The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
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TRENDING STORIES
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Gators chase final whistle; last kicks for soccer seniors

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Oh, the places Xavier Gators will go

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Xavier welcomes Michaelson as new principal

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Xavier’s Evie Maas makes national flag football team

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Step into spring with Xavier’s art, dance shows

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Coach Tui Selvaratnam named XCP’s new athletic director

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
Beyond the Plaid: Xavier Fashion
Josie Zalle, Managing Editor • May 15, 2026
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
Playing at GCU Softball Stadium, Xavier won its third 6A softball state championship in a row against Queen Creek with a score of 6-0 on May 18. Infielders Sydney Root ’28, Sariah McNabb ’27, Makenzie Latvaaho ’27 and Sophia Jaramillo ’29 are conversing about their following play as they prepare for the upcoming batter.
Softball takes state 3rd consecutive year
Josie Zalle, Managing Editor • May 19, 2026
Seniors Kate MacDonald ‘26 and Vivian Hickman ‘26 celebrate their win at the beach volleyball pairs state championship. The duo has worked hard throughout the season and finished it with a state title.
Xavier duo wins beach volleyball pairs state championship
Stefanie Ruppert, Sports Editor • May 12, 2026
SPORTS
A lacrosse goal sits alone the morning of a club lacrosse tournament. Lacrosse goals are different from any other sports goal.
Understanding the fastest game on two feet: Lacrosse
Lexie Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 17, 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
Scoreboard
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    Queen Creek
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    May 18 / Softball (Varsity)
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    Pinnacle
    2
    May 14 / Softball (Varsity)
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    Pinnacle
    2
    May 13 / Softball (Varsity)
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    Sandra Day O'Conner
    1
    May 12 / Softball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
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    Queen Creek
    9
    May 8 / Softball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
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    Basha
    1
    May 6 / Softball (Varsity)
Connect
Moving up: Class of 2026 passes the torch to the juniors
Mia Steinmetz, Editor-in-chief • May 8, 2026
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
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
Carrying the legacy: Soccer’s road to state
Lucia Sugich, Managing Editor
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
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Camila Sugich
Camila Sugich
Staff Writer

Camila Sugich is a sophomore at Xavier this year and a member of the XPress Journalism Club, where she...

Mia Steinmetz
Mia Steinmetz
Editor-in-chief

Mia Steinmetz is a senior at Xavier College Prep this year and it is her third year on XPress. In her...

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