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Sports covers the never-ending games, championships and awards that Xavier receives and in which it participates.

This photo illustration displays the Xavier varsity softball team hoisting its trophy and celebrating after winning its second 6A state championship in a row, and the fourth in five years. The No. 4 ranked Gators faced off against the No. 1 Queen Creek Bulldogs on May 19 at ASU's Farrington Softball Stadium. The Gators beat the Bulldogs 6-0.

Softball takes 2-peat

Ellery Kerrigan
May 20, 2025
On May 10, Alexa Zowine won 1st place at the 6A state championship for javelin with a throw of 138-11. Zowine will attend Paradise Valley Community College in the fall while training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Xavier’s Zowine takes state

Lucia Sugich
May 14, 2025
Ava Yparraguirre, Lauren Aldrete, Emma Perry, Madison Minnitti and Olivia Moshiri go on the morning announcements with Xavier teammates of the U-17 quad who took 4th place in Sacramento and also qualified for nationals. The two teams celebrate their wins and are off to nationals in June.

Crew wins gold in Sacramento

Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer
May 8, 2025
Senior Kaitlyn Markham races at the elite Woodbridge meet held in Orange County during the fall of 2024. Markham will pursue her academic career at Baylor University, leaving both the course and track behind.

High school sports: Why they’re worth committing to, even if you aren’t committing

Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 5, 2025
Holly Matchinsky ‘25 warms up with Kate MacDonald ‘26 before their match against the Sunnyslope Vikings. Xavier won the match 5-0 on April 7. This game occured on senior night where the team celebrated Holly Matchinsky.

Solo seniors Riley McKeever and Holly Matchinsky prove leadership

Josie Zalle, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025
Xavier lacrosse huddles up after its morning practice on April 7. On April 8, they play Chaparral, for a rematch, hoping to defeat the Firebirds after previously losing by one point in overtime.

How long will girls’ lacrosse be left on the sidelines?

Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 11, 2025
Gators showcase the 1600-meter relay. Athletes run a mile, or 4 laps, around the track as a relay. Featured in this race are Samantha Santiago '28 and Scarlett Kinsman ‘27.

Xavier Gators dominate track

Faith Gwati, Photo Editor
April 11, 2025
Half of the track and field seniors are on display with their senior banners. Their senior night was held on April 9 at the Brophy Sports Complex.

Xavier Gators run the track

Faith Gwati, Photo Editor
April 11, 2025
Senior Chayse Clingan serves a ball at Xavier varsity tennis practice on Thursday, March 27. Clingan is one of four seniors who play both singles and doubles for the Gators. These players are essential to their near-perfect 9-1 record.

Love all: Xavier tennis fosters connection

Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 3, 2025
The soccer team celebrates after its win with its 5-peat hats and “State Champs!” posters. Saturday, March 1, Xavier won its fifth state championship in a row, finishing victoriously against Casteel High School.

Magic number 5: Gator soccer takes state

Ellery Kerrigan and Ellie Hilsabeck
March 5, 2025
Xavier varsity spiritline completed an elite stunt during USA Spirit Nationals on February 14-15. These girls have trained for this stunt pattern since the beginning of the school year and accomplished it beautifully.

Two time national champions: Xavier Spiritline’s road to Nationals

Mia Steinmetz, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Members of Xavier Hotshots team pose at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center where they practice once a week. Members are divided between stations to practice each of the events.

Through precision and perfection Hotshots thrive

Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 20, 2025
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