Sarah Lalau, Author at Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics

2025-26 WDV Cheer Tryout Dates!

📣 Get Ready to Cheer! WDV Cheer Tryouts Are Here!

Are you full of school spirit, energy, and enthusiasm? Do you love to perform, work hard, and be part of a tight-knit team? Then we’ve got exciting news for you—Wiseburn Da Vinci Cheer Tryouts are just around the corner!

Whether you’re a returning athlete or brand new to cheer, we encourage you to come out and show us what you’ve got. Our cheer team is all about commitment, positivity, teamwork, and leadership—and we’re looking for athletes who are ready to bring that energy to the 2025-26 season!

📅 Tryout Dates & Info:

June 26 5-8pm
June 27 5-8pm
June 28 11:45am-4pm
Location: WDV Gym

Scan the QR code for more information and to register for tryouts!

Remember you MUST have a current sports physical prior to tryouts. More info HERE.

What to Bring:

Athletes are encouraged to wear all black athletic wear and white cheer/athletic shoes
A headshot (this image will not be shared outside of the Wiseburn Da Vinci Cheer Coach Staff)
Copy of your transcripts from the last two semesters
Water Bottle
A positive attitude and team spirit!

Who Can Try Out:

All current and incoming WDV students are welcome. No previous cheer experience is required—we’re looking for potential, passion, and the drive to grow.

If you’re interested in joining a program that builds confidence, athleticism, and school pride, this is your moment!

For questions or more information, contact Nick “AD” Davidson ndavidson@davincischools.org.

Let’s go WDV! We can’t wait to see you bring the energy. 🎉

By Sarah Lalau|2025-06-04T17:25:24-07:00June 4th, 2025|Cheer|Comments Off

WDV Athletics Monthly Update – May

Closing Out the Season: Spring Sports in Review

As the Wiseburn Da Vinci 2024-25 spring sports season comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of our student-athletes. This season has been one to remember — many of our teams advanced to postseason play, a testament to the hard work, dedication, and growth displayed throughout the year.

While we may not have gone as far in all the playoffs as we had hoped, the progress and perseverance shown by our athletes have been nothing short of inspiring. Each game, match, and meet reflected the heart and commitment that define Wolf pride.

To our graduating senior athletes: thank you. Thank you for your leadership, passion, and for allowing us to be a part of your high school journey. Your legacy will leave a lasting impact, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of you.

eSports

Team Update: We’re thrilled to share that 15 members of the WDV Esports Team—joined by a 42-person strong support crew of families—traveled to San Antonio, Texas in May to compete in the EGFH National Championships. This was the largest attended eSports event in our Wiseburn Da Vinci history.

Check out the Esports Texas 2025 Highlights edited by Esports Freshman Koda Gudiel.

Beyond the competition, the team and their families soaked up the San Antonio experience—visiting the Alamo, tasting real Texas BBQ, and honoring their moms on Mother’s Day with a rose and a limited-edition team card.

Thank you for cheering them on—this trip was an unforgettable milestone for our students and program. Thank you to everyone who supported them through the bake sales. The players and the bake sales will return in August to prepare for an even bigger showing next year!

Standout Performances: WDV teams qualified in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Valorant, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate —this is a huge achievement in itself!

Overwatch 2 and Valorant both advanced to the semifinals, with the Alpha Wolves Overwatch team battling it out in an exciting main stage showdown. Both teams finished in 3rd place.
Rocket League narrowly missed a semifinal spot after a fierce showing.
In Super Smash Bros, Ultimate Solomon Cannad advanced to the winner’s bracket and made a strong push as a freshman—watch out for him next year! Ben Alonso staged a great comeback in the consolation bracket, also finishing in 3rd place.

Congratulations to all of our eSports athletes!

Jacob	Bozzalla	Overwatch
Chase	Cain	Overwatch
Diego	Gomez	Overwatch
Sam	Villa	Overwatch
Kai	Yamano	Overwatch
Kai	Luzniak	Overwatch, Valorant
Zaydan	Alim	Rocket League
Tyler	Scott	Rocket League
Zaki	Hairil	Rocket League
Benjamin	Alonso	SSBU
Solomon	Cannad	SSBU
Nathaniel	Castillo	Valorant
Raymond	Kumamoto	Valorant
Jacob	Sandoval	Valorant
Lukas (Koda)	Gudiel	Valorant

Archery

Team Update: WDV Archery wrapped up an incredible season, finishing 2nd in California and 4th in the nation! We’re so proud of our team for their dedication, focus, and strong finish to the year.

A message from Varsity Coach, Sarah Nitsos, “A heartfelt thank you to all the families who supported us every step of the way, and to our WDV Athletics Director, Administration, and School Board for believing in our program. What a season!”.

Standout Performances from Olympic Archery in Schools/USA Archery National Tournament (May 10):

- Congrats to Josh De Alday – 3rd for Men’s JV and Tica Facer – 1st for Women’s JV!
  - We had a great day with many top 10 placements and some personal bests. Top 10s finishers
    - Men’s Varsity – 5th Jack Trolia
    - Men’s JV – 5th Ryder Singer
    - Women’s JV– 4th Jannelle Parks
    - Women’s JV– 7th Emma Obermiller
    - Women’s JV– 8th Alina Vizcarra
    - Women’s JV– 9th Giselle Gomez

Track & Field

Team Update: WDV Track & Field showed heart and hustle all season long, competing fiercely in one of the toughest leagues in the area—the Bay League—against powerhouse programs like Mira Costa, Redondo Union, Torrance, and Peninsula.

Bay League Finals took place on May 2, the same night as prom, but that didn’t stop senior Olivia Griffin from making history. Olivia captured double gold, earning the title of Bay League Champion in both the 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles.

Her postseason success continued at the CIF Southern Section Division 2 Championships on May 17, where she was crowned CIF Champion once again. Olivia went on to compete at the prestigious CIF Masters Meet on May 24 delivering another stand out performance and qualifying for the State Championships in Clovis, held on May 31!

Olivia put on a stellar performance at the CIF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

- 5th fastest in the nation in the 300m hurdles
- 5th fastest in California in the 100m hurdles
- 4th fastest in California in the 300m hurdles

We’re incredibly proud of Olivia and the entire Track & Field team for their determination, grit, and outstanding accomplishments this season!

Boys Volleyball

Team Update: The Boys Varsity and JV Volleyball teams had a solid season in a competitive Pioneer league. The JV team continued to show growth during the course of the season. They earned a hard fought second place in the Sylmar tournament, losing a tight match against Venice. During that same week, the JV team rallied to beat Venice in a home match. This season was led by captains, setter Michael Galup, libero Kian Trujillo and hitter Cohen McGraw and freshman Quinn Weatherford. Overall, the entire JV team contributed to a phenomenal season that saw tremendous improvement from every player.

Despite injuries hampering the Varsity players throughout the season, they battled together and earned a bid to move forward in the CIF-SS playoffs. In the first round of the CIF-SS Division 5 playoffs, the Wolves hosted Bishop Diego High School, a team that they had defeated earlier in their Senior Night game, a nail biting 5 set match. The Wolves handed the Cardinals another loss in a 3-1 set victory.

Stand Out Performances (Bishop Diego):
- Andre Pimienta, Jr. led the team with 24 kills and 2 aces.
- Sai Santiago contributed 16 kills and 22 digs.
- Dylan Soriano and Malakai Tuakoi were a key part of the offense.

In the second round of playoffs, the Wolves traveled to Rancho Verde High in Moreno Valley to battle the Mustangs, defeating them in three sets.

Stand Out Performances (Rancho Verde):
- Andre Pimienta, Jr. led with 31 kills and 4 aces while teammate Sai Santiago added 12 kills to the attack line and defensively 18 digs.
- Malakai Tuakoi and Dylan Soriano shared setting duties, with Malakai guiding the hitters with 25 assists and Dylan with 14 assists.

In the Quarterfinal Round against Esparanza, the Wolves came up a little short and lost.

Stand Out Performance (Esperanza):
- Andre Pimienta, Jr. paced the Wolves’ offense, picking up 15 kills.
- Malakai Tuakoi 24 assists.

Three of our Wolves earned All Pioneer League honors. Andre Pimienta, Jr. – 1st Team, Sai Santiago and Dylan Soriano – 2nd Team. Matt Divinagracia was the WDV CIF-SS Male Athlete of the Year, an honor based on both academic and athletic achievements. We are extremely proud of our team’s ability to pivot during the season, accepting position changes as needed for the good of the team. This was an exceptional group of young men that competed in many tournaments and games against highly ranked teams and discovered that they matched each team’s high level of play. We wish our seniors Andre Pimienta, Jr. and Matt Divinagracia the best of luck as they move on to their next chapter of life.

Baseball

Team Update: WDV Baseball wrapped up a strong season with an impressive 18-11 record, finishing third in the Pioneer League. Along the way, the team notched key wins over tough opponents, including El Segundo, Peninsula, Glenn, and North, showcasing their growth and grit throughout the year.

This group of young men is building a legacy brick by brick, grounded in hard work, determination, and teamwork. WDV Baseball remains committed to fostering athletic excellence, academic achievement, and personal growth—and these student-athletes represent the very best of what high school sports can offer. We look forward to their continued success both on and off the field!

Congratulations Varsity Head Coach Zeek Barba on achieving 100 career wins!

Standout Players in the 2024-25 Season:

- Peyton Tate – CIF Southern Section Second Team All League
  - A cornerstone of the WDV baseball program, senior Peyton Tate concludes his high school career as a four-year varsity starter and the school’s all-time leader in both hits and stolen bases. Widely respected by teammates, coaches, and peers, Peyton’s leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact on the program. His work ethic and sportsmanship make him a role model for younger athletes and a true ambassador for WDV athletics.
- Jered Fan
  - Senior pitcher Jered Fan is recognized not only for his performance on the mound over the past two varsity seasons but also for his selfless attitude and unwavering team-first mentality. Jered is known throughout the school community for his positive presence and dedication to service. He devotes many hours to helping the less fortunate and supporting local community initiatives, embodying the spirit of giving back.
- Lonnie Jackson
  - Sophomore third baseman Lonnie Jackson continues to rise as one of WDV’s most promising talents. Already second on the school’s all-time home run list, Lonnie has established himself as a powerful offensive force. Off the field, his friendly nature and willingness to assist others have earned him admiration among teammates and students alike. He represents the future of the program with humility and heart.
- Tristan Martinez
  - Freshman Tristan Martinez has had a breakout season, making a rapid ascent through the WDV program. He began the year on the Freshman/Sophomore team, advanced to the 21-6 Junior Varsity squad, and ultimately earned a roster spot on the varsity playoff team. Tristan started in key postseason games, including matchups against El Segundo and South Torrance. His growth, talent, and positive attitude

Swim

Team Update: WDV Swim wrapped up a strong season filled with hard work, growth, and determination. Our swimmers trained with intensity and focus, showing great improvement from start to finish. They gave it their all at every meet, pushing themselves and each other to new personal bests. We’re proud of their commitment and the progress they made throughout the season—way to go, Wolves!

Standout Performances: EIGHT school records were broken in May!

200 Medley Relay: Alex Zakrzewski, Zirak Engineer, Tri Tran, Ray Engineer

400 Free Relay: Alex Zakrzewski, Zirak Engineer, Tri Tran, Ray Engineer

200 Freestyle: Ray Engineer

500 Freestyle: Ray Engineer

- 50 Freestyle: Tri Tran
- 100 Freestyle: Tri Tran
- 100 Backstroke: Alex Zakrzewski
100 Butterfly: Tina Engineer

Softball

Team Update: Congratulations to our incredible WDV softball team on a season filled with hard work, growth, and determination! Your commitment and teamwork have been inspiring, culminating in a post-season spot in the first round of the playoffs. Each practice, game, and challenge faced together has showcased your resilience and unity.

To our seniors: Your leadership and dedication have left an indelible mark on this team. You’ve set a standard of excellence and camaraderie that will guide future players for years to come. We’re immensely proud of your journey and grateful to have shared in it. As you move forward, carry with you the lessons and memories forged on the field. Your legacy here is lasting, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish next.

Thank you all for an unforgettable season. The bonds you’ve built and the spirit you’ve shown exemplify the true heart of our team. Here’s to the memories made and the bright futures ahead!

Announcements & Events:

Future Wolves Night: A huge thank you to everyone who came out for Future Wolves Night on May 9! We had a fantastic turnout, and the energy was electric as we welcomed incoming, current, and transfer students to explore the wide range of sports opportunities available with Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics. Our coaches and programs were thrilled to meet so many enthusiastic young athletes from the community—ready to compete and represent the Wolves with pride. We can’t wait to see you in the pool, on the field, court, or track soon!

As we close out another amazing year of WDV Athletics, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made it possible. To our student-athletes, thank you for your dedication, hard work, and team spirit. To the families, your unwavering support means the world. To our coaches, we’re deeply grateful for the time, energy, and heart you pour into developing our young athletes. And to our community, thank you for showing up, cheering loud, and staying active with us all year long. We’re proud to be Wolves—together!

See you at the games,
Nick “AD” Davidson
Athletics Director

By Sarah Lalau|2025-06-03T13:03:03-07:00June 3rd, 2025|Archery, Baseball, Cheer, Cross Country, esports, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball|Comments Off

WDV Track Athlete Olivia Griffin Headed to CIF State Championships!

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own WDV track standout Olivia Griffin and Bay League Champion hurdler is headed to CIF State Championships this weekend in Clovis!

After an incredible season of dedication, speed, and strength, Olivia has dominated both the 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles, capturing the Bay League and CIF Division 2 titles, and delivered a standout performance at the CIF Masters Meet. She has punched her ticket to the biggest stage in California high school track & field!

With blazing times and unwavering determination, she’s ready to take on the state’s best and represent Wiseburn Da Vinci with pride.

Let’s show our support as she competes at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis this weekend. We are so proud of her accomplishments and can’t wait to see her fly over those hurdles at State!

For more information on the event go to: https://www.cifstate.org/sports/track_and_field/tf_champs

Check for updates @wdvathletics on Instagram!

By Sarah Lalau|2025-05-28T12:20:57-07:00May 28th, 2025|Track & Field|Comments Off

WDV Girls Volleyball Fundraiser – Graduation Leis

Wiseburn Da Vinci Girls Volleyball Graduation Lei Fundraiser

Help send our Wiseburn Da Vinci Girls Varsity Volleyball team to Hawaii this summer! They have an incredible opportunity to compete in a three-day tournament, and they are fundraising to cover their trip expenses. ‎‎‎

You can support their journey by purchasing a beautiful graduation lei! It’s the perfect way to show your team spirit and contribute to an unforgettable experience for these dedicated athletes.‎‎‎

Last day to order is Thursday, May 29‎‎‎‎‎‎
Pick up on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 2 – 4:30 p.m‎‎‎
Da Vinci ‎‎201 N Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA

Thursday, June 12, 2025, 8:30 – 10 a.m.‎‎‎

Da Vinci Connect 12501 S Isis Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/wiseburn-da-vinci-girls-volleyball-fundraiser/items/item/7215205

By Sarah Lalau|2025-05-23T09:08:20-07:00May 23rd, 2025|Volleyball|Comments Off

Double Gold Alert! Olivia Griffin Dominates the Track – On to CIF Masters and Vote her Performer of the Week!

We are thrilled to announce a phenomenal accomplishment by one of our very own! Last week, Wiseburn Da Vinci’s Olivia Griffin brought home double gold in both the 100m hurdles and the 300m hurdles, continuing her dominant season on the track.

Already crowned the Bay League Champion, she stepped up once again at the CIF Southern Section Division 2 Championships, taking first place in both events with electrifying performances. Her grit, focus, and speed have not only made her a standout in our league but also across the state.

Now, she’s headed to the CIF Masters Meet this weekend in Moorpark, where the competition heats up even more—but so does her momentum because the next step is the CIF State Championships in Clovis, CA. We couldn’t be prouder of the work she’s put in and the legacy she’s building with every race.

💥 Let’s Help Her Win Again!

In addition to her on-track victories, Olivia is currently up for the Milesplit California Girls Performer of the Week, and your vote counts! Show your support and help her earn the recognition she deserves by voting here until Thursday:

🔗 Vote Now on MileSplit

Let’s rally behind our champion as she heads into the Masters Meet and continues to chase greatness. Go Olivia!

#TrackStar #DoubleGold #CIFMasters #VoteNow #MilesplitPerformerOfTheWeek #HurdlesChampion

By Sarah Lalau|2025-05-20T19:25:05-07:00May 20th, 2025|Track & Field|Comments Off

Exploring New Possibilities: Gauging Interest in Boys and Girls Water Polo

At the Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletic Department, we are always looking for ways to grow, evolve, and offer more opportunities for our student-athletes. As part of that commitment, we’re excited to announce that we are taking the first steps in exploring the addition of boys and girls water polo to our athletic program.

This is just the beginning of the process—we are currently gauging interest among students, families, and the broader school community. Our goal is to determine whether there is enough interest and participation to move forward with building a program.

Current, incoming and transfer students we want to hear from you! Whether you’re a current Da Vinci student eager to play, a matriculating 8th grader, or an incoming transfer student interested in supporting a new sport, your voice matters.

Complete our short interest form HERE. Help us bring new opportunities to life for our student-athletes—let us know if water polo is the next great addition to Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics!

Interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLtXQR77ia-XwO8TDR6z3W0g25xkccVgGazpwtaW7Qix3VNA/viewform?usp=header

By Sarah Lalau|2025-05-14T12:43:36-07:00May 14th, 2025|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off

WDV Weekly Athletics Schedule 5/12-5/17

CIF-SS Playoff pairings have been announced! Congratulations to all of our teams and athletes who have advanced to the post season!

Weekly Game Schedule

🥎 Thursday, 5/15 – Softball @ La Canada
3:15pm (Var)

⚾️ Friday, 5/16 – Baseball @ Saugus High School
3:15pm (Var)

👟 Saturday, 5/17 – Track and Field
CIF SS Division 2 Finals
100m and 300m Hurdles – Olivia Griffin

You can follow their progress here:

Max Preps – Baseball

Max Preps – Softball

Track and Field

Home

Instagram: @wdvathletics

#cifss #cifssplayoffs #wdvathletics #cifsstrackandfield #wdvtrackandfieldandfield #wdvbaseball #wiseburndavincibaseball #cifssbaseball #wdvsoftball #wiseburndavincisoftball #cifsssoftball

By Sarah Lalau|2025-05-13T09:31:24-07:00May 13th, 2025|Baseball, Softball, Track & Field|Comments Off

Girls Flag Football Information Meeting Tuesday 5/13

We are holding an information meeting for Girls Flag Football May 13 at 6pm in the Sky Box (WDV Gym). Let’s discuss key details about potential timelines, participation requirements, district and CIF guidelines, and ways you can help support the process.

Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Time: 6:00PM – 7:30PM

Location: Wiseburn Da Vinci Gym
201 N. Douglas St., El Segundo, Ca 90245

Your input is essential and invaluable as we evaluate programs for our Wiseburn Da Vinci student-athletes.

Instagram: @wdvathletics

Website: athletics.davincischools.org

By Sarah Lalau|2025-05-12T18:18:35-07:00May 12th, 2025|News|Comments Off

Future Wolves Athletics Night – TONIGHT! and Flag Football (Girls) Interest Meeting May 13

🌙 Future Wolves Athletics Night – May 9! TONIGHT!

Are you an incoming, new or transfer student to one of our Da Vinci high schools?

We are ready to welcome the next generation of Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves. Join us for a meet and greet with the WDV Athletic Director Nick “AD” Davidson, coaching staffs and current student-athletes. Learn about the athletics programs that are offered to Da Vinci High School student-athletes.

Talk to coaches
Meet current student-athletes
Learn about the CIF Southern Section Bay and Pioneer Leagues
Get info on how to get FREE sports physicals (required for tryouts)
Find out what training for each sport looks like

Let us know you can join us by filling out this FORM. We hope to see you tonight!

When: Tonight from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Where: WDV Gym (201 N Douglas, El Segundo CA)

Interested in adding girls flag football to the Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics program?

Current, incoming and new students please scan the QR code and let us know your thoughts.

WDV Athletics will be holding a Girls Flag Football Interest Meeting on May 13 at 6pm in the Skybox (WDV Gym). Join us for a discussion on how we can add this sport to our growing list of programs.

By Sarah Lalau|2025-05-09T12:46:30-07:00May 9th, 2025|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off

WDV Boys Volleyball Quarterfinal Match Tonight and Athletics Monthly Wrap Up!

🐺 HOWL WITH US — QUARTERFINALS TONIGHT AT 6 PM! 🐾🏐

The Wolfpack is on the prowl and the hunt continues tonight! After a fierce battle in the previous round, our varsity boys volleyball team has clawed their way into the quarterfinals — and they’re bringing the fight home!

Join the pack TONIGHT at 6:00 PM in the the WDV Gym as we defend our turf in a high-stakes matchup that promises non-stop energy, grit, and heart. Every dig, every spike, every howl from the crowd matters. Let’s turn up the volume and let our opponents hear the strength of the Pack!

🏐 Quarterfinal Match

📍 Home Court — WDV Gym

🕕 Tonight @ 6:00 PM

🎟️ Wear your Wolfpack gear and bring the noise!

This isn’t just a game — it’s a showdown. A battle for the semifinals. So grab your friends, paint your faces, and help us cheer the team forward! 🐺🔥

🐺Athletics News from the Wolves Den (April Wrap Up)🐺

Spring Sports Season Begins to Wrap Up – Highlights

Hello Wolves Community!

April was packed with incredible athletic efforts, lasting memories, and big moments for our student-athletes. As spring seasons charge ahead and we prepare to celebrate our graduating seniors, there’s a lot to be proud of—and even more to look forward to. From the final serves on the sand to record-setting laps in the pool, our Wolves are representing with heart, hustle, and pride.

Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, coaching on the court, or supporting behind the scenes, thank you for being a part of this vibrant community. Here’s what’s happening across our spring sports programs and what’s coming next in Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics.

Archery 🏹

Our archers have been steadily progressing in form and accuracy as we prepare for the spring tournaments. Participation is strong, and we’re seeing great development from both new and returning athletes.

Team Update: Your WDV Archery team was very busy and once again had an amazing showing for the 2025 Olympic Archery in Schools California State Championships where they placed 2nd in the state for Men’s JV and Varsity and 3rd in the state for Women’s JV and Varsity. It was a tough field and a very long day. On April 25 the team headed out to Oranco Bowman Range to compete in the Oranco Invitational and had a great showing!

Standout Performances from 2025 Olympic Archery in Schools State Championships:

This tournament featured a 12-round ranking competition and intense seeded Singles and Team matches. It was a long and demanding day that lasted from 7am through 7pm, but our Wolves once again supported one another and made us all proud.

We are especially proud of the many students who achieved their personal records during the event.

Ranking Rounds

Varsity – Jack Trolia – 1st

Varsity Top 10 – Chelsea Riddle, Tica Facer and Ellyse Legaspi

Junior Varsity – Emma Obermiller AND Ethan DeLaTorre 3rd Place
Junior Varsity Top 10 – Josh De Alday, Luke Garr, Salvador Arredondo, Ryder Singer and Brandon Garcia

Singles Matches:

Varsity – Dominic Davis – 2nd place

Team Matches
Varsity – Tica Face, Ellyse Legaspi and Chelsea Riddle 3rd
Varsity – Morgan Adams, Harrison Kim and Jack Trolia 3rd

Upcoming Events: Olympic Archery in Schools National Championships are on May 10th!

Track & Field 👟

Track and field athletes are sprinting, jumping, and throwing their way through a strong season. We’ve seen multiple personal bests and top finishes at recent meets. Go Wolves!

Standout Performances Culver City Tri Meet:

- - 3 WDV Wolves took the top spots in the Men’s Varsity 800m – Damian Espino (1st), Ethan Lumpkin (2nd and PR) and Nathanael Lincourt (3rd)
  - Liya Nartey – 2nd Women’s Varsity 200m, 3rd place in the Women’s Varsity 400m.
  - Damian Espino – 1st Men’s Varsity 1600m
  - Ethan Lumpkin – 2nd Men’s Varsity 1600m
  - Jeremias Sosa – 1st Men’s Varsity 3200m
  - Deon Radcliff – 1st Men’s Varsity Long Jump
Standout Performances Culver City Tiger Invitational:

- - 4×100 Relay – Women’s Rising Star – 2nd Place: Aaliyah Welch, Amazyn East, Emara Holbert, Madison Griffin
Standout Performances at Bay League Finals:
- - 100m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles – Olivia Griffin Bay League Champion!

Upcoming Events: CIF-SS Preliminaries May 10th!

Girls Beach Volleyball 🏐

Girls Beach Volleyball wrapped up its season with strong finishes and tough matches. Playing with determination and drive. Congratulations to the entire team on an incredible showing this season!

Team Update: Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Beach No. 1 pair of Alina Hunter and Zenya Hunter. They competed in the Pioneer League Beach Volleyball Pairs Tournament and earned a third-place finish. Well done!

Boys Volleyball 🏐

Boys volleyball surged through the season with strong net play, big blocks, and powerful serves. The team ended tied for 3rd place with Torrance in the Pioneer League. The team persevered through a tie breaking mathc, an at large bid and two playoff rounds and have advanced to the quarterfinals! That game will be played May 7 at 6:00pm at the WDV Gym!

Team Update: Senior night honored two seniors, Andre Pimienta, Jr. and Matt Divinagracia. The game against Bishop Diego was a nail biting 5 set match with senior captain, Andre, leading the way with 33 kills, 5 ace serves and 16 digs. Our other senior standout, Matt Divinagracia, had 13 digs and setter Dylan Soriano had 46 assists for the night. In a league tie breaker match with Torrance, Sai Santiago picked up 11 kills and Dylan Soriano had 28 assists.

The team earned an at large bid in the CIF Southern Section playoffs where they played Bishop Diego at Home on Tuesday, April 29th at 6:00 p.m and won! Our Wolves are on the prowl and into the next round!

Standout Season Performances:

- - Andre Pimienta leads the team in: kills per set, hitting percentage, total blocks, digs per set, digs and kills.
  - Sai Santiago leads the team in: serving aces, aces per set, and receptions
  - Dylan Soriano leads the team in: assists

Congratulations to ALL our graduating seniors! It has been an honor to be a part of your time at Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics!

Baseball ⚾️

Baseball season is rolling, with our teams showing grit and growth each week. From tight defensive battles to clutch hits, our Wolves are staying competitive and bringing energy to every game.

Team Update: The Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves Varsity baseball team claimed a thrilling 3-2 walk-off win over Peninsula, showcasing resilience and clutch performance. Edward Sanchez sealed the victory with a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the eighth. WDV rallied from a 2-0 deficit, tying the game in the fifth thanks to disciplined at-bats and smart baserunning. Beckett Miller was dominant in relief, earning the win with four scoreless innings, while the Wolves’ offense tallied 11 hits—led by multi-hit efforts from Sanchez, Xavier Horton, Thomas Carpenter IV, Peyton Tate, and James Mara. The Wolves’ gritty comeback and strong team effort highlight their competitive spirit and depth. The Wolves Varsity baseball team finished April with a solid 15-9 record.

This month marked some big Pioneer League wins for the boys in blue: on 4/2 an 11-5 win over El Segundo and back to back wins over Peninsula on 4/14 and 4/16.

Standout Performances:

Edward Sanchez leads the team in: batting average and slugging percentage.

David Holliday leads the team in: on base percentage, stolen bases and earned run average.
Lonnie Jackson leads the team in: home runs and runs batted in.
Peyton Tate leads the team in: fielding percentage, runs, and hits.
Xavier Horton leads the team in: doubles.
Deklen Emerson leads the team in: triples.

Upcoming Events: May 3 is SENIOR NIGHT, come support the WDV Wolves as they take on Environmental Charter at Lawndale High School!

Congratulations on advancing to the Playoffs!

Swim 🏊

Swim season is making waves! Our athletes are posting solid times and pushing themselves in the pool with great team spirit. We’re looking forward to a strong finish and going for a standout performance in the Pioneer League!

Team Update: WDV Swim held SENIOR Night in April and what a night it was! Thank you to all the families and friends who sent our graduating athletes off in style! Pioneer League Preliminaries happened on April 28 and our athletes did a great job. Stay tuned for the results from the League Finals on April 30. The team also had a great beach practice during spring break!
Standout Performances and School Records:
- 200 Medley Relay: Alex Zakrzewski, Zirak Engineer, Tri Tran, Ray Engineer
- 400 Free Relay: Alex Zakrzewski, Zirak Engineer, Tri Tran, Ray Engineer
- 200 Freestyle: Ray Engineer
- 500 Freestyle: Ray Engineer
- 50 Freestyle: Tri Tran
- 100 Backstroke: Alex Zakrzewski
- 100 Butterfly: Tina Engineer

Softball 🥎

Softball continues to build momentum as the team puts in work on and off the field. Despite Spring Break falling in the month of April, the WDV softball team played a full schedule of games. From standout pitching to timely hitting, the team’s chemistry and hustle are on full display.

Team Update: The Wolves went 4 for 8 in the month of April. Beating Peninsula, Culver City, and Hawthorne!!

Standout Performances:

- Addison Wilson leads the team in: batting average, hits, RBIs, doubles and on base percentage.

- Jasmine Veal leads the team in: home runs, stolen bases and runs
- Gabriella Silva leads the team in: earned run average
- Nyla Arwine leads the team in: fielding percentage
- Anali Jimenez leads the team in: triples

Upcoming Events: Stayed tuned to see if their at large bid for playoffs send the team into the post season!

ESports

Team Update: The Wiseburn Da Vinci eSports program will be headed to the EGFH National Championships in San Antonio Texas on May 9^th Weekend. We will be joined by 12 students and six families in support of their championship run for the following gaming titles: Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Valorant, and Chess (Online). Also, on April 26, the eSports club participated in the Rock-Around-the-Block event were our team captains instructed young scholar gamers about the benefits of participating in eSports in high school.

🐺 Upcoming Announcements & Events:

🌙 Future Wolves Night – May 9!
Get ready to welcome the next generation of Wolves. Join us for a meet and greet with the WDV Athletic Director, coaching staffs and current student-athletes. Learn about the programs that are offered to Da Vinci high school student-athletes. We will talk about tryouts, player expectations and more! Let us know you can join us by filling out this FORM.

📅 Fall Sports Tryouts (2025–26)
Girls Volleyball tryouts for returning players are happening in May! Click the link here for more information: Girls Volleyball Tryouts

🩺 Free Sports Physicals
Free sports physicals will be offered by Exer Urgent Care beginning in May. This is a great opportunity for all incoming and returning athletes to get ready for the upcoming seasons. Up to date sports physicals are required for tryouts and participation on all WDV Athletics teams. More information HERE.

Interested in Girls Flag Football or Water Polo?

The Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Department is looking to gage the interest of adding Girls Flag Football and Boys and Girls Water Polo to the programs offered to all Da Vinci student-athletes. If you are a current, transfer or incoming-9th grade student please share your thoughts with us here!

Thanks again to our amazing student-athletes, families, and staff who make Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics such a special part of campus life. Let’s finish this season strong—Go Wolves!

See you at the games,
Nick “AD” Davidson
Athletics Director

By Sarah Lalau|2025-05-07T11:34:20-07:00May 7th, 2025|Archery, Baseball, Girls Beach Volleyball, News, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball|Comments Off

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Closing Out the Season: Spring Sports in Review

eSports

Archery

Track & Field

Boys Volleyball

Baseball

Swim

Softball

Announcements & Events:

Girls Volleyball Tryouts – 2025-26

Cheerleading Tryouts 2025-26:

Weightlifting Seminar – Thank you WEF: