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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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Playoff Prep; Varsity Focus Shifts To Postseason

Gabby Jacobs and Mckayla Schmal • February 5, 2026
Mckayla Schmal and , Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writerGabby Jacobs, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
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