inventory_2 Archive: Fall 2010 - Spring 2014
Swim Season Wrap Up
Despite losing multiple juniors and seniors from last year, Samo’s boys’ and girls’ swim teams had one of their most successful years in recent memory.
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
Swim team enters league finals despite loss of TSM swimmers
Despite having faced many obstacles this season, Samo swim has dominated at numerous meets this season and hopes to continue on to win league for both boys and girls.
Spring sports take off: Swimming
This season, Samo’s boys’ and girls’ swim teams hope to continue setting personal records, dominating league meets, and bonding as a team.
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.
Girls' swim wins third consecutive league championship
After a nearly undefeated year, losing only to El Segundo, it was difficult to predict who was going to win league. The competition was fierce between Samo and El Segundo and it boiled down to whose team wanted it more and who would fight harder for the win.
Boys’ Basketball team ends season with a six-game winning streak, earns playoff berth
“We came together at the right time,” junior Jordan Walker said. “We started fighting for each other during the mid-way point of our league season and played as one instead of as individuals. We’re all glad we got back on the right track before it was too late.”