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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.
Van Nuys clashes with San Fernando at the snap of the football.

San Fernando Tigers devour the Wolves in Homecoming matchup

The league powerhouse 6-1 San Fernando Tigers clobbered the Wolves on Sept. 29, 48-0.
By David Vazquez, Staff Oct 18, 2023
The league powerhouse 6-1 San Fernando Tigers clobbered the Wolves on Sept. 29, 48-0.
Girls Tennis: First victory of the season

Girls Tennis: First victory of the season

The girls tennis team faced off against the Reseda Regents on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at home, winning with a score of 6-1.
By Emely Arevalo, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2023
The girls tennis team faced off against the Reseda Regents on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at home, winning with a score of 6-1.
The girls volleyball team rallies together before a game.

Girls volleyball extend their win streak with a victory over Panorama

The girls volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory against the Panorama Pythons on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
By Rogers Levitt, Staff Oct 11, 2023
The girls volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory against the Panorama Pythons on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
The Van Nuys High School Wolves and the Panorama High School Pythons flip the coin to decide who will get possession of the ball and determine the winning team.

Van Nuys Wolves valiantly fight but fail against Panorama High

The football team faced off against Panorama High School on Friday, Sept. 22, and suffered a loss of 42-19.
By David Vazquez, Staff Oct 2, 2023
The football team faced off against Panorama high school on Friday, Sept. 22, and suffered a loss of 42-19.
Van Nuys players let out a rallying cry after a time out

Girls flag football team makes history – but nobody was there to see it happen

It felt like no one cared, like no one even bothered to bat an eye.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Sep 28, 2023
It felt like no one cared, like no one even bothered to bat an eye.
Wolves massacre Del Oro High

Wolves massacre Del Oro High

Coming off a two-game losing streak, the varsity football team sharpened their claws and tore the Suns to shreds in a blockbuster 47-0 blowout.
By Emely Arevalo, Staff Writer Sep 13, 2023
Coming off a two-game losing streak, the varsity football team sharpened their claws and tore the Suns to shreds in a blockbuster 47-0 blowout.
Reseda Regents run roughshod over girls volleyball

Reseda Regents run roughshod over girls volleyball

The girls volleyball team faced off against the Reseda Regents on Wednesday Sept. 6, and suffered a hard-fought 3-1 defeat.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Sep 13, 2023
The girls volleyball team faced off against the Reseda Regents on Wednesday Sept. 6, and suffered a hard-fought 3-1 defeat.
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

The football team played Hollywood High School on Thursday Aug. 31, and suffered a disastrous defeat, losing 60-14.
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.
Wolves fall to Gladiators in tough 4-set season opener

Wolves fall to Gladiators in tough 4-set season opener

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Aug 28, 2023
The girls volleyball team put up a fight in their season opener against Marquez High, but ultimately fell short 3-1. Strong serves and spikes kept several sets close, but the Gladiators pulled away each time.
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

After winning their first game of the new season, the Wolves suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of Verdugo Hills
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.
Various sports teams are holding tryouts for students who are interested in joining.

Sports teams announce tryout dates

In preparation for brand new sports seasons, coaches are hosting tryouts for an assortment of athletics including girls and boys football, girls and boys tennis, girls softball, girls basketball, boys and girls soccer and for the first time ever, girls flag football. 
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Aug 24, 2023
In preparation for brand new sports seasons, coaches are hosting tryouts for an assortment of athletics including girls and boys football, girls and boys tennis, girls softball, girls basketball, boys and girls soccer and for the first time ever, girls flag football. 
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