Future Wolves Athletics Night! May 9!
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Future Wolves Athletics Night! May 9!

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Future Wolves Athletics Night! May 9!

Get in the Game: Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Night Welcomes Current, Incoming & New Students!

Are you a current, incoming or transfer student interested in joining a sports team next school year? Curious about what it takes to be part of our athletic programs? Then mark your calendars—Future Wolves Night is your all-access pass to the world of WDV Sports!

This exciting event is designed to introduce new students and families to everything our Athletics Department has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just considering trying out a new sport, this is your chance to learn, connect, and get inspired.

🏅 What to Expect at Future Wolves Athletics Night:

🤝 Meet the Team Behind the Teams

Get to know our Athletic Director Nick “AD” Davidson, dedicated coaching staff, and some of our current student-athletes who are eager to share their experiences on and off the field, pitch, pool and range.

📋 Learn About Every Sport We Offer

Explore the wide range of sports available throughout the school year— year round, fall, winter, and spring seasons included! Including: archery, cross country, volleyball (beach and indoor), basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, esports, softball, cheer, and track and field.

📣 Get the Scoop on Tryouts

Each program will share important details about upcoming tryout dates, eligibility requirements, summer conditioning (if applicable), and what coaches are looking for in a student-athlete.

🎯 Understand Expectations

Being part of an athletic team means committing to teamwork, time management, and personal growth. Coaches will discuss what’s expected from players in terms of dedication, conduct, and academic balance.

📸 Sneak a Peek into Team Culture

Hear directly from current athletes about their team experiences, the friendships they’ve built, and what it’s really like to represent WDV athletics.

Don’t Miss It!

Whether you’re aiming for varsity, JV, or just thinking about trying something new, Athletics Night is the perfect first step toward getting involved and making the most of your high school experience.

📅 Date: Friday May 9, 2025

📍 Location: WDV Gym, 201 N. Douglas

🕕 Time: 6-8pm

🎟️ Open to all! No reservation needed.

Have questions before the event? Feel free to reach out to our Athletics Department at ndavidson@davincischools.org.

We can’t wait to meet the next generation of WDV Wolves athletes!

By Sarah Lalau|2025-04-15T12:59:44-07:00April 15th, 2025|Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, esports, Girls Beach Volleyball, News, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball|Comments Off

Spring Sports Headlines & Highlights

As March unfolded, our spring sports teams were in the heart of the hunt, pushing toward the postseason with the strength and spirit of a wolf pack! With the regular season cruising past its mid-point, our Boys Volleyball, Girls Beach Volleyball, Swim, Softball, Baseball, Archery, Track and Field and ESports teams have battled fiercely, showcasing resilience, teamwork, and school pride. The rain may have affected some games but not the spirits of our student-athletes! The pack is strong, and the postseason is in sight—let’s finish the season strong! 🐺🏆

Boys Volleyball

Team Update: The Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves Varsity Boys Volleyball team prowled through a tough March, facing fierce competition but never backing down from a fight.

The pack started the month strong, sinking their teeth into a 2-0 victory against Venice High School on March 8, snapping Venice’s impressive eight-match winning streak. Dylan Soriano led the hunt with nine digs, two aces, and a block, while Matt Divinagracia stepped up with a career-high seven digs and three assists.

The Wolves faced a tough challenge against Palos Verdes on March 19, defeating Palos Verdes 3-2 after dropping the first two sets. Matt Divinagracia (nine digs, two aces) and Sai Santiago (13 kills, eight digs, five blocks) led the charge, with the team racking up a season-high ten aces. The Wolves’ league record sits at 2-2, solidly in second place in the Pioneer League. Proving the Wolves’ bite is just as strong as their bark.

With a third place standing in the Pioneer League to round out March, the Wolves remain in the hunt, sharpening their claws for the battles ahead. As the season nears its peak, this pack is hungry for more victories.

Stay tuned—this hunt isn’t over yet! 🐺🔥🏐

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

Upcoming Key Matches: Home game versus West (4/2) and Venice (4/9)

Softball

Team Update: The Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves Varsity Softball team holds an overall record of 6-2 for the 2024-25 season. The Wolves began their season with a strong performance, securing four consecutive victories before experiencing their first loss. On March 20, 2025, the Wiseburn-Da Vinci Wolves softball team edged out the King/Drew Golden Eagles in a close 5-4 victory. Pitchers Addison Wilson and Gabriella Silva were instrumental, with Wilson allowing no earned runs or hits over two innings, and Silva striking out six over four hitless innings. Offensively, Wilson hit her first home run of the season, while Silva went 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI. Jasmine Veal also shined, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, and two runs scored. The Wolves posted a batting average of .419, significantly outperforming King/Drew’s .182. This win improved Wiseburn-Da Vinci’s record to 6-2.

Player Stats:

- - 🔥Addison Wilson leads the team in RBIs and hits.
  - 🔥Jasmine Veal leads the team in stolen bases, runs and doubles.
  - 🔥Gabriella Silva leads the team in on base percentage.

Key Games: The Wolves are at Mira Costa 4/2 and hosting Peninsula on 4/4.

Baseball

Team Update: The Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves have been on the prowl, dominating the diamond having won 6 of their last seven games the boys in blue now have a 9-4 record as the move into the last half of their spring season. With a fierce hunger for success, the Pack has been unstoppable, proving their strength and determination in every game.

- Game Recap: The Hunt for Victory
  - 🐺 March 1 – In a rematch, Wiseburn Da Vinci outmatched Carson once again, claiming a 12-7 win and asserting their dominance.
  - 🐺 March 6 – WDV took the “W” 7-4 in a local showdown versus Lawndale High School
  - 🐺 March 8 – In a hard-fought battle, the Wolves edged out North High School 5-4, proving their resilience and ability to grind out tough wins.
  - 🐺 March 17 – The Wolves went 11 innings for the 3-2 win @ Venice
  - 🐺 March 19 – WDV fell in a tough battle with South, but are ready for the re-match
  - 🐺 March 21 – Bouncing back from a loss the Wolves took it to Glenn with a HUGE 15-6 victory!
  - 🐺 March 26 – In their second match up against North, the Wolves couldn’t pull out the win like they did on March 8.

🐺 March 28

🐺 March 29

Player Stats:

- - 🔥 Deklen Emmersen – Leads the team in triples and ERA
  - 🔥 Payton Tate – Leads the team in stolen bases, runs and fielding percentage
  - 🔥 Xavier Horton – Leads the team in hits and doubles
  - 🔥 James Mara – Leads the team in .500 batting average, slugging percentage (.864) and on base percentage (.593)
  - 🔥 Lonnie Jackson – Leads the teams in home run and RBIs

Upcoming Matchups: Mira Costa on 4/2 and Buena Park on 4/5

Archery

Highlights from LA Regional League Games March 1:

- - WDV Archery had an outstanding performance at the LA Regional League Games on Saturday, March 1st, competing against Beaumont High School and Yucaipa High School. Our Wolves demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship; leading them to victory over both Beaumont and Yucaipa!
    - Results:
      - Varsity
        
        Team Matches: Won 4 out of 4
        
        Singles Matches: Won 6 out of 8
      - JV
        
        Team Matches: Won 4 out of 5
        
        Singles Matches: Won 11 out of 12

Highlights from LA Regional Championships March 22:

- The tournament featured a 12-round ranking competition, followed by intense seeded Singles and Team matches. It was a long and demanding day, but our Wolves demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship and perseverance. They supported one another with unwavering encouragement—even when competing head-to-head with their own teammates.

We are incredibly proud of the many students who achieved their personal records during the event. A standout moment was Jack Trolia’s incredible determination—after a flat tire on the freeway, he got a ride then proceeded to run up a hill and jumped straight into competition, showing true grit and dedication.

Our archers continue to represent WDV with skill, heart, and unity.

Results:
- Ranking Rounds
  - 🐺V – Jack Trolia – 1st
  - 🐺V – Becky Yang – 2nd
  - 🐺V – Ellyse Legaspi – 3rd
  - 🐺JV – Lucas Dulac – 1st
  - 🐺JV – Brandon Garcia 2nd
  - 🐺JV – Josh De Alday 3rd
- Singles matches
  - 🔥V -Tica Facer 2nd
  - 🔥V – Becky Yang 3rd
  - 🔥V – Jack Trolia 2nd
  - 🔥JV – Adjani De La Riva 3rd
  - 🔥JV – Lucas Dulac 1st
  - 🔥JV – Josh De Alday 2nd
  - 🔥JV – Salvador Arredondo 3rd
- Team Matches
  - 🐺V – Lauren Ahn & Marissa Obermiller 2nd
  - 🐺V – Morgan Adams, Talon Cappasola, & Cooper Colinsky 1st
  - 🐺JV – Luke Garr, Theo Lumpkin, & Ryder Singer 1st

Upcoming Tournaments: California State Championships at the Cula Vista Olympic Training on April 19th then Nationals!

Track and Field

Highlights from Culver City Invitational:

The Da Vinci Wolves stormed the track at the Culver City Invitational, leaving their mark with blistering speed, endurance, and determination. With every race, jump, and baton exchange.

- Olivia Griffin – Queen of the Hurdles: No hurdle was too high as Olivia Griffin dominated the 100m and 300m hurdles, securing 1st place in both events.
- Relays:
  - Girls Fresh/Soph 4×100 – 1st Place (Aaliyah Welch, Amazyn East, Emara Holbert, Madison Griffin)

Sprint Medley Relay – 1st Place (Sophie Owens, Amazyn East, Emara Holbert, Madison Griffin)

- - Distance Medley Relay – 1st Place (Sadie Owens, Sophie Owens, Jeannine Gandara, Edith Vieyra)

4×800 Relay – 2nd Place (Sadie Owens, Sophie Owens, Dayanara Duenas, Edith Vieyra)

- - 4×800 Relay – 2nd Place (Giovanni Ponciano, Austin Chang, Christopher Hernandez, Bryan Gomez)
  - Distance Medley Relay – 2nd Place (Brogan Arechiga, Austin Chang, Christopher Hernandez, Bryan Gomez)
- Solo Hunters on the Prowl
  - Nathanael Lincourt – 1600m, 2nd Place

Arshad Muhammad – 3rd Place, High Jump

Highlights from Redondo Nike Track Festival:

The Wolfpack unleashed its fury at the Redondo Nike Track Festival, leaving behind shattered records, podium finishes, and a field full of competitors. With three new school records, multiple top finishes, and champions crowned, the pack feasted once again drawing blood from the competition.

Olivia Griffin – 300m Hurdles Champion.
Michael Woodhams – New 800m School Record.
Boys Distance Medley Relay – New School Record. (Nathanael Lincourt, Bryan Gomez, Michael Woodhams, and Brogan Arechiga)
Girls Varsity 4×100 Relay – 1st Place (Alana Frelow, Kailee Brown, Jasmine Veal, and Olivia Griffin)
Peyton Tate – New 100m School Record.
Podium Performances & More Howls of Victory
- Aaliyah Welch – 2nd Place 400m
- Xavier Wilborn – 2nd Place 400m
- Fresh/Soph Girls Sprint Medley – 2nd Place ( Aaliyah Welch, Amazyn East, Emara Holbert, and Madison Griffin)
- Girls Fresh/Soph 4×100 Relay – 2nd Place (Aaliyah Welch, Amazyn East, Emara Holbert, and Madison Griffin)
- Edith Vieyra – 3rd Place 800m
- Boys Sprint Medley Relay – 3rd Place. (Jeffery Smith, Samuel Olutola, Jacoby McKinney, and Bryan Gomez)
- Alana Frelow – 3rd Place 300m Hurdles
- Jeannine Gandara – New 3200m School Record

Highlights from The Qualifier:

The Wolfpack snuck into West Covina for The Qualifier Meet, leading the pack with domination, shattered records, and top performances. Proving that the Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves run with strength, speed, and a hunger for the win.

- Olivia Griffin – 300m Hurdles Meet Record
- Deon Radcliff Jr. – School Record in Long Jump 20’ 5”
- Wolfpack Warriors – Top Performances
  - Olivia Griffin, Gaia Fubelli, Kailee Brown, Madison Griffin Varsity Girls 4×400 Relay – 1st Place
  - Olivia Griffin – 1st Place Varsity 300m Hurdles/2nd Place Varsity 100m Hurdles
  - Madison Griffin – 5th Place, Fresh/Soph 200m
  - Aaliyah Welch, Amazyn East, Emara Holbert, and Madison Griffin Fresh/Soph Girls 4×100 Relay – 3rd Place
  - Jeannine Gandara – 4th Place, Fresh/Soph 1600m
  - Jeannine Gandara, Sophie Owens, Sadie Owens, Eden Abraham Varsity Girls 4×800 Relay – 4th Place
  - Jacoby McKinney, Xavier Wilborn, Arshad Muhammad Samuel Olutola Fresh/Soph Boys 4×400 Relay – 4th Place

Jeffrey Smith, Deon Radcliff Jr., George Loketi, Micheal Woodhams Varsity Boys 4×400 Relay – 5th Place

Highlights from Maurice Greene Invitational:

The Wolfpack invaded Oaks Christian High School for the Maurice Greene Invitational, leaving behind a trail of broken records, and dominant performances.

Alpha Achievements – Record-Breaking Feats
- Madison Griffin – 200m Champion & Meet Record
- Kailee Brown – School Record in the 200m.
- Jeannine Gandara – 3200m Champion & School Record Click
- Olivia Griffin – 300m Hurdles Champion & Meet Record
  - Olivia Griffin – 100m Hurdles School Record.
Wolfpack Warriors – Podium Finishes & Pack Strength
- Amazyn East – 2nd Place, 400m
- Amazyn East, Amiyah Randolph, Italia Williams, Aaliyah Welch – 2nd Place, 4×400 Relay
- Madison Griffin – 3rd Place, 400m
- Aaliyah Welch, Amazyn East, Emara Holbert, Madison Griffin – 3rd Place, 4×100

Upcoming Meets: Culver City Tri-Meet April 9!

Swim

Highlights from South Bay Invitational:

These Wolves can swim! SEVEN school records were broken in the first meet of the season at Mira Costa on March 5 and 7.

Tanaz Engineer for the 200IM and the 100 Fly
Rayan Engineer for the 200 IM and 100 Free (Got 3rd place!)
Tri Tran for the 100 Fly (Got FIRST place!)
Rayan, Tri, Zirak and Alex for both the 200 Medley Relay and 200 Free Relay (Got 3rd place!)

Highlights from the season: The boys and girls swim team were victorious in their meets against North and Torrance.

Upcoming Meets: League meet vs South at HOME 4/2

Girls Beach Volleyball

Season Update: The Girls Beach Volleyball program is bigger than any prior year! The Varsity and JV teams have been working hard to prepare for competition this spring season. The rain wreaked some havoc on the start of the season but league play is officially underway. Your WDV Wolves had a nail-biter of a win on March 20 over South High in a home match hosted at Dockweiler Youth Center Courts.

Esports

Team Updates and Highlights from Rocket League: The WDV Esports team plays year-round in CIF sanctioned events. Throughout the year they have competed with determination and focus with excellent results. The Da Vinci Rocket Wolves (Rocket League) are currently competing at the CIF Esports Initiative x NASEL – Rocket League Varsity Championship, seeded at 11 out of 64 teams! Round two of the championships will happen on April 2nd at 4:15pm!

Team Updates and Highlights from Super Smash Brothers: The WDV Smash Wolves have been in the hunt right alongside their Rocket League teammates! They have also clawed their way into the CIF ESports Initiative x NASEF – SSBU Varsity Gold Championship, seeded at 26 out of 64 teams! They head into round 2 on April 2nd versus the CV Falcon Smash 1 team from Cresenta Valley High School. Good luck to our ESports Wolves

Upcoming events:
- CIF Esports Championship Finals – in person! Saturday, April 26 at CSU Dominguez Hills
- The EGFH National Championships: The WDV Esports program has 5 teams invited to participate in the EGFH National Championships, competing in Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, OverWatch 2, Valorant and Chess. They will compete in San Antonio in May! Visit their bake sale on Tuesdays in the Atrium to help fund their trip!

CIF-SS Athlete of the Year Announcements

CIF-SS Athlete of the Year nominees are nominated by their coaches and are required to have maintained a 3.5 GPA across their sophomore, junior and first semester of their senior year. As well as having lettered in at least one varsity sport and participated in one or more of the CIF-SS approved extracurricular sports or activities. Congratulations to Kendra and Mattius!

Thank You, Fans!

Your support in the stands, on the sidelines, and in the community means the world to our athletes and coaches. Let’s keep the energy high as we cheer our teams through the end of the regular season and into the playoffs!

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

By Sarah Lalau|2025-03-31T17:03:19-07:00March 31st, 2025|Archery, Baseball, esports, Girls Beach Volleyball, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Uncategorized, Volleyball|Comments Off

Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletic Department Update (Nov. ’24)

As the leaves change and the weather cools, we close out an incredible fall sports season and turn our attention to the excitement of winter athletics. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the achievements of our student-athletes and look forward to what’s ahead!

Fall Sports Wrap-Up

Congratulations to all our fall sports teams for their dedication, hard work, and success!

Esports

The WDV Esports Super Smash Bros Varsity team qualified 19th out of 291 teams in the CIF Southern Section during the fall season, making it to CIF playoffs for the first time in WDV history!

They narrowly missed out in their first playoff match against West Covina High School on Nov 18th but learned a lot to apply to the upcoming spring season.

Cross Country

The WDV Cross Country team recently wrapped up a stellar season. Some highlights from their year include:

Laguna Hills Invitational
- 3rd place out of 9 schools in the Men’s 3 mile Senior D3
Bellarmine Sacred Heart Invitational
- 8th out of 22 schools in the Men’s 3 miles Fresh/soph Large schools and
- 8th out of 29 schools in the Men’s 3 mile Large Schools
Central Park Invitational
- 2nd out of 23 schools in Women’s 3 miles Freshman
Warrior Mile
- Brogan Archeiga – Men’s open 1600m – 188th out of 485 competitors with a time of 5:12:30
- Edith Vieyra – Women’s open 1600m – 64th out of 260 competitors with a time of 6:03:40

Students’ commitment and strong finishes at meets demonstrated grit and teamwork, setting a high bar for seasons to come.

Winter Sports Update

Girls Basketball
Our girls’ basketball team has been hitting the gym hard in preparation for the upcoming season. Under the guidance of their head coach Duane Fuast and new assistant coaches Rosanne Sanfillipo and Terrica Franklin, the team is finding their rhythm and preparing to make waves. “We are very excited for this season. The immense support we’ve received from Rahkeem from EXOS and our Da Vinci Finance and Marketing departments. As a head coach it is a good feeling to know how much our girls are supported by such capable school staff and personnel,” said Coach Faust. “It really builds a solid foundation for our girls varsity basketball team to have a great year.” They’ll kick off their season with an exciting road tournament before jumping into regular-season action.

Boys Basketball
Fresh off their 2nd place finish in the Pioneer League last year, the Boys Basketball teams are gearing up for the next challenge in the competitive Bay League, where they’ll face top-tier opponents like Redondo Union, Mira Costa, and West Torrance. Since September, the Varsity team has been preparing with days at the track, beach, EXOS, in the gym and in fall league action. They have spent time bonding, training and supporting their fellow WDV teams throughout the fall season. The varsity coach, Jeff Amaral, had this to say about thecoming season, “We are extremely excited to challenge ourselves with the toughest schedule in school history with tournaments at St. Monica, our host tournament over Thanksgiving, a return to the Holiday Classic at Torrey Pines and our entry into the Bay League, considered by many as one of the top public school leagues in Southern California.” Hopefully you got a chance to come support the Varsity team as they hosted a home tournament over the Thanksgiving break, November 25-30!

Boys and Girls Soccer
Both soccer programs are taking full advantage of the brand-new WDV Soccer Field, as they prepared for their league-opening games at the end of November. Girls Soccer varsity head coach Mimi Nartey is looking forward to the coming season, “The players have been fantastic at training. Everyone has been positive and coachable. We are learning and growing by leaps and bounds! Let’s go set it off, ladies!”

We can’t wait to see their hard work pay off on the pitch!

Cheer Team
Our cheerleaders are ready to shine as they gear up for upcoming competitions. The headed out for the JAMZ Championship on November 23 at the Anaheim Convention Center! Their energy, skill, and spirit will undoubtedly lit up the stage and sidelines alike.

Thank You, Fans and Families

None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our families, fans, and community members. Thank you for showing up for our teams and creating an electric atmosphere at every game, meet, and competition.

Stay tuned for updates and highlights as we enter the winter season. Let’s keep the momentum going, Wiseburn Da Vinci!

Go Wolves!

Nick “AD” Davidson
Athletic Director
Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics

By Sarah Lalau|2024-12-05T11:44:26-08:00December 5th, 2024|Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, esports, Soccer, Training|Comments Off

Giving Tuesday – WDV Athletics

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving to support the organizations that enrich your life and causes you believe in.

As you consider your opportunities to donate today, we would like to thank you for considering giving to the WDV Athletics programs. Your tax-deductible gift of any amount, to the program of your choosing is available on our Network for Good WDV Athletics page. Your contribution will help support your Wolves strive for excellence on the field, court, track, in the pool and in athletic leadership.

Thank you for being a part of the WDV Athletics community of students, families, coaches and partners! Your support is invaluable to our student-athletes and the programs.

Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season!

From all of us at WDV Athletics and Da Vinci Schools

Go Wolves!

By Sarah Lalau|2024-12-03T12:31:24-08:00December 3rd, 2024|Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, esports, Girls Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball|Comments Off

Health and Wellness Tools to Support Student-Athletes

Health and Wellness Tools to Support Student Athletes

Date: Wednesday, October 2nd

Time: 6:30–8:00 PM

Location: Black Box Theater

Join us for an informative session on nutrition and fitness tools designed to help your athlete succeed. Performance Dietician Denise Alvey (RD, CSSD, CLT) will share valuable nutrition education and strategies on how to best fuel your athlete for optimal health, performance, and recovery.

Coach Luis Morales (EXOS Performance Specialist, B.S., CSCS, XPS, XFS, FMS) will introduce the Exos training system and explain how it can enhance your athlete’s fitness, complementing the training they already receive with their team.

We look forward to seeing you there! GO WOLVES!

By Sarah Lalau|2024-09-27T17:09:52-07:00September 27th, 2024|Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, esports, Girls Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Training, Volleyball|Comments Off

🚀🎮 Esports Tryouts Are Here! 🎮🚀

Attention all gamers and esports enthusiasts! The time has come to showcase your skills and join the ranks of our competitive esports teams. We’re excited to announce tryouts for two popular games and invite you to be part of the action.

Tryout Details

Rocket League Tryouts

Date: Wednesday, September 4th
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: CTE Lab, 201 Campus

Super Smash Bros. Tryouts

Date: Thursday, September 5th
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: CTE Lab, 201 Campus

Don’t miss your chance to show off your skills and compete for a spot on our esports teams. Remember, tryouts are your opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and passion for these games.

Weekly Esports Meeting

We invite all interested gamers to join us for our weekly Esports Meeting:

🗓️ Date: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: CTE Lab, 201 Campus

This is a great chance to connect with other gamers, discuss strategies, and stay updated on all things esports. We look forward to seeing you there!

How to Get Involved

To ensure we have all the necessary details for you, please complete our interest survey by scanning the QR code on the flyer. This will help us organize tryouts and meetings more effectively.

We can’t wait to see you at the tryouts and in our weekly meetings. Let’s gear up, compete hard, and make this esports season one to remember!

For any questions or more information, feel free to contact coach Jahmal jdurham@davincischools.org or Coach Andy agalbraith@davincischools.org. Good luck to all participants!

Game on! 🎮🚀

By Sarah Lalau|2024-08-29T12:31:48-07:00August 29th, 2024|esports|Comments Off

2023-24 WDV Athletics Program Recap
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2023-24 WDV Athletics Program Recap

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2023-24 WDV Athletics Program Recap

WDV Athletics enjoyed a record-breaking season in 2023-24 with 599 student-athletes participating on 29 teams in 16 sports. In its second year as a member of the South Bay Athletics Association – one of the most competitive high school associations in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) – WDV achieved tremendous individual and team successes!

Nineteen of our WDV student-athletes and one coach were voted as MVP, First Team, or Second Team All-League. > Check out who made the Pioneer All-League Teams here.

In 2023-24, we had immense team and individual achievements along the way, including:

WDV Highlights of the Year – Team Performance

WDV Boys Volleyball team emerged victorious among the 20 participating teams of the inaugural Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves Classic Volleyball Tournament in April, winning all six of their matches.
WDV Boys Indoor Volleyball placed 2nd in the Pioneer League with a record of 10-2 and an overall record of 27-8, qualified for the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs, and advanced to the 3rd round.
WDV Boys Soccer placed 3rd in the Pioneer League with a record of 7-4-1 and an overall record of 15-9-2. They qualified for the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs and advanced to the quarterfinals.
WDV Boys Basketball finished in a three-way tie for first place in the Pioneer League with a 9-3 record and an overall record of 20-9. They qualified for the CIF-SS Division 3AA playoffs and hosted a first-round playoff game.
WDV Girls Swim team members Tanaz Engineer, Kaia Henty-Dodd, Andrea Cornejo, and Taylor Jackson had outstanding swims at the CIF-SS Division 3 finals, winning their heat in the 200 Free Relay and setting a new team record!
WDV Boys Swim team members Rayan Engineer, Alex Zakrzewski, Apollo Ivins, Zirak Engineer, Cannon Mosteller, and Adam Flores represented the WDV Boys Swim team at CIF-SS Division 4 finals. They reached the finals and finished 3rd overall out of 68 teams, setting new team records in all their events and establishing a new standard for swimming at WDV.
WDV Girls Softball won a team high 11 games and beat a tough Mira Costa team by the score of 6-4.
WDV Archery: At Olympic Archery in Schools State Championships – Olympic Team Rounds: Morgan Adams, Luke Endo, and Jack Trolia placed 2nd; Jay Clark, Sofia Comitz and Ellyse Legaspi also placed 2nd.
Da Vinci’s E-Sports Program participates in both the Electronic Gaming Federation for High Schools (EGFH) and the California Interscholastic Federation of High School Sports (CIF) for Fall and Spring league eSports competitions. For the 3rd consecutive year, our E-Sports Scholar Gamers have qualified to compete for EGFH’s National Championships held in Orlando, Florida.
WDV Baseball came into the ’23-’24 season with its first ever frosh/sophomore baseball team to round out the development of the JV and Varsity level teams. The year started with their participation in the highly competitive El Segundo Tournament, a first in WDV Athletics history. The team went 3-3 in play and pitched a no hitter versus the #1 Western League Venice High School while scoring a tournament win against a top ranked St. Paul High School. In its second year in the CIF Pioneer League, the most competitive in league in Southern California, WDV Baseball had six Division 1 baseball commitments, Maddox Wiltshire was selected to the Pioneer All League Team and nine Varsity Seniors will be attending California Universities and California State Universities in 2024.
WDV Cheer – The ’23-’24 cheer team took home 1st place for their division on June 8th at 2024 SHARP Cheer Competition! They also earned 1st place in the Judges Award category and in High School Year. For a total of 3 trophies and a division winner banner, congratulations team!

WDV Highlights of the Year – Individual Achievements

WDV Track & Field – Olivia Griffin’s work ethic, focus, and exceptional athletic ability led the WDV Track and Field program to success. She became the 300m Hurdles Pioneer League Champion and the 6th fastest 300m hurdler in the state of California, raising the bar for WDV Track and Field. > Read More
WDV Track Team Pioneer League Champions Girls 4×100 Relay Nancy Douala, Liya Nartey, Alana Frelow, and Olivia Griffin. Boys 4×400 Relay Michael Woodhams, Damian Espino, Rashaan Smith, and Peyton Tate. Girls 100m Hurdles Olivia Griffin. Girls 100m Jasmine Veal. Girls 200m Jasmine Veal. Girls 300m Hurdles Olivia Griffin. Girls 400m Madison Griffin. > Read More
WDV Boys Volleyball – Malakai Tu’akoi was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the Pioneer League. Malakai was one of 12 elite athletes selected to represent the U.S. at the 2024 Boys U19 NORCECA Continental Championship. He captured the gold medal at the 2024 NORCECA Continental Championship in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as a member of the U.S. Boys U19 National Team. > Read More
WDV Boys Basketball – Ahmose Daniels recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Pioneer League.
WDV Boys Basketball Alonzo Gonzalez played in the South Bay All-Star Boys Basketball Classic held at El Camino College. He was part of the Pioneer Co-League championship team and served as a team captain. Alonzo will attend LMU on a full academic scholarship to study Kinesiology, aspiring to become an Athletic Trainer. > Read More
Olympic Archery in Schools National Championships – Boys: Jack Trolia – 1st (Varsity), Dominic Davis – 8th (JV); Girls: Summer Tsai – 3rd (JV), Chelsea Riddle – 5th (JV)
Olympic Archery in Schools State Championships
- Ranking Rounds – Varsity (Top Ten) – Girls: Ellyse Legaspi – 4th, Jay Clark – 5th, Sofia Comitz – 9th, and Jasmine Salazar – 10th. Boys: Jack Trolia – 1st, Morgan Adams – 7th. Ranking Rounds – JV High School Division – Girls: Summer Tsai – 1st. Boys: Dominic Davis – 3rd.
- Olympic Solo Rounds: Jack Trolia – 1st, Morgan Adams – 2nd, Jay Clark – 1st
WDV Baseball – Maddox Wiltshire (Senior ’24) wrapped up his WDV baseball career with an exceptional ’23-’24 season. In 3 years he played 77 games with a career average .385. Scoring 56 runs, 90 hits and 72 runs batted in. On the mound he went 7-7 in 63.1 innings pitched with 73 strikeouts. In 2024, the captain earned the team’s Offensive Player of the year, a 1st team All Pioneer Selection, All Area Selection and made the CIF 2nd team. He cemented his place in the WDV Athletic history books as the first ever WDV Senior All Star Game Participant and the first ever WDV Tyler Skaggs Senior All Star game participant (invitation-only) where he earned Offensive Player of the game.
WDV Baseball – Nathaniel Barba was invited to participate in the Tyler Skaggs Underclassmen Showcase game played at UCLA.

WDV Student-Athletes representing Universities and Colleges at the next levels

We had five WDV student -athletes who have signed athletic scholarships with the following schools:
- Arianna Caldwell (Diving) committed to University of Iowa. Arianna will study Nursing.
- Kennedy Crosby (Softball) committed to Chapman University. Kennedy will study Applied Human Physiology.
- Cody Evans (Men’s Volleyball) committed to UC Merced. Cody will study Mechanical Engineering.
- Amir Grant (Men’s Volleyball) – committed to Lindenwood University. Amir will be studying Engineering.
- Jillian Silvers (Gymnastics) committed to University of Arizona. Jillian will be pre-law studying Political Science.

WDV Highlights of the Year – Coach and Staff Contributions

WDV Boys Basketball – Coach Jeff Amaral won the Pioneer League Coach of the Year
WDV Overall coaching staff for the 2023-24 high school sports season, provided effective communication, team development, skill development, game preparation, player welfare, inclusivity and motivation, and feedback and evaluation. Balancing these elements, the coaching staff ensured meaningful development and positive experiences for all student-athletes throughout the season.

We are so grateful for our community and fan support. Thank you for attending games, volunteering, and organizing events to foster WDV spirit and boost our dedicated student-athletes. Your support means so much to the success of our program!! We can’t wait to get started in 2024-25 and to share even more fantastic WDV Athletics news and highlights in the weeks and months ahead! Go Wolves!

Nicholas “AD” Davidson
Director of Athletics
WDV Athletics

By Sarah Lalau|2024-08-21T20:10:13-07:00August 1st, 2024|Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, esports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball|Comments Off