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Girls Soccer Takes Home Senior Night Victories

Girls’ Soccer Takes Home Senior Night Victories

March 3, 2023

With an exciting chill in the air, the West High Girls’ Soccer team faced El Segundo on Jan. 31 — a matchup awaited since last year’s exciting final. The team’s seniors filed out onto the field with gleaming smiles on their faces. Spirit and...

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Enoch Joo (11), pictured left, wrestles Coach Diego, a Redondo Union graduate who comes in to help at West practices. As they grappled, three other coaches (out of frame) sat quietly as they observed the room; practice had just begun.

Warrior Wrestling Concludes Pioneer League With Numerous Medals

Sean Toomey, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

   For most students at West High, finals week was hard.     The disciplined few doubled down, locked their doors, and methodically reviewed every subject. The rest stress-binged YouTube videos and preemptively drafted emails begging for a grade...

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Kyle Cajigal (12) walks on court with his family for the Basketball Senior Night ceremony.

Boys’ Basketball Clinch Entry Into CIF Playoffs

Philip Lam, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

   After a remarkable season for the Boys’ Basketball Varsity team, seniors were ready to hear one last buzz of the shot clock at Feb. 2’s Senior Night matchup against the North High Saxons, their last home game before advancing to the coveted...

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Boys’ Soccer Takes Home Senior Night Victories

Boys’ Soccer Takes Home Senior Night Victories

Kate Phan, Entertainment Editor March 3, 2023

   On Feb. 1, the seniors of the West High Boys’ Soccer team proudly walked the field with their families by their sides. Ready to play against North High School — some for the very last time — applause followed the game’s kickoff. At the...

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It is officially softball season and our Warriors are ready for a strong season ahead of them! On Feb. 15, they took their first steps onto the field for the home-opener against Downey High School. This team has practiced all year round to show South Bay what they’ve been working for this spring. Varsity player, Kayla Vargas (11) expresses her focus for this upcoming season, “I feel like this season is going to be great because we are building a good chemistry as a team, I can’t wait to see what the season is about.”

Looking Toward a Promising Season: Softball’s Home-Opener

Bella Levinson, Staff Writer & Photographer March 1, 2023

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Blazing down her lane, Girls’ Varsity sprinter Shannon Gilman (10) shoots for first place as she runs the 100 meter dash event. Gilman highlighted working towards her goal of surpassing a sub-13 second time on said event. “Remembering what my goal is and what little steps I take to beat it keep me going,” she expressed.  Photo courtesy of Alan Matsumoto.

Track and Field Blaze Their Way Through the Season’s First Meet

Natalie Ou, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

   If you were to ask students which sport has the most athletes at West, you’d likely hear a mix of responses — from swimming to cross country, there seems to be an ever-changing rotation of new and returning competitors. However, few sports can...

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The West Esports team remained undefeated throughout their fall season and took home the California State Championship title. Photo courtesy of Ms. Daisy Kim.

West High Esports Team Wins State Championship After Undefeated Season

Hridhya Sukumaran, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

   With an undefeated streak and state championship victory, West High’s Esports team has made a huge splash this fall season. With Esports now a recognized high school sport complete with a CIF championship, West Esports competed fiercely to earn...

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Celebrating a sweeping 23-3 victory over North High, West High Girls Water Polo team clutch hand-decorated posters made by underclassmen teammates. Plastered with photos courtesy of Sally Yuguchi (mother of two seniors on the team), the team had scheduled a time for a photoshoot against a crisp sunrise and a beautiful beach backdrop. “It was definitely an early 
morning, but we all had fun. And we love the outcome of the pictures, they always turn out great!” Senior varsity player Emma Yuguchi (12) commented. From left to right: Mia Yuguchi, Faith Iwanaka, Emma Yuguchi, Ariah Garcia, Allison Tsai, Lauren Cua, Danielle Ciscel, Felicity Matthews. Photo courtesy of Sally Yuguchi.

Saluting Our Seniors for Girls Water Polo

Natalie Ou, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

   To many four-year athletes, senior night has become synonymous with celebration — there are fewer events more anticipated than the cumulative, end-of-season party in honor of the team’s dedicated seniors. West High’s Girls’ Water Polo team...

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She shoots, she scores! Determined to make her free throw, Madeline Heinemann (11) hoped to rack up points on the scoreboard for her team. West Girls’ Basketball battled St. Paul High School in the First Round of CIF after placing first in Pioneer league.

Girls’ Basketball Takes on St. Paul

Bella Levinson, Staff Writer & Photographer February 11, 2023

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West High Girls’ Soccer celebrates as a team after winning the game in a penalty shootout. After a scoreless game, West and Cypress headed into penalties, where West came out on top. Starting center midfielder and center back, Kathryn Harris (11) stated, “It was a great team effort to get this victory, and everyone did their part in penalties from our goalie to the kickers.”

Girls’ Soccer: Kicking Their Way Into CIF Round Two

Christopher Huston, Staff Photographer February 10, 2023

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The Girls’ Varsity Soccer team goes in for a final group huddle in the rain after the game is finished. The team and the coach discussed the game and other matters regarding the next game.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Starts the New Year With A Win

Ilma Patel, Staff Writer January 19, 2023

   After the incredible finale of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, soccer has become a source of excitement for many students throughout campus. In a recent game, the West High Girls’ Soccer team lived up to this hype by bringing home a spectacular...

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Devashree Misaal (10) focuses as she passes the ball to the left over to her teammate. The Jan. 3 game marked one of her greatest games of the season, with some very impressive plays. Photo courtesy of Sally Yuguchi.

West Water Polo Crushes Torrance in League Game

Anthony Parker, Staff Writer January 19, 2023

 On Jan. 3, 2023, the West High Girls’ Water Polo Team triumphantly achieved their first wins of the season by defeating their rival school, Torrance High. This game marked an all-time high for the team, filled with standout plays and amazing players....

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