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Boys Volleyball Season Preview

Hannah Lee, Staff Writer • March 29, 2024

The start of spring sports marks the return of the West Ranch boys' volleyball team. The team has an impressive record, holding the title of Foothill League Champions for six consecutive years and...

Freshmen on Varsity

Adhvika Ram, Emily Kim, and Jia Lee • February 20, 2024

West Ranch provides students with the opportunity to participate in various sports on either the freshmen, junior varsity or varsity level. Becoming a member of a varsity sports team requires...

Girls Varsity Soccer Closes their Season Peacefully

Ethan Lee • February 20, 2024

With winter sports settling in, athletes have condoned the chilly weather through their athletic prowess. West Ranch’s Girls Varsity Soccer is no exception. The team currently ranks 5th in the league...

West Ranch’s Cross Country team runs with dogs from the Castaic Animal Care Shelter

Hailey Kim and Abigail Han • October 13, 2023

The weather forecast showed clear, sunny skies on Sept. 24, 2023. The perfect weather for a fun run with the animals. West Ranch’s Cross Country team volunteered at the Castaic Animal Care Center and...

Game. Set. Hope. set out to raise funds and awareness for mental health

Elliot Lee and Ethan Lee • October 3, 2023

The West Ranch Tennis community hosted a charity tournament for the noble cause of suicide prevention and awareness on Sept. 9. Held at West Ranch’s Tennis courts, the charity event was scheduled...

Boys Varsity Basketball Season Opener

Colin Park, Sports Writer • January 19, 2023

With winter sports kicking off their seasons, the Boys Varsity Basketball team has created lots of noise. Following their success in the summer, the Wildcats began the season in the Providence Tournament....

West Ranch Defeats Valencia 23-16

Patrick Grant, Sports Writer • January 17, 2023

West Ranch Defeats Valencia 23-16 The Wildcats (8-0) remain undefeated. After emerging victorious against their infamous rival, the Valencia Vikings (4-0), West Ranch is now riding in the...

Season Over, West Ranch Falls to Upland 21-28

Patrick Grant, Sports Writer • January 17, 2023

Season Over, West Ranch Falls to Upland 21-28 The Wildcats inspiring season came to end on Friday night with a 21-28 loss in overtime to the Upland Scots. But despite a tough defeat, West...

West Ranch’s girls varsity tennis finishes second in the foothill league after a win against Castaic

Ethan Lee, Staffwriter • December 12, 2022

The last game of the varsity girls tennis season took place on Oct. 21, marking the finish of a great season. West Ranch played an exhilarating set match against Castaic, which concluded with a victorious...

Eight West Ranch students sign National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers

Alice Xie and Esther Pack • December 8, 2022

On Nov. 16, students, staff and proud parents alike crowded into West Ranch’s amphitheater during brunch to watch eight student athletes sign their National Letter of Intent to continue their athletic...

The Rookies in the Big Leagues

Sophia Ho and Ethan Lee • November 3, 2022

West Ranch has a highly competitive sports program, where student-athletes must show intense dedication in both time and skill before potentially making a varsity sports team. No matter the sport, countless...

West Ranch Sweeps Saugus to Continue their Victorious Streak

Ethan Lee • October 7, 2022

Sept. 23 marked an essential game for the West Ranch Varsity Football team. Since West Ranch met a severe loss against Saugus last year, continuing their 5-0 winning streak seemed like a challenge. And...