GAME WINNING PLAN The boys volleyball team huddles to make plans which helped them win 3-2.
GAME WINNING PLAN The boys volleyball team huddles to make plans which helped them win 3-2.
THE MIRROR | Rafferty Yowler

Varsity volleyball triumphs in close match against Pythons

Junior players shine despite pressure in close contest
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By Natalie Herrera, Staff Writer
Mar 13, 2025

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The bottom line | The varsity volleyball team had a matchup against the Panorama High School Pythons on Monday, March 10 and won with a thrilling score of 3-2.

Highlights | 

  • Junior outside hitter Daniel Vishnevskiy (#6) head topped one of the opponents extremely hard causing the ball to fly over
  • Junior outside hitter Aidyn Kinchen (#17) kept his composure even when under pressure putting up points with his spikes
  • Vishnevskiy got a harsh hit to the face but stayed fierce and kept on with the game 

What’s next | The Wolves’ next match will be an away game against the Verdugo Hills High School Dons on March 13. 

Team thoughts | “Honestly I wasn’t happy with how we played,” senior middle blocker Jonathan Perez said. “I know we could’ve done way better, it wasn’t our best game. We could have communicated better but overall not too bad.” 

Our thoughts | Even with minor injuries and a close game, the Wolves excelled in their game against the Pythons with a great win. 

For the books | 

  • 9 wins , 4 losses 
  • Valley Mission League
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Natalie Herrera
Natalie Herrera, Staff Writer
Natalie Herrera, a senior, is a new staff writer for the Sports section of The Mirror. During her free time, Herrera enjoys listening to RnB and Reggaeton music as well as practicing all kinds of techniques for her dance shows. Many believe dance is a simple task but for Herrera, it comes with a lot of frustrations. Herrera doesn’t quite have an obsession but if she had to say something it would be açaí bowls. The ones she enjoys most come in a variety of flavors with diverse toppings. After she graduates Herrera plans on heading to college majoring in something that has to do with the arts specifically, performing arts as her dream has always been appearing on Broadway. She is one of two team managers for the boys football team. 
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