Boys Volleyball CIF Bound
The Samo Boys Volleyball team finished their regular season with a 17-17 record and a 7-1 record in the Ocean League. Their record in the ocean league gives them the top spot, securing them a spot to compete in CIF playoffs.
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Samo defeats Culver City 6-5 to win the crown
The Samo boys’ baseball team are crowned league champions. The Vikings beat Culver City 6-5 on Tuesday, Apr. 28 to clinch the Ocean League title and finish league play at a perfect 7-0, sitting 13-9 overall on the season.
Boys’ lacrosse wins Ocean League, before falling short in CIF
Having tied for first place in Ocean League last year, boys’ lacrosse stepped onto the field determined to claim first place yet again, and to go further into playoffs this year. The boys’ last league game took place on April 13 against Beverly Hills High School resulting in a 17-2 victory. This win ended their league with a 5-1 record, placing first and earning their spot in CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. Despite a few losses throughout the season, boys’ lacrosse has proved to be a force on the field, going into playoffs with a 13-6 overall record. Having worked hard to win first in Ocean League, the team takes pride in the accomplishment of claiming the title all to themselves. One of the three seniors and team captain, Bernard Van-Bilderbeek (’26), shared how he feels about claiming the Ocean League title.
Swim finishes the season strong at D1 and D2 CIF meets
Samo’s swim team wrapped up their season on May 9 at the CIF Championship meet. The team also recently competed at the Bay League Championship, finishing second place by eight points after a questionable disqualification call on a relay race that ended up costing the team first place.
Girls’ lacrosse makes CIF for the first time in recent history
Samo girls’ lacrosse has faced a trying season this year, experiencing victorious wins and challenging defeats. They have ended off the season with a 9-10 overall record and a 2-4 Ocean League record. This year, for the first time since the 2023 season, the girls made it to CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs.
Girls’ softball dominates league
The Samo Girls Softball team started their season dominating their league games. The softball team has taken the number one spot in the Bay League, with a league record of 3-0, and an overall record of 9-9.
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Samo beach volleyball battles through competitive season
Following a season defined by resilience and flexibility, girls’ beach volleyball finished their season with an overall record of 2-9-0. After their final game against Mira Costa, the team moved onto a tournament that would determine the teams who make playoffs, where they lost in a single elimination round.
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Softball looks to return to CIF after last season
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Boys’ Volleyball Look to Repeat as League Champs
Samo Boys’ Volleyball looks to build off a strong ’24-’25 season where the team went a perfect 7-0 in the Ocean league and 22-9 overall.
Boys Soccer Wins CIF and Goes to State Playoffs
Samo boys soccer finished the regular season with a strong 19-3-3 record and a 8-1 record in the Ocean League. This culminated in the team winning the Division I CIF playoffs.
Girls’ lacrosse introduces new JV sector
Last year, Samo girls’ lacrosse ended their ’24-’25 season with an overall record of 6-13 and a 0-2 league record. This season, the team has high hopes of making it to CIF with their hard work and dedication.
Samo swim team starts the season strong with meet wins
Samo’s swim team kicked off their season after their Intrasquad Meet on Feb. 20, setting the tone for a competitive spring campaign. The early race allowed swimmers to establish baseline times and evaluate relays before facing outside competition. The team won their first meet against Venice High School and Cleveland High School on Feb. 25.
Strong finish, stronger future for Samo wrestling
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Scott Limon (’28) pins a Redondo High School opponent during a home match.
Strong finish, stronger future for Samo wrestling
Samo Girls’ beach volleyball team began their season on Feb. 10 with a game against Santa Barbara, with a score of 0-5. After finishing their ’24-’25 season, 2-4, the team is trying to put a new emphasis on growth.
Boys’ Lacrosse projects to have a strong season
The Samo boys’ lacrosse team looks forward to another season after putting months of work in to prepare.