Our Wildwood, Summer 2016, Volume 39

SWIM TEAM The upper school swim team had a great finish to the season, coming in second in the league and bringing home numerous medals at the finals. TENNIS Middle school tennis, made up of mostly 6th and 7th graders, had great team wins over Crossroads, Windward, Archer, and New Roads. In the individual finals, 6th grader Ginger F. made it to the league semifinals. In upper school, 9th grader Gabriel M. qualified for the CIF sectionals. VOLLEYBALL The middle school boys volleyball team celebrated playoff victories over rivals Turning Point and Willows from both the A and B teams. Our upper school beach volleyball team tripled the number of participants to 18 athletes, marking its gain in momentum and popularity. TRACK AND FIELD Middle school saw a historic year in track and field, breaking five school records and bringing home nine medals at the league finals. Notable results include 8th grader Toochi B. taking first in the 400- and 200-meter races, placing second in the long jump, and breaking the school record for all three events! Eighth grader Adele C. won the mile race with a time of 5:51:97, also setting an impressive new school record. Upper school students also had a great season, with athletes Sophia S., Kamal M., Miana S., and Niazayre B. advancing to the CIF semifinals in track and field. FLAG FOOTBALL Our 5th grade coed flag football team had another fun and successful season, demonstrating grit, discipline, and sportsmanship with every game. They finished the season with three amazing victories. VOLLEYBALL Wildwood celebrated its inaugural year for girls and boys volleyball. Volleyball is now a sport at Wildwood where an athlete can compete from 5th grade all the way through 12th grade, giving our students a great opportunity to improve their technique and be part of a cohesive team. SOCCER Fifth grade coed soccer saw an amazing turnout of 29 athletes, resulting in the creation of two teams. Wildwood alumni and varsity soccer players Jessi McDonald ‘11 and Alex Sheftel ‘10 joined the coaching ranks, keeping our Wolf pride in the family.

ELEMENTARY SPORTS