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Quarterback sophomore Solaio Arredondo takes the run and scores the team a one point conversion in the first flag football game of the season on Monday, Aug. 11.
FLAGGED FOR EXCELLENCE: Lady Lancers shut out Wilson in season-opening rout
Emily Kim, Sports Editor • August 18, 2025
Junior Mia Folk rides on Parco during an equestrian competition Aug. 24 in Chicago, where Folk ended up winning first place in the junior division.
Horsing around since childhood
Lauren Kang, Managing Editor • June 22, 2025
Base sophomore Sarina Desai practices lifting her teammate on her shoulders in the SH dance room on Wednesday, May 21.
GAMEBALL: Underclassman’s efforts lead to her joining 2 upperclassmen as cheer team’s co-captains
Soojin Cho, Feature Editor • June 19, 2025
Junior Samuel Hong prepares to dive into the Sunny Hills pool on Wednesday, Feb. 19, during swim practice after school.
SPORTS RECAP: Swim and dive remains undefeated throughout entire league season; girls place first, boys place second
Katelyn Ahn, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter • May 30, 2025
Sophomore Josef Hudak accelerates toward the finish line as the anchor leg of the 4x100 meter relay during the Thursday, April 10, meet against the La Habra Highlanders at Buena Park High School stadium. The boys won the meet with a score of 150 and the girls won with a score of 119.
SEASON WRAP-UP: Track & field league finals end with seven qualifying for CIF
Yena Oh, Entertainment Editor • May 30, 2025
The League of Legends team stands in a line and shows off their second-place CIF medals on Saturday, April 26, at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
eSPORTS WRAP-UP: League of Legends, Valorant players reclaim their CIF spots, seeking championship next year
Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • May 22, 2025
Senior Lauren Won attempts to score a goal against Sonora High School to break a tie in the first half of their last league game on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
GAMEBALL: Co-captain’s efforts on, off field lead to admission to MIT, a spot on its women’s soccer roster
Kaylynn Park, Copy Editor • May 18, 2025
Sisters and doubles tennis partners seniors Hannah Saab (left) and Karina Saab hold their rackets while brother senior Lucas Saab prepares for a volleyball spike.
SUPER SAAB STORY: Senior triplets reflect on high school athletics bond; plan to pave their own path past graduation
Emily Kim, Sports Editor • May 16, 2025
Boys baseball coach Dylan Kuhn (center) stands by the dugout with players as he carefully watches the baseball game against Sonora High School at the Sunny Hills baseball field on Monday, March 10.
MAKING A HOME RUN: Ex-baseball player returns to his alma mater as head baseball coach
Ellen Hwang, Sports Editor • May 1, 2025
No. 1 singles player senior Derrick Sun returns a serve during his first match at home against Esperanza High School on Thursday, April 24. The Lancers’ last league match ended with a victory, 10-7, keeping Sunny Hills in second place in the division before league finals begin this week.
Boys tennis ends league season in second place; qualifies for CIF playoffs
Soojin Cho, Feature Editor • May 1, 2025
Forward freshman Brandon Netzahual attempts to pass Santiago High School defenders at Buena Park High School's turf field Thursday, Nov. 21.
WINTER SPORTS RECAP: Boys soccer, boys basketball, boys wrestling, girls water polo qualify for playoffs
Faith Jung, Spotlight Specialty Magazine Editor • April 22, 2025
Outside hitter senior Lucas Saab prepares to spike the ball while two Yorba Linda players get ready to defend against it during the Friday, April 11, home match. The Lancers defeated the Mustangs in straight sets, clinching second place in the inaugural Crestview League.
Boys volleyball clinches second place in inaugural Crestview League; qualifies for CIF playoffs
Nathan Lee, Layout Editor • April 15, 2025
No. 2 doubles player senior Matthew Ma returns a serve during his second match at home against Cypress High School on Tuesday, April 1.
Despite wind gusts, boys tennis captures its first league win against Cypress
Soojin Cho, Feature Editor • April 8, 2025
Junior Cole Kim tees up his first hole with a driver on Thursday, March 27, during their second league match against Yorba Linda at Black Gold Golf Course.
BOYS GOLF PREVIEW: Stacked Lancers with 3 D1 commits seek to win inaugural Crestview League title, another CIF championship
Nathan Lee, Layout Editor • March 31, 2025
Sophomore Dominador Tenazas, one of the top returners to the boys tennis squad, practices his serves at the Sunny Hills tennis courts on Thursday, Feb. 27.
BOYS TENNIS PREVIEW: Younger Lancer squad aims to challenge for inaugural title of revamped Freeway League
Kayden Kim, Opinion Editor • March 26, 2025
Sophomore Hannah Oh jumps over hurdles on the field Monday, March 10, during sixth-period practice.
TRACK AND FIELD PREVIEW: Boys, girls look to utilize early training advantage in new league
Justin Pak, Web Managing Editor • March 25, 2025
Junior Dylan Erickson tries to strike out a batter of the Monday, March 10, league opener at home against Sonora. Erickson gave up three runs in the first inning, forcing the Lancers to play catchup in a 5-3 loss.
Baseball loses 5-2 in league season opener at home against Sonora
Lauren Kang, Managing Editor • March 17, 2025
Second base sophomore Saraya Jhawar prepares to swing at an incoming pitch during the home game against Yorba Linda after school on Monday, March 3.
SOFTBALL PREVIEW: Lady Lancers ready to build on last season’s success
Claire Lee, Entertainment Editor • March 14, 2025
Sophomore Madelyn Sooter enters the takeoff zone for the high jump in an attempt to jump over the bar at the Freeway League quad meet No. 2 on Thursday, April 3, 2024.
GAMEBALL: A (wo)man for all seasons
Yena Oh, Entertainment Editor • March 12, 2025
Former coaches Tim Devaney (left) and Mike Schade (right) stand next to the CIF Hall of Fame plaque with their respective awards on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at The Grand Conference Center Grand Ballroom in Long Beach.
CIF inducts two veteran SH coaches to its Hall of Fame
Caroline Shin, Staff Reporter • March 5, 2025
Pitcher senior Andre Katayama prepares to swing his bat during a home boys baseball game against Woodbridge High School at the baseball field on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after school. The opposing team won with a score of 6-1 against the Lancers.
BASEBALL PREVIEW: Lancers step into North Hills League with a fresh start
Caroline Shin, Staff Reporter • March 4, 2025
Senior Ellie Kwak swims the 200 Individual Medley during the team time trials on Wednesday, Feb. 19, after school in the Sunny Hills pool.
SWIM AND DIVE PREVIEW: Lancers prepare to continue their win streak in new Freeway League despite no diver
Katelyn Ahn, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter • February 25, 2025
Keith Nighswonger holds the crystal award commemorating his induction into the Montebello High School Hall of Fame.
Girls water polo coach gets inducted to his alma mater’s athletic hall of fame
Claire Lee, Entertainment Editor • February 20, 2025
Opposite hitter senior Lucas Saab spikes the ball during the boys volleyball practice on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Sunny Hills gym.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Lancers aim to dominate new Crestview League
Kevin Lee, Layout Editor • February 19, 2025
As the process of installing an all-weather track and turf field begins, junior Lauren Kang commends the district and the voters of Measure L for approving this decision.
COLUMN: District runs forward to a brighter future
Lauren Kang, Managing Editor • February 13, 2025
Gamers worldwide train for the first edition of the 2025 Olympic eSport Games, involving aspects of physical sports in video games. Chess.com is one of the games scheduled to be part of the eSports Olympics.
Olympic eSports Games to debut later this year — League of Legends, Valorant get snubbed
Pricilla Escobedo, Data Team Leader • January 29, 2025
Sophomore Jimin Nam follows through on a swing during the CIF Individual Championship at the Temecula Creek Golf Club on Thursday, Nov. 7. Nam went on to tie for 10th place with three others at 76 under.
GIRLS GOLF WRAP-UP: Lady Lancers end season with second-year player advancing to CIF individuals
Yena Oh, Entertainment Editor • January 28, 2025
Forward junior Sophia Takaki attempts to steal the soccer ball from an opponent from Troy High School at an away game on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. The Lady Lancers lost with a score of 3-4 during the preseason game.
GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: It’s going to be a season of new (head coach), new (league), new (goals) for Lady Lancers
Pricilla Escobedo, Data Team Leader • January 16, 2025
One of the top newcomers, sophomore Riken Ramos (left), faces off against a Godinez High School wrestler during a non-league home duel on Saturday, Dec. 14.
WRESTLING PREVIEW: Lancers aim to condition for strong start in North Hills League
Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor • January 11, 2025
Senior, base Mackenzy Jung dances during cheer practice after school on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, behind the gym in preparation for their first competition on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
CHEER PREVIEW: Lady Lancers prepare for their redemption season
Elise Pak, Opinion Editor • January 11, 2025
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