The team decorated their hair with pink ribbons to represent their support for cancer fighters. Chijioke Mgbeke (‘27) and Mikayla Kays (‘28) play defense against their opponents from the Newport Christian School. Despite the score remaining competitively close, the girls were able to be supportive of the cause and have a competitive spirit. “It is such a meaningful event because we are fighting cancer together tonight and supporting the Webb community by showing passion for the Webb basketball team,” said Qier Wang (‘27), an animated fan.
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Girls’ basketball takes on a bigger cause
February 7, 2025
The girls’ basketball team rallied in pink ribbons, ready to gather their support for cancer survivors while playing a nail-biting game. Bolstered by their competitive spirit, the team joined with the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches in an event called Coaches vs. Cancer. “By being here, you are showing that your community stands united,” said Coach Kays, science department faculty and Webb’s girls’ basketball head coach “You’re demonstrating that in the face of cancer, we refuse to be silent.” The game included packed stands with fans supporting the team, and the cause!
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Lily Youngstrom, Staff Writer
Lily Youngstrom ('27) is an avid Varsity swimmer and water polo player. She loves all aspects of the sport — the calm relaxation of each stroke, the intensity of high-stakes water polo games, and the precision required in competitive swimming. She embraces challenges: Lily’s favorite stroke is the butterfly, often considered the hardest of the four. She continues to channel this mindset beyond the pool as an incoming Chapel Council member, aiming to make Sunday chapel more engaging even as a day student. She also serves as an admissions ambassador, eager to share Webb with prospective families. When she’s out of the pool, Lily can be found drowning herself in her love for reading and writing, indulging in book after book during school breaks and writing her own short stories. This year, Lily aims to dive deeper in writing through work in American Idea and finding her voice by writing for the Webb Canyon Chronicle. Lily will continue to make waves as she approaches this year with grace and determination, always ready for the next lap.
Favorite Song: Gypsy by Fleetwood Mac