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

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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

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Every Gator needs a NeeDoh

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True teamwork leads to success: Beach volleyball, tennis 2025 runners-up

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Xavier welcomes Michaelson as new principal

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Jane Austen, Disney claim spots on Xavier’s stage

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Xavier’s mission exemplified through Lum Lung NROTC scholarship

NEWS
Lai Wei practices a math problem on the whiteboard. She had to practice with many problems like this to compete for the AMC and the AIME.
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
Xavier’s mission exemplified through Lum Lung NROTC scholarship
Julia Pearson, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A framed poster from a past production of “Pride and Prejudice” hangs in the spotlight in the Performing Arts Center hallway at Xavier College Preparatory. The school’s fine arts department recently announced it will revisit the Jane Austen classic, alongside a production of Disney’s “Frozen.”
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
Students face lasting consequences from social media
Rebekah Hodes, Staff Writer • February 12, 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
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    4
    Desert Vista
    1
    Mar 31 / Softball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    1st
    Red Mountain
    Mar 31 / Track & Field
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    8
    Basha
    1
    Mar 31 / Tennis (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    5
    Corona del Sol
    0
    Mar 30 / Beach Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    1st
    Brophy Fr. Olivier Invitational
    Mar 28 / Track & Field
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    8
    Sunrise Mountain Invitational Liberty
    0
    Mar 27 / Softball (Varsity)
Connect
Ali Mitchell ‘29, Gillien Mickelson ‘29 and Harper Grove ‘29 are seen in math class playing with NeeDohs. Many students have fun with the different types.
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
Gator Tales: Should young adults get their news from social media?
Lucia Sugich, Managing Editor • February 19, 2026
Faith In Action
A student stands in front of Xavier’s Chapel of Our Lady. This chapel hosts daily morning and afternoon Masses, both of which students can attend to pray for focus and success during Lent.
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
Gator Tales: Loss of Catholic faith in college
Ellery Kerrigan, Editor-in-chief • February 12, 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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Gabby Jacobs
Gabby Jacobs
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Gabby is a Senior at Xavier College Preparatory this year. In her free time she enjoys cooking, watching...

Mckayla Schmal
Mckayla Schmal
Photo Editor

Mckayla is a senior at Xavier College Preparatory. While being involved in XPress for three years, she...

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