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Sophomore Maddie Ramirez aims to score a goal near the goal during the first girls varsity water polo game of the 2024-2025 season on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after school at the pool.

GIRLS WATER POLO PREVIEW: Despite head coaching change, Lady Lancers aim to remain perfect in league play

Soojin Cho, Copy Editor • December 12, 2024

Coaches: Riley Godfrey (head coach), Natalie McIlveen (assistant coach), Keith Nighswonger (assistant coach). Top Returners: Cayenne Bagnol (12), Audrey Bogard (12), Mia Hernandez (11), Lauren Jacobsen...

Junior varsity tennis player sophomore Alice Chae takes her racket back as she prepares to hit her opponent’s shot at the Thursday, Oct. 24, match against Villa Park High School.

LEVELING UP: Releaguing pushes me to strive my best, adapt to new situations

Alice Chae, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • December 8, 2024

New schools. New rules. New league. Our girls tennis team still played in the Freeway League, and we still had Troy as an opponent — but we were now up against three additional high schools: El Dorado,...

Sophomores Chanwy Shin (left) and Dylan Kim play a round of Brawl Stars on a bench in front of Room 111 during lunch on Friday, Dec. 6, in preparation for the eSports club’s Brawl Stars tournament the next day at 4 p.m. via a Discord call.

THE COUNTDOWN TO VICTORY: SH students prepare for a nail-biting Brawl Stars showdown

Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • December 7, 2024

A $20 Google Play Store gift card will be the top prize today, Dec. 7, when Sunny Hills students compete in a Brawl Stars tournament that will be played remotely and organized by the eSports club. “I...

Team USA delivers gold medals during the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending Sunday, Aug. 11. Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Cole Hocker help bring home wins with their performances in the 100-meter, 400-meter hurdles and 1,500-meter race, respectively.

COLUMN: 2024 Paris Olympics brings home gold medal for its top 5 unforgettable moments

Lauren Kang, Sports Editor • December 2, 2024

Junior Mikel Cho (right) celebrates with his teammates at the 2024 Pan Am Cadet & Junior Taekwondo Championship on Friday, July 26, held at Arteaga Gymnasium in Querétaro, Mexico. Their performance earned the trio the gold medal.

STRIKING GOLD: Third time’s the charm for then-rising junior competing in international taekwondo team event in Mexico

Kevin Lee, Assistant News Editor • November 7, 2024

It took then-rising junior Mikel Cho three tries before striking gold. Two years ago on June 29, 2022, Cho traveled to Heredia, Costa Rica, and earned a silver medal in a team taekwondo performance...

Wide receiver and linebacker senior Avery Koo (left) holds up his helmet in celebrating the Lancers’ first win of the season, a 33-3 blowout over Valencia Tigers on Friday, Oct. 18, at Buena Park High School stadium.

Lancers secure first win of season over Valencia, 33-3, on Friday, Oct. 18

Alice Chae, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • October 22, 2024

This story was updated on Thursday, Oct. 24, with quotes from the head football coach. A new head football coach. A new league with five other schools. A new scheme on offense. The 2024-2025...

Lancer football players prepare to defend the Troy Warriors at the 15-yard line in the second quarter of the Battle of the Nations match on Friday, Aug. 23.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: New head coach hands off new form of leadership to his players

Lauren Kang, Sports Editor • October 2, 2024

Coaches:  Frederick Gambrell (head coach, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks/running backs), Matthew Acosta (defense coordinator/outside linebackers), Chris Collodel (offensive line), Ricky Holloway (inside...

Goalie freshman Thomas Rovira throws the ball to a teammate during a Thursday, Aug. 29, home game against Segerstrom at the Sunny Hills pool.

BOYS WATER POLO PREVIEW: Lancers plan to take advantage of practices and offseason matches to prepare for the Century Conference

Serenity Li, Copy Editor • October 1, 2024

Coaches: Jordan Jaime (head coach), Sergio Dorrego (assistant coach), Andrea Lantz (assistant coach) Top Returners: Kastuv Aryal (12), Dante Gelles (11), Chase Lee (12), Evan Sereg (12) Top Newcomers:...

Singles No. 3 player freshman Vannia Pacheco swings her tennis racquet during practice on Tuesday, Sept. 10, after school.

GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW: In a revamped Freeway League, Lady Lancers aim to win another title, advance in CIF playoffs

Ellen Hwang, Spotlight Team Reporter • September 24, 2024

Coach: Christopher Ghareebo (head coach) Top Returning Players: Daniela Borruel (12), Maya Orton (10)  Top Newcomers: Sydney Odipo (9), Vannia Pacheco (9), Ella Ward (9) Last Season: The Lady...

New head football coach Fred Gambrell walks toward the sideline with his players during the game against Buena Park High School on Friday, Aug. 30.

TAKING A GAMBLE ON GAMBRELL: School officials offer San Clemente defensive assistant his first head coaching job to guide Lancer football team

Nicole Park, Feature Editor • September 23, 2024

To serve and not be served. New head football coach Fred Gambrell said he constantly preaches this mantra to his players. “Serve but not be served; don't be selfish, but be selfless,” Gambrell...

Senior Chara Yoon tees off on the fifth hole at La Mirada golf course against California High School Monday, Aug. 29. The Lady Lancers defeated the Condors 258-213.

GIRLS GOLF PREVIEW: Lady Lancers seek to swing into victory in new league

Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • September 21, 2024

Coach: Scott Enrico (head coach)  Top Returners: Oliviah Chavez (12), Angelina Jeong (12), Jimin Nam (10), Jaelyn Yeon (11) Top Newcomers: Nana Kim (9), Lindsay Shin (10) Last Season: The team...

Girls flag football coach Dylan Kuhn gives a pep talk to his three quarterbacks, freshman Soliao Arredondo (left), junior Samantha Apolinar and sophomore Amelia Herbert, on the field during lunch before their Wednesday, Sept. 11, game against Troy High School.

WILL IT ALL ADD UP?: Despite a lack of experience in the sport, math teacher volunteers to guide inaugural season of girls flag football team

Ashley Kang, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter • September 21, 2024

New girls flag football coach Dylan Kuhn has been an NFL fan since childhood.  While he had spent most of his childhood playing baseball, the SH baseball team's assistant coach said he had a fond spot...

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