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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

The Accolade
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, Cub Reporter • 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, Staff Reporter • 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, Spotlight Team Reporter • 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, Copy 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, Copy 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, Sports 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, Sports 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, Assistant News 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, Sports 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, Sports 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, Staff Reporter • January 11, 2025
Shooting guard junior Jayden Bai holds the ball, preparing to pass to his teammate during an away game against Fullerton Union Tribes on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Lancers head North in new league with fresh mix of starters
Kyuwon Han, Spotlight Team Reporter • January 3, 2025
Co-team captain midfielder senior Ethan Castro prepares for a pass during a Monday, Dec. 2, away game against Valencia High School in Placentia. The Lancers got shut out 4-0.
BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Lancers aim to avenge last year’s CIF first-round playoff exit with strong debut in new league
Alice Chae, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter • January 3, 2025
Girls soccer head coach William Allgeier guides the Lady Lancers against the Esperanza Aztecs during a scrimmage on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Esperanza turf field.
ALL IN FOR ALLGEIER: First-time girls soccer head coach becomes fourth in program history
Emily Kim, Staff Reporter • December 26, 2024
Power forward and co-captain junior Arianna Holguin gets ready to shoot the ball during a Thursday, Dec. 19, girls basketball game in the Sunny Hills gym against the Woodbridge Warriors.
GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Coach aims to work on offense with ‘fresh batch’ of players who take over from senior-heavy team last season
Aashna Dialani, Opinion Editor • December 20, 2024
Senior Zachary Cardona sprints to the ball, passing Santiago High School defenders, to look for a shot at a goal at Buena Park High School stadium on Thursday, Nov. 21.
GAME BALL: Soccer player reaches goals with commitment to Rhodes College
Alexxa Berumen, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2024
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: With new co-head coach, Lady Lancers aim to remain perfect in league play
Soojin Cho, Copy Editor • December 12, 2024
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