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Cougars shown in aftermath of their victory against Buena, taking the rivalry trophy home to VHS. Photo by: Samantha Martinez

Cougars win rivalry game against the Bulldogs

Ventura Football Team beats Buena in the first league game of the year The Ventura High School Varsity football team played an away game against their cross-town rival, Buena High School. The game ended...

(Left to right) Gavin Calderon '25 and Daniel Munoz '25. Calderon has been playing football for nine years. He plays safety and is number one. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Football Season Kicks Off

Brynn Kightlinger, Ava Blau-Grinsel, and Vail Newman September 25, 2024

A glimpse into the 2024 Ventura High School football season The Ventura High School Football season officially kicked off on Aug. 30 with a home game against Thousand Oaks High School, the game ended...

The VHS cheer team will be cheering at football, basketball and possibly some other sports games. If it works out, they will go to their own cheer competitions. Photo by: Hailey Burgess

The VHS cheer team flies back into competition

Ava Blau-Grinsel September 24, 2024

After three years of not competing, the Ventura High School cheer team is rumored to be competing again For about three years, the VHS cheer team has been away from competition, only making an appearance...

From left to right: Melanie True '26, Valentina Fakrogha '24, Sadie Englehardt '25 and Aelo Curtis '26 compete in the distance medley relay. Photo by: VHS Track & Field

Ventura High School Track and Field team has a historic season

Isabella Fierros and Alexis Segovia May 28, 2024

The VHS track & Field team sets new records at Mt. SAC Invitational From April 19 to 20, VHS Track & Field team traveled to compete in the 64th Mt. SAC (San Antonio College) Invitational in Walnut,...

"I am very excited with the direction of women’s sports in our country right now. I think we have been on the verge of this positive change but needed the current athletes, personalities, quality of the overall sport and the 'vibe' in society. I feel the increase of interest shows the openness for change. It isn’t a sharp turn but more of a choice to take a different fork-in-the-road," said Ann Larson. Graphic by: Ava Mohror

Opinion: A new dynasty for women’s basketball

Ava Mohror and Christian Montecino April 26, 2024

After two weeks, 68 teams, seven rounds and one winner, the women’s NCAA basketball tournament came to a close on April 7 with The University of South Carolina beating The University of Iowa in the championship...

VHS varsity boys gathering before their game against Carpentaria High School. The Cougars beat CHS 3-1. Photo by: Nathan Lopez

Boys volleyball is serving up a fresh new season

Nathan Lopez April 9, 2024

The spring season volleyball team is back at it again The VHS boys volleyball teams, both JV and varsity, are back in season. Compared to the more popular sports like track & field, basketball and...

The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over a multitude of teams in their respective division, reaching the coveted Super Bowl. Graphic by: Christian Montecino

2023-24 NFL Playoffs: A Retrospect

Christian Montecino March 22, 2024

A look back at the highs and lows of a few of the NFL teams that made the playoffs Over the course of 18 weeks, three playoff games and one superbowl, the NFL season has finally come to an end. The defending...

"The process was great, I had a really great time calling both my coaches and taking my official visit," said Sarah Beckman '25. Photo by: Andrew Beckman

Sarah Beckman makes a splash into the Ivy League

Ava Mohror and Brody Daw March 15, 2024

VHS junior Sarah Beckman announces her commitment to the admissions process at Harvard University Sarah Beckman ‘25 announced her verbal commitment to the admissions process at Harvard University on...

Pictured left to right are Claire Ramos '24, Amanda Lubbos '25 and Juliette Nasarenko '24 after the Jerry Harwood Memorial invite. Photo by: Sierra Meyers

Ventura High School’s track season has officially begun

Meray Touma March 8, 2024

How are VHS track students feeling about their season starting?  Track and Field has been a sport at VHS for many years. Track and Field is a sport with numerous events including sprints, long jumps,...

Marcos Hernandez '24 prepared to cross the ball into the box. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Ventura High School takes a win over Katella High school

Vail Newman, Brynn Kightlinger, and Ava Blau-Grinsel February 22, 2024

VHS defeats Katella High School with a score of 3-1  The first round of the Division IV CIF boys varsity soccer game took place on Feb. 7, 2024. The game began at 5 p.m. and ended at 6:42 p.m. VHS boys...

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