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Pacifica Christian blue chip volleyball setter Kiani Lane has committed to Gonzaga University as a recruited walk-on after leading the Seawolves to the CIF Finals in 2013, and come fall she will face new adversaries and challenges from volleyball players in the powerful West Coast Conference. Lane said that she considered attending many different schools but decided on playing for the Division I Bulldogs in the end. “I have never been a person who had their heart set on a school, but I never thought I would be able to find a school that fits me as perfectly as Gonzaga,” said Lane.

Pacifica Christian's pitcher, freshman Chandler Dolan, sends off a pitch in the sixth inning of the second round of the CIF Playoffs against the Academy for Excellence Tuesday afternoon.

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Seawolves Look Forward to 2014 Softball Season After Second Round Playoff Loss

Posted May. 22, 2013, 3:53 pm

Pacifica Christian's (13-4) pitcher Chandler Dolan got her first taste of what it was like to play against a hard-pitching hard-hitting softball team with the Seawolves loss to the Academy for Excellence (17-4, 8-0) 12-0 at home Tuesday afternoon. Even with the loss, Dolan and the rest of Pacifica Christian were all smiles mainly because the Seawolves knew that they had done very well for a first year softball team. Pacifica Christian Softball head coach Mike Dolan said that all of the goals set for the team at the beginning of the season had been met by the end.

Pacifica Christian catcher Emma Miller holds up the ball moments after an intense collision at home plate with Archer's ShaVonne Higgins during the fourth inning at Archer High School Wednesday afternoon. Ruling on the field held that Higgins was tagged out by Miller.

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Pacifica Christian Edges Out Archer In Softball 2-1

Posted May. 8, 2013, 8:11 pm

It was the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs in the softball game and runners on first and third. Pacifica Christian's (11-3) pitcher Chandler Dolan had pitched a near perfect game allowing only one run while Archer High School's (10-9) pitcher Carolyn Zaccharo had allowed only two. Archer's Allie Simon had just circled the bases scoring the Panthers first run of the game after being batted in by her teammate Rebecca Samuelson.

Pacifica Christian's Emma Miller whacks a home run against Oakwood at Clover Park Tuesday afternoon. Miller also pitched the game against the Gorillas.

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Pacifica Christian Girls Softball Beats Oakwood 17-7

Posted May. 8, 2013, 12:06 pm

Pacifica Christian (10-3) defeated Oakwood (1-13) 17-7 in a game that saw the Seawolves connect with the ball by the third inning to drive out the Gorillas at home Tuesday afternoon. Pacifica Christian Head Coach Mike Dolan said thought that the Seawolves played some good softball. "The girls all got an opportunity to hit and 14 of our 16 reached base safely," said Dolan.

Windward's 400 meter runner Maddox Kay runs a personal best (57.99) during the boys second heat in the Windward Invitational Track and Field Meet at Santa Monica College Friday afternoon.

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Windward Invitational Gives Westside Track And Field Athletes Competitive Edge

Posted Mar. 9, 2013, 6:04 pm

The Windward Invitational track and field meet brought together numerous athletes from the Los Angeles Area that included Brentwood, Archer, Crossroads, and Windward high schools offering athletes the chance to compete against each other at Santa Monica College Friday afternoon. 2012 Olympian Prince Mumba, who coaches Cross Country at Windward High School, said that he thought the meet was important for all the participants. "This is the first track meet for the high schools and it is really important for them," said Mumba. "It helps them prepare for their league meets next week."

St. Monica soccer forward Sasha Meyer (center) jumps for the ball against the defense of University Prep in the quarterfinals of the CIF Playoffs at Airport Park Thursday afternoon. St. Monica lost the game in an intense shootout 5-4 after the game was tied 1-1 after double overtime.

Sports, Samohi, Crossroads, St. Monica, Soccer, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian

Westside Girls Soccer Teams Knocked Out Of Playoffs

Posted Feb. 21, 2013, 6:00 am

The Westside entered four high school teams in the playoffs to compete in a winner advances tournament to determine how far teams will advance toward the championship round of the CIF Southern Section Girls Soccer. Westside teams competing for the 2013 CIF Southern Section crowns include Santa Monica (11-6-3), Crossroads (16-4-2), St. Monica (18-3-1), and Pacifica Christian (11-1).

Pacifica Christian forward Lauryn Mccain works her way around the defense of Yeshiva at Marine Park Thursday afternoon Feb. 7.

Sports, Soccer, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian

Pacifica Christian Girls Soccer Routs Yeshiva 12-0 To Claim Liberty League Crown

Posted Feb. 9, 2013, 4:40 pm

Pacifica Christian (11-0) gave Yeshiva a good drubbing in soccer beating the Panthers 12-0 at Marine Park Thursday afternoon with the Seawolves scoring all 12 of their goals during the first half and securing their claim as undisputed champions to the Liberty League crown.

People shop for arts and crafts along the Venice Beach boardwalk May 28, 2012.

Sports, Basketball, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian

Pacifica Christian Boys Basketball To Play Game On Venice Beach Courts

Posted Feb. 2, 2013, 12:00 am

The Pacifica Christian boys basketball team played Oakwood High School in the first ever high school sanctioned game on the Venice Beach courts off of Ocean Walk and 17th Ave. Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.

Pacifica Christian's Tanesha May makes a move past the defense of Holy Martyrs Armenian Saturday, Jan.26 at Culver City High School.

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Pacifica Christian Girls Basketball Loses Defensive Battle To Holy Martyrs Armenian 34-21

Posted Jan. 28, 2013, 12:00 am

Pacifica Christian (9-10) lost to Holy Martyrs Armenian (12-11) 34-21 in a low scoring defensive battle that ended with the Armens picking up some steam in the fourth quarter to win the game at Culver City High School Saturday night.

Samohi guard Ray Mancini gets around Dantley Brown of Culver City in the fourth quarter at home on Jan. 11.

Sports, Samohi, Crossroads, St. Monica, Soccer, Basketball, Pacifica Christian

Santa Monica Mid-Season High School Basketball And Soccer Report

Posted Jan. 23, 2013, 12:00 am

The basketball and soccer teams in Santa Monica are looking to win their final league games of the season in order to secure a playoff spot and advance in CIF with this next week deciding the fate of many of the Westside teams.

Pacifica Christian's Abby Mcrae takes a shot against Lennox Academy during the second half on Friday, Jan. 18. Mcrae scored two goals in the first half of the game.

Sports, Soccer, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian

Pacifica Christian Girls Soccer Shuts Out Lennox Academy 4-0

Posted Jan. 22, 2013, 12:00 am

Pacifica Christian (6-0) girls soccer shut out Lennox Academy 4-0 at Marine Park with forward Abby Mcrae leading the offense of the Seawolves scoring two goals in the first half against the Panthers to extend their win streak to six games Friday afternoon.

Mofe Alege of Pacifica Christian takes a shot against the Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences during a fourth quarter comeback at the Milkin Tournament on Nov. 27.

Sports, Basketball, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian

Pacifica Christian Boys Basketball Begins Season With Win Over New Roads

Posted Dec. 1, 2012, 9:09 am

Pacifica Christian Boys Basketball (1-0) began their 2012-2013 season winning against New Roads 40-34 after a packed week of tournament games at Milkin High School.

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Pacifica Christian Students To Present 'Red Noses' Tonight, Sunday

Posted Nov. 17, 2012, 1:02 am

Pacifica Christian will tonight, Nov. 17 present Peter Barnes’ brilliant, Olivier Award winning tragi-comedy "Red Noses," first produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1985.

Kiani Lane of Pacifica Christian serves in the quarterfinals game against the Archer Panthers Saturday, Nov. 10.

Sports, Volleyball, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian

Pacifica Christian Volleyball Defeats St. Anthony In Semi-Finals

Posted Nov. 14, 2012, 4:18 am

Pacifica Christian defeated St. Anthony in the CIF semi-finals in volleyball with the Seawolves winning three out of four sets 25-18, 25-18, and 25-21 with the second set handed to the Saints 25-23.

Archer's Lauryn Brame goes up for a kill against the defense of Pacifica Christian's Shannon Volpis (left blocker) and Maile Lane (right blocker) during the second set at Crossroads High School Saturday night. The Seawolves large crowd cheers on the defense of the Seawolves as they attempt to stop an Archer comeback that could have cost the Seawolves the game.

Sports, Volleyball, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian, Brentwood, Archer

Seawolves Slice Through Archer's Defenses In Volleyball Quarterfinals

Posted Nov. 11, 2012, 5:21 am

Pacifica Christian knocked out Archer winning the CIF quarter finals match between the rivals with the Seawolves battling through the Panthers to win 3-1 after a shocking first set loss before a packed gym of dedicated Seawolves and Panthers fans at Crossroads High School Saturday night.

Freshman outside hitter Maddie Reasner serves the ball during the second set against the Duarte Falcons at Crossroads High School Tuesday night.

Sports, Volleyball, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian

Pacifica Christian Volleyball Wins Playoff Games Against Duarte And Cate

Posted Nov. 7, 2012, 4:08 am

Pacifica Christian (15-1) easily won their first playoff game against the Duarte Falcons (8-9) in three sets 25-13, 25-6, and 25-20 Tuesday night at Crossroads High School. With the win, the Seawolves advance to the second round of the CIF playoffs.

Santa Monica High School's Joslyn Hayes (left) and Jordan Levy (right) block Culver City Centaurs outside hitter Taylor Selfridge's attempted kill to put the Vikings up 11-6 in the first set home on Oct. 5.

Sports, Samohi, St. Monica, Volleyball, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian, Brentwood, New Roads, Archer, Windward

Westside Volleyball Teams To Begin CIF Playoffs

Posted Nov. 4, 2012, 6:02 am

Westside girls volleyball teams Santa Monica High School (10-2), Pacifica Christian (13-1), St. Monica (9-4), New Roads (9-8), Archer (13-3), and Windward (12-4) have all qualified for the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

Pacifica Christian's Gen Hook slips the ball past the defense of the St. Monica Mariners with a kill during the second set to put the Seawolves up 4-0 Tuesday night at St. Monica.

Sports, St. Monica, Volleyball, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian

Pacifica Christian Solid As Gold With Volleyball Win Over Mariners

Posted Oct. 17, 2012, 8:01 am

Volleyball is an intense sport both physically and mentally and the long awaited non league match-up between Pacifica Christian (11-0) and St. Monica (8-2) proved that the team with the coolest heads and most aggressive hitters will win the game.

The Pacifica Christian Girls Volleyball team poses with their medals after they won the Brentwood Volleyball Tournament Saturday Oct. 13

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Pacifica Christian Takes Brentwood Volleyball Tournament Crown

Posted Oct. 15, 2012, 8:28 am

Pacifica Christian beat Mayfield in two matches 25-19 and 25-18 to win the championship game at the Brentwood Volleyball Tournament that saw a good number of top volleyball teams exhibit their talents and skills Saturday afternoon Oct. 13.

Outside hitter Kirsten Avila of Archer goes up for a kill against the Notre Dame defense during set one. Archer upset the top ranked Division 4-A school 2-1 on Friday afternoon.

Sports, St. Monica, Volleyball, Pacifica Christian, Brentwood, Archer, Beverly Hills

Brentwood Volleyball Tournament Day 1

Posted Oct. 13, 2012, 5:21 am

The Brentwood Volleyball Tournament is a two day volleyball event on the Westside that brings together a good number of local girls teams who are given the ability to display their volleyball talents in a comfortable round robin styled competition.

Shannon Volpis (right) and Maile Lane (left) of Pacifica Christian block the offense of Glendale Adventist on Tuesday afternoon at home during the first set.

Sports, Volleyball, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian, Women

Pacifica Christian Volleyball Slams Glendale Adventist Cougars 3-0

Posted Oct. 9, 2012, 7:17 pm

Pacifica Christian (10-0) remains undefeated in CIF Division 4A play with their latest victory over the Glendale Adventist Cougars (4-5) Tuesday afternoon, and the win places them 3-0 in the Liberty League.

Pacifica Christian's Gen Hook makes a kill against Connelly during the first set to put the Seawolves up 19-9 at Culver City High School on Sept. 29.

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Pacifica Christian Seawolves Volleyball Extend Hammer To Connelly Winning 3-0

Posted Sep. 30, 2012, 8:29 am

Pacifica Christian (8-0) made short work of Connelly (9-5) in a non-conference match winning three straight sets 25-11, 25-6, and 26-24 with the only scare for the Seawolves coming during set three when the Koalas held their first sustained lead only to be soundly beaten in the end 3-0 at Culver City High School Saturday night.

Freshman middle blocker Liz Hook of Pacifica Christian gets her chance to star against Garni Dadaian of Holy Martyr scoring a point during the second set against the Armens at home Monday afternoon.

Sports, Volleyball, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian

Pacifica Christian Seawolves Breeze Over Holy Martyr Armens 3-0

Posted Sep. 25, 2012, 4:17 am

Pacifica Christian Women's Volleyball (5-0) team were all smiles easily defeating the Holy Martyr Armens Monday winning all three sets 25-9, 25-13, and 25-11 to advance their winning streak in the Liberty League.

Maile Lane of Pacifica Christian soars over the defense of the Archer Panthers during the first set to score a point for the Seawolves on Saturday night at Culver City High School.

Sports, Volleyball, Santa Monica, Pacifica Christian, Brentwood, Archer

Pacifica Christian Seawolves Sail To Victory Over Archer Panthers 3-0

Posted Sep. 22, 2012, 9:32 pm

Pacifica Christian (4-0) dominated an intense game against the Archer School for Girls (3-3) winning all three sets 25-20, 25-10, and 25-14 Saturday night at Culver City High School.

Grace Minchin of Pacifica Christian scores a point against Crossroads in the second set during their 3-0 win over the Roadrunners Friday Sept. 21.

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Pacifica Christian Wins 3-0 Over Crossroads

Posted Sep. 22, 2012, 4:05 am

Pacifica Christian (3-0) dominated the volleyball court with a 3-0 win over Crossroads (3-6) in three sets of play 25-18, 25-14, and 25-15 to win over the Roadrunners in a game of intense volleys, spikes, and digs.

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