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

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress

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

Former divers prepare to do synchronized dive on the three meter board at the Brophy pool. This year the swim and dive team is ranked third in the state.

‘Gators were meant to Swim and Dive’: assistant coach joins program

Faith Gwati, Photo Editor
October 10, 2024
Xavier’s varsity volleyball team plays an intense game against Mountain View. Soon-to-be-Torero, Allison Dunnion’26, jumps to hit the ball to the opposition.

Love at first set: Advice for athletes interested in commitment process

Elly Cantoni, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
Badminton captain Maggie Henry ‘25 serves for greatness, preparing for a singles match. On September 26 the Gators won 9-0 and are currently ranked No. 4 in the state.

Birdie beaters shine on and off court

Faith Gwati, Photo Editor
October 10, 2024
Volleyballer Annemarie O’Gara ’25 ponders the risks of an NIL deal on her future athletic career. The athletic office and her coaches are committed to helping her reach a safe conclusion before she attends the University of California, Berkeley next fall.

Name, Image, Likeness: Are high school athletics at risk?

Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
October 3, 2024
Co-coaches Nissa Kubly and Daniel Wong stride up Mt. Elden during summer training camp in Flagstaff, AZ. These coaches demonstrate servant leadership by working out with their team.

Cross country has co-coaches

Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 26, 2024

Xavier holds first rally of the school year: Olympic themed Fall Sports Rally

Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 20, 2024
Lithany DeVontenno stays up-to-date on athletes' schedules to manage their injuries. Her dedication ensures that each athlete receives the care she needs to stay in peak condition.

Xavier welcomes new athletic trainer Lithany DeVontenno

Cece Mlat, Freelance Writer
September 19, 2024
The halls of the Xavier athletic office are lined with trophies awarded to 50 years of winning Gator teams. The school’s success is credited to Sister Lynn Winsor’s leadership and the commitment to excellence by the coaches and student-athletes. Xavier’s athletic legacy is one pillar that adds to the school’s outstanding reputation nationwide.

How an all-girls athletic program became highest ranked in Arizona, possibly the country

Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 19, 2024
The Executive Board leads the Fall Sports Rally on Friday, September 6. The theme was Olympics, with each class dressed as memorable Olympic games. The freshwomen represented the London summer Olympics, the sophomores depicted the Rio summer Olympics, the juniors portrayed the Vancouver winter Olympics and the seniors were the Paris summer Olympics.

‘Promoting opportunity for women everywhere’: Olympic rally spirits more than fun

Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 10, 2024
The softball Gators pose holding up number one shortly after winning the state championship game. With smiles and glitter on their faces, they cheer to celebrate their victory.

Swinging to success: Gators claim softball state title

Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
Xavier Gators pose in front of the tennis courts on Wednesday following their victory. The teammates celebrate a new championship and are excited for the future of their program.

Xavier tennis secures team and doubles championship

Faith Gwati, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Nine Xavier students from the class of 2024 signed their national letters of intent to play a collegiate sport on February 7, 2024. These students have been diligently communicating with varying universities as early as the beginning of their junior years, and committed to play sports ranging from track and crew to volleyball and softball.

The process of collegiate commitment for senior student-athletes

Ellery Kerrigan, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 3, 2024
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