Fake Athletes
Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist
April 2, 2019
Recently, a huge shock spread throughout the nation with the college scandals. Although people have mainly been focused on the celebrities paying for their children to get into college, there was also a college athletics scandal that happened around the same time. To sum up what happened, when the recent col...
Victory at the Angel Stadium
Courtney Huitt, Photojournalist
April 2, 2019
Filed under Sports
Tuesday, March 19, YLHS hosted El Dorado at the Anaheim Angel Stadium for a Century Conference game. YLHS and El Dorado students gathered at the stadium at 7 p.m. to watch Sam Mueller (12) throw the first pitch. Mueller received a standing ovation as the proud fans cheered. This was a very special moment ...
10 years of rivalry
Sarah Lemos, Photojournalist
April 1, 2019
Filed under Sports
Over the 10 years of Yorba Linda High School, there has been a long standing rivalry against Esperanza High School in every sport, event, and pride competition. The across town rivals have always played a big part in Yorba Linda High’s history. Yorba Linda competes against Esperanza in nearly every sport...
Meet You at the Plate; Mustang Baseball 2019
Sarah Lemos, Photojournalist
March 1, 2019
Filed under Sports
As baseball begins their tenth season, they head in strong and bring in all they’ve got ready for any action that comes their way. “I'm excited for this year, chasing the ring this year,” said Dylan Strong, (12) player #24, on varsity team. The season is just starting up and they have already ta...
The Rivalry
Delaney Pietsch, Photojournalist
January 23, 2019
Filed under Sports
Rivalry games are intense, especially at Yorba Linda High School. This last Friday, October 12, YLHS men’s water polo took on our rivals, Esperanza. Both of these teams are pretty evenly matched, so everyone knew it was going to be an intense game. The whistle blew for the varsity game and Yorba Linda was quick ...
Sports Tributes for Thousand Oaks Shooting
Stephen Serrano, Section Editor
December 18, 2018
Throughout recent years, there have been many unfortunate events that have shaped America as a nation. Starting from 9/11, to the numerous shootings at schools and at pubs, the violence and turmoil, must end. Another tragedy struck California on November 7. Ian David Long, a 28-year-old US Marine Corps v...
Struggling Towards Recovery, USA Gymnastics Files for Bankruptcy
Emily Ito, Section Editor
December 18, 2018
In 2016, a horrifying story about USA Gymnastic National Team Doctor, Larry Nassar, was uncovered. Since 1992, the now convicted sex offender had been assaulting, molesting, and taking advantage of the hopeful gymnasts who came to him for medical treatment. Since the breakout of the scandal, USA Gymnastics ...
The Dance Concert “X”
Eunice Ahn, Photojournalist
December 15, 2018
Filed under Sports
The dance concert “X” which was held on December 6-8 celebrated the tenth birthday of YLHS. Together, both Dance Company and Advanced Dance held a show with wonderful dances that really showcased YLHS’s spirit. In total, there were 20 dances and each one was different in its own way. The first...
Ylhs Men’s start of the Season Recap
Brandon Russell, Editor In Chief
December 10, 2018
Filed under Sports
As with every start of a sport here at Ylhs, comes determination and utter hunger for the upcoming games and tournaments that for some seniors, will be there final one. With this soccer season coming to the forefront of the year, that of Men’s and Women’s soccer is now ready to do what they have ...
Swinging Their Way to Success
Courtney Huitt, Photojournalist
October 27, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Showcase
The Varsity Women’s Golf team at Yorba Linda High School is one of the most under-recognized but higher performing sports at our school. Although they do not have cheerleaders or the stable cheering them on along the way, they have achieved some great successes this year. The girls put in hard wor...
Queens of the Court
Delaney Pietsch, Photojournalist
October 16, 2018
Filed under Sports
With every new year comes new players, along with old. Last year’s YLHS Varsity Women’s Volleyball team consisted mostly of seniors. Mrs. Chavez (Staff), the coach, had to bring in many new players up to Varsity. They have spent countless hours each day preparing for the season, especially the Esper...
Quad Squad’s Journey
Sarah Lemos, Photojournalist
October 16, 2018
Filed under Sports
During the summer, a local dance team from Orange County Performing Arts Academy known as quad squad had competed on NBC World of Dance. Caitlyn Guntle (11) and Reese Willis (10) competed with quad squad along with seven other girls until the team was unfortunately cut from the competition. The girl...
