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  • Culver City's high school track and field team ready for CIF Finals

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 9, 2024

    The boys' and girls' varsity track and field teams will be in action Saturday at Moorpark high school when they will be competing in the CIF Division 2 Finals. The field events start at 11 a.m. and the first running event starts at 12 noon. The Centaurs will be well represented in this prestigious meet. Morgan Maddox, who is one of the fastest runners in the state is expected to win the girls 200- and 400-meter dashes. Last week she recorded the fastest qualifying times in both events. She ran...

  • The Passing of a Culver City High School Sports Hall of Famer

    May 9, 2024

  • Aki Wilson

    May 9, 2024

    Last week on Wednesday night Culver City middle school and high school lost a member of the Panther and Centaur Family when Aki Wilson, left, passed away from a heart attack. He was an assistant football coach for the high school and the head football coach for the middle school. He was an outstanding athlete at Culver City high school who graduated in 1995. He was also a member of the Culver City high school Hall of Fame. Pictured with Wilson is Culver City football and track and field coach...

  • Four Culver City high school teams will be in the CIF playoffs

    Steve Finley and George Laase, Observer Staff|May 2, 2024

    Culver City high school is known for having an outstanding athletic program and this year is no different. Four teams have punched their ticket to the prestigious CIF Southern Section playoffs that start this week. The baseball and girl lacrosse teams play their first-round games today, Thursday and the boys and girls track and field teams drive into action on Saturday, May 4. The baseball team will start their quest for a CIF title at 3:15 p.m. Thursday when they host 14-13 Castaic. If they...

  • CCHS in Top 20% in California

    May 2, 2024

    Serving 2,228 students in grades 9-12, Culver City High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%). Nationaly Culver City High...

  • VJCC-Based BSA Troop 764 Court of Honor Set for May 4

    May 2, 2024

    One year after 13 members of BSA Troop 764 were ceremonially recognized for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the troop has announced that 10 more young men will be similarly feted at its annual Eagle Court of Honor on Saturday, May 4 at the Venice Japanese Community Center, aka the VJCC. The 10 scouts who will be recognized for earning scouting's highest rank are Mason Beard (Da Vinci Science High School); Benjamin Blackburn (North High School, Torrance); Aidan Brady (Venice High School); Sodoo...

  • Culver City High School's baseball team is a first place team

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Apr 25, 2024

    Just like the girl's lacrosse team the baseball team is riding an eight game winning streak all the way to the top of the Bay league. The Centaurs next and final regular season game is Thursday, April 25, at home at 3:30 p.m. against Santa Monica. The Centaurs beat Santa Monica on the road last Tuesday 2-0. Three teams, Culver City, Palos Verdes and Santa Monica in the Bay league have all have 6-3 league records, but the Centaurs are in first place because they have beaten both of those teams....

  • Culver City High School girls' lacrosse moves into first place

    Steve Finley and George Laase, Culver City Observer Staff|Apr 25, 2024

    The Lady Centaurs lacrosse team started the season losing four out of their first five games but at press time (last Tuesday), they were riding a five-game winning streak, out scoring their Ocean league opponents 94-29 during those five games. Their overall record is 9-6 and they are 5-0 in the Bay league which puts them at the top of the league standings. All the hard work has paid off according to head coach Catie Shin. "The players are seeing that when you put in the hard work good things can...

  • Lady Centaurs struggling to break even in softball

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Apr 18, 2024

    The Culver City high school girls' varsity softball team has lost five games in a row and they are currently 7-11 overall and 1-5 in the Bay league. That's the bad news. The good news is the young Lady Centaurs have four regular season games remaining on their schedule. That gives them a chance to move up in the league standings and get close to being a .500 team. "We have a lot of young players who don't have a lot of experience," said head coach Brandy Peacock after a recent loss against...

  • Louise McDonald

    Apr 18, 2024

    Sister Louise McDonald, C.S.J., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at St. John of God Retirement Center in Los Angeles, CA. She was born March 18, 1941, the oldest of five children, in Los Angeles, CA. Graduating from Alemany High School in 1959, she entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, the following September. She was a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 64 years. Louise served in a variety of ministries throughout her years including teacher, respiratory...

  • Sheryl Jane Tompkins

    Apr 18, 2024

    Sheryl Jane Tompkins, 65, died Sunday, February 18, at her home after a long illness. Sheryl was born to Margaret Jane (Russell) and Raymond Owen Tompkins on May 9, 1958, in Orange, CA. She grew up the youngest of three sisters and graduated from Foothill High School in 1976. She married John Burton on May 6, 2007. Sheryl was a long-time resident of Culver City and a beloved bartender at the Prince O'Whales in Playa del Rey, where she cultivated many deep friendships over the decades. An avid...

  • Centaur's sports teams gear up for a stretch run

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Apr 11, 2024

    The Culver City high school spring sports teams are looking to spring into action during the last few weeks of the season. The boys and girls track and field teams lead the way as genuine title contenders and two other teams have a legitimate chance to make the CIF playoffs but it all depends two factors. Winning games and track meets, and staying healthy. The track and field teams are fresh off some exciting performances at the top high school track and field meet in the nation, the Arcadia...

  • Lady Centaurs struggling to break even in softball

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Apr 11, 2024

    By The Culver City high school girls' varsity softball team has lost five games in a row and they are currently 7-11 overall and 1-5 in the Bay league. That's the bad news. The good news is the young Lady Centaurs have four regular season games remaining on their schedule. That gives them a chance to move up in the league standings and get close to being a .500 team. "We have a lot of young players who don't have a lot of experience," said head coach Brandy Peacock after a recent loss against...

  • Centaur's sports teams gear up for a stretch run

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Apr 11, 2024

    The Culver City high school spring sports teams are looking to spring into action during the last few weeks of the season. The boys and girls track and field teams lead the way as genuine title contenders and two other teams have a legitimate chance to make the CIF playoffs but it all depends two factors. Winning games and track meets, and staying healthy. The track and field teams are fresh off some exciting performances at the top high school track and field meet in the nation, the Arcadia...

  • Culver City high school will showcase track stars at the Arcadia Invitational

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Apr 4, 2024

    Some of the best high school track and field stars in the nation will compete in the prestigious Arcadia Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Culver City high school Centaurs will have several athletes competing against the best. Unfortunately, Culver City's fastest girl runner, Joelle Trepagnier suffered a slight injury last week so she will not be competing, but the girls still have the second fastest sprinter in the school, Morgan Maddox to "hold down the fort" according to Culver City's...

  • Culver City High School Athletes in Action

    Apr 4, 2024

    Culver City High School Baseball and Softball Players in Action....

  • Culver City High School Welcomes COACH LUTZ, Math Teacher, and Track Assistant

    Apr 4, 2024

    Culver City High School welcomes new track assistant coach, Henry Lutz, for the 2024 season. Coach Lutz, who also teaches math at CCHS, aims to lead the long distance runners to success, drawing from his experience coaching at his previous school. He emphasizes the importance of supporting students and fostering their growth as athletes, with a focus on dedication and hard work. Coach Lutz led the "Students Run LA" club at his previous school, where they trained for the LA Marathon. The typical...

  • Boys' volleyball at Culver City high school staying positive

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Mar 28, 2024

    Losing at any level of sports competition takes its toll mentally and physically. From pee wee sports to the professional level, losing can be depressing. If you watch a Culver City high school boys' varsity volleyball game, you would not know they are 2-12 overall and 0-6 in the Bay league. During a recent match inside the Culver City high school gymnasium the excitement and camaraderie was bouncing off the walls of the gym. "We are not winning a lot of games but it's still fun to come out...

  • Runners Help Senior Reach Red Carpet

    Mar 28, 2024

    Numerous runners viewed the Screenland 5K as a tune-up to last Sunday's LA Marathon, but for most of the 2,600 guests from 17 states and four countries, the eighth annual race at Ivy Station represented a pinnacle accomplishment. "Thank you, dear God. I got wobbly in the race and came home exhausted, but I had a wonderful time. I have to do this again next year," said Esther Pobre, 87, the oldest registered runner to finish on the red carpet. "The people around me kept me going. The runners...

  • Centaurs try to stay competitive in the Bay League

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Mar 21, 2024

    With the baseball team leading the way, the Culver City high school spring athletic teams are trying to fight through the Bay League season. Facing teams like Redondo Union, Mira Costa, Santa Monica and Palos Verdes every week can be a daunting task. The baseball team is the beacon light for the spring teams. The Centaurs are currently 13-1 and that's one of the best starts in school history. Last Wednesday they beat Redondo Union 2-1 at Redondo. They battle Redondo again on Friday at 3:30 p.m....

  • CCHS track and field teams excel at the California Relays

    Joe Snyder and Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Mar 21, 2024

    Culver City High School's boys' and girls' track and field teams continued to have outstanding performances. The latest addition of outstanding performances happened last Friday and Saturday at the California Relays at Long Beach Wilson High. Both varsity teams are in pursuit of winning multiple races and championships in the CIF Southern Section Division and CIF-State Meet. The Centaurs once again have enough talent to be able to compete with the top track and field teams in Southern...

  • Centaurs try to stay competitive in the Bay League

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Mar 21, 2024

    With the baseball team leading the way, the Culver City high school spring athletic teams are trying to fight through the Bay League season. Facing teams like Redondo Union, Mira Costa, Santa Monica and Palos Verdes every week can be a daunting task. The baseball team is the beacon light for the spring teams. The Centaurs are currently 13-1 and that's one of the best starts in school history. Last Wednesday they beat Redondo Union 2-1 at Redondo. They battle Redondo again on Friday at 3:30 p.m....

  • Vice Mayor Takes the Bus to Victory

    Mar 14, 2024

    After numerous second-place finishes in the Screenland 5K, Culver City Vice Mayor Dan O'Brien finally prevailed in his age division, and he had to chase a Culver City bus to do it. "I thank the fleet-footed David Winslow for getting a year older and running in costume as a Culver City bus," a smiling O'Brien said of his longtime racing foe. "As wonderfully efficient and responsive as the transportation system is in Culver City, it was too much to overcome for David to be encumbered by carrying a...

  • Culver City High School baseball is making their presence felt

    teve Finley, Sports Editor|Mar 14, 2024

    The season still has a long way to go but the Culver City varsity baseball team is looking like a team that has moved into the category of being a good solid high school baseball team. Under the guidance of second year head coach, Devaughn Wallace the Centaurs are currently 8-1 and appear to be ready to be competitive in the tough Bay league. Every game in the Bay league will be a dog fight. "We will take it one game at a time," said Wallace after practice last week. On Tuesday they travel a...

  • FOOD FOR THOUGHT FROM SAMUEL ESCOBAR

    Sandra Coopersmith, Features Writer|Mar 14, 2024

    "Tito's Tacos is a place like home, where I feel welcome with staff and owners," said Samuel Escobar, manager of Tito's Tacos Commissary, which produces over 90% of the cuisine for the restaurant. "When I was around four, I walked by here every morning," he explained. "I would hold my mother's hand as we walked my brother, Martin, who is two years older, to La Ballona Elementary School and then walked him home later. We started coming here every couple of weeks, and I grew up eating at Tito's...

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