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Senior Diego Serrano poses for a photo wearing his varsity jacket for all his time spent on the water polo team at Van Nuys
A Van Nuys senior ends a four-year run in two pool sports few high schoolers still play
By Joel Sosa, Staff Writer • May 27, 2026
Most high school athletes pick one pool sport and stop. A Van Nuys High School senior spent four years doing both water polo and swimming, and his last spring at the school is what that choice looks like up close.
Fernando Mendoza celebrating with his family after the 2026 NFL draft 
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Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1 in 2026 NFL draft, then posts on LinkedIn
By Alyson Cerna, Sports Editor • May 27, 2026
From a two-star recruit to the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza built a winning record, a polished public image, and a very unusual habit for a star quarterback: posting career updates on LinkedIn.
Seniors Emily Villarreal, Ashley Barrales, Isabel Valles, and Isabella Garcia pose for a final photo after their senior night victory against Canoga. 
COURTESY OF ISABEL VALLES
Senior night at Van Nuys High: Softball players look back on their final season
By Jack Manansala, Staff Writer • May 27, 2026
Three seniors. Three very different views of the same team. After a 16-2 senior night win, Van Nuys softball players Angelina Volpe, Isabel Valles, and Ashley Barrales look back on the moments, struggles, and friendships that shaped their final season.

A pile of badminton rackets and birdies.
Van Nuys High School badminton club draws crowds every Tuesday
By Florencia Sanchez, Staff Writer • May 18, 2026

Badminton club has become a popular space for students to spend their time. This club has “meetings” every Tuesday , with courts filling...

Co-captain Ben Suh drives with an iron. VNHSMIRROR | THOMAS KIM
Van Nuys boys golf team fights to survive in silence
By Jack Manansala, Staff Writer • May 13, 2026
For nearly eight years, Van Nuys High School’s boys golf team has competed far from the spotlight, driven by dedication despite low turnout and little recognition. As the Wolves close another season short of the playoffs, players and coaches worry the program’s future may be slipping away.
FOR VNHSMIRROR | HA-JIN YI
Castro’s late equalizer lifts Van Nuys to first league title in 13 years
By Alyson Cerna, Sports Editor • Apr 27, 2026
After leaving for a semi-pro stint, senior Leelen Castro returned to score the tying goal that secured Van Nuys’ long-awaited championship and capped a season of growth, sacrifice and redemption.
VNHSMIRROR | CARLOS HERRERA
Coach’s daily pitch grows wrestling roster at Van Nuys
By Alyson Cerna, Sports Editor • Apr 27, 2026
With a handmade “Join Wrestling” sign and constant recruiting, coach Ross Spaulding has rebuilt the team from four athletes to 18, drawing in students despite challenges.
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