ANTICIPATION (L to R) Finn Komives, Steven Tu, Eli Taitz, Byron Lim, Jaden Gervacio. The starting roster for Van Nuys boys Varsity awaits their introduction onto the finals game court.

POINT AND SHOOT Junior Byron Lim looks on as his shot approaches the rim.

EYES ON THE PRIZE Senior Jaden Gervacio looks at the crowd during warmups.

CRIMSON, GRAY, WHITE The Van Nuys cheer squad shouts with intention to give the basketball team energy to keep fighting in the final quarters.

NO CHAINS Sophomore Finn Komives breaks free from Conga Park’s guard on court.

THE BLUEPRINT Senior Steven Tu opens himself up on the court to secure a three-pointer for Van Nuys.

CONTINUED SUPPORT Girls basketball’s Coach Maria Mungula watches the final match for the boys season, following her team’s run being cut short.

FOCUS Senior Steven Tu listens to his coach during halftime.

RIGHT HERE Senior Rimon Debnath looks at teammates during halftime meeting.

LOCKER TALK Coach Isaac Wise speaks to the Van Nuys varsity squad in the locker room during halftime.

BREATHLESS Junior Byron Lim catches his bretah amidst halftime meeting.

ALL ON THE COURT The Wolves’ starting five take to the court after their halftime meeting.

EFFORT AND EMOTION Junior Alvaro Reyes begins to tear up during awards ceremony.

HEAD DOWN Junior Eli Taitz accepts the runner up medal from Coach Wise.

THE CROWN WEIGHS HEAVY Coach Isaac Wise stands with the runner-up plaque and medals after the loss.

RUNNER-UP Seniors Diego Serrano (L) and Rimon Debnath embrace after the Van Nuys High School boys basketball team loses to Canoga in the CIF Division 5 finals on March 6 at Birmingham Community Charter High School. Debnath clutches the runner-up medal after the team’s 43-38 loss.

WOLVES OUT The Wolves come together in a huddle for the last time of the season to officially close out the match.