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Todd Tackett teaches for his 31st consecutive year at VHS

Natalie DiSilvestri, Joaquin Romero, and John Kaloostian September 23, 2025

How is this school year different for Tackett from his other years? Todd Tackett, a history and economics teacher at VHS has adapted new classes as well as coaching into his schedule for the 2025-26...

Varsity boys’ water polo season starts

Ava Blau-Grinsel and Gavin Tillman September 23, 2025

The Cougars start off the season with a winning record of 6-0 This year, VHS boys’ varsity water polo has begun their season with a winning streak after a summer of training. They’ve started...

VHS Swim and Dives first meet of the season began at 3 p.m and was located at Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. Photo by: Emily Gonzalez

VHS Swim and Dive swam their way to victory

Brody Daw and Liam Spahr March 12, 2025

VHS Swim and Dive begins their season with a victory against Saugus High School On Feb. 25, 2025, Swim and Dive kicked off their season with a victory against Saugus High School  at the Santa Clarita...

"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 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,...

Anthony Fasthorse posted this picture to announce his commitment to the University of Oregon. Graphic by: Deeg Designs

Anthony Fasthorse commits to University of Oregon

Elizabeth Gallo and Alexis Segovia November 11, 2023

Anthony Fasthorse commits to University of Oregon after receiving offers from Cal Poly, University of Washington and more  On Oct. 10, Anthony Fasthorse announced his commitment to University of Oregon...

Kate Duffey '24 and Daphne Raymond '24 putting up a block against BHS on Sept. 19. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Girls volleyball crushes the competition

Vail Newman October 6, 2023

A glimpse into the VHS girls volleyball teams The VHS varsity girls volleyball team has won all 13 league games as of Oct. 6, losing none. Varsity is now first in the Channel League, while the JV and...

Quarterback Ava Ortman '26 completes a pass during a game against Dos Pueblos High School. Photo by: Angel Quiroz

The season to make history

Brynn Kightlinger October 5, 2023

This year marks the first ever season of girls flag football at VHS For years, BHS and VHS have competed against each other at the annual “powderpuff” girls flag football game. This event takes place...

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