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.
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.
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.
Badminton club has become a popular space for students to spend their time. This club has “meetings” every Tuesday , with courts filling up very quickly, highlighting the impact of this club on many...
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.
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.
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.
The senior captain capped four years of work with a CIF cheer championship and now cheers at Davidson on a Jack Kent Cooke scholarship, reflecting on the journey.
UCLA women’s basketball ended a decades-long wait with a 79–51 win over South Carolina, powered by Lauren Betts and a dominant defense that set title-game marks. Head coach Cori Close’s Bruins didn’t just cut down the nets—they rewrote the program’s history.
As March Madness approaches, even Van Nuys High School is ready to participate and show off their basketball skills. During the week of March 9, the students participated in basketball games to win and eventually face the teachers in the ultimate showdown on Friday, March 13. Ultimately, the seniors beat the other students and competed against the teachers in a riveting game.
