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Paul Kurgan, Sports Editor

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Calling the Shots: Point Guard Jamie Yue '24 looks to a teammate for a pass as she tries to get past a defender. The girls basketball team is currently 5-5 in league and 18-10 overall as it heads into the playoffs.

Girls basketball prepares for playoffs

Paul Kurgan
February 8, 2023

The girls basketball team defeated Notre Dame 60-38 Jan. 27 at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion. The team is 2-1 since and 18-10 overall going into the CIF playoffs. After a 13-13 score at the end of the first...

PRACTICE PLAY: Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.

[Photo] Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak

Andrew Park
March 23, 2022

PRACTICE PLAY: Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before...

Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.

[Photo] Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak

Andrew Park
March 26, 2022

Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to...

LAUNCHING IT: Sam Pulaski ’24 practices shot put March 15. The team defeated Crespi Carmelite High School 65-34 in its second meet.

Track and field competes in Mission League meets

Leo Saperstein and Paul Kurgan
March 23, 2022

The boys track and field team lost 72-54 to Notre Dame High School, and the girls team won 81-46, in its third league meet of the season, improving its overall record to 2-1. The squad won its first two...

Setter Andrew Eitner '23 lifts a ball for his teammate and outside hitter Erik Steuch to crush down the center of the court. They practice for their upcoming league match against Notre Dame on March 15.

Boys volleyball opens season with a loss against Windward School

Paul Kurgan
March 3, 2022

The boys volleyball team lost 3-1 to Windward School in its season opener March 1. The Wolverines went down 2-0 in sets, losing the first set 25-13 and the second 25-15. Center Victor Lowe ’24 said...

Wrestling team concludes regular season matches and begins preparations for competition at CIF tournament

Paul Kurgan
February 17, 2022

Seven members of the wrestling team qualified to compete at the 2021-2022 CIF Southern Section Individual Wrestling Championships on Feb 11. Competing in the 138-pound weight class, Cutter East ’24...

To prepare for upcoming games, Jordyn Call '23 pushes off Jamie Yue '24 to receive an entry pass from a teammate.

Girls basketball team looks to improve in remaining games

Paul Kurgan, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2022

The girls basketball team returned to competitive play following a three week hiatus because of COVID-19 in a game against Junipero Serra High School on Jan. 8, which they lost 51-59. After defeating Canyon...

All players and coaches are now required to wear KN95 masks indoors, and indoor sports will now have a limited capacity of under 500 people.

School updates athletic protocols as COVID-19 cases surge

Paul Kurgan
January 19, 2022

Head of Athletics Terry Barnum announced new COVID-19 protocols in an email sent to all winter athletes Jan. 9. In his email, Barnum addressed the implementation of new testing policies, game cancellations...

MAKING PLAYS: Guard Cubin Molzen ’22 looks across the court at his teammates during a preaseason practice in Taper Gym on Nov. 10.

Basketball squad stays undefeated in tournament

Paul Kurgan and Leo Saperstein
December 16, 2021

The boys basketball team won first place in the Marantha Rose City Tournament on Dec. 4. The team finished with an overall record of 4-0 at the tournament, moving its overall season record to 8-0.  The...

Edward Kim '23 and William Ehrlich '22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.

Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School

Paul Kurgan
September 15, 2021

The football team lost its first game of the season in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.  The squad dominated the start of the game, leading by a score of 28-21 by the end...

Boys water polo player Baxter Chelsom '23 looks to pass in the 15-6 win against Long Beach Highschool.
Credit: Sandra Kortez/Chronicle

Water polo beats Laguna Beach Highschool

Paul Kurgan
September 15, 2021

The Water Polo feeds off of it’s early-season success, moving to a 6-0 record with it’s 15-6 win against Laguna Beach Highschool Sept 9. The squad dropped one point in the first half, moving to...

Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School

Paul Kurgan
September 6, 2021

The boys water polo team defeated Cathedral High School 14-7 in its fifth match of the season. The Wolverines won all four quarters, winning 3-2 in the first, 4-3 in the second, 4-2 in the third and 3-0...

First to Finish: Following the first race of the season, Daniela Quintero ’22 and Print Managing Editor Will Sheehy ’22 lift first place trophies for the girls and boys divisions, respectively, at the Gahr High School Race.

Squad secures victory in successful opener

Paul Kurgan
August 26, 2021

The cross country team kicked off the 2021-2022 season with a two-mile run in the 27th annual Summer Series Run at Gahr High School. Runner and Chronicle Print Managing Editor Will Sheehy ’22 placed...

Boys volleyball loses third consecutive match against Loyola High School

Paul Kurgan
May 5, 2021

The boys volleyball team moves to 3-6 overall in the season after a 3-0 loss to rival Loyola High School at home on Wednesday.  The team started off slow with the first two sets going the way of Loyola...

Administrator and alum teaches Venture members about personal and professional branding

Paul Kurgan
March 17, 2021

Head of Communications and Strategic Initiatives Ari Engelberg '89 led a Venture workshop on the intricacies behind the branding of distinguished businesses and his advice in creating personal brands March...

Character Beth Harmon's rise to prominence in "The Queen's Gambit" inspired an increase in chess set and book sales in the U.S.

Netflix and Chess

The release of "The Queen's Gambit" creates new interest in chess.
Paul Kurgan
March 12, 2021

Netflix’s “The Queen's Gambit” debut in October has since sparked a surge of interest in chess, causing an 87% increase in purchased chess sets and raising chess book sales by 603% in the US. The...

Todd Jackson '99 smiles as he speaks to students in the Venture club about his work. Photo

Alumnus and former Google employee presents to Venture

Paul Kurgan
February 26, 2021

HW Venture hosted First Round partner Todd Jackson '99 for a presentation about tech entrepreneurship and his advice on succeeding in the competitive industry Feb. 25. Jackson highlighted crucial decisions...

COVID-19 spike before NFL playoffs sparks discussion within school community

Paul Kurgan
January 4, 2021

The NFL’s COVID-19 crisis was fully exposed during its twelfth week of the season, affecting the school's many passionate fans and forcing the coaching staff to analyze the league's safety protocols...

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