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Girls water polo team cant get traction; goes under a third time in a 20-9 loss to Birmingham. | ADOBE FIREFLY

Girls water polo gets sunk again by the Birmingham Patriots in third straight loss

By Rogers Levitt, Staff Jan 17, 2024
The team’s losing streak continues as they fail to score double digit points in their 20-9 loss against the powerhouse Patriots
Cara Dechathong (#40) gets ready to shoot the ball at the home game against Sylmar on Jan. 10. The Wolves easily overpowered the Spartans 61-39 for their tenth consecutive victory.

Girls basketball continues winning streak with a fatal blow to Sylmar

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Jan 16, 2024
The Spartans are absolutely, thoroughly crushed 61-39 by the league-leading lady Wolves
GAME DAY The girls flag football team makes a play against Panorama High, winning the game 14-7.

Girls flag football team makes history

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Jan 15, 2024

This is the first year in the history of LAUSD that a girls flag football season has taken place.  LAUSD decided to introduce girls flag football as a new high school sport because they wanted to give...

FAST AS LIGHTNING Brandon Arteaga bolts away from a Mendez High player attempting to pull and tackle him.

Call it a comeback: Best boys football season of the decade

By David Vazquez, Staff Jan 15, 2024

In 2014, the boys football team ended with an overall record of 1-9. In 2017, the athletes scored a seasonal record of 2-9. In both 2021 and 2022, the team held an overall record of 0-9.  Put bluntly,...

WHACK IT WITH A RACKET Ellen Lalafaryan lunges for a ball during warmups in preparation for her match against Kennedy.

Girls tennis team pushes on

By Rogers Levitt, Staff Jan 15, 2024

Through the ups and downs of the season, the girls tennis team has persevered. Amidst the challenges presented by a revamped roster and minimal school support, the athletes have maintained their synergy. “We’ve...

RUN, RUN RUN In the October heat, sophomore Jesse Jose and other runners push through at the Sylmar cross country meet and make it to the finish line.

In it for the long run

By Rogers Levitt, Staff Jan 15, 2024

With cross country season underway, this year’s team has what it takes to win it all.  Led by sophomore Mia Ramirez, the first-year captain and her fellow runners face the challenge of making it...

Player Sinai Barajas attempts to block the El Camino Reals shot at scoring another point. In the match on Jan. 10, the girls beat the Royals 8-7.

Girls water polo hangs on to win their first game of the season

By Rogers Levitt, Staff Jan 12, 2024

The bottom line | The girls water polo team snaps their three game losing streak in an 8-7 dogfight against the El Camino Real Royals on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Highlights | The Wolves were in for...

SHARK IN THE WATER Left wing Wyatt Lee displays his dominance as he prepares for his next shot.

Diving into boys water polo

After losing out on the city championships last season, the boys water polo team is ready to roar back with full force.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Dec 28, 2023
After losing out on the city championships last season, the boys water polo team is ready to roar back with full force.
TUNING IN The Marching Band plays their instruments at halftime during the Homecoming game against San Fernando High School

Marching to their own beat

The school's marching band showcases the power of music and the commitment it takes to learn and successfully play musical instruments.
By David Vazquez, Staff Dec 28, 2023
The school's marching band showcases the power of music and the commitment it takes to learn and successfully play musical instruments.
Junior, Karen Grewal successfully gets passed her defender as she runs to score a layup.

Girls basketball team wins third home game in a row

The Wolves clawed up the Canoga Park Hunters on Monday, Dec. 4, and carved out an incredible victory with a score of 62-12.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Dec 11, 2023
The Wolves clawed up the Canoga Park Hunters on Monday, Dec. 4, and carved out an incredible victory with a score of 62-12.
Senior Jonathan Pritchett (#11) was successfully able to box-out his defender to get more offensive rebounds, which gave the Wolves multiple opportunities to score.

Boys basketball launches into the regular season strong with a thrilling one point win

The boys basketball team faced off against the Canoga Park Hunters in an away game on Monday, Dec. 4, and won 43-42 in a nail-biting ending.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Dec 11, 2023
The boys basketball team faced off against the Canoga Park Hunters in an away game on Monday, Dec. 4, and won 43-42 in a nail-biting ending.
Jeremy Rivas (#1) locks his eyes onto the hoop while shooting a free throw against the SOCES Knights.

Boys basketball endures third straight loss to open their season

The boys basketball team suffered a tough 52-42 loss against the Sherman Oaks Knights on Monday, Nov. 27.
By Jaden Gervacio and Rogers Levitt Dec 8, 2023
The boys basketball team suffered a tough 52-42 loss against the Sherman Oaks Knights on Monday, Nov. 27.
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