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The Accolade

With a strong lead, senior Mia Gonzales runs to the finish line to end her 3.1-mile race, scoring a first-place medal at the 31st Wayne Walker XC Invitational on Friday, Sept. 26.

Sunny Hills cross country team delivers strong performances and placements at the Wayne Walker XC Invitational

Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter October 8, 2025

Cross country head coach Hannah Batchelor said the Lancers competed with about 300 other runners from a total of nine schools on Friday, Sept. 26.  Of the Lancer cross country runners, 15 placed in...

Utility player senior Dante Gelles passes to a teammate during a home game against El Modena High School on Tuesday, Sept. 30, after school at the pool. The final score was 11-10, with the Lancers victorious.

Boys water polo open league play with 11-10 victory over El Modena

Kevin Lee, Layout Editor October 3, 2025

In its first league game of the year, the Sunny Hills boys water polo team earned a win against El Modena High School [EMHS], finishing 11-10 on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at home. “You know, every team wants...

Goalie Thomas Oltman prepares to block a ball during a home game against Garden Grove High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, after school in the pool. The final score was 7-6, with the Lancers taking the victory.

BOYS WATER POLO PREVIEW: Following last year’s setbacks, Lancers aim to regain momentum

Kevin Lee, Layout Editor September 29, 2025

Coaches: Jordan Jaime (head coach), Sergio Dorrego (assistant coach), Andrea Lantz (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Joshua Kwak (12), Scott Lee (12), Thomas Oltman (12), Samuel Yun (11) Top...

Sophomore Vannia Pacheco prepares to hit the ball during a home match against Oxford Academy held after school on Thursday, Aug. 28, on the tennis courts. The final score was 14-4.

GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW: Lady Lancers look to continue league success

Elise Pak, Opinion Editor September 26, 2025

Coaches: Christopher Ghareebo (head coach) Top returners: Cambria Dominguez (11), Sydney Odipo (10), Maya Orton (11), Julianne Tubiera (11), Ella Ward (10) Top newcomers: Alice Chae (11) Last...

Senior Marcus Chang plays Pokémon Unite on a bench in front of Room 104 during lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

UNITE AND CONQUER: Sunny Hills sweeps Liberty in season opener

Alice Chae, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter September 24, 2025

The Sunny Hills eSports team opened its second year of Pokémon Unite gameplay with a dominant victory, sweeping Liberty High School [LHS] in back-to-back games on Monday, Sept. 22. The Lancers clinched...

Junior Nathaniel Mitri leads the Valorant team in a 13-2 win over Lemoore High School on Wednesday, Sept. 1

eSPORTS PREVIEW: Lancers build momentum for new season

Alice Chae, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter September 22, 2025

Adviser: Sonya Joyce Top Returning Players: Roland James Andrada (10), Alex Dang (11), Noah Jung (11), Austin Kim (11), Sanghyeok Lee (12), Joseph Loyola (12), Travis Mccovery (11), Nathaniel Mitri...

Wide receiver senior Kruz Sandle secures the win against Westminster High School on Friday, Aug. 22, ending the game with a catch for the offense.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Lancers kick off season with new mindset

Emily Kim, Sports Editor September 22, 2025

Coaches: Fred Gambrell (head coach), Christopher Collodel (offensive line), Ricky Holloway (linebacker), Rhema McKnight (receiver), Oscar Montecinos (offensive coordinator), Chris Perrales (special teams...

Senior Elayna Marquez (right) tapes senior Joshua Stewart’s (left) left foot in Room 141 after school on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

DID YOU KNOW? Sports medicine internship program allows students to gain hands-on medical training

Ellen Hwang, Sports Editor September 18, 2025

“In the training room, expect absolutely anything." Senior Elayna Marquez said the statement is her motto as a third-year Sunny Hills sports medicine intern. “Sometimes, you’ll never know what’s...

After winning their first league title in 19 years, the girls track and field team hold up a one at Fred Kelly Stadium to celebrate their win on May 2.

VICTORY FOR THE LANCERS: SH takes home the most league wins in the new Century Conference

Lauren Kang, Managing Editor September 18, 2025

With the conclusion of the inaugural year of the Century Conference, Sunny Hills athletics claimed 10 league championship titles — the most out of any school. “I attribute that to our coaches and...

Senior rusher Sydney Kim runs with the ball in her hand to pass the opposing team’s attempt at removing her flag during the game against Whitney High School on Monday, Sept. 8.

GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Lady Lancers build on their first year and set sights on CIF stage

Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter September 10, 2025

Coaches: Troy Nelson (head coach), Chablis Bates (assistant coach, JV head coach), Dylan Kuhn (assistant coach) Top Returners: Solaio Arredondo (10), Julia Cabrera (11), Annalise Glynn (11), Elly Sweeney...

SH cross country athletes begin their run from Lancer Way as they start their pre-race route on Monday, Sept. 8.

CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW: Lancers race toward 2025 season with confidence

Sua Lee, Staff Reporter September 9, 2025

Coaches: Hannah Batchelor (head coach), Gideon Pichardo (assistant coach) Top Returners (boys): Charlie Munoz (10), Fernando Munoz (10), Ronin Nguyen (12) Top Returners (girls): AJ Dorris (12), Madison...

Outside hitter junior Olivia Urias hits a back row attack during the girls volleyball team’s after-school practice on Friday, August 29, in the Sunny Hills gym.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Entering second year of new league play, Lady Lancers aim to come out on top

Nicole Park, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2025

Coaches: Amanda Donaldson (head coach), Katie Pascoe (assistant coach) Top Returners: Eniko Barta (11), Yasleen Hawkins (12), Sue Kang (12), Isabelle Kim (11), Hannah Oh (11), Kayla Thienprasiddhi (12),...

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