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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.
Quanzhen Jiang, #1, and Gambat are high-fiving the other team after the game.

Boys volleyball secure a win on their senior night

On Monday, April 17, the Wolves volleyball team celebrated their senior night against Canoga Park High School, and ravaged the Hunters with a clean sweep of 3-0.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Apr 20, 2023
On Monday, April 17, the Wolves volleyball team celebrated their senior night against Canoga Park High School, and ravaged the Hunters with a clean sweep of 3-0.
A San Fernando Tiger gets ready to serve the ball to Eric Heng, who won his set.

The Wolves are on a unstoppable nine game win streak

On Thursday, April 13, the Wolves' boys tennis team faced off against San Fernando High School, and won due to a forfeit from the Tigers.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Apr 15, 2023
On Thursday, April 13, the Wolves' boys tennis team faced off against San Fernando High School, and won due to a forfeit from the Tigers.
Gabriela Martinez, #6, gets ready to catch the pop fly from the other team’s hit. 

The softball team is unable to quench their thirst for victory

The Wolves’ softball team went against the Reseda Regents on Tuesday, April 11, and were mauled with a losing score of 4-21.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Apr 13, 2023
The Wolves’ softball team went against the Reseda Regents on Tuesday, April 11, and were mauled with a losing score of 4-21.
Girls basketball players Katya Tapia (L) and Jazmin Alejandre are tight on the court as well as off.

A dynamic duo on and off the court

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Mar 28, 2023

The abridged version of this article appeared in the Feb. 2023 print edition of The Mirror. This is an uncut version. Varsity players Katya Tapia and Jazmin Alejandre were both freshmen when they...

Nieco Erasmo, #13, hypes up the Wolves in a celebration after they got an important point for their set.

The Wolves two-game winning streak comes to an end

On Monday, March 13, the Wolves boys volleyball team went against the Reseda Regents and unfortunately lost with a score of 0-3.
By Jaden Gervacio, Staff Mar 15, 2023
On Monday, March 13, the Wolves boys volleyball team went against the Reseda Regents and unfortunately lost with a score of 0-3.
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