Posts Tagged ‘Player Profiles’

Player Profile: Audrey Kim

Devin Mitchell: News Associate
Audrey Kim’s swimming career began long before high school. She started swimming at age six, when she was living in Los Angeles, and when she moved to South Pasadena in fifth grade, she joined the Sea Tigers program.
“I did that every year ‘till my freshman year. It was good,” said Kim.
She competed [...]


Player Profile: Justin Oleesky and Gene Park

Harry Yadav: Staff Writer
Four years ago, Justin Oleesky and Gene Park, then freshman, tried out for the golf team with very different expectations. Justin, who already had an exceptional game that he had been developing from the age of five, was counting not on only making varsity, but serving as one of the key players. [...]


Player Profile: Robin Laird

Elaine Ejigu: Staff Writer
Senior Robin Laird’s towering frame and lanky limbs make her a natural athlete. Although she has been a pole-vaulter since her freshman year, she has also played on the volleyball team for two years and the soccer teams for three years, and ran cross-country for three years. But pole-vaulting is the sport [...]


Player Profile: Shelby Gogreve

Luka Douridas: Staff Writer
Her name? Shelby Gogreve. Her game? Softball. But this senior is more than just a normal softball player. For her, softball is not just a physical education requirement—it’s a way of life. She started playing bat-and-ball sports at age five with tee-ball, and then quickly moved on to softball, which she has [...]


Player Profile: Jason Gross

Jake Folsom: Staff Writer
He can be seen around campus usually wearing his signature bro-tank and shorts. Jason Gross is your typical 5’8, (5’9 on a good day”) high school student with a 36-inch vertical, which makes him a deadly weapon on the volleyball court.
Gross chose to pursue the sport after his sister suggested it. [...]


Player Profile: Max Smith

Max White: Staff Writer
Senior Max Smith found his true calling in competitive tennis seven years ago. He became a member of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 12, and since then has won tournaments and taken second in two others. He was also invited to the Masters’ Tournament three times, and in [...]


Naoni Padilla

Carlton Lew: Staff Writer
Elaine Ejigu: Staff Writer
Senior Naoni Padilla can often be spotted treading water in front of the goal post, blocking shots using her long arms, incredible reflexes, and excellent goal-tending skills. The delicate balance required to stay afloat and reach for incoming shots has been perfected by her three-year stint on varsity.
Padilla [...]


Sam Wagner

Anne Kitchens: Staff Writer
With trademark yellow shoes and shining golden headgear, senior Sam Wagner stands out among his teammates as a second year varsity captain. Wagner’s wrestling career has been a legend ever since his early years. Affectionately dubbed “B-Wagg”, Sam inspires his teammates to excel, earning many compliments from his coaches.Coach Al Shuton says [...]


Player Profile: Erika Quiñonez

Elaine Ejigu: Staff Writer
Senior Erika Quiñonez’s latest claim to fame is being the 2010 Homecoming queen. But aside from that, Erika is a stellar athlete, serving as a captain of the varsity girls’ soccer team. Currently her team has a record of 6-7-1, but they have hopes of making it to CIF, a feat that [...]


Player Profile: Kevin Kohler

Harry Yadav: Staff Writer
He’s relentless. He’s explosive. Tiger’s guard and co-captain Kevin Kohler is an unstoppable force on the basketball court. He is fast, ferocious, and graceful all at once. Teammates and peers admire the way he slices through defenses, possessing a rare ability to get to the rim and create opportunities for other players. [...]