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Athletes Lauren Robson ('22) and Kate Hanney ('25) run on the Archer field during an Archer cross country practice. COVID-19 regulations have changed in L.A. county, allowing for Archer athletics to return to sports practices and some competitions.

[PHOTO] Archer sports teams return to practices; athletes ‘reconnected,’ ‘excited’

April 15, 2021
The 2021 Archer softball team gathers during the month of March after not playing for a year with each other. This softball season, junior Cristina Fuentes-Alva said communication and motivation are key within in a team.

[PHOTO] Archer softball players reflect on motivation towards ‘exciting’ season

March 28, 2021
Cross County athletes Katherine Lee ('21), Keera Levell ('23), Nicole Farmer ('21), Alessandra Aragon('22) and Lauren Robson ('22) stand on the field next to Coach Leufroy during a practice on Nov. 19. As the fall sports season came to a close, senior athletes reflected on their last season. From cross country to volleyball athletes has to adapt to a Covid-19-plagued fall.

[PHOTO] Final fall: Senior fall athletes reflect on their ‘non-traditional,’ ‘chaotic’ season

April 12, 2021
The volleyball team wears masks to practice on campus to maintain COVID-19 guidelines. Both the upper school volleyball and cross country teams have the opportunity to practice on campus as they started on Nov. 8 with their COVID-19 friendly training.

[PHOTO] On-campus sports practices structured with new framework, allows athletes to refine ‘basics’

December 20, 2020
The Panther Board is a supplemental portion of the Panther Challenge. The squares within it provide some examples of challenges athletes are asked to complete in order to earn points and win prizes.

[PHOTO] New challenges arise from cancellation of traditional spring sports season

May 21, 2020
One of Coach Smith's daily workouts, posted on the Archer Athletics instagram. Smith and other coaches are working to support athletes with conditioning during the spread of the novel coronavirus.

[PHOTO] Athletes, coaches adjust to remote learning during outbreak of COVID-19

April 9, 2020
The middle school soccer team plays a game against Crossroads on Jan. 14. The game took place on campus and the team lost.

[PHOTO] ‘Spirited’, ‘enthusiastic’ middle school soccer team worked on teamwork and goals during their season

February 13, 2020
Captain Eden Oje ('25) dribbles the basketball toward the hoop during the match against Westside Neighborhood School on December 16, 2019. Archer lost the match with a score of 14-21.

[PHOTO] Q&A with middle school basketball captains: Kate Beckerman, Eden Oje

January 27, 2020
Junior Ariel Heimanson attempts a shot in the first varsity basketball game of the season against Vistamar School on Nov. 19. The team won with the score of 30-21.

[PHOTO] Q&A with varsity basketball captains: Nadia Charles, Ariel Heimanson

December 4, 2019
The varsity cross country runners take their marks at the league final meet. The runners collectively came in second place and beat their league rival, Pacifica Christian school. Throughout the season, every member of the team set a personal record.

[PHOTO] Varsity cross country sprints through season, reflects on triumphs, challenges

December 13, 2019
Head Coach Stephanie Ferri advises the Middle School swimmers. The swim team was undefeated this season. Photo courtesy of Archer Athletics' Instagram.

[PHOTO] (Pre)Teen Spirit: Middle school volleyball, cross country, swim teams wrap up fall seasons

December 10, 2019
Junior Lexie Ben-Meir at a varsity tennis match. Ben-Meir has been named the Liberty League Most Valuable Player #1 singles. This is the first time an Archer tennis player has received this status.

[PHOTO] Getty fire impacts athletes’ practice, game schedules

November 14, 2019
The varsity cross country team, including senior Sophie Larbalestier, runs during an on campus practice. Larbalestier has been running cross country since the tenth grade and is team captain this year.

[PHOTO] Q&A with varsity cross country captain: Sophie Larbalestier

October 24, 2019
The purple volleyball team, led by sixth grader Juliette Hoeber and seventh grader Callie Wicklander, gathers in a huddle on Archer's Sport Court. The team is composed mainly of new Archer students, and a sense of unity was a main goal for both Hoeber and Wicklander.

[PHOTO] Q&A with MS Volleyball captains: Chloe Chu, Gemma Larbalestier, Callie Wicklander, Juliette Hoeber

October 24, 2019
Chelsea FC, Twiggy, and Mr. Hubble pose in front of Smith and Tait Coffee Shop. This year for Halloween, owner Kim Smith dressed them as rufferees.

[PHOTO] Paws-itively perfect: Dogs bring joy, calm to community

January 19, 2019
The team poses in shirts showcasing the team's 2016-2017 motto. The motto,

[PHOTO] Varsity soccer wins Liberty League, falls to Anaheim in playoffs

March 2, 2017
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