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The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

Alumnus Xochitl Robles takes over as goaltender for a game, surveying the pool for an open Wolf.

Girls water polo sinks first game in a demoralizing fashion

The girls water polo team suffers a devastating loss against the Granada Hills Charter Highlanders with a final score of 24-3 in their first game of the season.
By Rogers Levitt, Staff Dec 6, 2023
The girls water polo team suffers a devastating loss against the Granada Hills Charter Highlanders with a final score of 24-3 in their first game of the season.
Senior Jonco Holgado (in white) is the current captain of the boys basketball team. He has faced many challenges on the road to success, including harsh coaches and constant pressure to succeed for the team.

Going through the hoops: A high school basketball journey

Senior Jonco Holgado has loved basketball from a young age, a passion that has carried over into high school sports. With his hard work and dedication, he has worked his way to becoming captain of the boys basketball team.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Dec 5, 2023
Senior Jonco Holgado has loved basketball from a young age, a passion that has carried over into high school sports. With his hard work and dedication, he has worked his way to becoming captain of the boys basketball team.
During their offseason, the Wolves were dedicated to their rigorous training. With their new season right around the corner, they are ready to charge ahead and unleash the spirit of the wolf pack on the diamond.

Swinging into action: Varsity baseball’s revenge tour 2024

Last year, the baseball team ended their season with dismay and resentment. Now, they're back with a vengeance.
By Rogers Levitt, Staff Dec 1, 2023
Last year, the baseball team ended their season with dismay and resentment. Now, they're back with a vengeance.
The boys basketball team put up a bloodthirsty fight against the VAAS Vipers, only to get mauled by them with a loss of 52-43.

Boys basketball are battered by the Vipers in their season opener

On Monday, Nov. 13, the boys basketball team played against Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences (VAAS) in their first game of the season and were defeated in a rough 52-43 loss.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Nov 27, 2023

Highlights |  Oshan Williams (#25) was the Wolves’s leading scorer for the game, successfully taking the ball to the rack and ending up scoring 24 points for the team. Earl Gervacio (#30) was...

Senior Cara Dechathong is part of the girls basketball team, which received a change in leadership when Coach Sara Marroquin at the end of last year.

Girls basketball kicks off the season with a stellar victory against the SOCES Knights

The girls basketball team played with a starting five and brutally slaughtered the Knights with a score of 46-24 on Monday, Nov. 13.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Nov 17, 2023
The girls basketball team played with a starting five and brutally slaughtered the Knights with a score of 46-24 on Monday, Nov. 13.
Football captains Abraham Ceja and William Sizemore pose for a photo together following their historic season.

Wolves get swooped off the field by the Chavez Eagles in the first round of playoffs

By Chioma Chiawa and David Vazquez Nov 16, 2023

Highlights |  Carlos Herrera (#7) ended up with a broken collarbone after an impact with an Eagle during the first quarter. Jeremy Moreno (#24) scored an amazing touchdown during the third quarter. ...

The Wolves warm back up from returning from their halftime break.

Sylmar beats varsity football in final game of the season

The tackle football team faced off against the Sylmar Spartans on Thursday, Oct. 19 at home, losing by a score of 47-28.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Nov 7, 2023
The tackle football team faced off against the Sylmar Spartans on Thursday, Oct. 19 at home, losing by a score of 47-28.
The defense team standing confidently, waiting for the kick-off to begin.

Boys football make it to playoffs for the first time in years

The Wolves will face off against the Chavez High School Eagles for their first playoff game in six years.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Nov 7, 2023
The Wolves will face off against the Chavez High School Eagles for their first playoff game in six years.
Elizabeth Castillo (#3) successfully sprints past three SOCES defenders.

The girls flag football team is headed to playoffs for the first time

Given a second chance by the California Interscholastic Federation, the team will be playing against Valor Academy at a home game.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Nov 2, 2023
Given a second chance by the California Interscholastic Federation, the team will be playing against Valor Academy at a home game.
Sports can be as much a social endeavor as a physical one. Valuable social skills can be developed by joining a team sport.

Champion communication: How sports can significantly improve people’s social lives

Joining a team sport can help push students to improve their social skills through constant practice with their teammates.
By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Oct 31, 2023
Joining a team sport can help push students to improve their social skills through constant practice with their teammates.
The girls volleyball team pulled it together in the last game before playoffs; they were, however, unable to qualify.

Girls volleyball secures a senior night triumph over the San Fernando Tigers

The girls volleyball team went head to head against San Fernando High School and proved their dominance, coming out on top in the fourth set 3-1.
By Jaden Gervacio and Rogers Levitt Oct 30, 2023
The girls volleyball team went head to head against San Fernando High School and proved their dominance, coming out on top in the fourth set 3-1.
Transgender athletes are often prevented from participating in sports over fear of them having unfair advantages over cisgender athletes. However, scientific studies have shown that this is not the case.

It’s time to break free from binary divisions in sports

Transgender athletes have long been barred from participating in sports due to deep-rooted transphobia in society.
By Alexa Ballesteros, Staff Writer Oct 20, 2023
Transgender athletes have long been barred from participating in sports due to deep-rooted transphobia in society.
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