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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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TRENDING STORIES
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Xavier’s Evie Maas makes national flag football team

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What’s new in the Xavier classroom

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Lai Wei excels in national math competition

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Every Gator needs a NeeDoh

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Step into spring with Xavier’s art, dance shows

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Jane Austen, Disney claim spots on Xavier’s stage

NEWS
Beginning Band students practice together during class. The musicians learn more about their instruments and playing as a group.
What’s new in the Xavier classroom
Stefanie Ruppert, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026
Lai Wei excels in national math competition
Kylie Weisheit, Photo Editor • April 2, 2026
Xavier welcomes Michaelson as new principal
Bridget Edgell, Connect Editor • April 1, 2026
Oh, the places Xavier Gators will go
Soledad Tumialán, Faith in Action Editor • March 2, 2026
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Xavier's performance dancers stand together for a picture outside of the chapel. The Performance & Advanced Dance Show is April 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Step into spring with Xavier’s art, dance shows
Victoria Gomez del Campo, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026
Jane Austen, Disney claim spots on Xavier’s stage
Sophia Ramelb, Staff Writer • April 1, 2026
Xavier’s ‘Into the Woods’ production adds Post-Impressionist twist
Sophia Ramelb, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026
Xavier theater behind curtain
Ava Faulkner-Flores, Staff Writer • February 19, 2026
Harper Grove ‘29 and Leighton Champagne ‘28 practice on Wednesday, March 25. The tennis team prepares for its upcoming matches while focusing on team growth.
True teamwork leads to success: Beach volleyball, tennis 2025 runners-up
Julia Pearson, Staff Writer • April 1, 2026
Leighton Champagne ‘28 launches into a two-handed backhand swing during an afternoon match. Champagne is undefeated this season with a record of 8 solo matches in a row.
Xavier’s beach and tennis compete as the 2024-2025 runners-up
Mckayla Schmal, Photo Editor • April 1, 2026
SPORTS
Evie Maas is competing in a flag football game for Xavier. She has been selected to play in the 2026 Girls 15U National Team.
Xavier’s Evie Maas makes national flag football team
Mia Steinmetz, Sports Editor • April 1, 2026
Carrying the legacy: Soccer’s road to state
Lucia Sugich, Managing Editor • March 31, 2026
The team takes a water break between overtime and double-overtime. Non-starting players wear orange pennies until they are put in.
Soccer Gators compete in their sixth state final
Lucia Sugich, Managing Editor • March 13, 2026
Scoreboard
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    Desert Ridge
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    Apr 15 / Softball (Varsity)
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    Mountain View (Mesa)
    4
    Apr 15 / Tennis (Varsity)
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    Sunnyslope
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    Apr 14 / Beach Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    5
    Sandra Day O'Connor
    3
    Apr 14 / Softball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    5
    Millennium
    0
    Apr 13 / Beach Volleyball (Varsity)
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    3
    Chaparral
    16
    Apr 13 / Lacrosse (Varsity)
Connect
Green Mahjong tiles are spread across a blue mat. This one was left from a match where new players were learning the game.
Scattered memories: Xavier alumnae connect through Mahjong
Ava Faulkner-Flores, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026
Every Gator needs a NeeDoh
Sophia Paige, Staff Writer • April 1, 2026
Xavier celebrates Traditions Day
Kylie Weisheit, Photo Editor • March 16, 2026
Dyslexia, ADHD explained
Victoria Gomez del Campo, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026
Faith In Action
Spanish teacher Noemi Santaella’s classroom is lined with donated bunnies for a Phoenix Children's Hospital drive. This reflects how Xavier students are turning Easter’s message into something real.
Beyond baskets – meaning of Easter at Xavier
Tanya Mock, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026
Season of promises: What Lent looks like at Xavier
Abby Freeman, Staff Writer • April 1, 2026
Gator enrollment in Catholic colleges declines past two years
Sophia Paige, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026
Religion vs. science: A contemporary debate
Abby Freeman, Staff Writer • February 19, 2026
MULTIMEDIA
Sydney Root and Angie Falls stand for an interview on Petznick Field. They talk about their favorite parts of being on Xavier’s varsity softball team.
Xavier star pitchers: Words of wisdom
Soledad Tumialán, Mia Steinmetz, and Josie Zalle
Two students pose in front of opposing national newspapers, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Even these sources of news often present bias and make it difficult for young adults to decipher fact and to form opinions.
Knowledge is power: Importance of unbiased news for young adults
Ellery Kerrigan and Lucia Sugich
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