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Kaella Chin (#8) takes on her role as kicker after the Wolves score their first and only touchdown.

FOOTBALL | A final loss to the Spartans end a winless season

Wolves lose 46-6 to Sylmar on the Senior Night game.
By Drake Hernandez, Sports Editor Nov 1, 2021
A blowout loss in front of home for the Wolves caps off a season filled with poor ball handling on both sides of the field.
Captain Van Handke led her team to their first playoff win of the season and hopes to continue winning more in her last year on the team.

TENNIS | Girls team dominates Garfield to win their first playoff match

On Wednesday, the Wolves had no trouble playing in the longer playoff matches, winning 5-2.
By Nathan Han and Beverly Regino Oct 28, 2021
Captain Van Handke led her team with a win in her singles game. Coach So and the captain carefully designed their lineup before the match.
Too many balls to to net could mean a quick end to the playoff run.

VOLLEYBALL | Wolves finish their season strong but fall short in the first round of the CIF playoffs.

Their first challenge of the playoffs against the Narbonne Gauchos ended in a 3-1 defeat.
By Nathan Han, Online Editor-in-Chief Oct 27, 2021
The squad hoped for the chance to play against the top opponents of the city including a possible matchup against the SOCES Knights.
The football team let the clock run out as they were blown out by their opponents

FOOTBALL | Wolves lose last away game of the season to the Canoga Park Hunters

Injuries continue to plague the team, translating to poor performance on-field and huge point deficits when playing opponents.
By Drake Hernandez, Sports Editor Oct 25, 2021
"The biggest 'Achilles heel’ for the Wolves was their offense." With their final home game coming up on Oct. 29, all expectations for the team are seemingly low.
CATS VS. DOGS: Jacqueline Recinos prepares to serve the ball to her opponent on the San Fernando Tigers as Ariel Gutkin, her doubles partner, waits on the side. The Wolves lost their final home game 5-2.

TENNIS | Girls varsity squad lose their final game at home against the San Fernando Tigers

Wolves still look to end their season with a win in Thursday’s matchup against Kennedy
By Nathan Han, Online Editor-in-Chief Oct 19, 2021
Bittersweet: The seniors celebrated their final match in front of the home crowd.
(L to R) Seniors Isabela Diaz, Alika Tsytsurina, Sarah Ramirez Guzman, Viviene Carvajal, Chidiogo Angel Chiawa ,Claudia Segura, and Alexis Golden are showered with gifts during the final game of their season at home.

VOLLEYBALL | The team sends off the seniors with a victory in their final home game

The seven seniors are congratulated by the team with a variety of gifts
By Samantha Ramos and Nathan Han Oct 13, 2021
The win on Monday brings the team's overall standing to 3-6 with only one game left in the season.
 Jasmine Cheysobhon watches the ball head to her opponent’s court during the practice match before the game.

TENNIS | Girls team secure spot in the playoffs with a strong win over the Spartans

With a final score of 6-1, Wolves take victory over Sylmar in front of a home crowd.
By Nathan Han and Beverly Regino Oct 11, 2021
With only one loss and now a chance to win at CIF, Captain Van Handke shares her hopes for the team’s chances.
The home defense gets into a scramble but are unable to put any pressure on the Tigers.

FOOTBALL | The Tigers maul the Wolves in our own backyard

The team shows flashes of potential but still seek their first win with only three games left in the season.
By Drake Hernandez, Sports Editor Oct 9, 2021
The Wolves, unable to score frequently, take their fourth loss at home with a final score of 42-6.
The team huddles up and takes a moment to celebrate their win with each other.

VOLLEYBALL | Girls team battles for their second straight win

Winning a tightly contested game against Canoga Park, the Wolves are now 2-5 for the season. They seek a third win against San Fernando on Oct. 6.
By Jennifer Garcia, Staff Writer Oct 5, 2021
Towards the end of the fourth set, a Canoga mishap saw the ball hit the net and resulted in the Wolves being awarded the remaining points necessary to win the final set, 27-25.
The VNHS wolves raise their helmets in the air during the national anthem to kick off the homecoming game. The Homecoming game on Oct. 2, 2021 ended in a defeat for the home team 35-8 against Panorama.

FOOTBALL | Wolves are pummeled too early for a Homecoming game miracle

The wolfpack team lose their third game at home, but attract a large crowd in their special game.
View the homecoming game from all perspectives — including the musicians, dancers and cheerleaders.
3, 2, 1 GO WOLVES! All hands in for Girls volleyball as they prepare to start their next set.

VOLLEYBALL | Girls fell short of victory

Girls Volleyball is defeated yet again after strong start and a failed comeback attempt from behind.
By Samantha Ramos , Photo Editor Sep 23, 2021
This was a very intense game. The girls played to the best of their ability and you can see so much improvement in the way they communicate and talk to each other. 
VNHS’s varsity girls volleyball puts up a fight in a tightly contested three set defeat against San Fernando High School on Sept. 13.

VOLLEYBALL | The Girls team takes a second loss at home

The wolves were swept by San Fernando in three sets.
By Samantha Ramos and Nathan Han Sep 14, 2021
The young team still searches for their first victory of the season under Head Coach Antonieco Erasmo.
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