Palisadian Adam Sandler takes a leading role in Netflix’s sci-fi drama, “Spaceman,” which will be released March 1. The film is based on the novel “Spaceman of Bohemia” by Jaroslav Kalfař.
For Kalfař, the cosmic tale had “humble origins,” according to Netflix.
“‘Spaceman’ began as a short story that I wrote in my last year of college,” he told Netflix. “Originally, it was just a punchline about an American astronaut who was stranded in orbit when he received a call from his wife asking for a divorce.”
As he expanded the piece into a full-length novel, the story became larger, becoming one of love, space, time and the author’s own family.
Now, “Spaceman” tells the tale of Jakub—played by Sandler—who, after a six-month solitary research mission to space, realizes he may not be returning to the marriage he left behind. In an attempt to fix things with his wife Lenka, Jakub is helped by a giant, spider-like creature Hanuš, who he finds hiding in his ship.
“Spaceman” is said to explore an emotional and brooding side of Sandler, even in the context of his more dramatic roles.
“I really wanted to have a performance from him that had nothing to do with the Adam Sandler we all know,” director Johan Renck said to Netflix. “I don’t think people understand how [although] he may come across as funny and sweet and all that, he’s very intelligent, really smart, profound.”
Sandler is joined by actor Paul Dano, who voices Hanuš, and Carey Mulligan, who can be seen on-screen as Lenka.
“Paul was the first thing that came up in thinking about [the creature] … He has this peculiar cadence when he’s speaking, his careful formulation of words,” Renck said of the cast. “Carey Mulligan is incredible, both in terms of her technical skills and her tremendous authenticity. I love her as Lenka. She’s such a big part of this film and does such an extraordinary job.”
Author Kalfař also went on to praise the film-adaption.
“I was completely blown away when I saw the film,” he said to Netflix. “I’ve seen it twice now. I think all the people out there who love weird things and weird art will hopefully be delighted by it.”
“Spaceman” will premiere at the “Berlinale Special” programme at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival before hitting Netflix on March 1.
With a mission to “safeguard indigenous lands, communities and cultures by preserving their traditions and acquiring handmade goods and natural ingredients directly from them,” Prana by Lana offers an assortment of “natural and sustainable” products.
The brand was founded in 2017, but owner Lana Mahmood explained to the Palisadian-Post the Palisades storefront—located at 16618 Marquez Avenue—opened in August 2023.
Prana by Lana offers 100% all-natural products, free of synthetic chemicals, preservatives or fragrances, and handcrafted in small batches.
“Prana Skincare was created by Lana after studying the medicinal properties of plants and trees throughout the world, including the Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, U.S. Virgin Islands, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and many more,” according to the website. “Through researching and observing how the indigenous communities would heal themselves internally and externally through the gifts of nature, it inspired her to start this line and share these pure ingredients with the world.”
Prana by Lana products avoid synthetics that are common in skincare products, such as glycerin, synthetic vitamin E oil, water, aloe vera juice, citric acid, guar gum, cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol and castile soap. Popular products include the Deep Sea Atomic Ormus—high-potency, pure deep sea monatomic minerals—All Natural Toothpaste—made of French green clay, turmeric, activated coconut charcoal, cinnamon and more—and All Natural Face Oil—a “luxurious elixir” made of jojoba oil, kukui nut oil, copaiba oil and more.
Beyond skincare, additional products include a Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, Lavender Shea Butter Coconut Candle, Palo Santo, Bamboo Biodegradable Toothbrush, Gua Shas and Face Rollers.
Prana by Lana also offers three classes: a Medicine Making Workshop, Candle Making Workshop and a Private Candle Making Event.
The Private Candle Making Event accommodates up to 20 people, where participants learn how to make a soy-, paraffin- and chemical-free candle. Individuals have the option to choose from a variety of flowers, scents and crystals to customize their shea butter candle.
“It’s a great learning experience and a lot of fun at the same time,” the website read. “Teaching and spreading knowledge of plants and their healing properties is my life passion, I would be honored to have you join me for this workshop and can’t wait to see you all there.”
In line with its goal to educate society on the benefits of using plant-based products, Prana by Lana also launched a recycling program.
“Our commitment to mother earth is to always use eco-friendly materials,” according to the website. “All our products are put into glass jars with either bamboo or biodegradable lids. We recycle everything. All of our products are shipped in recycled boxes, recycled bubble wrap and recycled packaging. Every little bit we contribute can make a huge impact on mother earth.”
Beyond the Palisades, Prana by Lana products can also be found at eco now in Anaheim, Casa Lulo in Orange, 3rd Eye Meditation Lounge and Elixir Bar in Texas, as well as at weekly pop-up events like the Melrose Trading Post, Marina Del Rey Farmers Market and Vista Vegan Pop-Up.
Sara Marti, a member of Resilient Palisades who is working alongside Mahmood, told the Post Prana by Lana is collaborating closely with the environmental nonprofit to introduce additional sustainability practices to the community. This includes the establishment of a refill station for products such as shampoo, hand soap, dish soap and more, and the initiation of composting workshops.
Marti said the first composting workshop is slated to take place at Palisades Village Green on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
“In contrast to the destructive practices of the corporate world, it is crucial for us to be mindful of where we shop and what we buy,” Marti said. “Join Lana on her journey and support sustainable practices that not only benefit us, but also protect the environment and the communities that depend on it.”
Prana by Lana is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information, visit pranabylana.com.
Palisades Newcomers & Friends group has changed its named to “more accurately reflect its members” and will now operate as Pacific Palisades Friends and Newcomers.
“Most of our members have lived in the Palisades or our neighboring communities of Malibu, Brentwood, Santa Monica and Topanga for many years (membership is open to residents of these communities only),” read an announcement. “Our purpose is to provide a connection and introduction for newcomers and longtime residents to the community through participation in various social activities and some charitable ones.”
The group recently hosted an Art Group, creating books, as well as an Explore LA outing, with a group visiting the Mr. Brainwash museum in Beverly Hills.
More information is available at pacificpalisadesnewcomers.com.
Photos courtesy of Peggy Levin
Palisadian-Post Contributing Writer and Pacific Palisades resident Ruth Laurent-Kocher recently started a new position as executive director of Beauty Bus Foundation, founded by fellow Palisadian Wendy Levine in 2009 in memory of her sister, Melissa Marantz Nealy, who died at the age of 28 from a degenerative neuromuscular disease.
Photos courtesy of Ruth Laurent-Kocher
“Melissa became homebound as her disease progressed,” read a statement about the foundation. “In an effort to lift her spirits, her family arranged for in-home haircuts, manicures and facials. Melissa said these treatments made her feel ‘human again’ … Melissa’s family founded Beauty Bus Foundation in 2009 to offer this same experience of dignity, hope and respite to other families when they need it most.”
Laurent-Kocher said she is “thrilled” to join the Beauty Bus team.
“Throughout my professional career I always found the time to fundraise and volunteer in my schools and local community, but now in this role I can dedicate myself 100% to a cause that truly makes a positive difference in people’s lives,” Laurent-Kocher said. “I believe my business experience will enable Beauty Bus to take on the challenges that face the nonprofit sector and grow its reach and impact to serve more seriously ill people and their caregivers, in hospitals, hospices and their own homes.”
Students of Calvary Christian School traveled to Tijuana in December 2023 to hand-deliver donated gifts for the children of Casa Hogar Sion.
“As part of Calvary’s Community Service Program, middle school students are paired with a child or adult living at the orphanage, to provide some basic needs and wishes on their Christmas lists,” read information about the program. “Through these personalized wish lists, they are able to provide heartfelt gifts to the children and staff of this special community. The donation drive culminates with a day trip to Tijuana, wherein students and parents are able to meet the recipients face to face, sharing a festive and memorable day together.”
Calvary has been working with Casa Hogar Sion since 2007.
Contributing Writer David Grinsfelder Reports on Some of the Differences He’s Noticed Living in New York vs. Los Angeles
By DAVID GRINSFELDER | Contributing Writer
Toto, I don’t think we’re in the Palisades anymore …
The man lowered his shoulder, hunching over like a linebacker as he exited the subway car. A few feet away, his unsuspecting victim perused the Vignelli Map, a multi-color diagrammatic outline of the city’s serpentine subway system.
Curious onlookers perked up, drawn out of their own little commuter cocoons to watch how this impending catastrophe unfolded. I, on the other hand, took no notice.
Without so much as a warning cough, the man crashed into the oblivious gentleman, who ceremoniously tripped over his own duffel bag and greeted the cement floor like a clumsy circus act. His assailant barreled ahead and up the stairs into the brisk New York morning. No wasted effort of any kind. It was actually quite emblematic of a typical New Yorker on the move, if you think about it.
This whole experience would have been a funny introduction to New York for me, except for one problem—I’m the guy who just got the wind knocked out of him.
It’s been nine months since that fateful encounter on New York’s RW subway train. Fortunately, my experience has improved dramatically since that day.
After a summer spent living and working in Milan as a male model, I returned to the Big Apple and rented a two-bedroom apartment with my friend, Jason. Our fifth-floor walk-up is a workout for the glutes, but with no upstairs neighbors and 10-foot ceilings, we’ve got it better than most people in this crowded city.
I’ve been a Palisadian my whole life, and I know that Southern California is (and hopefully always will be) my ultimate home. But now that I’m a New York State ID-carrying 20-something with a knack for adventure, I’m trading sunset for sunrise. At least for now.
I decided in September 2023 to make my temporary move to New York a little more permanent by signing a year-long lease on New York’s Upper West Side. It’s quiet, safe and one of the few places where you can still find reasonable rents in this city.
New York City captivates the minds of people of all generations with its iconic landmarks, luminous nightlife, and dizzying array of cultural and culinary options. It is an enigma to those who have not lived here and can still be a mystery for newcomers to the city like me.
You can usually distinguish the locals from the out-of-towners using what I call the “heads up” method: If you see someone walking down the street, eyes aloft in admiration of the buildings soaring above them, they’re don’t live here.
I’ve learned enough in my short time living here that I feel confident giving a synopsis of the unique differences between Los Angeles and New York to my Palisades community.
For those who have not actually lived in the city that never sleeps, these go beyond the basic differences in weather, transportation and population density. Instead, I want to highlight some of the more subtle, yet distinctive, contrasts between America’s first and second most populous cities. And maybe share a few fun anecdotes along the way.
So, without further ado, please enjoy my breakdown of three of the main differences between Los Angeles and New York. Three additional differences will be published in a future edition of the Palisadian-Post.
1. Apartment Hunting
LA is smooth sailing when compared to New York.
To lament about rent prices in either city is requisite for living there. Unfortunately for Angelenos, New Yorkers suffer disproportionately when running the gauntlet of an apartment search.
In Los Angeles, finding an apartment took my time, but not my sanity. Along with a few close Palisades Charter High School friends who returned after college, we scoured the internet, toured a few listings, and then paid first and last month’s rent, plus security deposit. Time-consuming, sure. But in the grand scheme of things, nothing to lose sleep over.
Our rent calculated to $5,400 per month for a three-bedroom in Santa Monica. Certainly fodder for small talk on a first date or coffee chat, but not enough to crush one’s spirit.
In New York, the apartment hunting process is the same, but there is an extra step that blindsides and bewilders newcomers. You might have to outbid your competition to win the keys to your new place.
At a recent dinner in Brooklyn, a Realtor friend of mine casually mentioned that his client bid $4,700 to secure an apartment that was listed for $4,000 just two days before.
Worse than that, broker fees can cost up to 15% of the annual yearly rent. So, getting a $3,000 apartment will cost you $3,000 first month, $3,000 deposit and $5,400 broker fee—that’s $11,400 just to get keys in your hands.
2. Population Densities
Technically, the LA metro area is more dense … but it doesn’t feel like it.
Los Angeles is geographically big. From Santa Monica to Pasadena, all the way up to Granada Hills and down to Inglewood, it’s a sea of humanity in every direction. But because LA is built out instead of up, it usually doesn’t feel overwhelming. Unless you’re braving the onslaught of 405 traffic at rush hour.
New York, on the other hand, is dense. Manhattan alone houses 1.6 million people and measures just 22 square miles. The Palisades is 24 square miles, which means that Manhattan is 55 times as dense. So, even when you’re alone in New York, you’re never truly alone.
On a typical day, I wake up to the sound of trash trucks blaring their horns on Amsterdam Avenue. I brush my teeth accompanied by workmen drilling through drywall during building renovations.
Once I’m on the subway, I get comfortable rubbing shoulders with the morning commute, the smells of which are an endurance test for the nostrils. Even on my evening run through Central Park, I’m surrounded by an armada of joggers, bikers and others trying to find some serenity amid the chaos.
3. Late Night Life
Sunrise nights out in LA don’t happen often. In New York, they’re commonplace.
Neither city is anathema to great night life. Because of local liquor laws, though, most Los Angeles night life venues close by 2 a.m. When I’m out dancing with friends in West Hollywood or drinking Modelos at The Brig in Venice, I keep a careful eye on my watch once the clock strikes midnight. It is also imperative that you organize a “DD” (designated driver) in case Uber or Lyft decides to leave you stranded on Sunset Boulevard at the witching hour.
New York boasts a different kind of late-night scene. On most weekend nights, I don’t find myself out to dinner until 9 or even 10 p.m., and some of the hottest night life spots (The Stranger and Laissez-faire are two relatively new joints I’ve frequented in recent months.) don’t begin their main performances until 2 a.m.
In 2023, I can count on one hand the number of times I stayed out later than 3 a.m. in Los Angeles. Five months in to my tour of New York, I’m inadvertently watching the sun rise at least twice per month.
On the bright side, though, I can always count on the MTA (New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority) to get me home for $2.90, instead of spending a fortune on Uber.
David Grinsfelder is a graduate of Palisades Charter High School (2015) and UC Berkeley (2019). He currently lives in New York and is writing a series of travel stories for the Palisadian-Post. The Grinsfelders have been Highlands residents since 1989.
Christine Kludjian (right) and Bill Jones read winning stories at the library in 2023. Photos by Steve Galluzzo
The Palisadian-Post is highlighting winners of Pacific Palisades Library Association’s Summer Creative Writing Contest 2023, which had the theme “The Best Day.” Here is the first place piece in the scribblers category (grades one and two), written by Jack.
I woke up and looked around, my house is pink? This is not my color. I am a green inkling. The town is all pink. I have to find my best friend Inky.
As I run to our hideout I see Inky’s name on the splotches. I am so confused.
At the hideout Inky was waiting for me. He was so excited that he turned the town pink. I tell him that people are mad because their colors matter.
He looks around and understands that he made a mistake. He is so sorry and needs my help to fix it. I tell him we need to go to the king’s castle to get the golden blaster.
It was a tough journey. We had to go through the highest mountains past the World of Fun. We had to eat only healthy food and not be tempted by the sugary treats.
Then we went to the Blank Space where we ran away from the Blank Space Spots who were trying to erase us.
Finally we got to the castle and found the king. Inky tells the king the truth and asks for the golden blaster. The king agrees and tells us he is proud of us.
We go back to our town and fire a rainbow blast that changes all the colors back to normal. Everybody is so happy that they decide to throw us a surprise party! This has been the best day ever.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Debra Ann (Neff) Breech on December 4, 2023. Debbie died after a six-month battle with a series of strokes, with her husband of 47 years, Andy, by her side.
Debbie was born in Edmonds, Washington, to Desmond and Beverly Neff in 1952. She was the oldest of five children.
She attended Stanford University where she met Andy in 1971 at a study abroad program in Vienna, Austria. They were married in 1976 and one year later found themselves in Southern California.
Debbie attended UCLA grad school studying nutrition. Her studies were interrupted by the birth of their first child in 1979. She took a leave of absence but did not return due to the births of three more children in the next six years.
Now with two girls and two boys to raise, she became very active in the community. She volunteered for the PTA, the local library, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, among other organizations in the town of Pacific Palisades.
Debbie was an avid reader and loved puzzles and games. She enjoyed gardening, baking and sewing, frequently making the kids’ Halloween costumes herself.
Her creativity didn’t stop with costumes; she crocheted blankets, turned old T-shirts into quilts, made rag rugs, hot pads, cork boards and more. She loved spending time with family and friends at Big Bear Lake, never missing her daily summertime swim in the lake.
She was always active, preferring to walk or bike into town rather than drive. In her late 30s she started playing soccer with fellow soccer moms. They formed a women’s team and soccer was her passion for the next 30-plus years. She was on the over sixties team when she died.
She was the proud grandma of five grandchildren and all five loved spending time with their “Gaga.”
Debbie is survived by her husband, Andy Breech, her four children, Sarah Breech, Adam Breech (Laura), Patty Breech, James Breech (Erin), and her five grandchildren, Lily, Faye, Abby, Leland, and Sam. She is also survived by members of her Seattle family, siblings Linda Neff Berg, Ted Neff, Janis Neff Warner, and Stacie Neff.
Debbie will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. Services will be held Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades. The family requests that any donations in memory of Debbie be sent to City of Hope.
Hideki Matsuyama lifts the Genesis Invitational trophy for fans to see
after his nine-under-par 62 Sunday at Riviera. Photos by Craig Weston
Hideki Matsuyama Rallies from Six-Shot Deficit to Win Genesis Invitational with Record-Setting Final Round at Riviera
By STEVE GALLUZZO | Sports Editor
When he woke up Sunday morning Hideki Matsuyama had no thoughts of leaving Pacific Palisades $4 million richer. He was tied for seventh place with two other players at the Genesis Invitational, six shots behind leader Patrick Cantlay, and his odds to win according to ESPN BET were 125-1. Nor did he feel confident in his swing, especially after hitting his opening tee shot into the right rough. However, he recovered to post a four at the par five first hole and proceeded to deliver one of the finest displays of golf ever seen at Riviera Country Club.
On three separate occasions, the 31-year-old from the island of Shikoku in Japan strung together three birdies in a row and his nine-under-par 62 produced a three-stroke victory and went into the record books as the lowest final-round score ever in a PGA Tour event at the historic course nicknamed “Hogan’s Alley” after legendary Ben Hogan, who won there three times in a span of 18 months in 1947 and 1948. The previous record was 63 by Doug Tewell in 1986.
“I was not feeling comfortable with my ball striking… but it worked out,” Matsuyama said through his interpreter after a 30 on the back nine. “The first tee shot was the worst shot I’ve hit all week.”
Matsuyama had a chance to match the course record of 61 set by Ted Tryba in the third round in 1999 but his lengthy birdie try rolled four feet past the hole at the famed 18th green. He cooly curved in his par putt to carry a three-stroke lead to the clubhouse at 17 under par. His four-day total of 267 was three off the Riviera record set by Lanny Wadkins in 1985. First played in 1926, the Genesis is the fourth-oldest event on the PGA Tour and Matsuyama’s brilliance equaled the final-round mark by Phil Rodgers at Rancho Park in 1962.
Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama makes his par putt on the 14th hole in the last round of the Genesis Invitational on Sunday
Five players were at 14 under on the back nine Sunday but Matsuyama continued to put up red numbers, making three birdies on his last four holes.
“My chipping and putting were good,” Matsuyama admitted after carding rounds of 69, 68, 68 and 62. The shot of the day was his approach at 15.
“I was happy how I struck that second shot on 15,” he added. “It was 184 yards into the wind and carried the bunker. Perfect shot. On 16 I hit it five yards right of my target, but fortunately it rolled to within six inches.”
The 2021 Masters champion recorded his ninth PGA Tour victory and first since winning the Sony Open in Hawaii in a playoff in 2022. He was clinical Sunday, hitting 14 of 18 greens in regulation, eight of 14 fairways and needed 23 putts. He climbed to third in the FedExCup standings behind Matthieu Pavon and Scottie Scheffler.
“To win here at Riviera was one of my goals since I became a pro and after Tiger Woods became the host that goal became a lot bigger,” Matsuyama said. “Owner [Noboru Watanabe] is Japanese and I’ve known him a long time. I’m disappointed I couldn’t take a picture with Tiger today.”
Woods withdrew with an illness after teeing off on No. 7 Friday. Making his season debut, the 15-time major champion who began his pro career at Riviera as a 16-year-old amateur in 1992, was driven off the course in a golf cart and issued a statement via social media the following day: “I would like to confirm that I had to withdraw due to illness, which we now know is influenza,” he said. “I am resting and feeling better.”
Matsuyama moved past South Korean K.J. Choi for most Tour wins by an Asian-born player. Jordan Spieth was disqualified after the second round for signing an incorrect card. Will Zalatoris and Luke List tied for second at -14 while Adam Hadwin, San Diego native Xander Schauffele and Long Beach native Cantlay ended in a three-way tie for fourth at -13.
PitcherJohn Iacono and the Dolphins will try to keep the Western League title this spring. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
By STEVE GALLUZZO | Sports Editor
Having come within one victory of a trip to Dodger Stadium last spring, the Palisades High baseball team is anxious to get back on the field for another run at a City Section title.
Coach Mike Voelkel is optimistic after seeing his team make vast improvements in all areas through fall and winter ball and despite nine key players graduating, he believes his group is ready to defend the Western League crown.
“The boys are buying in, and we’ve scrimmaged a lot to get our game pitch counts up in preparation for three games a week,” he said. “Our pitching is solid. We don’t have an ace like Mason Edwards was last year, but we’ve got 11 guys who can pitch.”
Highlighting a deep staff is senior right-hander John Iacono, who was 4-0 with a team-low 0.52 earned run average and 61 strikeouts in 40.1 innings pitched last year. Also seeing their share of work on the hill will be seniors Reece Frankel and Alex Loos along with juniors Roman Hawk and Ian Sullivan.
The infield should be strong at the hot corner with Hawk and Andres Trujillo and at first base with Jordan Harris and Sullivan platooning. Up the middle, Hudson Rambert and Frankel will share shortstop duties while Loos and Conor Greene will trade off at second. Replacing Nate Sterling and Soren Apple at catcher will be junior Isaac Buenrostro catcher and freshman Sy Kalish.
“One area where I believe we’re stronger is in the outfield,” said Voelkel, who was blessed with one of the City’s best center fielders last year, speedster Amari Yolas, who won the Post Cup Award as the school’s outstanding senior athlete. “We’re not going to replace Amari’s skill set but collectively we’ll be better all-around with
Yonah Cohen, Noah Andrews and Logan Bailey all returning and the addition of sophomore Jack Kurlan. They all run well, take good routes to the ball and throw accurately, so we should be able to minimize extra bases and force the other team to get multiple hits to score runs.”
Add to the roster junior utility players Max Miller and Parsa Imankhan and senior pitcher Mason Binder and the Dolphins are at least two-deep at every position.
“We haven’t shown a ton of firepower with the bats, so we’ll need to take advantage of balls in dirt, draw walks and steal some bases to generate runs,” Voelkel said. “We came on strong at the end of fall and hopefully that carries over into the season, but every year is different.”
Despite having to pull out of the El Camino Real Tournament, Voelkel loaded the schedule with strong City opponents. In addition to the Poly and Tiger tournaments the Dolphins will make their annual trip to San Diego in late March for the Lions Tournament. The slate features nonleague games with Banning, Marshall, Bell, Kennedy, San Pedro, Granada Hills, Roosevelt, San Fernando, Legacy and Verdugo Hills.
Voelkel has piloted the Dolphins to 11 league titles and the Open Division playoffs every season since 2018, including a finals appearance in 2019. Palisades opens the season versus North Hollywood Friday night at George Robert Field.
Erica Hamilton is hugged by her
teammates after leading her team
to a 4-3 win in the quarterfinals. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
All season long Erica Hamilton has shown a knack for scoring goals when they are needed most. The Palisades High senior forward did it one more time Saturday in the City Division I soccer quarterfinals against league rival Venice, netting the game-winner with seven minutes left, then playing keep away in the Gondos’ end to waste precious time as the Dolphins held on to win 4-3.
Hamilton scored all four goals, two in each half, to up her school record-setting season total to 33 in just 20 games played and propel second-seeded Palisades (20-1-2) into a semifinal matchup with No. 3 Cleveland on Wednesday night. The winner will take on No. 1 Granada Hills or No. 4 El Camino Real for the title Friday or Saturday at Valley College. Jacinda Hevesy-Rodriguez made six clutch saves versus Venice.
On Thursday, Palisades’ boys had a 1-0 lead in the last 30 seconds at Stadium by the Sea, but Anthony Villa scored on a header off a corner kick to force overtime, then tallied the game-winner three minutes into the extra session to lift No. 5 El Camino Real to a 2-1 quarterfinal win. Hudson Weinberger gave the fourth-seeded Dolphins (17-4-4) the lead when he angled a shot from the right side off the far post and in five minutes into the second half.
Denver University boys lacrosse
signee Axel Greve scored four
goals in the City finals last May. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
At lunchtime last Tuesday, 12 Palisades High senior athletes sat down at a table in the gym and, with friends, family and classmates watching, proudly signed letters of intent with their respective schools.
Baseball pitcher Mason Binder inked his commitment to Willamette University in Salem, Oregon while teammate John Iacono signed with Biola University in La Mirada.
Girls water polo captain Taylor Gair, who just led the Dolphins to the City Open Division title, signed with UC Davis along with beach volleyball player Emily Von Goetz.
Boys lacrosse scoring machine Axel Greve who committed early to Denver University, made it official with the Pioneers.
Girls soccer teammates Erica Hamilton (who broke the school’s single-season scoring record this winter) and Kyra Morris (who also runs track and cross country) both signed with Macalester College in St Paul, Minnesota and midfielder Sawyer Ramberg signed with Oberlin College in Ohio.
Rowers Madeline Terry and Massey Willis signed to compete in crew at Wellesley College in New York and the University of Portland, respectively, while five-time state AA champion gymnast Bronwyn Hoffman signed with UCLA.
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