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The Student News Site of Sunny Hills High School

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eSports co-presidents senior Cole Sass (left) and junior Garv Jain promote their Saturday, Feb. 4, Minecraft tournament during a club meeting on Friday, Jan. 20. For the current CIF season, the North America Scholastic eSports Federation replaced PlayVS as the program’s host.

eSports teams play under CIF’s new host NASEF

Justin Pak, News Editor February 23, 2023

After competing under the PlayVS program since 2019, winning four titles, the Lancers switched to their pre-CIF host, the North America Scholastic eSports Federation [NASEF], after the organization bought...

After Riot Games release of its Netflix exclusive animated series on Nov. 6, 2021, “Arcane” debuted at the top of the global Netflix TV show charts. Its nine episodes has triggered Accolade business manager Daniel Kong’s fond memories of playing and talking about League of Legends during his middle and high school years.

Last fall’s Netflix series, ‘Arcane,’ brings back exciting memories of my League of Legends days

Daniel Kong, Business Manager February 24, 2022

In August 2016, I stepped foot onto the Parks Junior High School campus in Fullerton for my first day of seventh grade.  Having previously attended Robert C. Fisler School from kindergarten to sixth...

The League of Legends eSports team members play their matches against Arcata High School on Tuesday in Room 42 on Oct. 19.

eSports League team aims to win nationals tournament for fifth consecutive year as start of its season Oct. 11

Alice Shin, Managing Editor October 28, 2021

Head coach: Gavin Sass Top returning gamers: Myles Luhm (11), Nathan Park (11), Cole Sass (11), Garv Jain (10) Top new gamer: Yoongeon Lee (9) Last season: Despite the loss of three top players...

The Sunny Hills League of Legends eSports team defeats Menlo High School’s Red team’s third dragon in a Tuesday CIF match.

League of Legends team starts CIF PlayVS season undefeated

Audrey Seo, Photo Editor November 2, 2020

In a 2-0 victory, the Sunny Hills eSports Lancers Gold team defeated Menlo High School’s Red team  on Oct. 27 in the second match of the California Interscholastic Federation PlayVS Fall League of Legends...

Though the Sunny Hills League of Legends Gold team was unable to accept its championship trophy and $2,500 check for the school because of the coronavirus pandemic, the North America Scholastic eSports Federation put together this image to promote the teams success on its website.

Back-to-back eSports League of Legends national title winners aim for another legendary championship season

Daniel Kong, Business Manager August 29, 2020

Head coach: Casey McDonald Top new gamers: Ryan Gae (11), Cole Sass (10) Top returning gamers: Dylan Kim (12), Erik Kim (12), Soonchang Kwon (12) Last season: Playing from gamers’ homes because...

Members of the Sunny Hills League of Legends team celebrate with principal Allen Whitten and senior Serena Lee after their win over Eleanor Roosevelt in the PlayVS League final Jan. 29 in Room 44. Photo reprinted with permission from Sonya Joyce

Sunny Hills League of Legends team makes history in capturing first season of CIF eSports league title

Daniel Kong, Business Manager February 10, 2020

After taking the crown and winning $2,500 last year in a national League of Legends tournament, the Sunny Hills League of Legends team proved its dominance again this school year, sweeping Eleanor Roosevelt...

Sunny Hills League of Legends team chases down Bakersfield High School’s top laner after a team fight. Screenshot image posted with permission from Soonchang Kwon

Sunny Hills wins first CIF League of Legends game against Bakersfield in dominating fashion

Daniel Kong, Business Manager November 1, 2019

In its first CIF game of the season, the Sunny Hills League of Legends team won 2-0 Oct 29 against Bakersfield High School. “We as a team were confident from the beginning,” said eSports club president...

Freshman eSports club member Hannah Yaros plays League of Legends during lunch in Room 44. Photo taken by Accolade photographer Paul Yasutake.

Girls in eSports enjoy the game despite stereotypes

Annie Bang, Web Managing Editor October 19, 2019

eSports club senior co-presidents Joseph Park and Gavin Sass gave their first club presentation of the year on Aug. 30. Senior eSports multimedia manager Serena Lee listened to the presentation attentively...

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