Student Athlete of the Week: Ethan Anderson
USC sophomore guard, Ethan Anderson has been a tenacious presence on the men’s basketball team. He is not afraid to score in traffic and shake a defender to make a shot.
USC sophomore guard, Ethan Anderson has been a tenacious presence on the men’s basketball team. He is not afraid to score in traffic and shake a defender to make a shot.
Saturday, May 30, thousands came together in protest, closing the L.A. streets from Fairfax all the way through 3rd street, as the aftermath from the current murder of George Floyd by police hand in Minneapolis. Garcetti reiterated what he said yesterday, acknowledging the injustice of police brutality within the Black Community and pleaded with all residents to keep a level head while fighting for peace.
The USC Trojans found their footing in the second half to defeat the Florida A&M University Rattlers 77-48. This matchup marks the first time the two basketball teams played against one another.
The 10th Council District Women’s Steering Committee (WSC) plans its 34thAnnual Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Proud Bird, 11022 Aviation Blvd. in Los Angeles. The theme, “Embracing and Inspiring the Future,” reflects WSC’s focus on education, women and diversity.
Rival schools Fairfax and Westchester reunited at the Open Division City Section championship for the second consecutive year. The Fairfax Lions avenged themselves from their loss last year, defeating the Westchester Comets 60-53. Fairfax was 3-0 against Westchester this season.
During Carnival, the island of Trinidad becomes engulfed in a cacophony of sounds – from singing minstrels, to the clash of stick fights, and lively calypso music with its hallmark steel pan cadences. As a Trinidadian raised in a musical family, trumpeter Etienne Charles feels a deep connection to the Carnival traditions. At a young age he joined his father’s steel band, performing at Carnival fetes, and immersing himself in the folklore. Through Etienne’s Guggenheim Fellowship Award, he returns to his roots to celebrate the traditions that best exemplify Trinidadian culture. Inspired by the noises heard throughout the festivities, Etienne’s Carnival: The Sound of a People brings the celebrations to the stage.
Being a quarterback for the West Los Angeles College Wildcats football team gives him skills that will help him with his football career and beyond. His leadership and decision-making skills can help him pursue his passion of being a firefighter.
Bishop Montgomery dynamic guard David Singleton is among the bevy of Division 1 college basketball signees confirmed for the 20th annual Collision All-Star Game set for Saturday April 14, 2018 at Los Angeles Harbor College in Wilmington, California.
Both the Fairfax Lions boys’ and girls’ basketball teams reached the CIF Open Division Finals on Saturday, leading to varying results.
Brown’s shot tied the Lion’s championship game against the Palisades Dolphins at 73 with seconds left in regulation.
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It was a well-earned victory for Fairfax, who lagged behind the Dolphins for most of the game
First Team Player of the Year: Ramses Hernandez, senior Running Back, Fairfax Offensive Player of the Year: Kaymen Cureton, junior Quarter Back, Los Angeles Defensive Player Of The Year: Martin Andrus Defensive Lineman, junior, Los Angeles Defensive Lineman Of The Year: Ishaq Robinson, senior, Berstein Offensive Lineman Of The Year: Maurice Gardin, senior, Fairfax Coach of the Year: Shane Cox, Fairfax Offensive Team Offensive Linemen Byron Shimojima, Senior, Granada Hills Giomar Aguilar, Senior, Fairfax Michael Sandoval, Senior, Chatsworth Ashamad Pinchem, Junior, Los Angeles Russell Kim, Junior, Los Angeles Jordy Gomez, Senior, Berstein Running Backs Deonte Perry, Senior, Canoga Park Cameron