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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...

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...

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...

Junior Samuel Hong prepares to dive into the Sunny Hills pool on Wednesday, Feb. 19, during swim practice after school.

SPORTS RECAP: Swim and dive remains undefeated throughout entire league season; girls place first, boys place second

Katelyn Ahn, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter • May 30, 2025

After a six-year consecutive win streak, the Lady Lancers went undefeated in the new, revamped Freeway League, qualifying for CIF-SS preliminaries and finals with a 4-0 league record and a 7-0 season record...

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, Feature Editor • May 1, 2025

After winning its third consecutive Freeway League match last week against Esperanza, the boys tennis team maintained its hold on second place in the division while qualifying for a spot in the CIF playoffs....

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

Boys soccer, boys basketball, boys wrestling and girls water polo advanced to playoffs this season, with two of the four teams bringing home the league championship title. After the disbandment of the...

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, Feature Editor • April 8, 2025

After losing its first Freeway League match to private school Crean Lutheran of Irvine at home, the boys tennis team rebounded for its first win in its Tuesday, April 1, match against Cypress High School...

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

Coaches: Dylan Kuhn (head coach), Lance Abbott (assistant coach), Randy Avalos (assistant coach), Troy Nelson (assistant coach), Tanner Salazar (assistant coach) Top Returners: Andrew Choi (12), Andre...

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

Coaches: Sergio Dorrego (head coach), Jordan Jaime (assistant coach), Andrea Lantz (assistant coach), Amanda Shaw (assistant coach) Top Returners: Mia Carley (12), Caelyn Feetham (12), Gianna Garcia...

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

Coaches: William Allgeier (head coach), Kaitlyn Clark (assistant coach), Ronald James (assistant coach), Stephen Teal (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Gwen Hennessy (12), Sophia Takaki (11),...

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, Opinion Editor • January 3, 2025

Coaches: Joe Ok (head coach), Chris Camus (assistant coach), Don Shaw (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Jayden Bai (11), Raeden Bobadilla (12), Ryan Chang (10), Nathan Johnson (12), Jaden Shim...

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, Feature Editor • December 12, 2024

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

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