Crenshaw junior Aammarah Gage is the captain of the Cougars’ track and field team. As she strives to improve her sprinting and hurdling, she learned how to manage the different personalities on the team so they can better themselves.
The contending season of the Dorsey softball team came to an end on Thursday when they lost 19-4 to the Orthopaedic Vipers in the first round of the Division III City Section Playoffs. The Donnas end their season with an 8-2 overall record.
Serra sophomore Jaden Harris has been making strides as the starting pitcher of the varsity baseball team. Head coach Artis Perry mentioned how he has confidence in his ability.
Kaitlin Lewis is a junior scrum half of the View Park girls rugby team. Seeing the opportunities that her sister reaped from the program inspired her to join.
Dorsey senior Cameron Washington has a natural talent when it comes to athleticism. This has helped him be an efficient dual-sport athlete for the Dons, being a linebacker for their football team and a catcher for baseball.
Strong batting and pitching helped the Serra Cavaliers baseball team secure a 10-6 victory over the La Salle Lancers. The Cavaliers survived the Lancers’ competitive resurgence in later innings; with the win, Serra had a 10-2 overall record and a 15-5 Del Ray league record on April 13.
After COVID-19 shut down the program for two seasons, the Dorsey Dons baseball team returned to competition. This year, the roster consists of many athletes from different sports who are learning the fundamentals of playing baseball.
For the first time in 16 years, the Morningside girls’ basketball team earned a playoff berth. Their 13-4 overall record made the Monarchs a contending team in the Ocean League.
Frederick K.C. Price School senior guard Cameron Butler knows never to underestimate his opponents. He also knows the importance of helping others in need while excelling in school.
Inglewood senior guard Siobhan Baltazar loves being a mentor to her teammates. She is passionate about basketball and desires to keep progressing in the sport. Baltazar has a great relationship with her teammates, she mentioned how they have great attitudes.
Crenshaw sophomore guard King Kyni Peterson prioritizes defense when he competes. He uses his speed to contest against opponents; this puts him on a level playing field with players that are taller than he is.
Serra senior guard Jeremy Dent-Smith uses his extensive experience in varsity competition to guide the Cavaliers boys basketball team. The squad is currently fifth in California Division III rankings and fourth in Division 2AA of the CIF Southern Section.
Although he can play multiple sports, Crenshaw junior guard Antoine Robinson enjoys competing in basketball the most. Playing basketball has given him skills that he can apply beyond the court.
Since its inception in 2018, the Dwan Hurt Holiday Classic basketball tournament has grown into prominence in Los Angeles. The fourth annual Holiday Classic was held at two different locations, highlighting the talents of 28 teams.
Kenny Allsup, a neighborhood legend has passed away at the age of 79. He sponsored the Rancho Track Club Youth Organization for 45 years.