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Quarterback Aaryan Mehdi Williams ’27 accelerates past defenders during the homecoming game against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School. Mehdi Williams played for the first time since tearing his miniscus during his second game of the season.

Decisive victory at Homecoming boosts football team morale as quarterback returns from injury

Connor Merrihew, Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2024

The football team lost to Crespi High School 7-0 on Oct. 18, moving to 3-5 overall, and 1-2 in league play. Ahead of the team’s road game with St. Anthony High School on Oct. 25, the team currently sits...

Running back Kurtis Walter '27 runs the football after a snap against the Palisades defense. The Wolverines fell 30-13 in the home game against Palisades Charter High School.

Football falls to 2-3 to Palisades in 30-13 loss

Jackson Hubbard, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
September 21, 2024

The Wolverines came up short after a valiant effort against Palisades Charter High School, falling 30-13 in a local showdown. The connection between Palisades quarterback Jack Thomas and wide receiver...

The defense lines up in a game against Royal High school Sept. 14. Kurtis Walter '27 and Dylan Fullmer '27 each had key interceptions for the Wolverines.

Football’s run offense surges against Royal High School

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 14, 2024

In their strongest performance yet, the football team defeated Royal High School 25-14, led by Ellis Robinson ’27 with three rushing touchdowns. The Wolverines improve to 2-2 on the season. With the...

Despite power outages in Taper Gym, the football game is still set for 7:30 p.m. If high temperatures persist, the game may be postponed or delayed, Athletic Director Matt Lacour said.

Football game set for kickoff at 7:30 p.m. despite power outages

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 6, 2024

Tonight’s home football game will take place at 7:30 p.m. despite a power outage that occurred on campus, Athletic Director Matt LaCour said. LaCour said if high temperatures persist, the game will be...

Illustration by Ashley Ham

Save Our Spirit

The school community and students from other independent schools discuss the effect of varying levels of school spirit on student bodies
Alex Dinh and Nathan Wang
November 15, 2023

It is Community Time on a Friday afternoon, and the entire Upper School student body floods through the entrance of Taper Gymnasium. While students would typically use this period to do homework, get food...

Running back Samuel Christopher '24 looks to break the defense down in a game against Venice High School Aug. 29.

Football looks to make playoffs in last regular season game

Sienna Dall'Olmo
October 27, 2023

The varsity football team will face St. Genevieve in a league game on Oct. 27 at Los Angeles Valley College at 7:00 p.m. The game will be the squad's last regular game of the season and will determine...

Defensive tackles Matteo Arroyo '25 and Boaz Maydew '24 line up in a game against Mary Star of the Sea High School Oct. 20.

Football wins against Mary Star of the Sea

Sienna Dall'Olmo
October 20, 2023

The varsity football team won an away game 14-7 against Mary Star of the Sea High School on Oct. 20. Running Back Samuel Christopher ’24 scored both of the team’s touchdowns during this game, one...

Samuel Christopher '24 runs the ball in a game against St. Anthony High School Oct. 7.

Football forfeits to St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy

Sienna Dall'Olmo
October 13, 2023

The varsity football team decided to forfeit their game against St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy due to multiple injuries over the last couple of weeks. The away game was originally scheduled for Oct....

Illustration by Eva Park

Fantasy Frenzy

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2023

After several weeks of waiting, it was finally draft day for Wilson Federman ’24 and 11 of his friends. Wilson Federman calmly took a seat at the table, already knowing which players he wanted on his...

SECRET WEAPON: Quarterback Aidan Greenfield ’24 rushes through the South High School defensive line, picking up yards on one of the team’s four scoring drives. Greenfield replaced Aaryan Mehdi Williams ’27 as the starting quarterback in the team’s fourth game of the year.

Football 2-2 after week four

Casey Reims, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2023

The football team defeated South Torrance High School 28-21 on Sept. 8th. This win came following a critical loss in their previous game against Canyon Country.  The team entered the game with a different...

Football loses in first round of CIF

Alexander Dinh
November 11, 2022

The football team finished its season with an overall record of 6-4 after losing 33-21 to Grand Terrace in the first round of the Division 8 California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section (CIF-SS)...

Walking out from the team locker room, Quarterback Henry Wendorf  ’23 and Wide Receiver Santiago 
Hernandez ’23 spark a conversation with a referee ahead of their 14-6 first season victory over Canyon High School on September 2.

Varsity football wins consecutive games following back-to-back losses ahead of league competition

Jackson Mayer
September 29, 2022

After starting the season 2-2 against non-league opponents, the football team is preparing for Del Rey League play. The team’s first league game will be the school’s Homecoming game against St. Genevieve...

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