On a scorching Friday afternoon at L.A. Valley Faculty, Loyola and Harvard-Westlake Excessive tennis gamers gathered for a second of silence carrying T-shirts that learn “Live Like Braun,” in honor of Loyola captain Braun Levi, who was killed final weekend in Manhattan Seashore whereas strolling on a road.
A 33-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of driving below the affect and murder.
Loyola and Harvard-Westlake tennis gamers and coach Brian Held honor the reminiscence of Braun Levi, killed final weekend in a tragic accident, earlier than playoff match on Friday. pic.twitter.com/Ggc7yMmDRF
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Loyola gamers determined after a lot reflection and mourning to play Friday’s Southern Part Open Division playoff match in opposition to Harvard-Westlake.
“We want to play for Braun,” coach Brian Held stated.
A second of silence was held. Levi’s mom, Jennifer, was there receiving hugs and assist.
All week at Loyola, college students have been supporting one another making an attempt to heal. A celebration of Levi’s life will probably be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Loyola.
Levi’s doubles accomplice, Cooper Schwartz, was initially not going to play on Friday as a option to not tarnish his reminiscence profitable the Mission League title with Levi. He modified his thoughts and performed with a brand new accomplice. They received their matches 7-5, 7-6 and 6-4 and on match factors, Schwartz used Levi’s racket.
Harvard-Westlake received the match 14-4 to advance.
