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Girls Basketball Plans for Beginning Winter Season

Girls Basketball Plans for Beginning Winter Season

Neil Kulkarni, Sports Writer November 19, 2024

   As winter approaches, the Pinewood’s girls basketball team shifts their attention to the new season, looking to learn from both their successes and shortcomings of years past.    This season,...

The Hidden Beauty of Sports

The Hidden Beauty of Sports

Michael Shtrom, Arts & Culture Editor March 11, 2024

In the interest of being as forthcoming as possible, I’ll start with this: I’ve never understood the appeal of sports. I have baked my apathy toward sports into the very core of my personality, a move...

Two New Faces on the Basketball Court

Two New Faces on the Basketball Court

Mailey Wang, Features Writer November 15, 2023

   On the basketball court this season, you will see two new faces sprinting down the court and cheering for their teammates at the top of their lungs.    Junior Katherine Garr and sophomore Caitlyn...

Featuring Ava Uhrich, Jade Ramirez, Skylar Chui, Chlea Facelo, and Niki Taradash

To My Basketball Seniors: Thank You

Jolyn Ding, Sports Writer May 2, 2023

If you asked me what I envisioned at the beginning of the basketball season, my response would not have aligned with the results. Regardless, I can confidently say that I enjoyed every second of it.  I...

Nakano after being caught spying

TRAITOR! KIKI IS A GOOD-FOR-NOTHING TRAITOR!

Jolyn Ding, Sports Writer March 29, 2023

There is a traitor among us. When Pinewood hired current substitute teacher and assistant girls basketball coach Kiki Nakano, it’s safe to assume that no one expected her to be a minor and absolute...

Hungarian Basketball Transfer Betti Hamori Adapts to California and Pinewood’s Environment

Hungarian Basketball Transfer Betti Hamori Adapts to California and Pinewood’s Environment

Mailey Wang, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Imagine leaving your family and what you call home at 16, coming to the U.S. alone, and going to a brand-new school. Junior Betti Hamori has done exactly that.  Hamori, a 6 ‘1’’ basketball player...

The Significance of Senior Night

The Significance of Senior Night

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer March 1, 2023

For many, Senior Night is viewed simply as a celebration of seniors who have worked hard to benefit the athletics program of a school. At Pinewood, it is so much more than that. When seniors were asked...

Startup Instacoach Is Here For Athletes Like Hannah Jump

Startup Instacoach Is Here For Athletes Like Hannah Jump

Jolyn Ding, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

From the Panther Pit to Nerd Nation, Pinewood alumna Hannah Jump ‘19 is continuing to make a name for herself both on and off the basketball court. In Jump’s final and most successful collegiate season...

Best Years To Come For Panther Basketball

Best Years To Come For Panther Basketball

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer February 2, 2023

Basketball has always been the pride of Pinewood. Despite the exceptional education, tight-knit community, and endless extracurriculars, Pinewood is known for its prowess on the court. While often being...

Gabby Yang

Girl’s Basketball & Their Winning Culture

Jolyn Ding, Sports Writer November 8, 2022

There is a specific standard of excellence imperative to achieving the success that the Pinewood girls basketball team has achieved over the past couple years. Despite the ever-changing roster of head...

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