inventory_2 Archive: Fall 2010 - Spring 2014
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.
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.
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.
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.
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' 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’ wrestling team is defeated by Torrance on home turf
Wrestling loses to Torrance High School 50-26 on Jan. 5.
After Wrestling’s winless season, League finals breathe new life into six wrestlers’ CIF hopes
Out of the fray, six Vikings emerged with their season hopes intact: juniors Chris Abdullah, Enrico Cascio, Gianni Forster, Omar Solorza, and Buzi Turner, along with senior Wesley Evans. Sophomore Spencer Gordon qualified as well, but due to an injury sustained in his final match, he will be unable to compete at CIF.
Starved for victory, Samo wrestlers feed off middle school programs
"There is no clear leadership, no one wants to stand up for the captain's position" junior Gianni Forster said, "[Without] the senior leadership, it has been harder to practice, harder to focus, and harder to compete."