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Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor

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Chris Rock speaks in Rugby Auditorium in a event organized by the Art and Business Club. Rock is one of the most prominent speakers to visit the school in recent history.

Prominent stand-up comedian and actor Chris Rock speaks at Art and Business Club event

Justin Tang and Max Nam
March 8, 2025

In one of the most prominent speaker events the school has ever hosted, stand-up comedian and actor Chris Rock visited the school on Friday in an event hosted by the Art and Business Club.  Sitting...

DETERMINED TO WIN: Deana Thompson ’25 drives down the court during a game against Chaminade. The team is preparing for postseason playoffs under their new head coach, Alex Nailes. Playoffs will begin Feb. 13.

Girls basketball gears up for postseason games

Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2025

The girls basketball team has concluded the regular season with a 20-6 overall record and a 7-3 league record. The team lost to Marlborough 67-61 in overtime in their most recent game, and will compete...

Nik Khamenia '25 takes a shot while Valentina Guerrero '26 dribbles down the court.

Better Together: Collaboration Between Girls and Boys Basketball

Lyla Kavanagh and Max Nam
December 20, 2024

Girls basketball forward Valentina Guerrero ’26 sat nervously, staring at the Zoom waiting room in August. The email announcing the meeting was vague, but when she saw Head of Athletics Terry Barnum...

Lochlan Ripley ’26 controls the ball while he moves downfield during a match against Santa Monica High School.

Boys soccer starts off the season 0-2

Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor
December 19, 2024

The boys soccer team recently lost 2-0 against Santa Monica High school at home on Friday, Dec. 13. The game marks a 0-2 record in the season. Preceding the loss against Santa Monica, the team lost 2-0...

Boys water polo team begins post season perperatins after San Francisco North South Tournament

Boys water polo team begins post season perperatins after San Francisco North South Tournament

Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2024

The boys water polo team is gearing up for playoffs after wrapping up their regular season with the North-South Tournament, hosted at Sacred Heart Preparatory School in Atherton from Oct. 17-19. The Wolverines...

Head coach Jack Grover regroups with the team during a timeout with a team huddle.

Boys Water Polo Season Ends in Quarterfinal Defeat Against Corona Del Mar

Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2024

The boys' water polo team’s season ended with a narrow 14-13 loss against Corona Del Mar in the CIF Southern Section Division I quarterfinals group play on Nov. 5. The Wolverines, seeded fourth, played...

SERVE AND PROTECT: With another win, the girls’ tennis team enters the tournament with an 8-0 league

Girls’ tennis team gets ready for CIF playoffs

Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2024

The varsity girls’ tennis team is heading into the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) singles and doubles playoffs with an overall record of 12-3 and an undefeated league record of 8-0. After...

The girls’ golf team celebrates with a team photo after victory against Marymount, wrapping up their season on a high note.

Girls’ golf ends regular season strong

Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2024

The girls’ golf team secured a 182-228 victory over Marymount High School in their final match of the regular season Oct.15. The team finishes with a record of 8-5. The team also competed in the Mission...

Sophomore Valentina Ganocy has left the field hockey team after moving to Texas. She was a standout player as a freshman.

Sophomore star leaves field hockey team

Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2024

Valentina Ganocy, a rising sophomore and former standout player on the girls’ field hockey team, has left the school after moving to Texas. Their key center forward was instrumental in the team’s success...

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