Category: Sports
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Overlake Sports 2025-2026
Overlake prides itself on success both academically and athletically. Through sports, Overlake strives to build a foundation of strong relationships and leadership driven by the support of the Overlake community. The work ethic of the students combined with their passion for athletics fosters an excellent environment where students can hands-on try new experiences with support…
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The Golden State Warriors—A Dynasty in Decline
A few years ago, the Golden State Warriors were on top of the world, multiple years on end. However, lately, it seems that they have fallen into a slump. Between 2015 and 2019, the Golden State Warriors dominated the Western Conference, competing in the NBA finals every year. After this streak, they established their high…
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Student Athlete Spotlight: Karis Sun
The high school athlete to college athlete conversion ratio is low, but we are so proud of Karis’s commitment to Hamilton College for squash. Karis speaks to her experience becoming a recruited athlete, talking about the process and providing helpful tips.
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Overlake Student Life: Outside of School Athletics
Overlake students excel in numerous activities. Often, these are school-related, receiving lots of recognition, and it is also critical to acknowledge our many out of school athletes who excel in their unique sports, which like any sport, requires plentiful time to perfect their skills.
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Getting to Know the Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coaches
Along with a new coaching staff, the 2022-23 girls’ varsity basketball team paved the way for a fresh start to the program. Head Coach Rick Nelson and Assistant Coach Kaitlyn Holm bring overflowing amounts of basketball IQ, leadership, and community skills to Overlake’s basketball program.
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Overlake Fall Sports: Excelling in All Categories (Part 2)
If the 2021 fall sports season at The Overlake School was a season to remember, the 2022 season was one for the history books. Through smoke and smog, the women’s volleyball, men’s golf, and cross-country programs were greatly successful, putting up undefeated and record breaking seasons left and right. Varsity Men’s Golf: Head Coach: Justin…
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Overlake Fall Sports: Excelling in All Categories
Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis, Boys Ultimate By: Sarah Guralnick Overlake’s 2022 fall sports have performed exceptionally well. The teams have made their mark in Overlake’s conference as well as in the state. Despite a rocky section in the season, with smoke canceling outdoor practices or pushing them inside, the teams this year have had great…