Samo water polo builds early momentum
On Nov. 3, it was announced that the current chief football officer of the Premier League, Tony Scholes, was named President of the United Soccer League (USL) Division One. The USL’s Division One was formed on Feb. 13. With this new league, a system new to the U.S is planned to be put in place. Scholes was brought in due to his background in the Premier League, where he worked running competitions as well as player development.
Massive sports betting scandal unravels with nba stars
On Thursday, Oct. 23, authorities announced that 34 people
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Football season comes to an end with a loss in the playoffs
Samo football earned its spot in the playoffs on Oct. 31 against Peninsula High School, where they won 28-14. The Vikings' first round of CIF playoffs took place at home against Pasadena High School, resulting in an exciting 42-16 win. Samo then had a 14-13 win against Brentwood High School, leading them to their semifinal game against Tahquitz High School. Samo came up short, ending their CIF run with a close loss of 35-41.
Boys’ basketball returns to the court
Coming into a new season, boys’ basketball looks to have a successful season. After putting in a lot of practice, the Samo boys’ basketball team is more determined than ever and looking forward to their ’25-’26 season.
Boys’ water polo season ends in a close loss at cif
The boys’ water polo team ended their season on Oct. 30 in round 1 of Division II California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs against Etiwanda High School. On Oct. 22, the team had their last game of the regular season against Malibu High School, which ended with a 12-7 win. They started off their season strong with their opening home game on Aug. 21, against Notre Dame High School, which ended in a 13-6 win.
The dodgers foundation keeps l.a.
In their 136th season, the Los Angeles Dodgers won their division, the National League West, and have had many dramatic victories. Contrasting with the excitement surrounding these wins are the social crises that have recently plagued the team's home city, including the widespread detainment of immigrants and the Pacific Palisades fires. In times of crises, Dodger Stadium, along with its network of foundations, has been a common place for Los Angeles (LA) residents to feel a sense of belonging.
New ISPE requirements result in stricter criteria
This school year, the Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE) requirements for Samo have been modified, which has resulted in stricter criteria. ISPE is a program that offers rigorous student athletes the chance to acquire their PE credit outside of school practice, training and competitions.
girls’ golf built mid-season momentum
While their overall record reflects challenges, two notable wins this season signal the girls’ golf team’s commitment to maximize their performance. On Oct. 7 and 9, the girls faced West Torrance, resulting in scores of 244-198 and 247-225. On Oct. 15, they sealed the win against El Segundo, coming to a score of 215-227 for their final game of the season.
Cross country has sights set on post-season glory
The Samo cross country team is now halfway through the season and has been putting in the hours to improve upon where they stood a few months ago. Both the boys’ and girls’ varsity teams are on an upward trajectory and are looking sharp for a chance at state.
A Guide to Following the NBA this Season
On Oct. 21, the National Basketball Association (NBA) kicked off its 80th season, in what will be one of the most highly anticipated ones yet. With offseason trades, college superstars turning pro, and veterans chasing a long-awaited championship, the league has undergone major changes.
Football fights for their spot in playoffs
With one more league game in the season, the Samo football team has a balanced record of 2-2. Samo looks promising going into playoffs and has hopes to make a good run for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship. The Vikings have shown growth this season, already doing better than last year’s 1-4 league record.
Girls’ volleyball wins league back to back
The Samo Girls’ Volleyball team has continued to thrive off of their successful start of the season. They are now 16-9 in overall play, and a dominant 8-1 in Ocean League play. On Wednesday, the team secured first place in the Ocean League against Culver City.
Dodgers season overview
The Samo cross country team is now halfway through the season and has been putting in the hours to improve upon where they stood a few months ago. Both the boys’ and girls’ varsity teams are on an upward trajectory and are looking sharp for a chance at state.
UCLA Bruins roar to success under new management
The University of California Los Angeles’ (UCLA) football program has been rife with struggles over the past couple seasons. Most recently, UCLA finished 3-6 within the Big Ten Conference after a transition from the Pac-12 Conference, which was first announced in 2022. A lackluster 0-3 start to the program’s second season in the Big Ten culminated in the firing of UCLA head coach Deshaun Foster on Sept. 14. Foster’s departure from UCLA marked an end to a struggle filled era in Bruins’ history, holding a record of 5-10 through his tenure. Tim Skipper, the special assistant to the head coach, was named interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Girls’ tennis brings momentum into CIF playoffs
Samo girls’ tennis continues another successful season. They started off the season with high expectations after winning Ocean League and advancing to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) last year. Now with a strong team and some promising new faces, the Samo girls’ tennis team is living up to their expectations.
World cup controversy
The World Cup, the biggest and most prestigious international soccer tournament, is coming to Los Angeles (LA) in the summer of 2026. Every four years, 38 teams from across the world come together to compete in this month-long tournament, the most watched event in the world. Controversy has surrounded the tickets for the World Cup, due to their high prices and complex systems of release.
Girls’ flag football: building momentum for a big season
For the second year in a row, the girls’ Samo varsity flag football team ended the season strong after winning the Ocean League Championship and qualifying for the CIF playoffs. The team plans to carry on the momentum from last year and stay focused on the goal of winning the league again.
Kershaw Announces Retirement to Follow the Close of the 2025 Season
After 18 years in the league, the 37-year-old, left hander Clayton Kershaw has decided to retire following the conclusion of this year's playoffs.
Impressive mile times set cross country up for a stellar season
Starting off this year's cross country season Samo has shown great attitudes for the meets ahead. With impressive mile times and personal bests, the Vikings are looking good for a successful year.
girls’ volleyball serves up success
Last season, the Samo girls volleyball team had a strong year where they went 21-6 in overall play and 9-1 in league games. In CIF playoffs, the team made it to the quarterfinals before losing to Newbury Park in a tight and tense match that went to a fifth and final set. Liane Sato summed up last season as a great overall year with many successes but also room for improvement.