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Wolves stretch on the field as they get ready to tackle the Taft Toreadors.

Wolves advance after defeating Taft in a close playoff battle

By Natalie Herrera, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2024
The Wolves narrowly defeated Taft High School in a thrilling playoff game, winning 59-56. Star players made crucial plays to secure the victory.
Coaches inspire athletes with life and sport philosophies

Coaches inspire athletes with life and sport philosophies

By Isabel Valles and Ennio Muhi Nov 19, 2024
Coaches across sports highlight the importance of personal growth, teamwork, and education, believing these elements foster both athletic and academic success for student-athletes.
Wolves get ready to make a defensive stand as the opposing team lines up for the play.

Wolves triumph over Cobras in first playoff game

By Natalie Herrera, Staff Writer Nov 17, 2024
The varsity Wolves football team celebrated a commanding 31-6 win against the Contreras Cobras, showcasing standout performances and setting sights on the next playoff challenge.
Led by coach Ken Osorio, the ambitious football team was able to make it to the quarterfinals after 12 years.

Wolves football team reaches CIF quarterfinals after long drought

By Isabel Valles and Alyson Cerna Nov 13, 2024
After years of struggle, the Wolves' football team has made a remarkable comeback, reaching the 2024 CIF Division III quarterfinals. Key factors in their success include teamwork, improved mentality, and head coach Ken Osorio's leadership.
Senior running back Marlon Figueroa gets knocked to the ground by the Kennedy High School Golden Cougars as he gains yardage for the Wolves.

Seniors farewell with a loss: Football team fails in final home game

By Natalie Herrera, Staff Writer Nov 5, 2024
Although they gave it their all in the second half, the varsity football team was not able to secure a win against the Kennedy High School Cougars during their senior night game.
After a school-spirit filled homecoming parade, The Wolves prepared to tackle their long awaited homecoming game against Canoga Park.

Homecoming Heroes: The Wolves clinch a homecoming win

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Oct 20, 2024
After demolishing the Reseda High School Regents with a score of 38-0, the Wolves faced Canoga Park High School at home for the homecoming game, ultimately winning 49-20.
VNHS football team getting into position and facing Reseda in the second quarter.

Blowout victory: Wolves leave the Reseda Regents scoreless

By Isabel Valles and Natalie Herrera Oct 14, 2024
After an incredible 36-30 win against San Fernando High School during their previous game, the Wolves went against Reseda High School at home.

 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.
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.
The football team put up a tough fight but were walloped 60-14 by the Hollywood High School Sheiks in a home game on Sept. 4 before the four-day Labor Day weekend. The offensive team meets the stiff Sheik defense as they try to gain yardage.

Football team brutally destroyed by Hollywood Sheiks

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Sep 7, 2023
The football team played Hollywood High School on Thursday Aug. 31, and suffered a disastrous defeat, losing 60-14.
The Wolves football team lost their first away game of the season to Verdugo Hills, 55-7. Varsity players Abraham Cejas (L) and Hector Gonzalez pose on the quad before practice. "The loss is in the past already," Gonzalez said. "The only way to keep our head up is just to realize that we have practice on Monday." The team faces Hollywood High in a home game on Aug. 31.

Football team loses their first away game of the season

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Aug 28, 2023
The football team was crushed 55-7 by the Verdugo Hills Dons last Friday in a tragic loss.
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