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: Maddy Tung
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.
Wrestling members fight for varsity spots at Valhalla Madness
Samo’s wrestling varsity members were chosen during the first publicized Inter-squad Wrestling Championships, or Valhalla Madness, on Nov. 15.
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
Wrestling adjusts to youth in lineup
Of the 13 wrestlers on the Samo wrestling team, only four have varsity experience and a third are underclassmen.That kind of rebuilding would intimidate most coaches and captains but the Samo team is ready for the challenge.
Girls’ basketball begins season with new coach, Marisa Silvestri
Boys’ basketball moves on from successful off-season
Jessica Walker places first in state
The stereotypical wrestler for most people is a burly male in an oversized muscle shirt. Junior Jessica Walker, current first place female wrestler in the state of California, challenges this status quo.
Samo legend, Verdugo to retire
Girls’ basketball coach and former history teacher Marty Verdugo is retiring after nine years of service at Samo.
Post CIF, two wrestlers look to Masters and one prepares for State
After victories at CIF, seniors Buzi Turner and Omar Solorza will move on to Masters and junior Jessica Walker of the girls' team will compete at State.
Athlete of the issue: Aniese Palmore
Senior Aniese Palmore is a key contributor to the varsity girls' basketball team.
Seven wrestlers place at League Finals, all to compete at CIF
After League Finals this past weekend, Samo’s wrestling team has seven wrestlers going to California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) this year.
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' wrestling redeems itself at West Covina High School
Boys' wrestling battled against 30 schools on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20 and 21 in a tournament at West Covina High School.
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.