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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Salad serves up a scare

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Jane Austen, Disney claim spots on Xavier’s stage

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What’s new in the Xavier classroom

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Beyond the Plaid: Xavier Fashion

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Student set designers take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’

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Xavier welcomes Cartwright as chaplain

NEWS
Andrea Tumialán, a Brophy and Xavier mom, rinses lettuce while preparing her children’s school lunches. Recent concerns surrounding Cyclospora reinforce the importance of safely handling fresh produce.
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
Xavier welcomes Michaelson as new principal
Bridget Edgell, Connect Editor • April 1, 2026
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
One Xavier student and Brophy student are painting set pieces for the “Pride and Prejudice” play in the PAC at the main stage. Show dates are September 30 and October 1 at 7:00 p.m., and October 3 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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
Jane Austen, Disney claim spots on Xavier’s stage
Sophia Ramelb, Staff Writer • April 1, 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
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
SPORTS
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
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
Scoreboard
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    Red Mountian
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    Sep 15 / Badminton (Varsity)
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    Casteel
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    Sep 15 / Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
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    Desert Ridge
    1
    Sep 14 / Badminton (Varsity)
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    Queen Creek
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    May 18 / Softball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
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    Pinnacle
    2
    May 14 / Softball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    6
    Pinnacle
    2
    May 13 / Softball (Varsity)
Connect
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
Scattered memories: Xavier alumnae connect through Mahjong
Ava Faulkner-Flores, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026
Faith In Action
Father Chris Cartwright celebrates morning Mass in the Chapel of Our Lady on Friday, September 11. Cartwright is Xavier’s new chaplain and will serve the community by guiding and supporting students in their faith.
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
Gator enrollment in Catholic colleges declines past two years
Sophia Paige, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026
OTHER
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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
Estella Bajoras
Estella Bajoras
Staff Writer

Estella Bajoras is a sophomore at Xavier College Prep. She is involved in the WAX Club and Dance Club....

Samantha Santiago
Samantha Santiago
Staff Writer

Samantha Santiago is a junior at Xavier College Prep. She is involved in Key Club, WAX Club, GatorLink,...

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