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The Mirror

Player Cara Decathong protects the ball from the opposing teams player.

March Madness takes over the Big Gym

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Mar 14, 2024
On Monday, March 11, Senior Board began hosting a March Madness event for the first time in the Big Gym.
YOUNG TALENT Hector Gonzalez is striving towards a professional career in football and only began playing this year.

Starting out strong

Outside linebacker Hector Gonzalez is the only freshman on the team. From being at every summer practice to playing with varsity level players, he proved himself worthy of being captain.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Mar 11, 2024
Outside linebacker Hector Gonzalez is the only freshman on the team. From being at every summer practice to playing with varsity level players, he proved himself worthy of being captain.
Senior Izabella Herrera has been playing soccer since she was five. After taking a break due to the covid-19 pandemic and academic pressures, she returned to the sport and is now one of the starters for the girls soccer team.

Goal-getter: Izabella Herrera’s rise to soccer stardom

At age five, Izabella Herrera discovered her love for soccer. Now, as a senior, she’s a starter for the girls soccer varsity team.
By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Mar 4, 2024
At age five, Izabella Herrera discovered her love for soccer. Now, as a senior, she’s a starter for the girls soccer varsity team.
Debunking sports stereotypes

Debunking sports stereotypes

When it comes to high school sports and student athletes, various myths and misconceptions circulate the halls. It’s crucial to separate stereotypes from facts.
By Jaden Gervacio and Maya Diaz Feb 27, 2024
When it comes to high school sports and student athletes, various myths and misconceptions circulate the halls. It’s crucial to separate stereotypes from facts.
Yaneli Zuniga jumps high as she gets ready to throw the ball to another player.

Girls basketball advances to final playoff round

After putting in the work during their regular season, the girls basketball team was able to advance to the final game of playoffs.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Feb 22, 2024
After putting in the work during their regular season, the girls basketball team was able to advance to the final game of playoffs.
The rise in foreign sports players has lead to a tremendous boom in talent in domestic sports arena, most notably in the MLB, NFL and NBA.

Game changers: International athletes are flocking to the US

American sports have never had a large portion of star foreign players, but throughout the years more and more have taken the United States by storm.
By Rogers Levitt, Staff Feb 15, 2024
American sports have never had a large portion of star foreign players, but throughout the years more and more have taken the United States by storm.
Boys basketball Senior Night is spoiled by the Sylmar Spartans

Boys basketball Senior Night is spoiled by the Sylmar Spartans

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Feb 8, 2024
On Friday, Feb. 2, the boys basketball team held their senior night against the undefeated Sylmar Spartans, and lost with a ravaging score of 71-94.
Guadalupe Tofoya (#3) fiercely kicks the ball to make a goal.

Girls soccer goes out with a bang against the Sylmar Spartans

By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Feb 5, 2024
On Friday, Feb. 2, the girls soccer team went against the Sylmar Spartans and tied with a score of 1-1. 
With bright smiles, the girls basketball team lines up for a team photo after their win against Panorama.

Girls basketball dominate Panorama at the last home game of the season

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Feb 3, 2024
The girls basketball team battled the Panorama Pythons on Senior Night on Wednesday, Jan. 31, and triumphed with an amazing score of 66-15.
Samantha Carrillo (#11) chases after the ball before her opponent can catch up. The Wolves crushed the Regents on Senior Night.

Girls soccer demolishes the Reseda Regents on the field during Senior Night

By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Jan 31, 2024
The girls soccer team battled the Reseda Regents on Friday, Jan. 26, crushing them with a score of 5-0.
Thomas Diaz (#24) makes a free throw from the free throw line.

Boys basketball gets revenge against Reseda with a nail-biting three point win

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Jan 30, 2024
On Friday, Jan. 26, the boys basketball team faced off against the Reseda Regents, who they previously lost to by a large margin of 25 the last time they faced off. However, this game had a different result, as the Wolves pulled through the tough game and ended up winning with a score of 57-54.
One billion dollars and a dream

One billion dollars and a dream

After yet another disappointing end to their season, the Los Angeles Dodgers spend over $1 billion in hopes for a championship. Buying players may get them to their goal.
By Rogers Levitt, Staff Jan 30, 2024

Postseason struggles and early exits in the playoffs have plagued the Dodgers’ reputation for the past decade. Since 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been the powerhouse of the National League, winning...

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