La Joya Lobos Going to Playoffs

David Vazquez, Staff

October 31, 2019

AVONDALE- 2019 is the year where our La Joya Football Team goes to championship, they have shown and put in work through this entire season, had their ups and downs, and drama in-between. Yet through all of that, they continued to strive for championships. All of the brotherhood go to prac...

Wrestling Lobos

September 30, 2019

AVONDALE- Esperanza Carillo is a 16-year-old junior and a second-year female wrestler who previously attended Kellis High School but is now here at La Joya Community High School. Carillo enjoys being able to be a part of the wrestling team here at La Joya and already feels welcomed and comfor...

More Than Just an Athlete: Carlos Fernandez

Alyssa Elizalde, staff

September 27, 2019

AVONDALE- Starting out as just an ordinary high school student, Carlos Fernandez was a freshman when he decided to start playing football. The decision he made on that day impacted his life in a positive way and is now a senior in high school. He's confident in the way he plays the game. Fernandez ...

Books in Our School, Good or Bad?

Karina Perez, Staff

September 12, 2019

AVONDALE- Within the four years of high school we spend at La Joya, we go through many novels,  whether it be fiction, non-fiction, an assigned novel or one we read on our free time; are these novels overall best for students? The forms of literature we read in school typically depend on the teacher a st...

Keep It Up Fighting Lobos

Alex Westphal, Staff

September 9, 2019

AVONDALE- Senior year as an AP student can be a difficult year to find motivation, stress-free activities, and being able to balance time with a full schedule. However, we have many programs and support networks in place to benefit each and every student. For students with rigorous work schedules, ...

Ready to Kickoff the Football Season

Tamali'i Nua, Staff

August 21, 2019

AVONDALE- The fighting lobos have been at hard work over the summer, while they were pushing to better improve themselves some of the lobos were able to travel to California and they were able to bring home the winning victory of the San Diego State Passing Tournament.  "Honestly, it made me feel ...

LGBT Awareness at La Joya: Yaire Aguilar

Alex Westphal, Staff

August 20, 2019

AVONDALE- La Joya Community High School is a school of diversity. Everyone student is welcomed no matter their race, gender, or sexual orientation. Yaire Aguilar is one of the officers for La Joya's own GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) Club. She educates the importance of LGBTQ+  representation i...

Coach Sean nelson

Tyler Mitchell, Staff

December 13, 2018

Coach Nelson is a great teacher and a great coach for wrestling. He lives off his own intensity. His intensity levels are through the roof, he wrestles so fast he could burn the rubber of the mat. He is admired and respected by every wrestler in his room and both the other coach's. "All the kids in...

Cheering on the Cheerleaders

Victoria Vazquez, Staff

December 3, 2018

Cheer for La Joya's cheerleaders on December 8th as their show cheer competition is approaching quickly. The team has been working hard to perfect their routine to qualify for Nationals. Competitions will take place at Deer Valley High School. La Joya will begin at 8am. Deer Valley is located at 18424...

College Softball

Alexia Beltran, Staff

December 3, 2018

In a world filled with talented athletes, it can be quite challenging to get noticed by college scouts. Here are some many ways to get noticed by some college scouts "To be confident and know how to play and have fun" Said Sophomore Breya Barden.   What you have to do is be more involved in ...

The Best Pretzel Recipe For Wrestling

Tyler Mitchell, Staff

November 9, 2018

The wrestling session is here so we are going to have some people in a pretzel, the season started. We are getting ready to wrestle and get some varsity and Jr varsity wins. We are going to practice the moves we have learned, get new people, and the people who have played before are going to get even...

Lobo Wrestling Benefits

Jaylin Miranda, Staff

November 8, 2018

It’s that time of the year again! It’s time for wrestling season to begin. The team is working hard to make this season one to remember here at La Joya. Not only is wrestling a way to be more involved with the school but is also a way to help you go off to college and gain valuable skills. " Wrestling is a very...