• Urinetown Wins Cappies "Ensemble of the Year"
  • SJHHS Theatre Arts Wins Cappies "Play of the Year" for Animal Farm
  • "Every 15 Minutes": Held on April 22nd / 23rd.
  • Prom 2025 - "Top Gun" - Tickets on Sale Now in the ASB Office and Webstore. $95 w/ ASB Ticket and $105 w/o.
The story of San Juan as told by its students

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The story of San Juan as told by its students

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The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express
Girls wrestling has been under-represented worldwide. The girls wrestling program has lacked female participants since the program started.

Girls Wrestling: Defying Setbacks and Pursuing Greatness

Reese Whitehead, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

A contact sport that requires significant strength and particular weight demands, wrestling is often determined to be a male dominated activity.  But in the case of SJHHS, the few female wrestlers...

Macy McClellan (12) and Jake Vuoso (12) pose in celebration for winning the annual "Athletes of Character" award. Each year, the Orange County Athletics Directors Association (OCADA) rewards athletes and coaches for their academic performance, leadership, and team-building skills.

Outstanding Athletes Honored with “Athletes of Character” Award

Caden Mai, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

The Orange County Athletic Directors Association (OCADA) has recognized SJHHS’s honorees for the “Athletes of Character” award for tennis player Macy McClellan and baseball and football player Jake...

Preparing for practice, teammates Katelyn Johnson (11) and Kenna Maguire (11) display their friendship. Outside of school, the students play together on a club lacrosse team, working together on both teams to further their skills.

The Effects of Sports on Friendships

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) more than eight million students competed in high school sports in the 2023-24 school year, exceeding an all time record of...

Racket at the ready, Lily Zollinger (9) prepares her knee brace to support a recently sustained injury. Despite the setback, she played through the entire tennis season while maintaining her usual commitment and team spirit.

Walk It Off

Victoria Hernandez, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

Over the years, there have been numerous success stories celebrated about famous athletes who have pushed past their pain and created glorious moments in sports history.  These instances resonate deeply...

During the first boys varsity basketball game of the 2025 season against Dana Hills on January 13, Mason Hodges jumps to earn two points for his team. The Stallions won 83-58 giving them a great start to the season. Hodges will play a key role in his final season.

Broken Record Alert: Mason Hodges Becomes All-Time Leading Point Holder

Audrey Tillotson, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

Mason Hodges is laying it all on the court in his final high school basketball season. He has been on the boys varsity basketball team since his freshman year and has been a solid starter for the past...

Dreams in Ink

Victoria Hernandez, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

National Signing Day occurred on November 13, 2024, when high school students across the country signed a binding National Letter of Intent (NLI) to officially commit to playing their sports at a collegiate...

Multi-sport high school athletes are among the busiest of all and the most driven, balancing between academics, family, friends and sports.

Multi-Sport Student Athletes: Juggling Sports, School and Life

Audrey Tillotson, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024

According to a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) survey, about 45% of high school student-athletes in the United States played more than one sport during the 2022-2023 school year.  Playing...

Established location in San Clemente, a student of the Togethership academy enters school where students can both focus on their academics and train for their sport. The new school serves junior high level athletes to help them take their sports career to the next level.

Sports Academy Provides a Constant Field Trip

Sydney Hogancamp, Sports Editor • December 2, 2024

Located in San Clemente, the Togethership, is an independent private school designed for elite middle school student athletes. With sports being a popular activity for children, new schools are opening...

According to the National Institutes of Health, "Approximately 90% of student-athletes report sustaining an injury while participating in sports." Student athletes often find a struggle prioritizing their own health for the performance of their sport.

The Final Whistle

Victoria Hernandez, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024

The increase in severe injuries such as ACL tears are due to the rise in young athletes playing in highly competitive sports at an earlier age.  More than 400,000 ACL injuries in the United States occur...

Luke Frith (10) posing with coach Frith, head coach in football, who also happens to be his dad. There are harmful misconceptions of athletes who are related to their coaches thinking they get better treatment. In reality athletes who have a parent as their coach often get the shorter end of the stick.

Athletes Toss “Daddy Ball” Out of the Park

Reese Whitehead, staff writer • November 17, 2024

Sports stand to be one of the most competitive fields in high school, a prominent variable that can lead to a strained team bond. This is often attributed to the introduction of “Daddy Ball,” a concept...

At the Battle of the Bell football game, Varsity Football’s offensive line charges at the opposing team, Tesoro Titans, to gain yardage towards a touchdown. The game ended in Stallion’s favor, 42-7. With an overall record of 10-1, the Stallions were league champions and are ranked #12 in California.

Varsity Football Advances to 2nd Round CIF

Cadence Henss, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

Varsity Football advanced to their 2nd round CIF game last week after defeating Beaumont 34-0 at home and facing Oak Christian in Westlake Village tonight. The win comes after the 10-1 team won the...

Lined up on the plate, Hudson Doss (11) is ready to swing. The boys baseball program held a world series baseball event and played against one another. Ultimately, ‘Team Kessler’ won the World Series title for the year.

The Stallion World Series

Brielle Lee, Staff member • October 31, 2024

As the World Series comes around SJHHS’s baseball teams hosts their very own. Every year, the baseball team runs a world series tournament during the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series season.  A...

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