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While rugby is not a well-recognized sport in the United States, Peninsula High and Palos Verdes High have helped introduce the game to the South Bay. In 2010, led by Jeremy Wilkinson, the Panthers and Sea Kings united to form the Palos Verdes Rugby Team. In the 2012 season, the squad placed third in Southern …
According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), seven percent of high school baseball players go on to play in college while 10 percent of college baseball players go on to play professionally. Varsity baseball assistant coaches Brian Bowles and Don Slaught were among the minority of college baseball players who were given the opportunity …
There are not many days that can provide the feeling I had when I woke up this morning. Well, there is always Christmas. The thoughts of Christmas tunes, snow, and gifts under the tree always make me smile. Of course, the first day of summer comes pretty close. The feeling of not having to rush …
As his teammates look on, senior captain Jake Hoeger chases down and returns the tennis ball towards his South opponent. After a lengthy rally, he slams a powerful forehand winner across the court, ending the match. Despite the team’s 2-2 record so far, Hoeger looks prepared for a great season. “I feel really good about …
The roars from the Zoo grew louder and louder. A steal from small forward Bo Prock; then a block by center Stanley Roberts. As senior captain and power forward Matt McFarland made shot after shot, the student cheering section slowly came to life and began to urge their team to victory. After a slow start …
Each year, athletes of the National Football League endure another grueling season. Meanwhile, a fair amount of fans, myself included, will count the yards a certain quarterback accrues, the number of catches a particular receiver makes, and how few points a defense allows. I’ll be playing fantasy football. Since this trend has captured sports fanatics …
The crowd roars as number 26 sprints down the field, dodging Beverly Hills tacklers. Nearing the goal line, senior James Nelson Jr. sidesteps a defender and dives into the end zone. The football team leaps on the sidelines as Nelson celebrated his second touchdown of the game. Transferring to Peninsula in his junior year, Nelson …
For thirty three years Frank Akins has served as the schools girls and boys water polo swim coach and even after his retirement he continued to support the swim team by helping as a scorer and timer. On Feb 19, he passed away, and the Akins family still supported Peninsula by asking that donations in …
With that one, unworldly swish of the ball hitting the back of the net, the realization suddenly sets in that all that hard work has paid off. That thrill and utter excitement associated with goal scoring comes often for freshman Victoria Buda who debuted as a starting forward for Peninsula girls varsity soccer team. As …
Barely losing their first four Bay League games with a score of 1-0 and having one of the top defenses in Bay League, the boys varsity soccer team hopes to turn their season around with some wins. The team reflects on themselves to resolve the issues arising in games. Post-game analysis then leads to practices …