Getting to know the Varsity Baseball Team: Senior Night

By Jocelyn Cervantes On Thursday May 14, Tustin High Varsity Baseball was scheduled to have their Senior Night, but due to the unpredictable rain, it was cancelled. The Varsity Team is made up of nine seniors: Dustin Durand, Tyler Ryan, Hector Rivera, Brennan Black, Jose Ayala, Jesus Inocencio, Dalton Rasmussen, Corey Bradley, and Domnick Lokeijack….

Varsity Baseball Advances to Playoffs

By: Jocelyn Cervantes After defeating Kennedy on Tuesday, May 12 with a score of 3-1 by a skillful pitching performance from veteran Tony Barrios, the Tillers hit the field Friday afternoon determined to win. Starters for the game included seniors Jose Ayala (pitching, captain), Hector Rivera (catching, captain), Tyler Ryan (first base), Brennan Black (third…

Varsity Baseball vs Pacifica

By: Jocelyn Cervantes On a hot and blazing Friday afternoon, the Tustin Tillers went on to play the Pacifica Mariners after a winning game of 2-0 on Wednesday, April 29. The Tiller’s defense started strong as pitcher Cole Hoskins skillfully struck out the Mariners with no runs made during the first and second inning. Austyn…

Varsity Baseball’s Most Anticipated Game

By Jocelyn Cervantes On Wednesday April 22nd, The Tustin Tillers took on the defending back to back champions, Cypress High School. Starters for the game were Dalton Rasmussen (pitching), David Bohorquez (catching), Blake Akins (first base), Brian Nguyen (second base), Austyn Tengan (third base), Anthony Walters (shortstop), Myles Thompson (left field), Dailin Lee (center field),…

Empire League: Tillers Defeat Western 4-3

By Jocelyn Cervantes Tustin High’s varsity baseball Empire League began on Wednesday, April 15 against Western High School when the Tillers dominated the Pioneers 12-0. The Tillers were ready to defeat the Pioneers again on Friday, April 17 on their home field. With the start of league, transfer Austyn Tengan (junior) was allowed to play,…

Channeling Your Inner Penny Lane: One of Spring’s Trends

By Jocelyn Cervantes, editor During September of last year, fashion editors, stylists, models, icons, bloggers and fashionistas all around the world were sensational as fashion week began. New York City one week and London the next; a jet to Paris and ending the trip in Milan.  It’s been awhile since then and you might have…

Varsity Baseball on a Winning Streak, 4-3 Win

By Jocelyn Cervantes, Editor After defeating the Hillcrest Trojans and the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks, the Tustin Tillers varsity baseball team went up against the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits Monday afternoon. “Keep the momentum going from Saturday. We had a good couple games on Saturday and we just wanted to keep the streak going,” commented junior…

Tillers Dominate Saturday’s game 17-1

By Jocelyn Cervantes, Editor Saturday morning the Tustin Tillers walked onto the field ready to beat the Hillcrest Trojans. Starters for the game included Blake Akins (pitcher), Hector Rivera (catcher), Cole Hoskins (first base), Brian Nguyen (second base), Brennan Black (third base), Anthony Walters (shortstop), Jesus Inocencio (left field), Dailin Lee (center), and Dustin Durand…

Another Win for Varsity Baseball

By Jocelyn Cervantes Friday afternoon the varsity baseball game started with the boys hitting the field with their Tiller Buddy. The starting lineup of Friday’s game: Tony Barrios (pitcher), Hector Rivera (catcher), Blake Akins (first base), Brian Nguyen (second base), Brennan Black (third base), Anthony Walters (Shortstop), David Bohorquez (left field), Dailin Lee (center field),…

Varsity Baseball Defeats Diamond Bar

By Jocelyn Cervantes Tuesday afternoon, the Tustin Tillers varsity baseball team hit the field to play against the Diamond Bar Brahma. Starters for the game were Cole Hoskins (pitcher), David Bohorquez (catcher), Blake Akins (first base), Brian Nguyen (second base), Brennan Black (third base), Anthony Walters (short-stop), Jesus Inocencio (left field), Dailin Lee (center field),…

Varsity Baseball Hungry for the Win

By: Jocelyn Cervantes, Editor After losing to Brea Olinda Saturday afternoon, the Tustin Tillers varsity baseball team were determined to beat the Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles. “We knew we had to come out strong for this game” Anthony Walters stated, while Brennan Black pitched in “We just went back to our fundamentals.” The Tustin Tillers…

Tillers defeat the Timberwolves 11-5

By: Jocelyn Cervantes, Editor On Thursday March 5, Tustin High’s varsity baseball team played Northwood High School at Tustin in their first preseason game. The game started with senior Dalton Rasmussen (#24) pitching against Northwood hitter #6, Andrew Kim. Dalton quickly struck out Northwood in the first 15 minutes of the game.Tustin’s Dailin Lee (…

V for Vintage

By Jocelyn Cervantes People love stories because they can generate from anywhere. A majority of stories come from movies, TV shows, books, or even grandparents; but stories can also come from letters, photos, jewelry, or even clothes. As a vintage enthusiast, I can’t help but fall in love with an old Polaroid Camera, or a white…

Here Come The Colourist

By: Jocelyn Cervantes, Editor Maya Tuttle was helping a friend on a student film when the friend referred to her as a colorist. A colorist is someone who manipulates color scheme in order to recreate a new story of emotion through color. The Colourist does just that through hypnotic, captivating tunes and mesmerizing, storytelling lyrics….

What to Wear to Winter Formal

By Jocelyn Cervantes Winter Formal is right around the corner and you worry about finding a date. You get a bit nervous asking the girl in biology to go with you, or the boy in English, but it’s nothing to stress about. Either going solo or with a group of friends is great. You don’t…

How to Look as Chic as Your Christmas Presents

By Jocelyn Cervantes The season for Fall, Halloween, college applications, Thanksgiving, and Homecoming has surpassed us with fond memories as we now move into the most enchanting and marvelous time of year. With magic in the air, the aroma of pine trees, and the hot chocolate to keep us warm, Christmas is truly the most…

Smallpools: A Glorious Pitch

By Jocelyn Cervantes Picture this: You are surrounded in a room with about 500 strangers. It’s dark and the only lights shine onto the stage. Front and center stands a microphone, a keyboard and Sean with his brown hair and cute boyish smile. On his side are two guys, Mike on  guitar and Joe on…

What to Wear to Thanksgiving Dinner

By Jocelyn Cervantes Thanksgiving seems to be the only time where it’s socially acceptable to eat as much as you want and no one can tell you otherwise. Of course your dilemma, besides thinking of how many pounds you will gain, is deciding what to wear. Should your outfit be sophisticated and chic? Or casual…

DIY Halloween Costume

By Jocelyn Cervantes October brings us many celebrations. Homecoming, autumn, pumpkin spiced lattes, warm weather, football games, and one of the most important, Halloween. Halloween brings not only free candy, but a night of memories.  It is the one time of the year where you can be anything or anyone you wish. As Halloween approaches,…

Fall Fashion

By Jocelyn Cervantes The best thing about autumn, besides the pumpkin spice lattes, is color. And it’s not just because the leaves begin to turn red or yellow, no; it’s saying goodbye to Sunday dresses, statement tank tops, and high waisted shorts. Welcome burgundy tights, plaid skirts, knit turtleneck sweaters, and a bundle of layers!…