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The Day Creek Howl

The student news site of Day Creek Intermediate School

The Day Creek Howl

The student news site of Day Creek Intermediate School

The Day Creek Howl

The coaches giving a pep talk during the second quarter.

Coyotes win!

JD K. and Sydney N. November 15, 2024

On Thursday, the Coyote boys basketball team played against the Etiwanda Wildcats for the first time in over a decade. Even more impressive? The 42-26 win came on the road in front of an opposing crowd...

Student-athletes pose for a photo.

The life of a student-athlete: too much? Or just enough?

Jonah C., Mauricio P., and Andrew O. November 15, 2024

It’s no joke that teens in 2024 have plenty on their plate. Calendars are often full with everything from school, sports, faith-based activities, music lessons and more.  In a recent 2024 survey...

Day Creek Coyotes vs. Etiwanda Wildcats

Coyotes fall to Wildcats

Jimmy X. and Alex V. November 15, 2024

Let the games begin! On Nov 14, the first Day Creek girls’ basketball team in over twelve years competed against the Wildcats of EIS. While much of the energy going into the game was exciting, the...

Marucio P. at the World Series.

Photo Credits: Marucio’s Family

My World Series experience

Mauricio P., Jonah C., and Andrew O. November 8, 2024

While my mother was driving me home from my brother’s soccer practice, she filled the car with excitement as she announced, “We’re going to the World Series!” I wanted to jump out of my car seat...

World Series Champions.

2024 LA Dodgers: MLB champions at last

Jonah C., Andrew O., and Mauricio P. November 1, 2024

The 2024 World Series is finally over. Fans breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, October 30, as the Dodgers beat the Yankees 7-6 in New York in Game 5.  During the first 5 innings, Dodger fans lost...

The New York Yankee's logo.

An unexpected turn of events: the Yankees win

Andrew O., Mauricio P., and Jonah C. October 31, 2024

The Dodgers were up 3-0 on Tuesday night before the fourth game of the World Series. Because of their past success from the NLCS into the initial games at Chavez Ravine, their confidence was running high...

Rest in peace, Fernando Valenzuela. 

Photo credits: Sydney N. Kayli T.

Dodger Legend Fernando Valenzuela, who started Fernandomania, dies at 63

Jonah C., Mauricio P., and Andrew O. October 24, 2024

As the Dodgers head into the World Series, the front office and team stopped to remember one of the best in blue, Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela, who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, at...

The Los Angeles Rams offensive line. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Come on, Rams!

Jonah C. and Mauricio P. October 4, 2024

As the NFL season starts up again, there are many surprises that startle longtime fans including some Day Creek students. The Rams, a football team in Southern California has won the Superbowl two out...

2024 Postseason Schedule

Go Dodgers!

Mauricio P. and Jonah C. October 3, 2024

The MLB Postseason is once again upon us, having kicked off last Tuesday, October 1. The Wild Card division started with the Tigers and Astros. However, most Day Creek students are solely focused on...

Emily has put in hours of preparation in hopes of winning an upcoming international Pangration competition in Romania. 
Photo courtesy of Emily’s Dad

Fighting for the Fun of It

Jonah C. and Mauricio P. September 10, 2024

A Day Creek Coyote continues to fight on a near-daily basis, all without risking a referral or a trip to the principal’s office. Local 8th grade jiu-jitsu talent Emily A. has years of experience in...

A player during the boys soccer game against Heritage Intermediate School.

Day Creek brings back soccer

Brooklyn B. and Brooklynn H. May 13, 2024

For the first time in 12 years, Day Creek has reintroduced a soccer team to our fields. On Thursday, April 18, our lady Coyotes kicked their game off locally at Etiwanda Intermediate School. The boys had...

This is Bella C., an 8th grade Coyote trying out for the girls soccer team at DCIS. 

Soccer Stars

Jaiveer M. April 10, 2024

If asked about the most popular sport in the world, some people may point toward the NFL. But it’s really soccer, and it’s not even close. The highly competitive sport consists of eleven players: a...

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