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
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
TRENDING STORIES
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Xavier welcomes back Seaquists

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How XCP swim plans to be champions

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Gator Tales: Finance and advice for teens

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Salad serves up a scare

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Stage and steps: What it takes to choreograph at Xavier

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Gators defend their titles

NEWS
Geometry teacher Deborah Seaquist teaches her students how to solve for angles formed by intersecting lines. On a BenQ Smart Board, she helps them understand the lesson and prepares them for success.
Xavier welcomes back Seaquists
Daisy Derryberry, Staff Writer • September 24, 2026
Salad serves up a scare
Soledad Tumialán, News Editor • September 17, 2026
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Members of the upcoming production of “Pride and Prejudice" gather in The Brophy Black Box Theater for an afternoon rehearsal session. Behind every production at Xavier are hours of practice, timing and choreography.
Stage and steps: What it takes to choreograph at Xavier
Sophia Ramelb, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 24, 2026
Student set designers take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Victoria Gomez del Campo, Staff Writer • September 17, 2026
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
Xavier’s swim & dive team takes a break from practicing at the Brophy pool to talk to each other about the upcoming meet. The team prepares to begin its season strong.
How XCP swim plans to be champions
Ellie Liakos, Staff Writer • September 24, 2026
Xavier volleyball competes in a match against Pinnacle. They are working hard throughout the season to develop their young team and players.
Gators defend their titles
Stefanie Ruppert, Sports Editor • September 17, 2026
SPORTS
Hannah Paulsen ‘27 (left) and Nora Wickers ‘27 (right), two Xavier badminton players, participated in Xavier’s first tournament hosted at the school. They represented Xavier during the historic event.
Flying Feathers tournament makes Xavier history
Stefanie Ruppert, Sports Editor • September 17, 2026
The swim team begins practice at the BCP pool by demonstrating proper form on the track stop block. They do this in preparation for the first swim meet of the season.
Xavier’s swim & dive team practices for success
Josie Zalle, Managing Editor • September 17, 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
Scoreboard
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    Sunnyslope
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    Sep 24 / Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    41
    Westwood
    0
    Sep 24 / Flag Football
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    1
    Sandra Day O'Connor
    3
    Sep 23 / Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    1
    Sandra Day O'Conner
    3
    Sep 23 / Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    7
    Boulder Creek
    2
    Sep 22 / Badminton (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    7
    Boulder Creek
    2
    Sep 22 / Badminton (Varsity)
Connect
Megan O’Malley joins Xavier’s faculty this year, teaching English and history. She informs her classes about their reading logs.
New faculty find place at Xavier
Ava Faulkner-Flores, Freelancer • September 28, 2026
Gator Tales: Finance and advice for teens
Josie Zalle, Managing Editor • September 17, 2026
How financial advice influences students’ spending habits
Bridget Edgell, Connect Editor • September 17, 2026
Moving up: Class of 2026 passes the torch to the juniors
Mia Steinmetz, Editor-in-chief • May 8, 2026
Faith In Action
During the Grandparents Mass on Friday, Sept. 18, Father Chris Cartwright performs the act of purification after Holy Communion with altar server, Isabella Garcia ‘29. The Eucharistic ministers have just presented the body of Christ to students, staff and grandparents.
Students embrace sacred role of Eucharistic ministers
Lauren Wiscombe, Staff Writer • September 24, 2026
Xavier welcomes Cartwright as chaplain
Julia Pearson, Faith in Action Editor • September 17, 2026
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
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MULTIMEDIA
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
Carrying the legacy: Soccer’s road to state
Lucia Sugich, Managing Editor
PodcastS
MEET THE STAFF
Daisy Derryberry
Daisy Derryberry
Staff Writer

Daisy Derryberry is a junior at Xavier College Preparatory. She is involved in Key Club, Photography...

Bridget Edgell
Bridget Edgell
Connect Editor

Bridget Edgell is a senior at Xavier College Preparatory. This is her second year on XPress as the connect...

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