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The Mirror


 Ready, Set, Tackle!  (From L to R) Players William Sizemore, Oscar Urias, and Taner Sungur get into position as they get ready to steal the ball from the Fulton Jaguars.

Disastrous debut: Football loses first home game of the season

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Sep 19, 2024
The boys football team played their home season opener against the Fulton High School Jaguars on Sept. 13, ultimately losing 23-14.
The girls flag football team poses in front of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) bruin statue with excitement filling their bodies as they are about to play their first game at the Rams Jamboree.

Unfortunate losses for the flag football team at Rams Jamboree

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Sep 17, 2024
The girls flag football team suffered two losses at the 2024 Los Angeles Rams Flag Football Jamboree.
LIVE: Varsity football vs. Fulton Jaguars

LIVE: Varsity football vs. Fulton Jaguars

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Sep 13, 2024

Where: Van Nuys High Football Field Date: Friday, Sept.13, 2024 Time: 4 p.m. Head-to-head: It's Friday the Thirteenth and the Wolves are hoping that their opponents are the victims of both bad luck...

Even though they're disappointing, cancellations happen, making fans and players alike often feel like they’re left in a lurch, especially at the last minute. But maintaining the integrity of the sport and the well-being of the athletes is the first priority — usually — when such a decision is made.

Why are games canceled?

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Sep 4, 2024
The preseason varsity football game between the Wolves and Sotomayor Wildcats was canceled, leaving some players and fans disappointed. Understanding why this happens — whether it's due to player eligibility issues, extreme weather conditions, communication errors, or strategic decisions by teams — can help everyone better prepare for and cope with such situations when they inevitably happen.
TEAMWORK: Members of the girls volleyball team huddle for a pep talk during their season opener against the Santee High School Falcons on Aug. 23 in the Big Gym. “Although most of their points were our mistakes," team captain and outside Hitter Samantha Sirichai said, "we made up for it throughout the game." The Wolves won 3-0.

Girls volleyball dominates season’s first home game

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Aug 29, 2024
In a 3-0 victory, outside hitter Lauren Renard scores multiple kills against the Falcons while middle blocker Teagan Greer hits an overpass kill scoring for the Wolves.
FAST AS LIGHTNING Brandon Arteaga bolts away from a Mendez High player attempting to pull and tackle him.

2024-2025 Fall Sports Schedules

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Aug 16, 2024

With the beginning of the 24-25 school year officially starting, new athletes will be gracing the Van Nuys fields. Fall sports, including football and tennis, are one of the most exciting times of the...

Devin Tanner Brown (#3) spikes the ball over the net for a kill.

Devin Tanner Brown: Volleyball athlete of the week

By Rogers Levitt, Staff Jun 8, 2024
A peek into the life of our volleyball player of the week, Devin Tanner Brown.
Senior Team Captain Kirk Uytiepo and freshman Cliff Favis giving it their all and having fun despite facing their most challenging opponents that day.

Kirk Uytiepo: Tennis athlete of the week

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Jun 7, 2024
Showcasing Kirk Uytiepo, tennis athlete of the week
KICKED TO THE CURB Players’ skills are often literally sidelined when they’re benched, leading to frustration, dissatisfaction and, in some cases, outright quitting the team.

Stuck on the sidelines

By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Jun 3, 2024
The story of a basketball player struggling to stay off the bench.
Stephen Curry was destined for legacy, coming from a family of athletes and growing up with the dream of sucess.

Cooking up a legacy

By Alyson Cerna May 31, 2024
With a bigger-than-life childhood, NBA star Stephen Curry grows to navigate a modest yet eventful career in professional basketball. In doing so, he earns the hearts of millions around the world with his humane persona and undeniable skill on the court.
Nieco Erasmo practices his volleyball skills during warmup.

Boys volleyball’s comeback season

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff May 20, 2024
The last chance towards entering a championship boys volleyball had was in the 2022 Division II playoffs, where they caught themselves in a 3-0 defeat in the finals against the Narbonne Gauchos.
Shortstop Nate Renard swings his bat against the Kennedy High School pitcher on May 6.

Baseball souring through Division II playoffs

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor May 17, 2024
After a 10-10 overall season record, the baseball team has been performing incredibly well in their playoff season, with an inside-the-park homerun and a nailbiting game against the top seed in the division.
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