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High school athletes make up a surprising number of injuries, totaling two million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States alone.

On the stretcher, off the field: The consequences of sports injuries on young athletes

By Emely Arevalo, Staff Writer • Jun 17, 2023

Senior Gideon De La Torre grabs the ball out of the air and makes a run for the touchdown. He easily glides past the defense, narrowly missing their outstretched hands. Out of the corner of his eye, he...

Dance Company is responsible for organizing various dance shows throughout the school year, experiment with various dance styles such as jazz, ballet, lyrical and hip hop.

A tapestry of movement: Dance Company’s showcase weaves stories through dance

By Selma Timpers, Sports Editor • Jun 17, 2023

“I need to get this down,” she says to herself.  Dance Board President Abby Lee takes a deep breath and watches her reflection in the mirror, correcting her pirouettes. She spent the past hour...

The football team practice side shuffling on the football field.

Training through the heat: young athletes brave the summer sun to elevate their performances

By Jaden Gervacio, Staff • Jun 17, 2023

His legs wobbled and his breaths became heavier as he ran around the track. He just finished running three miles, but he knew he could not stop there – training had just begun.  While many students...

A PARRY AND A SCORE Senior and varsity player Eric Heng competes against Kennedy on March 13. The game is part of the team’s 12 game winning-streak throughout the spring semester, with an end score of 7-0.

What the racket is all about

By Emely Arevalo, Staff Writer • Jun 9, 2023

Nervously awaiting his turn, freshman William Lima tightly gripped his racket. Coach Min Woo So instructed him to begin, and he positioned himself to serve the ball. However, it sailed over the fence and...

Coach Cox is faced with many unique challenges after switching over from football to softball.

Coach Cox trades in football for softball

Coach Cox helped form a team that gets along and is able to communicate effectively, share ideas and work towards a common goal. 
By Emely Arevalo, Staff Writer • Jun 7, 2023
Coach Cox helped form a team that gets along and is able to communicate effectively, share ideas and work towards a common goal. 
OVER THE NET The boys volleyball team, led by co-captains Nieco Erasmo and Devin Brown, has led a fairly successful season with their overall score of 13-17, achieving fourth place in the Valley Mission League.

Boys volleyball: Living up to a legacy

In the climactic moments of the 2020-2021 volleyball season, team captain John Legaspi leapt skyward.
By Selma Timpers, Sports Editor • Jun 7, 2023
In the climactic moments of the 2020-2021 volleyball season, team captain John Legaspi leapt skyward.
HEAVE HO Kaisher Barbaran practices releasing the shot put on the school’s practice field. Athletes, part of the track and field team, hurl a 16-pound metal ball as far as they can.

Giving it their best shot

The sight of shot put athletes in action sparked a passion within him. Encouraged by his teammates, and with Coach Alejandro Becerra's welcome, he joined the team.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor • Jun 6, 2023
The sight of shot put athletes in action sparked a passion within him. Encouraged by his teammates, and with Coach Alejandro Becerra's welcome, he joined the team.
FIVE-STAR WONDER: Senior Joselyn Giron has held a passion for sports since she was six, with her most recent endeavor being basketball.

Super athlete: Why pick one sport when you can sweat through five?

In the grand tradition of teenage overachievement, senior Joselyn Giron conjured up quite the audacious plan last summer.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff • Jun 5, 2023
In the grand tradition of teenage overachievement, senior Joselyn Giron conjured up quite the audacious plan for the 2022-2023 school year.
Joselyn Giron, #4, uses her guarding skills to not let the San Fernando player get past her.

A new girls basketball coach is seeking athletes for her upcoming team

Girls basketball season has officially started, and they're kicking off the season with a new coach.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor • May 15, 2023
Girls basketball season has officially started, and they're kicking off the season with a new coach.
A young athlete looks out on the field preparing herself for the upcoming flag football game.

Van Nuys introduces girls flag football starting next year

Students are excited for flag football becoming a new sport at Van Nuys High School.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor • May 8, 2023
Students are excited for flag football becoming a new sport at Van Nuys High School.
On Tuesday, May 2, the Panorama Pythons sank their fangs into the Wolves’ fur.

Girls softball team sustain another devastating loss

The girl’s softball team played against Panorama High School on Tuesday, May 2, and although they fought their hardest, they ended up losing 16-6.
By Darling Zelaya, Layout/Photographer • May 7, 2023
The girl’s softball team played against Panorama High School on Tuesday, May 2, and although they fought their hardest, they ended up losing 16-6.
Noah Baek, #14, goes up for the kill against the Panorama Pythons on Tuesday, April 25.

Boys volleyball dominate their final regular-season game

On Tuesday, April 25, the Wolves volleyball team played their final game of the regular season against Panorama High School, and flattened them with a clean score of 3-0.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff • Apr 30, 2023
On Tuesday, April 25, the Wolves volleyball team played their final game of the regular season against Panorama High School, and flattened them with a clean score of 3-0.
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