“This year especially I got much closer to the team and was available to lead them in best direction possible,” Captain Saria Bhagat (‘25) said. Saria contributes just as much off the court as she does on the court. The girls’ tennis team had a very impressive performance of 8-2 in league this year.
Girls’ tennis dominates their senior night
November 11, 2024
Varsity girls’ tennis had their senior night match last week. Claudia Yang (‘25), Jasmine Beseth (2’5), Saira Bhagat (‘25), Penelope Sugihara (‘25), and Lindsey Azurin (‘25) can be seen posing with their fellow seniors. The Gauls overall performed well and won against Pacifica Christian.
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About the Contributor
Sohum Uppal, Editor of Sports
With an active pursuit in journalism for the past three years, Sohum Uppal (‘25) is entering his senior year with an aim to produce more high-quality work for the Webb Canyon Chronicle along with a plan to create a new series of video journals. Sohum is a talented builder of beauty in his family and community. His creations include complex motorbikes and delicious meals. Passionate about mechanics, this year Sohum is committed to fixing his motorcycle, an old Yamaha. He also wishes to get a car of his own as he enjoys driving just as much. During his free time, Sohum likes to cook for his family. He loves making Mexican food the most, and his favorite dish is chicken burritos, which blends a lot of flavors together. Sohum’s journey of beauty-building extends further, as he also strives to cultivate a more beautiful community. As someone who is concerned about homelessness and mental health issues, Sohum plans to advocate for and reach out to help those troubled by the issues this following year. He recognizes how these groups of people often fade into backgrounds of the busy lives people are leading; he hopes that more people in need of help can be seen and heard, and he will put up posters for the affinity groups and cook meals for the homelessness. Willing to serve and contribute to the Webb community, Sohum is ready to create more beauty in others’ lives this year.
Favorite song: Mamacita by Travis Scott