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• April 19, 2024
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![Pictured above, Top to Bottom and Left to Right, Rose Gifford (9), Lily Yuguchi (11), Devashree Misaal (11), Chrissy Lunde (11), Cierra Garcia (10), Avery White (12), Lauren Reed (11), Natalie Ou (11), Ayla Estrada (9), Kate Shepherd (9), Mona Sugawara (10), Precious Benitez (10), and Brooke Shepherd (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/F1-Article-ATTACH-IMAGES-SEPARATELY-Feb-11-2024-at-2_30-PM-e1709319181729-1200x778.jpg)
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• March 1, 2024
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![Ethan Rogers (12), post-wrestling-match, shares a triumphant moment with his family. With smiles written across their faces, this encapsulated the pinnacle of Rogerss wrestling journey.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0212-1048x1200.jpeg)
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• February 15, 2024
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![Despite winter break’s optional practice schedule, Boys Tennis players brave strong winds and cold weather to play on the court. In preparation for the spring season, the team has held many practices that include fundamental drills and conditioning.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_4650-e1707862819196-1200x708.jpeg)
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• January 8, 2024
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![After the wonderful halftime performance of their 2023 field show entitled “Shattered” at the first home football game, the team huddles up for a group picture. Color Guard tryouts typically take place in mid to late April.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/colorguard.jpg)
![On Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, the West High Warriors prepare to compete in their Homecoming game against the Torrance High Tartars. Despite a 13–30 loss, the football team received unwavering support from the student section and entertainment units. Photo courtesy of Christine Huston.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/unnamed-4-1200x800.jpg)
West High Warriors Face Off Against the Torrance Tartars at the 2023 Homecoming Football Game
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer
• November 3, 2023
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![West High Girls Volleyball graduating seniors of 2024. Congratulations to (top row from left to right) Sadie Hopkins (12), Annah Legaspi (12), Nina Mandic (12), Cyrene Anne Ronquillo (12), Masami Fuminoto (12), Karin Gargus (12), (bottom row from left to right) Lucy Hasenmayer (12), Amaya Sanles (12), Malia Mercieca (12), and Emersen Turner (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_8853-1-e1707862159985-1200x706.jpg)
![Steeling themselves, Boys Cross Country athletes and coaches prepare for a lengthy three-mile race against Torrance High School. Despite coming in second place with a score of 44 points, JV runner Isaiah Kim (11) emphasized that patience was key in overcoming the first league game loss of the season: “Putting in work is only part of the process. Being able to wait and stay patient is just as important.” Photo courtesy of Isaiah Kim (11).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_2771-e1707781952304-900x1200.jpeg)
First League Race for West High’s Cross Country Team
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• October 6, 2023
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![West High Girls’ Flag Football play their first game in history against the Santa Monica Vikings. After a hard-fought battle, the Vikings defeated the Warriors 18 – 13. Defensive Starter Julia Camacho (12) expressed, “It was really exciting having the student section, and it was a super fun experience.”](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S2-Article-Sep-18-2023-at-1_22-PM-1200x1200.jpg)
New Girl’s Flag Football Team Makes Its Grand Entrance At West
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• September 30, 2023
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![Varsity field player Leo Garrison (9) handles the ball and scans the pool. West’s loss in last week’s match against Milken Community was largely due to a lack of communication in the pool as well as two dominating players on the opposing team. Despite losing, West continued to play and fight hard until the game was finished. Photo courtesy of David Ventura.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/milkenvswestboyswaterpolo2023-1200x872.jpg)
Boys Water Polo Ramp Up the 2023 Fall Season
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer
• September 20, 2023
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![Even as a high school student, Kira Erikson (11) (right) has made a name for herself in the fencing world. Training from a young age, Erikson dedicated herself to daily practices, always pushing herself to improve. Photo courtesy of Kira Erikson (11).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/download.jpg)
![JV Swimmer Shirilette Lacusong (12) aims to finish strong as she sprints down her lane for the 50-meter freestyle. With swim meet events ranging from long-distance feats like the 500 free to the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it 50 fly, knowing how to pace yourself is essential. Swimmers undergo intensive training throughout the entire season to build up stamina and change gears. Photo courtesy of Sally Yuguchi.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-17-at-1.59.04-PM-900x598.png)
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