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The Sunburst

Senior cheerleader Ta'Hara Stevens was honored during the Suns' home football game against Golden Valley on Oct. 4.
Senior Night Celebrations
October 16, 2024

  As part of Del Oro's first year of senior night celebrations, take a look at our galleries for Fall, Winter and Spring sports. We'll...

Alexa Cruz Rivera (left) and Davy Gomez pose behind a sign during Senior Sunrise on Sept. 20.
Senior Spotlight on: Alexandra Cruz Rivera
Nathan Gouveia, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

When it comes to motivation, Alexandra Cruz Rivera seems to have plenty to spare. During those precious hours when she’s not representing...

Makaiyla Jones
Navigating the Waters of High School Misconceptions
Makaiyla Jones, Staff Columnist • September 27, 2024

High school is tough enough as it is, but the problems of misconceptions and social expectations add to the difficulty.  In today’s society,...

Senior cheerleader Ashley Guerrero (right) reacts after being named Del Oro's second-ever Homecoming queen during halftime of Friday's game against Mira Monte.
Homecoming Game Still Magical Despite Varsity Loss
Kayla Vaughn, Editor-in-Chief
Noel Huato (left) and Edgar Gil are the Suns’ top cross country runners this season. Huato and Gil placed in the top eight at the Morro Bay Invitational and the Woodbridge Classic in Irvine.
Huato, Gil Lead Boys Cross Country to Recent Wins
Yandel Garcia-Gonzalez and Robin Lopez-Mendoza September 25, 2024

Del Oro boys cross country runners Noel Huato and Edgar Gil want all the attention on them this year – and so far, it’s been hard not to...

Suns Tame Boron, 27-20
Suns Tame Boron, 27-20
Estefany Cano and Jayden Zepeda September 16, 2024

Friday's 27-20 win against Boron was a thriller. Del Oro led 14-6 at halftime, but Boron kept things close at the end of the third quarter. The...

An emotional Ernest Jones IV (far right) leads the varsity squad onto the field, wearing a shirt under his jersey honoring his younger brother.
Suns Football Photo Rewind
Estefany Cano, Photo Editor • August 24, 2024

Couldn't make it to the game? We got you covered. Thursday evening at home, the Suns trailed the Titans 23-8 going into the fourth quarter before...

Suns Seek First Varsity Win Against Cesar Chavez
Suns Seek First Varsity Win Against Cesar Chavez
The Sunburst August 22, 2024

On paper, Del Oro's varsity football team looks solid, with returning players Keenan Starling, Jaidyn Brown and Ali Nasher leading the Suns...

Miley Hernandez Moreno (left) dives for Mariana Lopez's flags Friday afternoon during Del Oro's first-ever powder puff football game .
Playing for Powder Puff Pride
From Staff Reports May 20, 2024

Del Oro's first Powder Puff game had it all: Trash talking and intensity. War paint and colorful jerseys. Sizzling plays for the highlight reel....

Senior cheerleader Vanessa Hurtado was honored during the Suns' Oct. 10 home game against Golden Valley, the school where she spent her freshman year.
Sunburst Spotlight On: Vanessa Hurtado
Jayden Zepeda and Estefany Cano October 19, 2024

For our initial Sunburst Spotlight interview, we talk to senior Vanessa Hurtado. She's a captain for the cheer team and former ASB and FFA president....

Rayannah Ward (center) leads the way to front of the stage during Friday's Sunchella.
Scenes From Sunchella
From Staff Reports May 26, 2024
Freshman Aidan Alvarez Lopez celebrates his Capture the Flag win during Thursday's rally.
Getting Hyped for Sunchella
Estefany Cano and Jenisis Harris-Murray May 23, 2024
Noel Huato (left) and Edgar Gil are the Suns’ top cross country runners this season. Huato and Gil placed in the top eight at the Morro Bay Invitational and the Woodbridge Classic in Irvine.
Sports
Huato, Gil Lead Boys Cross Country to Recent Wins
Yandel Garcia-Gonzalez and Robin Lopez-Mendoza September 25, 2024

Del Oro boys cross country runners Noel Huato and Edgar Gil want all the attention on them this year – and so far, it’s been hard not to ignore them. On Saturday, Huato and Gil placed in the top...

Suns Tame Boron, 27-20
Showcase
Suns Tame Boron, 27-20
Estefany Cano and Jayden Zepeda September 16, 2024

Friday's 27-20 win against Boron was a thriller. Del Oro led 14-6 at halftime, but Boron kept things close at the end of the third quarter. The Suns saw big plays on offense from its receiving duo of Ernest...

An emotional Ernest Jones IV (far right) leads the varsity squad onto the field, wearing a shirt under his jersey honoring his younger brother.
Showcase
Suns Football Photo Rewind
Estefany Cano, Photo Editor • August 24, 2024

Couldn't make it to the game? We got you covered. Thursday evening at home, the Suns trailed the Titans 23-8 going into the fourth quarter before fighting back with three touchdowns to take the lead and...

Suns Seek First Varsity Win Against Cesar Chavez
Sports
Suns Seek First Varsity Win Against Cesar Chavez
The Sunburst August 22, 2024

On paper, Del Oro's varsity football team looks solid, with returning players Keenan Starling, Jaidyn Brown and Ali Nasher leading the Suns passing attack at quarterback, and Gavin Roberson among the...

Miley Hernandez Moreno (left) dives for Mariana Lopez's flags Friday afternoon during Del Oro's first-ever powder puff football game .
Sports
Playing for Powder Puff Pride
From Staff Reports May 20, 2024

Del Oro's first Powder Puff game had it all: Trash talking and intensity. War paint and colorful jerseys. Sizzling plays for the highlight reel. Cute cheerleaders with pom-poms and tutus. And touchdown...

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