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Wing Brase Dottin '20 going up to the basket in a 68-53 win last season over Saint Francis High School. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Boys’ Basketball wins first game of its season and the Wolverine Invitational

Keila McCabe
November 20, 2019

Boys’ Basketball beat Van Nuys High School 81-30 last night in its first home game of the season and the first round of the Wolverine Invitational. The school is hosting the tournament in Taper Gym...

LAMBO: Interim head coach Ramsey Lambert patrols the sideline during the season opener against Birmingham High School.

Former football head coach leaves school after 6-5 season, playoff loss

Keila McCabe
August 28, 2019

The Athletic Department announced that former football Program Head Michael Burnett has stepped down and will no longer be able to coach the team due to personal reasons. Former assistant coach Ramsey...

Third baseman Michael Snyder '19 gets one of the  four hits for the Wolverines in 2-0 CIF final loss. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Baseball falls to Cypress High School in CIF Final

Keila McCabe
May 19, 2019

Baseball fell 2-0 to Cypress High School last night in the CIF division one championship at Dodger Stadium. The squad looked for its second ever title since its first win in 2013 as well as redemption...

Drew Bowser '20 being honored by USA Baseball at all-school assembly. Credit: Lindsay Wu/Chronicle

Drew Bowser ’20 to play in Prospect Development Pipeline League

Keila McCabe
May 1, 2019

This morning at all-school assembly, shortstop and Stanford University commit Drew Bowser ’20 announced he will be playing in the Prospect Development Pipeline League this summer at IMG Academy in Bradenton,...

Credit: Jay Lassiter/Chronicle

Wolverines Only: Keila McCabe

Keila McCabe
May 1, 2019

Waking up on game day is the best feeling in the world. There is nothing like putting on my white long-sleeve Harvard-Westlake softball shirt and packing my red hair ribbon for our game after school....

Full Sand: Williams College commit and pitcher Jack Sandifer ’19 follows through after throwing a pitch in a 5-2 loss to Notre Dame. After winning the first game of the series, the Wolverines dropped two games to Notre Dame to lose the Mission League Finals. Credit: Caitlin Chung/Chronicle

Team looks for CIF redemption after 2018 early exit

Keila McCabe
May 1, 2019

Baseball has continued its strong season with consistent tournament play, an overall record of 23-5-1 and league record of 4-3-1, placing second in Mission League to rival Notre Dame High School. One...

Early wins fuel strong league start

Keila McCabe
March 30, 2019

Baseball has begun its season with a strong 9-1 record after losing to Valencia High School in the first round of the CIF Playoffs last season. The team won the Easton Tournament to start the year, defeating...

Students participate in first pop-up play festival

Keila McCabe
March 23, 2019

The school hosted its first pop-up play festival March 9, in which students wrote, directed, cast and performed eight plays in a 24-hour time period. Assistant Features Editor Zoe Redlich ’20 proposed...

Wing Brase Dottin ’20 (left) shoots over a defender in the Wolverines’ game 66-61 loss to Loyola High School on Jan. 11. Credit: Ryan Albert/Chronicle

Mission League champions eliminated from CIF Playoffs

Keila McCabe
February 25, 2019

Boys’ basketball finished its regular season and lost in the third round of the CIF SS Division I tournament to Santa Margarita High School. Despite early season struggles, the team ended with a 21-9...

In it to win it: A look into the most successful athletic programs at the school

In it to win it: A look into the most successful athletic programs at the school

Keila McCabe
February 21, 2019

With the sun beating down on the field, Caroline Sturgeon '20 crouched in the goal, her heart racing as her eyes focused on a quick Huntington Beach High School midfielder weaving through defenders. The...

Guard Johnny Juzang '20 drives to the basket for a layup in his 30 point game against Redondo Union High School. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Boys’ basketball beats Redondo Union in first round of playoffs

Keila McCabe
February 12, 2019

Boys' basketball beat the Redondo Union Seahawks 81-60 tonight and advance to the next round of CIF playoffs. They defeated the Seahawks on Dec. 8 62-39 in the championship of the Beverly Hill Tournament....

Guard Johnny Juzang ’20 releases a jump shot from the top of the key on Jan. 11 in Taper Gymnasium. The Wolverines fell to the Cubs 66-61 in their first matchup of the season.

Squad finds consistency with playoffs approaching

Keila McCabe
January 30, 2019

Despite early season injuries, boys’ basketball adjusted mid-season and found success with the help of its deep roster, posting a 17-6 overall record and a 4-2 league record. The team has competed...

Off of a pick by forward Kyle Hearlihy '19, guard Johnny Juzang '20 shoots his first of three three-point shots in a row to start the first quarter. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Boys’ basketball wins over St. Francis on senior night

Keila McCabe
January 16, 2019

Boys’ basketball won against St. Francis 68-53 on senior night. The Wolverines’ overall record improves to 15-5 and league record of 3-1. Before the game, forward Kyle Hearlihy ’19, guard Darren...

Forward Mason Hooks '20, leading scorer against rival Loyola High School, goes up to the basket during 66-61 loss. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Boys’ basketball loses to Loyola 66-61

Keila McCabe
January 12, 2019

Boys’ basketball lost to rival Loyola High School last night 66-61, giving the team its first league loss of the season. The team is currently 12-5 overall and 2-1 in league. Wing Holden McRae ’20...

Wing Holden McRae '20 scans the court, while protecting the ball from a defender. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Boys’ basketball wins first league game of the season

Keila McCabe
January 4, 2019

Boys’ Basketball won its first league game of the season against Notre Dame 58-50. After a rough start in the first quarter, the Wolverines came back to secure and maintain the lead throughout the second...

Forward Truman Gettings '21 scores the go-ahead basket in the fourth quarter during victory against Beverly Hills High School 58-53. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Boys’ basketball secures its first home victory

Keila McCabe
December 21, 2018

The boys' basketball team won tonight against Beverly Hills High School 58-53 in its first home game of the season. In a close matchup with the Beverly Hills Normans, the Wolverines maintained the lead...

Forward Truman Gettings ’21 drives for a layup against a St. Francis defender in Taper Gymnasium Jan 19. The Wolverines, propelled by 29 points and 16 rebounds from 6-foot-10 forward Mason Hooks ’20, defeated the Golden Knights 69-64. The squad finished the season last year with an overall record of 22-6.

Basketball team overcomes injuries to find early season success

Keila McCabe
December 12, 2018

Boys’ basketball has begun its season with strong tournament play despite early injuries to key starters. The team set high goals of winning, and games have demonstrated the seasons' potential and given...

Flaherty pitches during the CIF final in 2013 at Dodger Stadium. Credit: Chronicle Archives

Looking at a legend: Tracing the baseball career of Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty ’14

Keila McCabe
December 11, 2018

Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty ’14 stood in Dodger Stadium, looking out at 50,000 empty seats waiting to be filled for his upcoming game against the Dodgers. He excused himself; Flaherty needed a moment...

The Political Game: Students discuss how athletes use their platforms to enact political change

The Political Game: Students discuss how athletes use their platforms to enact political change

Keila McCabe
November 15, 2018

The beginning notes of the national anthem resonated through the air at the first football game of the season. But instead of standing up and placing her hand over her heart, cheerleader Sophia Nuñez...

Quarterback Jameson Wang '20 throws to wide receiver Terrell Long '21 for only touchdown of CIF playoffs round 1 matchup against Palos Verdes. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Football falls in first round of CIF playoffs

Keila McCabe
November 2, 2018

The football team lost to Palos Verdes High School 42-6 last night in the first round of CIF playoffs. They took on the Palos Verdes Sea Kings, who had an overall 8-3 record, at El Camino College. By...

Quarterback Jameson Wang '20 throws the ball downfield during first quarter of their game against St. Paul last night.

Wolverines fall short in battle of league leaders

Keila McCabe
October 13, 2018

The Wolverines lost to St. Paul today 20-16 after a game delay due to thunderstorms Friday night. Their overall record is now 5-4 and their league record is 2-1. The St. Paul Swordsmen remain undefeated...

Senior offensive linemen Garnett March '19, Evan LaTourrette-Ghez '19 and Kyle Hearlihy '19 getting ready for the play as rain begins to fall on their senior night.

Football senior night delayed by thunderstorm

Keila McCabe
October 12, 2018

Football’s senior night game against St. Paul was rescheduled for tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. due to thunderstorms. The Wolverines played one quarter until being called off the field around 7:30 p.m.  They...

Students hold voter registration drive

Keila McCabe
October 7, 2018

Andrea Yagher '20 and the Our First Vote Organization held their second annual voter registration drive Oct. 5. Last year one hundred and fifty students registered to vote. "In just a few short...

Quarterback Jameson Wang ’20 passes in the Homecoming game against St. Anthony High School on Sept. 29. Photo Credit: Ryan Albert/Chronicle

New coach’s first season hindered by injuries

Keila McCabe
October 3, 2018

With several injuries to key starters, the football team is focusing on developing young players and adjusting to new football program head Michael Burnett. “We have had a lot of bad luck with injuries,”...

Running back Sultan Daniels '19 dodges Saints defenders during Homecoming victory. Photo credit: Ryan Albert/Chronicle

Football beats St. Anthony in first league game

Keila McCabe
September 29, 2018

Football beat St. Anthony 28-21 tonight on Homecoming in their first league game of the season making their overall record 4-3 and 1-0 league record. Marshall Howe '21 started the game as quarterback...

Running back Sultan Daniels '19 runs while offensive linebacker Vito Ameen '20 blocks Golden Knights defenders. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Football falls to St. Francis

Keila McCabe
September 22, 2018

The football team lost against St. Francis, 27-48, on Sept. 21. This loss follows a three game Wolverine winning streak and leads them into their first league game on Homecoming night. The St. Francis...

Quarterback Jameson Wang '20 throws over defenders in 49-25 victory over Salesian.

Football wins third straight, 49-25

Keila McCabe
September 15, 2018

Continuing with their two-game winning streak, the Wolverines beat Salesian 49-25 last night. Within the first 15 seconds of the game, running back Sultan Daniels ’19 ran 65 yards for the first Wolverine...

Splitting the Difference: Quarterback Jameson Wang ’20 jukes out two defenders in the 30-21 loss to Birmingham on Aug. 17.

Team rebuilds under new coach

Keila McCabe
August 29, 2018

The football team looks to reconstruct its program after a promising last season cut short in the first round of playoffs with the help of new head coach Michael Burnett. The Wolverines spent the summer...

Quarterback Jameson Wang '20 looks downfield for receivers in a 30-21 loss to Birmingham. Photo Credit: Emily Kornguth '20

Football falls in season opener

Keila McCabe
August 18, 2018

The Wolverines lost to the Birmingham Patriots 30-21 in the season opener Friday night. Last season they beat the Patriots 33-28. This year, the Wolverines were unable to convert clutch touchdown opportunities...

New head fanatics announced

Keila McCabe
August 1, 2018

Brayden Borquez ’19, Asher Early ’19, Vanessa Payne ’19, Lucas Lyons ’19, Loyal Terry ’19 and Bella Carino ’19 have been named the head fanatics for the Wolverines this upcoming school year. “We...

Ali Riley ’06 to play soccer for Chelsea FC

Keila McCabe
June 28, 2018

Ali Riley ’06 signed to play professional women’s soccer for Chelsea FC in London, England.  During her time at Harvard-Westlake she was two-time Mission League Offensive MVP, two-time  first-team...

Senior departures to thin ranks

Keila McCabe
June 2, 2018

Boys’ golf finished its season after a consistent year of high placement in league with an overall record of 7-2. The boys’ golf team finished seventh overall in the CIF Southern Section playoffs....

Strong season led by seniors

Keila McCabe
April 27, 2018

Following a string of three consecutive match wins and two top-three finishes at Mission League tournaments, the boys' golf team is heading into the end of their regular season second in league standings. The...

Thank you, Amazon

Thank you, Amazon

Keila McCabe
March 6, 2018

Organic foods. Are they a business or a healthy asset for our lives? For all our lifetimes, Whole Foods has been a craze. We’ve been surrounded by much more kale, avocado and green juice than Dairy Queens....

Sophia Ekstrand ’20 and her horse Esteban compete. With Esteban, she competes at the varsity level and placed third overall in the team’s third competition. She finished with 96 points. Printed with the permission of Sophia Ekstrand.

Riders see strong solo victories

Keila McCabe
February 20, 2018

Although the equestrian team has struggled to be competitive in team standings due to its small size, individual equestrian riders have been working hard and placing well. The Wolverines placed sixth in...

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...

Justin Butler '19 takes down an opponent.

Wrestlers lose to Bishop Amat despite strong individual performances

Keila Mccabe
January 23, 2018

Three wrestlers won their duals despite a team loss to Bishop Amat. The team forfeited multiple matches due to a lack of members in certain weight groups, but the participating wrestlers put up a strong...

Girls basketball beats Flintridge Sacred Heart 65-22 in first league win

Keila Mccabe
January 10, 2018

Girls Basketball beats Flintridge Sacred Heart 65-22 in first league game of the season. After losing just their third game of the season, the Wolverines came back strong with a big win at Sacred Heart.   Team...

Wrestling finishes strong first meet

Keila Mccabe
December 3, 2017

Wrestling had a promising first match with wrestlers placing high in each weight group. Liam Douglass ’18 took first place 2-0 at 285 pounds, Riley Ruiz ’20 placed second 3-1 at 126 pounds and Kanoa...

Derric Chien: Math

Keila McCabe
August 31, 2017

Former Calculus tutor for undergraduate and graduate students, Derric Chien will join the math department this year. He will be teaching Precalculus: Trigonometry and Function, Data Structures and Design...

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