inventory_2 Archive: Fall 2010 - Spring 2014
Girls' water polo beats El Dorado, 6-3
On Feb. 20, girls' water polo defeated its first opponents in California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs, El Dorado, with a score of 6-3.
Girls' Waterpolo beats Culver City High, 4-3
Girls’ Waterpolo beat Culver City High School 4-3 on Tues., Jan. 12. At the half, Samo was down 1-2 but came out strong, fighting to beat Culver City in those last minutes.
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.
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.
Greenies beat Culver City, 13-3
Boys’ water polo was victorious against its crosstown rival, the Culver City Centaurs, with a score of 13-3 on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
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.
Boys' water polo defeats rival El Segundo on Oct. 17
The Greenies met their match on Wednesday, Oct. 17 when the boys' water polo team played El Segundo High School, its longtime rival and competitor in Ocean League. Though the game ended with an ultimate victory of 14-10, the boys needed to maintain the same momentum that they started the game with in order to ensure a win.
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.
Girls' water polo loses to El Segundo 5-4
Girls’ water polo lost to El Segundo High School 5-4 on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Boys' basketball triumphs over long-time rival Inglewood
Boys' basketball beats Inglewood 76-68 on Jan. 11.
Girls’ water polo defeats Torrance High School 12-4
Girls' water polo beats Torrance High School 12-4 in its first league game on Jan. 10.
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' water polo shows potential after first scrimmage
Girls' water polo wins its first scrimmage of the season.
Water polo plans to splash back in CIF
Boys' water polo places second in league and prepares to play their first game in CIF against La Canada.
Boys' water polo defeated by Culver City
Boys' water polo narrowly loses to Culver City in home game on October 26.
Boys' water polo triumphs over Torrance
Boys' water polo beats Torrance 8-3 in fourth league game.
Boys' water polo: hook, line and swimmer
After spending the entire summer training, and ending the last week of break with “hell week”, the Boys’ Water Polo team is enthusiastic and excited for the upcoming season, which technically begins early October.
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.”
Girls' water polo secures a spot in CIF
Ending their regular season at 13-12, and going 7-3 in the Ocean League, girls’ water polo will move forward into the second round of the CIF playoffs after their win against Hemet.
Athlete of the Issue: Lauren Nadel
After eating Babybell cheese from her packed lunch, she takes the wax wrapper and molds it into a figurine. Her creations are highly detailed and vary from giraffes to “gang-bangers.”
Juniors in the driver's seat: the quest for league supremacy
As pressure and intensity increase, the boys’ water polo team continues to power its way past competitors as they find themselves well in reach of the League Champion title. Though for their hopes to become reality, each player realizes that better defensive playing becomes more crucial each match.
Greenies find early success
“Last year we had better cohesiveness, but this year we’re having more fun. I think we’re positioning ourselves well for our league drive, which starts in October,” coach Matthew Flanders said. “We could have won those games, but we were having problems with over-aggressive players.”