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Former Program Head of the Girls' Basketball Program Melissa Hearlihy raises the 2024 CIF Girls' Basketball State Championship trophy after a 60-45 win over Colfax High School from Northern California. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)

The Final Whistle

Nathan Wang and Evalina Gerencher
October 1, 2024

The name Melissa Hearlihy is synonymous with excellence in high school sports. With 39 full seasons, 839 career victories and two girls' basketball CIF State Championships with the Wolverines under her...

Boys’ Basketball Program Head David Rebibo will temporarily serve as the girls’ basketball program head while Boys’ Basketball assistant coach will temporarily serve as the girls' basketball head coach. The school will conduct another search after the winter season.

Rebibo to become interim girls’ basketball program head and Nailes to become interim girls’ basketball head coach

Wynne Davis, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2024

Following the retirement of girls’ basketball program head Melissa Hearlihy, David Rebibo, the current boys’ basketball program head, will take on additional duties as the interim program head for...

The girls' basketball team poses center court with their medals and trophy after defeating Colfax High School 60-45 in the CIF Division 2 State Championship. The win is their first state championship since 2010, and marks Girls Program Head Melissa Hearlihy's second state championship and 839th career win.

Girls’ basketball wins Division 2 State championship

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 9, 2024

After 14 years in the making, Girls Basketball Program Head Melissa Hearlihy was able to lead her girls back to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Championship for the first time since...

The girls' basketball team poses with medals and a plaque from their win over Notre Dame on Tuesday Night. This will be the program's first time advancing to the CIF State Championship since 2010, which they won that year.

Girls’ basketball wins first CIF Regional title since 2010, advances to State Championships

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 5, 2024

After a season full of injuries, setbacks and adversity, the girls’ basketball team finally hit a major milestone, defeating Notre Dame High School from Sherman Oaks 50-38 in the California Interscholastic...

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...

Girls basketball beats Viewpoint High School

Justin Goldstein
April 25, 2021

The girls basketball team beat Viewpoint High School 61-44 Saturday at home, giving the team an 8-2 overall record with no league games played yet this season.    In its last game, the team...

Girls basketball dominates Ventura High School

Claire Conner
April 2, 2021

The girls basketball team beat Ventura High School 55-33 in its second game Friday. The squad defeated Sierra Canyon High School 58-48 in its season opener on March 24 to lead to a record of 2-0 on the...

Guard Melissa Zozulenko '21  surveys the frontcourt in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational. Zozulenko finished with 13 points against West Torrance High School. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls basketball reaches CIF-SS Division I Finals

Jaidev Pant
February 23, 2020

The girls’ basketball team defeated West Torrance High School 64-49 at home Feb. 22, advancing to the CIF Division I championship game. Previous Games In its last game against West Torrance, the...

(Ko)ld Blooded: Guard Kimiko Katzaroff ’21 pushes the ball up on a fastbreak in a 50-35 win against Clovis North High School at home Dec. 7 to win the Brentwood Invitational Championship. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Girls end with wins in league

Jaidev Pant
January 29, 2020

After winning the Brentwood Invitational and the Desert Heat Classic early in the season, the girls’ basketball team currently holds a 15-8 record as it prepares for CIF Division I Playoffs. After defeating...

Guard Krista Semaan '21 sets up the offense in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls’ basketball rebounds from league loss

Jaidev Pant and Ryan Razmjoo
January 25, 2020

The girls basketball team defeated Notre Dame Academy 75-37 Jan. 24 at Taper Gymnasium, improving their overall record to 4-1 in league play and 15-8 overall on the season.  After defeating Chaminade...

Guard Paula Gonzalez '21 surveys the court for teammates in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational on Dec. 7. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls’ basketball wins Mission League opener

Jaidev Pant
January 8, 2020

The girls basketball team defeated Notre Dame Academy High School 65-15 in their league opener on the road Jan. 7, bringing their overall record to 12-6.  The squad played two tournaments over winter...

PAINT PATROL: Forward Kiki Iriafen ’21 guards the basket at home against Sierra Canyon High School on Nov. 23. The Wolverines lost 68-61 to the Trailblazers, who won the CIF Open Division State Championship last season. Iriafen scored 27 points in the loss. Credit: Jay Lassiter/Chronicle

Squad bounces back after losses early in season

Jaidev Pant
December 11, 2019

Despite losing its first three games of the season, the girls’ basketball team has bounced back, winning four straight games and looking to continue its momentum heading into league play. Last season,...

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