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Nikko's Burgers
The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

The Accolade
Nikko's Burgers
The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

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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, News Editor • 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...

Girls volleyball players hold their sister gifts on the way to their game against La Serna High School in the bus on Friday, Aug. 23. The team is among seven girls sports on campus that follow this practice to foster team unity.

Gift exchanges from snacks to beverages among players in some girls sports foster team bonding

Lauren Kang, Managing Editor • September 20, 2024

At 3.75 inches tall, the $14 miniature Funko Pop of Lakers basketball legend LeBron James sits on girls basketball player junior Ayah Maaytah’s dresser. To this day, it’s one of her favorite gifts...

Running back senior Sloanne O’Connor sprints through the field with the ball during the game against Woodrow Wilson High School at Sunny Hills on Monday, Aug. 19.

GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Lady Lancers kick off inaugural season with a strong start

Yena Oh, Entertainment Editor • September 18, 2024

Coach: Dylan Kuhn (head coach), Chablis Bates (assistant coach), Troy Nelson (assistant coach), Monet Taylor (assistant coach), Christopher Vogt (assistant coach) Top Players: Krystal Barajas (12),...

Freshmen Quirsten Barabag (front), freshman John Baker (middle) and junior Ryan Lim (back) run 300-meter repeats on Thursday, September 5, on the track as part of their twice-a-week speed work.

CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW: Lancers sprint with spirit under new head coach

Emily Kim, Sports Editor • September 11, 2024

Coaches: Hannah Batchelor (head coach), Ashley Bordy (assistant coach), Gideon Pichardo (assistant coach) Top Returners (boys): Ian Cha (12), Nathaniel Covarrubius (12), Ronin Ngyuen (11) Top Returners...

Opposite hitter senior Dylyn Williams tips the ball during the home match against Mary Star of the Sea High School on Friday, Aug. 30. The Lady Lancers won in straight sets.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: New league but same championship-minded goals for Lady Lancers

Nicole Park, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2024

Coaches: Amanda Donaldson (head coach), Katie Pascoe (assistant coach) Top Returners: Dalilah Rivero (12), Kayla Thienprasiddhi (11), Olivia Urias (10), Dylyn Williams (12) Top Newcomers: Lilly Hernandez...

Senior Samantha Burgess prepares for the CIF-SS D2 Championship Finals at Riverside City College on Friday, May 3.

GAME BALL: Senior swimmer holds Freeway League title as fastest in 50-, 100-yard freestyles

Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor • May 30, 2024

Senior Samantha Burgess said she has been drawn to the water since she was 5 years old. Whether it was strolling the seaside or taking a dip in the hot tub, Burgess said she would often find herself...

Middle linebacker junior Adlyn Garcia catches a pass during a Monday, May 13, practice late after school at the Sunny Hills field. Wearing their pink jerseys, the juniors have been preparing for the Friday, May 17, powder puff game against the seniors at Buena Park High School stadium.

Friday Night Lights to return tomorrow, May 17, with seniors vs. juniors powder puff football game

Julie Jung, Staff Reporter • May 16, 2024

As a prelude to the school’s inaugural girls flag football season this fall, the Associated Student Body [ASB] will sponsor a powder puff game Friday, May 17, at the Buena Park High School stadium. “People...

Outside hitter junior Matthew Barta strikes the ball as he jumps to make a kill during the first round of CIF in a home game on Thursday, April 25 against the Vista Murrieta Broncos.

Boys volleyball ends season in second round CIF playoffs loss to Placentia’s El Dorado High School

Angelina Jeong, Spotlight Specialty Magazine Editor • April 30, 2024

Despite winning in four sets in the Lancers’ first round of CIF playoffs last week, the boys volleyball team pushed its second-round opponent to five sets before losing this past weekend to Placentia’s...

Running back senior Kaito Inoue attempts tries to break a tackle during a September 2023 game against Sonora High School at Buena Park High School stadium. Because of the CIF-Southern Section releaguing that will start in the 2024-2025 season, the Lancers will no longer compete against the Raiders as the former will play in the Lambda division, while the latter will play in the Iota division.

CIF-Southern Section football teams to get their own leagues starting 2024-2025 season

Christine Yoo, Managing Editor • April 16, 2024

Starting this fall, football will be the only sport that will have its own CIF Southern Section leagues, different from the rest of high school sports in Orange County. Sunny Hills sports teams, for...

Lady Lancers compete against La Serna High School on Thursday, March 7 at the Sunny Hills pool.

SWIM AND DIVE PREVIEW: Despite only one diver, Lancers hope for another successful season

Natasha Niazi, Videographer • April 12, 2024

Coaches: Sergio Dorrego (head coach), Jordan Jaime (assistant coach), Andrea Lantz (assistant coach), Amanda Shaw (assistant coach) Top Returners: Cayenne Bagnol (11), Eden Buell (12), Samantha Burgess...

Sophomore Jonathan Jeon tees off on the first hole at the Fullerton Golf Course against the Fullerton Indians Thursday, March 28. The Lancers won this match with a score of 180-204. (Image used with permission from Felipe Jikal.)

BOYS GOLF PREVIEW: Lancers focus on defending their Freeway League title for the 20th consecutive year

Kevin Lee, Layout Editor • April 7, 2024

Coaches: Scott Enrico (head coach), Ron Newton (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Andrew Choi (10), Jonathan Jeon (10), Caleb Kim (11), Dylan Lee (11), Dino Torres (12),  Top Newcomers: Felipe...

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