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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

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Why ceramics is most popular elective at Xavier

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Gators ‘get their tiki on’ at Father Daughter Luau

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Gator golfer dominates Mexico’s amateur tournament

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Game Changer: Barb Chura wins National Girls' Soccer Coach of the Year

News
An artistic collage of all the elements that cybersecurity aims to protect. The most recent scare of a cybersecurity attack on the XCP staff wasWednesday, February 5.
New cybersecurity class makes impact for achieving higher education amid digital age
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 13, 2025
Game Changer: Barb Chura wins National Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Mothers’ Guild auction takes stroll through Paris
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ December 17, 2024
The acme of the digital age: How is XCP handling evolving technology?
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ December 5, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Zach Carlson offers advice to his students in 6th period Beginning Ceramics. They are currently working on the Kiln Buddy project.
Why ceramics is most popular elective at Xavier
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 13, 2025
Xavier alumna brings world class Broadway experiences back to XCP
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ February 6, 2025
Xavier celebrates annual Christmas pageant
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ December 5, 2024
How Xavier theater has evolved over time
Elly Cantoni, Staff Writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Sports
Are we still champions? Gators prepare for upcoming playoffs
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ February 13, 2025
Gatorline celebrates traditions, embraces growth
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Gator golfer dominates Mexico’s amateur tournament
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Xavier archery aims for greatness
Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer ♦ December 5, 2024
Xavier flag football breaks boundaries, celebrates victories
Savannah Landrum Taylor, Social Media Editor ♦ November 21, 2024
Sports
Fans rally for the volleyball team as it takes on the state championship at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Gators were fired up by the Xavier Gatorline team, Executive Board and senior student council.
Next big hit: Gators dominate state championship
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ November 21, 2024
Sports
Dry spell ends with splash: Xavier swim and dive wins state
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
NCAA eliminates letters of intent; Gators persevere
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
Xavier golf claims 39th state title
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ November 8, 2024
Can’t bag these blues
Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor ♦ November 7, 2024
‘Together we were strong’, mountain biking season ends
Ateng Chol, Staff Writer ♦ November 7, 2024
Scoreboard
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    Eastmark
    33
    Feb 18 / Basketball (Varsity)
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    Crimson
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    Feb 18 / Soccer (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    33
    Millenium
    64
    Feb 12 / Basketball (JV)
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    Millenium
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    Feb 7 / Soccer (JV)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    13
    Mesa
    0
    Jan 23 / Soccer (FR/SO)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    42
    Sunnyslope
    23
    Jan 20 / Basketball (FR/SO)
Faith In Action
Minton's Bible study meets for the second time, discussing the Gospels in room F211. The students engage in healthy discussion as they enjoy their lunches with one another.
Xavier’s Bible study positively influences Mass
Ryan Young, Faith In Action Editor ♦ February 13, 2025
Xavier Catholic Schools Week on camera
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ February 6, 2025
Xavier honors tradition with Catholic Schools Week celebrations
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Xavier girls celebrate holidays through faith
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ December 5, 2024
Xavier students traverse ‘Journey of Faith’
Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Connect
Xavier fathers and daughters dance in coordination to the Cha-Cha-Slide in front of Founders Hall on February 8 at the Father-Daughter Luau. DJ Matt was playing “Cha-Cha-Slide” by Mr. C, and the lights projected blue and green on the dance floor.
Xavier hosts its annual Father Daughter Dance
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 13, 2025
Let’s talk fashion: The necessary shift our closets need
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief & Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Chomp-chomp: Meeting Alli Gator
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief & Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Press to Playlist: XPress staff reveals its current favorite songs
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ December 10, 2024
Gators advocate for mental health
Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia ♦ December 5, 2024
What makes a student truly well-rounded?
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Ryan Young
Ryan Young
Faith In Action Editor

Ryan Young is a senior at Xavier College Preparatory. This year will be Ryan's first year as an editor for the Faith in Action section. She is involved in numerous clubs such as XPress Journalism Club, Students for Social Action Club, Gatorade Club, National History Club, Key...

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Xavier sophomore student council stands on stage helping run the Father Daughter Luau. As co-chairs of the event, the student council hosted games and gave out prizes to winners.
Gators ‘get their tiki on’ at Father Daughter Luau
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ February 13, 2025
Xavier Catholic Schools Week on camera
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ February 6, 2025
Xavier girls celebrate holidays through faith
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ December 5, 2024
NHS wraps up 2024 canned food drive
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Volleyball Gators show off their “Baggy Blues”
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ November 7, 2024
Writing- Get after it!
October 15, 2024
Inside look at Xavier’s new security features
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ October 8, 2024
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