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Kyle Reims

Kyle Reims, Digital Managing Editor

Kyle Reims is the Digital Managing Editor of the Chronicle, as well as Editor-in-Chief of Big Red, executive producer in the broadcast program and announcer for HWTV. Outside of journalism, he is a director of Westflix, Harvard-Westlake’s film festival. In his free time, Kyle enjoys watching sports, listening to music, and watching the  Chargers lose painfully.

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The Wolverines do dynamic warmups in preparation for their game at the Rose Bowl stadium.

[Photo] Football team becomes league champions after victory at Rose Bowl

Danny Johnson
April 10, 2021

The Wolverines do dynamic warmups in preparation for their game at the Rose Bowl stadium.

President Rick Commons sent an email to the school community Friday in response to the media attention from the past week.

National media outlets publish articles critical of school’s DEI initiatives

Ethan Lachman and Kyle Reims
March 13, 2021

Media outlets such as City Journal, Newsweek, Fox News and The Atlantic published articles criticizing the school over the past week, with much of their focus on the community’s anti-racism and Diversity,...

Photo Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

‘wokeathw’ responds to anti-racism initiatives

Kyle Reims and Ethan Lachman
October 22, 2020

Certain members of the community, dissatisfied with the school’s new anti-racism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, created the Instagram account @wokeathw on Sept. 7 to highlight...

Photo Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

‘wokeathw’ responds to anti-racism initiatives (Print Edition)

Kyle Reims and Ethan Lachman
October 20, 2020

*Note: A longer, more in depth version has been published here. This version is published as it appeared in the print edition of the second issue of The Chronicle.  Certain members of the community,...

Coronavirus Live Sports Updates: CIF delays all sports, creates new two season system

Kyle Reims
June 26, 2020

Update: July 20 All interscholastic sports will be delayed until at least December, and athletics will be divvied into two seasons instead of the usual three, the CIF announced today. It will be up to...

Pete Crow-Armstrong '20 picked 19th overall in MLB Draft

Pete Crow-Armstrong ’20 picked 19th overall in MLB Draft

Kyle Reims
June 11, 2020
The New York Mets selected the outfielder with the 19th pick in the first round, following in the footsteps of past Wolverine MLB players
EMPTY FIELD: With the cancellation of spring sports, no teams or athletes have been allowed to utilize Ted Slavin Field or any other Harvard-Westlake facility. Spring sports such as Golf, Tennis, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Swimming, Baseball and Softball were affected by the cancellations.

Coronavirus ends seasons and careers

Kyle Reims
June 4, 2020

Owen Hudgins ’21 was enjoying dinner with his family when he felt his phone vibrate. As he checked what could have been a normal message from a friend, his heart sank when he saw the sender, Head of...

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Survivor: Winners at War Episode 13 Recap

Kyle Reims
May 9, 2020

Welcome to the weekly Survivor: Winners at War breakdown and award ceremony! After a very entertaining two hour episode, we have a lot to talk about, including our winner picks for the finale next week....

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Survivor: Winners at War Episode 12 Recap

Kyle Reims
May 3, 2020

Welcome to the weekly Survivor: Winners at War breakdown and award ceremony! After a very entertaining episode, we have a lot to talk about. Let’s get right into it! Most Valuable Player: Given to the...

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Survivor Winners at War breakdown: Episode 9

Kyle Reims
April 9, 2020

Welcome to the weekly Survivor: Winners at War breakdown and award ceremony, our fourth of the year. With the chaos that occurred prior to and during tribal council, we have a lot to talk about, and Kyle's...

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Survivor Winners at War breakdown: Episode 8

Kyle Reims
April 1, 2020

Welcome to the weekly Survivor: Winners at War breakdown and award ceremony, our third of the year. With one return from Edge, a merge and an elimination weeks in the making, we have a lot to talk about....

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Survivor Winners at War breakdown: Episode 7

Kyle Reims
March 25, 2020

Welcome to the weekly Survivor: Winners at War breakdown and award ceremony, our second of the year.  After another big elimination, most of the old-schoolers have been sent to the Edge of Extinction...

Survivor Winners at War breakdown: episode 6

Kyle Reims
March 23, 2020

Welcome everyone, to the first edition of our Survivor: Winners at War breakdown. With everything that’s happening in the world, everybody could use a good distraction. Here, weekly, we will recap each...

Power forward Trumann Gettings throws down a dunk against Sierra Canyon. The Wolverines lost, 75-65. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Basketball falls to Sierra Canyon in CIF Open Division State Playoffs

Kyle Reims
March 7, 2020

The boys' basketball team lost to Sierra Canyon High School 75-65 tonight in the regional semifinals of the CIF Open Division State Playoffs,  marking the end of the Wolverines' season.  It...

The Wolverines celebrate their 63-55 victory over Centennial High School Wed, Mar. 5. The team takes on Sierra Canyon School on Saturday at 7 p.m. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Basketball survives Centennial, advances to face Sierra Canyon

Kyle Reims
March 5, 2020

The boys' basketball team took down Centennial High School 63-55 in the first round of the CIF Open Division state playoffs last night, punching its ticket to the second round. The Wolverines started...

Center Mason Hooks '20 gets helped up by his teammates in the Mission League Championship game.

Next Man Up

Kyle Reims
March 3, 2020

Over the past five years, the boys’ basketball team has lost class after class of high profile talent, with several stars, including two current NCAA Division I players, transferring after short stints...

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The Issue: Mental Illness

Kyle Reims
February 27, 2020

The increased awareness of mental illness in professional sports has changedthe way athletes talk about mental healthas a societal issue. Addressing the Stigma: In the early months of 2018, two NBA...

Catcher Jacob Galloway '22 drives a pitch to the outfield against Mira Costa High School on Feb. 20. The Wolverines would win that game 11-3.

Baseball beats Mira Costa High School 11-3 on opening night

Kyle Reims
February 20, 2020

The baseball team opened the season with an 11-3 defeat of Mira Costa High School tonight. Pitcher Tyler Ganus ’20 started for the Wolverines, the first start of his career. After the game, Ganus said...

Mason Hooks '20, Trumann Gettings '21, Brase Dottin '20, Spencer Hubbard '20 and Holden McRae '20 celebrate their second consecutive Mission League title with the trophy a bottle of cider.

Boys’ Basketball takes home back-to-back Mission League Tournament gold

Kyle Reims
February 8, 2020

The Boys’ Basketball team won its second consecutive Mission League Championship last night, defeating Chaminade College Preparatory 81-66. The Wolverines got off to a hot start, beginning the game...

Forward Trumann Gettings ’21 looks for an opening to drive to the hoop Jan. 22. The team won 54-51 after falling behind 18 points against Crespi Carmelite High School. The team’s next game is against Chaminade College Preparatory tonight. Photo: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Team has best start in decade

Kyle Reims
January 29, 2020

The boys’ basketball team started the season with a 20-2 overall record and an undefeated 5-0 league record. This year marks the Wolverines’ best opening since the 2010 team jumped out to a 21-2 start. “[It’s]...

Debate team organizes debateLA Round Robin Challenge

Kyle Reims
January 27, 2020

The debate team hosted the annual Harvard-Westlake Debates tournament from Jan. 16 to 20. The event consisted of two separate parts, with the debateLA Round Robin Challenge beginning Jan. 16, and the...

Aaron Huerta hired as new football program head

Kyle Reims
December 21, 2019

The football team hired Aaron Huerta as the new program head, the athletic department announced Friday.  Huerta last coached for Notre Dame High School, where he compiled a 16-8 overall record from 2018-2019,...

Coaching Culture

Coaching Culture

Kyle Reims
December 9, 2019

It’s 7:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, the first day of “Hell Week” for the football team. There arguably isn’t any time more important for the team, as this is the week when, as one player put it, “you...

Wide reciever Mark Cho '22 surveys the field while returning a kickoff at home against league opponent St. Genevieve High School on Oct. 12. The Wolverines eon the homecoming match 27-21, bringing their league record to 2-2.

Squad misses playoffs despite final win

Kyle Reims
November 15, 2019

The football team’s season officially ended after its 30-27 victory against La Salle College Preparatory Nov. 1, despite Athletic Director Terry Barnum implying otherwise before the game.  “During...

Quarterback Marshall Howe '21 stiff arms a St. Genevieve High School defender during the Wolverines' 27-21 victory on Saturday, October 12.

Football wins on senior night

Kyle Reims
November 2, 2019

The football team held off a late comeback attempt from La Salle College Preparatory last night, winning 30-27 in the last game of the season.. Fast Start The night began with a celebration of the seniors...

Wide Receiver AJ Holmes '22 catches a pitch against St. Genevieve High School. The Wolverines won 27-21.

Football edges past St. Genevieve High School at homecoming

Kyle Reims
October 14, 2019

The football team defeated St. Genevieve High School 27-21 at homecoming Saturday night, bringing its season record up to 3-5. The team started the game well, with two early touchdowns leading to a 14-0...

Endorsing college athletes

Endorsing college athletes

Kyle Reims
October 4, 2019

In March of 2019, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, better known as March Madness, made roughly 900 million dollars, absolutely none of which went to those who actually played the games....

Quarterback Marshall Howe ’21 drops back in the pocket, surveying the field for an open receiver on the left sideline. The Wolverines lost to Crespi Carmelite High School 54-0 Sept. 6 after defeating Venice High School on Aug. 30. Credit: Eugean Choi/Chronicle

New coach suffers through below-average stretch

Kyle Reims
October 2, 2019

The football team is off to a slow start this season, wrapping up its first five games with a record of 2-4. New head coach Ramsey Lambert has had a difficult debut, as his team has been outscored 195-63...

Water polo coach steps down

Kyle Reims
September 23, 2019

Emily Greenwood stepped down as Program Head for the girls' water polo team, according to a statement put out by the school on Friday, Sept. 13. In the team’s two seasons under Greenwood, it won consecutive...

Defensive lineman Viswa Douglass '21 after making a tackle against Birmingham in week 1. Credit: Kyle

Football defeated by John Burroughs High School

Kyle Reims
September 14, 2019

The football team lost to John Burroughs High School 38-21 last night in the final home game before the start of league play. The team was shorthanded going into the game, without its starting quarterback,...

The team stands for the national anthem before the game. Credit: Eugean Choi/Chronicle

Football shut out by Crespi

Kyle Reims
September 7, 2019

The football team suffered a loss against Crespi last night, losing 54-0 in its second shutout loss of the season.  The team was hit with numerous injuries, including starting quarterback Marshall Howe...

Receiver and safety Chase Harelston '21 runs towards a ball carrier against Birmingham. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Football beats Venice High School in first home game

Kyle Reims
August 30, 2019

The football team won its first game of the season today against Venice High School, coming out with a 35-28 victory in a game that came down to the final play. After a slow start offensively, the Wolverine's...

THIS IS ‘HOWE’ WE DO IT: Quarterback Marshall Howe ’21 winds up under the Friday Night Lights during the season opener against Birmingham High School. Howe exhibits his poise on the field as he protects the ball. They lost 34-0, with Howe throwing for 185 yards, two interceptions and no touchdowns. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle.

Tumultuous off-season leads to a fresh start for football

Kyle Reims
August 28, 2019

After experiencing an off-season with numerous changes, the football team’s roster is very different than it was at this time last year. In addition to those who graduated, namely starting running back...

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