WDV Athletics – Winter Sports Headlines & Highlights

Boys Basketball

• CIF-SS Playoffs!
  The WDV Boys Basketball team had an incredible season, earning third place in the highly competitive Bay League. Their hard work and determination paid off as they entered the CIF-SS playoffs, where they faced off against a tough Village Christian team. While they didn't come out on top in their first playoff game, the team put up a strong fight, keeping the game close and demonstrating impressive resilience. Though the outcome wasn’t in their favor, their effort on the court was nothing short of inspiring. We are incredibly proud of their performance this season and look forward to seeing what they’ll accomplish in the future!
• Senior Night
  Congratulations to our graduating seniors: Jayson Pecot, Ahmose Daniels, Rashaan Smith, Wes Smith, Kyahn Glover and Caleb Ortiz

Boys Volleyball

• Team Update: The WDV Boys Indoor Volleyball team kicked off their spring season on February 19th with a strong home-court 3-0 win against Bishop Montgomery. They have finished the month competing at the highly competitive Redondo Union Tournament. Pre-season play continued against El Segundo and Windward before regular-season games started. Their first Pioneer League game is on March 11 versus Torrance at HOME!

• Upcoming Tournaments: Come out and support your team as they compete in the Venice High School Tournament March 7-8.

Girls Beach Volleyball

• Season Update: Tryouts have wrapped up and practices have begun! This season marks the largest rostered team of girls beach volleyball players Wiseburn Da Vinci has ever had. Their first game is March 6 vs Peninsula on the sand courts at Knob Hill. All home games will be played at Dockweiler Beach, we hope to see you there!

Softball

• Team Update: Both Varsity and Junior Varsity softball teams have been working hard in preparation for their coming season. Preseason play has begun and the Varsity team had a big win in their opening day game versus Hamilton finishing the game 10-0! They are headed into March with a full schedule to prepare them for Pioneer League play.

• • Player of the Game versus Hamilton: Congratulations Jasmine Veal! She went 3 for 3, hitting 2 home runs and a double in the season opener!

• Key Games: Regular season games begin March 28 versus Redondo Union at home! Go Wolves

Baseball

• Team Update: The Varsity Baseball team has come out swinging this year with a 17-3 win over Lennox Academy and 26-3 win over Animo Leadership! They closed out February with a great showing in the El Segundo Tournament.

• Highlights from the game against Animo: Lonnie Jackson hit three home runs and drove in 11 as WDV Wolves (V) defeated Animo Leadership Varsity Aztec Eagles 26-3. Jackson homered in the fourth, sixth, and third innings, including a grand slam! Adan Barbosa homered to center field, scoring two runs. Nathan Buendia gave up one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out six and walking one.

Upcoming Matchups: March 7th kicks off regular Pioneer League play with a HOME game (@ Entradero Park) against North High School.

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Archery

• Team Update: The Wolves are hitting the road beginning in March. Our archery team has been focused on improving their skills and bonding as a team. Have you seen their reels @wdvarchery on Insta? Team spirit! On March 1 the team heads out to Cherry Valley Bowhunters range to compete in both single and team events for the 2025 Los Angeles Regional Conference Games! 

Track and Field

• Team Updates and Highlights from Santa Monica All-Comers:
  • Freshman Jeannine Gandara made history, breaking Da Vinci’s all-time 2-mile record and becoming the first freshman ever to hold the 2-mile all-time school record. Like a young wolf stepping into the lead, Jeannine ran with intensity, setting a new standard of how to hunt this track season.
  • Dion Radcliff soared through the air, landing himself second all-time in Da Vinci history for the long jump. With each explosive bound, he showed that our pack is built for power and precision.
  • The Girls' 4x400 Relay Team: Olivia Griffin, Madison Griffin, Kailee Brown, and Gaia Fubelli blazed through their race, setting a new Wiseburn Da Vinci school record. These four vicious wolves ran with heart, focus, and the will to leave their mark in the history books. Their speed and teamwork were a true testament to the strength of the Pack.

• Team Updates and Highlights from Louis Zamperini Invitational:
  • Nathanael Lincourt stormed through the 1600m, breaking the school record and solidifying himself as one of the pack’s fiercest distance runners.
  • 4x800m Relay Record Shattered! Nathanael Lincourt, Michael Woodhams, Ethan Lumpkin, and Damian Espino ran with relentless endurance, breaking the 4x800m school record.
  • Xavier Ross, Deon Radcliff Jr., George Loketi, and Jeffery Smith combined their speed and power to break the Sprint Medley Relay school record.
  • Nathanael Lincourt, Michael Woodhams, Ethan Lumpkin, and Damian Espino teamed up once more to demolish the Distance Medley Relay record.
  • Jeannine Gandara continues her historic freshman campaign, taking down yet another record—this time in the 1-mile race.
  • 4x200m Relay Record Broken! The powerful squad of Mia Watts, Courtnie Tracey, Alana Frelow, and Olivia Griffin tore through the track, setting a new 4x200m school record.
  • Not to be outdone, Gaia Fubelli, Kailee Brown, Jasmine Veal, and Olivia Griffin crushed the Sprint Medley Relay record and dominated the 4x100.
  • Aaliyah Welch, Amazyn East, Berlyn Gutierrez, and Madison Griffin left no doubt that the future of Da Vinci Track & Field is lethal, completing a clean sweep of the 4x100, Sprint Medley, and 4x200 relays!
  • Bryan Gomez, Brogan Arechiga, Chris Hernandez, and Julian Soto – 2nd place Distance Medley Relay
    
• Upcoming Meets: Saturday, 3/1 – Culver City Invitational