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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

Coaches: Rod Engel (head coach), Alia Marquez (assistant coach) Top Returners:  Samantha Apolinar (11), Samaya Holguin (11), KristiAnn Gomez (12), Riley Gonzalez (12), Elayna Marquez (11), Zoey Matthews...

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

Coaches: Albert Soliguen (head coach), Victoria Guillory (assistant coach)  Top Returners: Matthew Barta (12), Augustine Cho (12), Seth Lee (12), Parker Mesnik (11), Lucas Saab (12), Jacob Sueki (11) Top...

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

Coaches: Jordan Brinkley (head coach), Jonathan Burtea (assistant coach), David Torres (assistant coach) Top Returners: Alexis Arroyo (10), Mina Besada (11), Zachary Cardona (12), Ethan Castro (12),...

Left field Junior Zoey Matthews bunts a ball while batting during an afterschool practice at the Sunny Hills softball field on Wednesday, March 13. After winning the Freeway League title last season, the Lady Lancers are hoping to achieve the same feat this year while adjusting to a new head coach.

SOFTBALL PREVIEW: With new head coach, Lady Lancers work on team tactics

Teo Jeong, Podcast Team Leader March 26, 2024

Coach: Vanessa Moreno (head coach) Top Returning Players: Maddie Moreno (12), Elayna Marquez (10), Olivia Pedraza (12)  Top Newcomers: Ava Flores (9), Amelia Herbert (9), Saraya Jhawar (9) Last...

Middle blocker senior Ryan Axe gets ready to spike the ball against the Cerritos Dons in a preseason match Thursday, March 9, in the Sunny Hills gym. The Lancers defeated the Dons in four sets, 3-1.

The boys volleyball team continues its five game win-streak against Cerritos Dons on Thursday, March 9

Nathan Lee, Layout Editor March 13, 2023

The boys volleyball team continued its dominance during preseason with a three sets to one victory over Cerritos High School in a Thursday, March 9, home match, building on its five-game winning streak. “Acknowledging...

Senior Kelsey Kim, a transfer from La Habra High School, draws back her driver during July’s The Cactus Tour in Las Vegas. Kim is considered a top newcomer in the Lady Lancers golf team this season.

GIRLS GOLF PREVIEW: Reigning CIF Division 3 champs strive to keep playing up to par

Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2022

Coaches: Scott Enrico (head coach) Top Returning Players: Oliviah Chavez (10), Angelina Jeong (10), Lauren Lee (11), Yurang Li (11) Top Newcomers: Kelsey Kim (12), Taylor Kim (11) Last Season:...

 Junior Kylie Yang works on conditioning alongside fellow teammates during a Nov. 15 practice at the wrestling room (Room 153).

WRESTLING MID-SEASON REPORT: With an underclassman takeover, the boys and girls teams strives to build its stamina, a key factor to its success

Rachel Yun, Sports Editor January 25, 2022

Coaches: David Barr (head coach), David Wilde (head coach), Ethan Nguyen (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Kayla Alamos (10), Logan Filadelfia (11), Paul Garcia (11), Kyle Hunkin (11), Liam Kim...

Girls soccer defender junior Kayla Pierce gets ready to knock the ball into the netting during a Nov. 15 goal kick drill at the Sunny Hills field.

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: Promoted to Division 1, the Lady Lancers aspire to become back-to-back Freeway League champions

Rachel Yun, Sports Editor January 18, 2022

Coaches: Jeff Gordon (head coach), Erick Hurtate (assistant coach), Sergio Miramontes (assistant coach), Jorge Montalvo (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Cheyenne Dohan (11), Brianna Figueroa...

Junior Katie Pyo hits a tee shot during a practice round after school at Break Creek Golf Course in Brea on Thursday, Aug 19.

GIRLS GOLF PREVIEW: Lady Lancers look to finish deeper into CIF playoffs for team and individuals

Rachel Yun, Sports Editor August 25, 2021

Coaches: Scott Enrico (head coach), David Fenstermaker (assistant coach), Ron Newton (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Lauren Choi (12), Yurang Li (10), Katie Pyo (11)  Top Newcomers:  Olivia...

Senior Nathan Kim passes the ball to his teammates during drills in summer practice Aug. 5 at the Sunny Hills pool.

BOYS WATER POLO PREVIEW: Lancers dive into season with a veteran lineup

Rachel Yun, Sports Editor August 19, 2021

Coaches: Keith Nighswonger (head coach), Sergio Dorrego (assistant coach), Jordan Jaime (assistant coach)  Top Returning Players: Nick Barkero (12), Jeremiah Guerrero (11), Nathan Kim (12), Andrew...

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