Finals

Elijah Akhtarzad
April 29, 2014

With five swimmers having already automatically qualified for CIF, the varsity boys’ and girls’ swim teams exited Mission League Championships April 29 fueled with motivation for CIF Prelims May 12. Henry...

German zoologist speaks to biology classes on research of orangutans

Elijah Akhtarzad
April 9, 2014

German zoologist Graham Banes recounted his experiences with orangutans and highlighted the scientific similarities between orangutans and humans  to multiple biology classes March 21. For the past six...

Elijah Akhtarzad
April 9, 2014

German zoologist Graham Banes recounted his experiences with orangutans and highlighted the scientific similarities between orangutans and humans  to multiple biology classes March 21. For the past six...

Wall street veteran speaks to students and alumni at first Business and Entrepreneurship Network event

Elijah Akhtarzad
April 9, 2014

Wall Street and investment banking veteran George J. Rohlinger advised students and alumni at the Business and Entrepreneurship Network's first student-alumni event March 19 in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. The...

Junior trio leads Wolverines squad to 2-2 league start

Elijah Akhtarzad
March 19, 2014

Following a first round exit in the gold bracket of the Dos Pueblos tournament last weekend, the boys’ volleyball team will match up against St. Francis High School tomorrow to kick off its four game...

Wall Street veteran to speak to business classes

Elijah Akhtarzad
March 19, 2014

The Harvard-Westlake Business and Entrepreneurship group will host its first speaker event open to all students after school today. George J. Rohlinger will speak about his many successes on Wall Street...

Boys’ basketball’s playoff run comes to end in CIF Quarterfinals

Elijah Akhtarzad
February 25, 2014

Following a 98-96 overtime thriller against Maranatha to advance to the CIF quarterfinals Friday, the boys' basketball team's CIF run came to an end tonight, as the Wolverines fell 61-59 to Buckley. With...

Young team takes on Loyola in first match

Elijah Akhtarzad
February 12, 2014

The boys’ volleyball team lost almost its entire starting lineup to graduation, but this year’s squad features a strong base of juniors and sophomores who hope to be a strong force in the Mission League...

Boys’ soccer squad defeats top ranked Alemany 1-0 at senior night

Elijah Akhtarzad
February 5, 2014

With seniors playing their last game on Ted Slavin Field tonight, the boys' soccer team closed their last home game of the season with a convincing 1-0 victory over top ranked Alemany The Wolverine defense...

Boys’ soccer team ties Chaminade 1-1

Elijah Akhtarzad
February 3, 2014

After a late surge by the boys' soccer team in the second half to oust Notre Dame 5-2 last Friday, the Wolverines were able to come away with a tie against Chaminade tonight at Ted Slavin Field. The clubs'...

Boys’ soccer ends winless drought with 5-2 comeback win against Notre Dame

Elijah Akhtarzad
February 1, 2014

The boys' varsity soccer team resurged from their skid of four straight games without a win in a revitalizing 5-2 comeback victory over Notre Dame Friday night. The squad conceded two early goals at home...

Boys’ soccer falls to Crespi 1-0 for second time

Elijah Akhtarzad
January 29, 2014

After losing to both Chaminade and Alemany 2-1 respectively and ending their match up with league rival Loyola in a 0-0 tie, the boys' soccer team continued their losing skid in a 1-0 loss to Crespi High...

Boys’ soccer squad defeats St. Francis for second win in a row

Elijah Akhtarzad
January 13, 2014

After notching their first league win of the season 3-1 against Notre Dame Jan. 10, the boys' soccer team was able to secure a 3-1 victory over St. Francis tonight. Led by forward Henry Quilici '15, the...

Boys’ soccer team falls 2-1 in season opener against Crespi

Elijah Akhtarzad
January 8, 2014

The boys' soccer team kicked off its season with a 2-1 loss  to Crespi High School tonight in its Mission League home opener. The Celts came out of the gate early, scoring two goals in the first...

Boys’ Soccer falls 2-1 in season opener

Elijah Akhtarzad
January 8, 2014

The boys' soccer team kicked off their Mission League home opener in a 2-1 loss  to Crespi High School tonight. The Celts came out of the gate early, scoring two goals in the first half to lead the Wolverines...

3 starters return to program after season-long absence

Elijah Akhtarzad
December 18, 2013

After losing 2-1 to Cathedral High School last Thursday in the squad’s first home game of the season, the boys’ varsity soccer team will face Redondo High School in the South Holiday Tournament this...

Boys’ soccer falls short to Cathedral in first home match of season

Elijah Akhtarzad
December 12, 2013

After defeating Campbell Hall 1-0 in their first game of the season, the boys' soccer team fell short to Cathedral High School tonight 2-1. The squad was able to tie the match at one a piece heading into...

Girls’ volleyball ends season in State playoff loss to Torrey Pines

Elijah Akhtarzad
November 29, 2013

After falling to La Salle in three sets in the Division IA CIF Playoff Finals, the varsity girls’ volleyball team ended their season in a 3-0 loss to Torrey Pines Tuesday. The Wolverines were defeated...

Girls’ volleyball team falls to La Salle in CIF Division IA finals

Elijah Akhtarzad
November 24, 2013

After defeating Mission League rival Notre Dame in a down-to-wire overtime win in the CIF semifinals, the girls’ varsity volleyball team fell to La Salle, the number one team in the bracket, in three...

Girls’ volleyball team advances to 3rd round in CIF Playoffs

Elijah Akhtarzad
November 15, 2013

After sweeping El Toro in the first round of the CIF Playoffs, the girls' volleyball team was victorious in their second round matchup against Redlands East Valley  last  night. The Wolverines were...

Boys’ soccer season to open against Oaks Christian in non-league match

Elijah Akhtarzad
November 13, 2013

After finishing Mission League play in third place last year, the boys’ soccer team will enter its season in a non-league matchup against Oaks Christian Nov. 25 hampered by an exodus of players to academy...

Girls’ volleyball team begins CIF as 3rd seed in Division IA

Elijah Akhtarzad
November 13, 2013

After closing out its Mission League season with a victory over the Alemany Warriors Nov. 5, the girls’ varsity volleyball team was able to secure the third seed in the CIF Division IA playoff bracket....

Girls’ volleyball team advances to 2nd round of CIF Playoffs

Elijah Akhtarzad
November 12, 2013

After finishing off its Mission League season in first place, the girls' varsity volleyball team defeated El Toro in the first round of the CIF Playoffs in three sets. The Wolverines took the first set...

Girls’ volleyball exits in quarterfinals of RUHS Tournament

Elijah Akhtarzad
November 3, 2013

With just one game remaining on their Mission League schedule, the girls’ varsity volleyball team took a break from league action to participate in the Redondo Union High School volleyball tournament...

Girls’ volleyball squad defeats Chaminade for second time

Elijah Akhtarzad
October 30, 2013

After suffering their first mission league loss to Flintridge Sacred Heart  last Thursday, the girls' varsity volleyball team was able to sweep Chaminade in three games for the second time this season...

Girls’ volleyball remains undefeated in league with win over Notre Dame

Elijah Akhtarzad
October 22, 2013

After sweeping Louisville High School last Tuesday to maintain their undefeated Mission League record, the girls’ volleyball varsity team was able to defeat league rival Notre Dame for the second time...

Team beats Marymount for second time

Elijah Akhtarzad
October 15, 2013

After defeating Mission League rival Notre Dame on Oct. 3, the Wolverines’ Homecoming match featured a non-conference matchup against Lakewood High School, a team the Wolverines sought revenge against...

Girls’ volleyball tops defending champion Marymount in four sets

Elijah Akhtarzad
September 12, 2013

Following the girls' volleyball team's loss last week against Santa Barbara, the Wolverines defended their home court tonight as they defeated the reigning CIF Division I State Champion Marymount team...

Girls’ volleyball narrowly falls in season opener

Elijah Akhtarzad
September 4, 2013

After defeating Thousands Oaks in the finals of the So Cal Summer challenge, the varsity volleyball squad began their Mission League season with a 1-3 loss to Santa Barbara Sept. 3 in Taper gymnasium. Through...

Girls’ volleyball excels in preseason

Elijah Akhtarzad
August 27, 2013

A rally back from the brink of elimination to win the So Cal Summer Challenge invigorated the girls’ varsity volleyball team with momentum as it prepares to battle reigning State champions Marymount...

Wolverines win gold at Maccabiah Games

Elijah Akhtarzad
August 27, 2013

Representing the United States at the Maccabiah Games in Israel, three current and two former Wolverines took home gold medals. Madeline Kaplan ’14, Leo Kaplan ’16, and Charlie Horowitz ’17 won...

Wolverines win gold at Maccabiah Games

Elijah Akhtarzad
August 6, 2013

Representing the United States at the Maccabiah Games in Israel, three current and two former Wolverines took home gold medals. Madeline Kaplan '14, Leo Kaplan '16, and Charlie Horowitz '17 won gold in...

Pitcher, swimmer named to Daily News All-Area First Teams

Elijah Akhtarzad
June 14, 2013

Softball pitcher Chloe Pendergast ’13 and swimmer Kassie Shannon ’13 were honored as members of the Daily News' All-Area First Teams for their respective sports this week. The Cornell University commit...

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