inventory_2 Archive: Fall 2010 - Spring 2014
Boys' basketball beats Montebello, 76-45
Boys' Basketball loses to Beverly Hills High School, 58-45
On senior night Feb. 7, the Samo Vikings took on the Beverly Normans, and conceded in a loss of 58-45 as their past four game winning streak came to an end.
Girls’ Basketball: overcoming its shortcomings
Tip-off: Samo’s starting five take the floor
Boys' basketball stays strong with a win against Morningside, 67-38
Player to watch: Jonah Mathews
It was the appearance of the 6’0” freshman with the long arms that helped him earn a spot on the boys’ varsity basketball team. However, it was his smart and fast style of play that helped Jonah Mathews (’16) become a key point guard, shooting guard and leader on the team.
Player to watch: Imanni Maxwell
The roaring crowds, buzzers, whistles and swishes drive basketball players. Starting her journey at just the age of six, captain of the girls’ varsity basketball team Imanni Maxwell (’15) is continuing to make achievements in her passion.
Samo rules third round CIF, quarterfinals vs. Mission Hills
Samo boys’ basketball defeated Mission Hills High School in the third round of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the quarterfinals, 51-33 on Tuesday, March, 12.
Samo boys' basketball conquers second round of state playoffs
Samo boys' basketball wins first round of state playoffs
Boys' basketball ends league season as Ocean League champions
As a family, Vikings are undefeated in the Ocean League
Girls’ basketball strengthens bond in order to benefit play
Girls’ basketball begins season with new coach, Marisa Silvestri
Boys’ basketball moves on from successful off-season
Samo legend, Verdugo to retire
Girls’ basketball coach and former history teacher Marty Verdugo is retiring after nine years of service at Samo.
Athlete of the issue: Aniese Palmore
Senior Aniese Palmore is a key contributor to the varsity girls' basketball team.
Boys' basketball beats Culver City 69-62
Boys’ basketball was engaged in an exciting game against Culver City High School on Wednesday, Feb. 1, and won 69-62.
Girls' basketball loses to Culver City
Girls' basketball lost its game against Culver City High School 46-40 on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Boys' basketball undefeated for first half of season
Boys’ basketball finished their first half of the season against Hawthorne High School on Jan. 25, winning 49-39.
Boys' basketball triumphs over long-time rival Inglewood
Boys' basketball beats Inglewood 76-68 on Jan. 11.
Vikings beat Redondo Union Sea Hawks by a slim margin
Boys' basketball reigned over the Redondo Union Sea Hawks on Jan. 4, winning 42-41.
Boys' basketball scrimmages Loyola to begin its season
Boys' basketball starts its season with a scrimmage against Loyola High School.
A Night of Madness: An incredibly normal look at how we treat the psychologically 'touched.'
Samo theater takes a profound look at the human condition in this fall's "A Night of Madness."
Successors and the pressure to succeed
Sibling rivalry is omnipresent at Samo, just as is the pressure to succeed in athletics for younger siblings after their older siblings have graduated. The Samohi spoke with three Samo juniors who are under pressure to uphold the family legacy in athletics and beyond.
After Homecoming victory, Samo is 3-0 in the Ocean League
Samo won 27-7 against the Morningside Monarchs at the annual Homecoming Game on Friday, Oct. 28. With the win, Samo is now 3-0 in the Ocean League and 7-1 overall.
Students rewarded for API score increase
In celebration of Samo’s 805 Academic Performance Index (API) score, Samo administrators treated students to a special hour-long lunch on Oct. 14 that included an In-N-Out truck and Diddy Riese cookies.
From viral photograph to national television: Kay is featured on NBC
Marine biology teacher and Team Marine adviser Benjamin Kay was featured on a five minute segment on NBC after a picture of himself went viral.
Choir members star in "Big Voice"
As video cameras crowd Samo's choir room, The Samohi takes a look at the making-of the documentary centered on Madrigals Choir.