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Senior Santiago Iniguez (white) defending against San Fernando (yellow)

Saving Their Season

Kiara Straughter, Staff Reporter February 21, 2025

Gearing up for the tournament season, Kennedy’s boy’s soccer team went against San Fernando on the 31st of January at San Fernando High School. Although this was a tough game, the varsity team lost...

The boys volleyball team posing after practice

“Setting” Their Way to a Championship

Ayleen Diaz, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

The Kennedy boys volleyball team is preparing themselves for a great season with a packed schedule ahead. Last season, the team did exceptionally well. With every game the team has shown their dedication,...

The football field after school during practice.

0 v. 6 Sport Periods

Christine Chung, Digital Editor/Business Manager October 27, 2023

Students attending most high schools have the option of taking sports during zero or sixth period depending on the type and the availability of that sport, which may result in a difference of waking up,...

Watching School Sports Help Students Grow

Watching School Sports Help Students Grow

Enzo Mendoza & Sophia Guerra, Layout Editor & Social Media Editor September 21, 2023

A world record was shattered because 92,003 fans went to Memorial Stadium to watch a women's volleyball game, making it the largest attended female sporting event ever (in America), and perhaps reflecting...

"Setting" Up Their Season

“Setting” Up Their Season

Enzo Mendoza, Staff Writer March 6, 2023

Volleyball season is just around the corner, and athletes have to do an extreme amount of conditioning to get them ready for the tough season they have to face. A volleyball athlete's average day is...

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