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Senior Connor Irons (center) wears an Air Force Academy jersey while standing next to his parents and holding a California flag. The three celebrated Irons’ commitment to play football for the Air Force with a full-ride scholarship during their visit to the military university in Colorado earlier this summer. Irons has played as a defensive end on the football team for four years, being the captain for his senior year.

GAMEBALL: Football team co-captain, defensive end’s gridiron journey to continue at Air Force Academy in Colorado

Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor October 28, 2023

University of Pennsylvania [UPenn]. U.S. Military Academy [West Point]. U.S. Air Force Academy.  These are three of the colleges that football defensive end and co-captain senior Connor Irons...

Athletic trainer Lauren Wukadinovich, newly hired to serve full time, treats student-athletes in Room 141 during lunch, sixth period and after school. Depending on the sports schedule, she attends games to handle injuries or emergencies with her student interns.

WRAP UP: Ex-Regional Occupational Program teacher now Sunny Hills’ new full-time athletic trainer

Seowon Han, Spotlight Editor & Business Manager October 22, 2023

Lauren Wukadinovich was a flyer in cheerleading her senior year at Riverside Polytechnic High School in 2006 when she suffered her first major injury. “I was trying to do a heel stretch, which is...

Student athletes find themselves carrying the burden of success and expectations to win.

DEALING WITH PRESSURE: Athletes learn to balance the weight of recognition

Stacy Kim, Feature Editor October 22, 2023

It was the first time the Sunny Hills girls water polo team reached the CIF title game. For six years, the Lady Lancers had dominated the Freeway League, remaining undefeated. In previous years,...

Setter junior Dalilah Rivero gives a high five to outside hitter sophomore Kayla Thienprasiddhi after the girls volleyball team defeated Claremont in straight sets during the first round of CIF playoffs home game on Thursday, Oct. 19.

CIF PLAYOFFS: Girls volleyball eliminates Claremont in straight sets; will travel to Agoura Hills for 2nd round matchup Saturday, Oct. 21

Christine Yoo, Sports Editor October 20, 2023

Led by their captain senior Kayla Taylor with 19 kills, the Lady Lancers defeated the Claremont Wolves in straight sets Thursday, Oct. 19, at home in the first round of CIF playoffs. “I’m so proud...

Setter junior Dalilah Rivero gives a high-five after the girls volleyball team’s dominant win over Troy High School in straight sets 25-16, 25-15, 25-18 at an away match on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The team claimed the Freeway League champions title for the first time since 1995.

MAKING HERSTORY: Girls volleyball team captures Freeway League champion title for first time in 28 years

Nicole Park, Copy Editor October 13, 2023

1995. That was the last time the Sunny Hills girls volleyball team won a Freeway League championship  — until this week. After 28 seasons, the Lady Lancers (10-0) clinched the league title after...

Seniors Dakota Ouzts (left) and Michael Marquez react as they battle against each other in a game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during an open tournament on Friday, Sept. 8, after school in Room 111. Marquez won 2-0, proceeding to the winner’s bracket.

eSPORTS PREVIEW: League of Legends team aims to stay at top of its game, repeat as CIF champs

Irene Park, Copy Editor October 2, 2023

Advisers: Sonya Joyce, Myra Deister Top Returning Players: Garv Jain (12), Peter Jung (11), David Kim (11), Tim Lee (11) Top Newcomers: Brian Carlson (12), Alexander Dang (9), Andrew Jang (11), Noah...

 Safety senior Elleion Lemon gets ready to tackle the Woodbridge High School player on Thursday, Aug. 31, at Buena Park High School Stadium. The Lancers’ defense held the Warriors to 13 points, as their offense under first-year quarterback sophomore, Madden Leasau, helped Sunny Hills secure the victory with 21 points.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: With a new quarterback, Lancers look to bounce back with more wins and deeper CIF run

Justin Park, Staff Reporter September 28, 2023

Coaches: David Wilde (head coach, offensive coordinator), Matt Acosta (defensive coordinator), Bruce Wallace (offensive line), Joseph Karavedas (receivers, defensive backs), Chris Parrales (fullbacks/defensive...

Freshman Kate Yoon, one of the top newcomers joining the Lady Lancers this season, gets ready to return a forehand against her opponent from Bolsa Grande High School on the Sunny Hills tennis court Thursday, Sept. 7.

GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW: Lady Lancers aim to take back league title from rival Troy

Dareen Hagekhalil, Staff Reporter September 19, 2023

Coach: Chris Ghareebo (head coach) Top Returning Players: Daniela Borruel (11), Amy Roh (11), Hannah Saab (11), Karina Saab (11), Lauren Sung (12) Top Newcomers: Maya Orton (9), Kate Yoon (9) Last...

Utility player junior Aidan Sarreal throws the ball in the Sunny Hills pool during the team’s practice on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The Lancers will play their first Freeway League match against Sonora High School on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at La Habra High School.

BOYS WATER POLO PREVIEW: Lancers aim to qualify for CIF playoffs again

Troy Yang, Staff Reporter September 16, 2023

Coaches: Keith Nighswonger (head coach), Jordan Jaime (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Matthew Barboza (12), Ben Blodgett (12), Zach Garcia (12), Evan Hsu (12), Brandon Koh (12), Dylan Loh (12),...

Senior cross country runner Esther Kim heads toward the finish line during the first Freeway League Cluster of the season at Ralph B. Clark Park in Buena Park on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The Lady Lancers placed third at the meet.

Cross country girls take third in first Freeway League competition of the season for all sports

Angelina Jeong, Sports Editor September 15, 2023

The first sport in the 2023-2024 school year to kick off the Freeway League season went to cross country. The Lancers and Lady Lancers competed against the other five schools in the league with the...

Senior Lauren Lee gets ready to tee off on the first hole at Candlewood Country Club in Whittier against Cerritos High School Thursday, Aug. 31. The Lady Lancers (1-1 at the time) defeated the Dons 191-225 in their third non-league match.

GIRLS GOLF PREVIEW: Lady Lancers seek to stay under par to take Freeway League title again

Julie Jung, Staff Reporter September 11, 2023

Coach: Scott Enrico (head coach) Top Returning Players: Oliviah Chavez (11), Angelina Jeong (11), Taylor Kim (12), Lauren Lee (12), Yurang Li (12), Jaelyn Yeon (10) Top Newcomer: Jimin Nam (9) Last...

Outside hitter sophomore Kayla Thienprasiddhi gets ready for a spike during the girls volleyball practice after school in the gym on Friday, Sept. 1.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Lady Lancers serve with new team tactics this season

Aashna Dialani, Assistant Business Manager September 8, 2023

Coaches: Amanda Donaldson (head coach), Katie Pascoe (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Dalilah Rivero (11), Kayla Taylor (12), Kayla Thienprasiddhi (10), Dylyn Williams (11), Andrea Yepez (12) Top...

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