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Wolves pitcher Joel Enciso (#3) prepares to pitch to the opposing team.

Baseball dominates the Hunters with two home runs

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Apr 17, 2024
The boys baseball team battled against the Canoga Park Hunters on Thursday, April 11 and squashed them 7-5.
From L to R: Jonathan Kim, Joshua Murphy, Lucca Riley, Aidyn Kinchen and Devin Brown huddle together and quickly talk strategy after scoring a point.

Boys volleyball trash San Fernando in three sets

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Apr 16, 2024
On Monday, April 8, boys volleyball battled against San Fernando High School, who are currently in last place in the Valley Mission League, and defeated them with ease, winning in three sets.
Starter JV outside hitter Yeerdlee Miranda (#10) spikes a ball against the Panorama Pythons at a home game on April 3.

Boys volleyball dump Panorama Pythons out of their den

By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Apr 15, 2024
On Wednesday, April 3, boys volleyball scourged the Panorama Pythons, ravaging them with a score of 3-1.
Varsity right fielder Leah Torres glances over at the pitcher from Monroe High School, making a last minute decision as to whether or not she should swing her bat. This was the Wolves season opener.

Trying to turn it around

After a winless last season, the softball team is focusing on communication and improving skills. It's paid off with two wins.
By Rogers Levitt, Staff Apr 9, 2024
After a winless last season, the softball team is focusing on communication and improving skills. It's paid off with two wins.
Alumni athletes: Following up with their past successes

Alumni athletes: Following up with their past successes

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Apr 8, 2024
The school has made itself home to many talented athletes. We followed up with four who graduated to see if they continued with their sports in college.
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.
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