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

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
Mackenzie Lopez warms up by jumping hurdles at practice on Tuesday, April 16. The team was preparing for the Notre Dame Invitation on Friday, April 19.

Breaking records and completing goals: Runners strive for success

Charley Fisher, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning-writer
April 25, 2024
McKenna Hackett steps up to the plate on Senior Night on April 19, 2024. She hits a single, making it onto first base.

Climbing to varsity: Freshwomen make impact in softball and beach volleyball

Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Eva Wilson lunges toward her opponent at a lesson on Friday, April 12 at Phoenix Fencing Academy. Both fencers are wearing the metal jackets that are connected to strips with cords that detect when they are hit.

Sabers, horses and race cars: Not your typical sports

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 18, 2024
The lacrosse team huddles together as it prepares to start a fun day of practice. The theme of this practice is “Rhyme without a reason,” meaning players dress up in costumes that rhyme but are not related.

Lacrosse Gators strive to advance to playoffs

Savannah Landrum Taylor, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Dani Dyer strikes the ball with backhand during her second game of her first set in the match against Chandler’s #1 singles player, Teagan Tollefson. The Gators secured a 9-0 victory over the Wolves at this home match on Thursday, March 28.

Tennis Gators prepare for first round of state

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 10, 2024
On a Friday afternoon in early March, Camila Beltran-Felix 25 is practicing her “holding,” one of the 11 steps to shooting success. Beltran-Felix was working on her form to prepare for the upcoming archery tournament. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Ballesteros)

80% Mental, 20% Physical: Archers journey to conquer state title

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
March 10, 2024
The Xavier basketball team poses victoriously with its championship trophy and banners. All with forefingers up signal Xavier’s historic first-ever championship win. (Photo courtesy of Zachary Carlson)

Mission accomplished: Xavier basketball makes history

MJ Martinez, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
March 6, 2024
After a win against Sunnyslope High School, the basketball team gathers around in celebration over their win against Sunnyslope. The team cheers and smiles as they prepare for the next state game. (Photo courtesy of Zachary Carlson)

Xavier basketball strives to win first-ever state title

Savannah Landrum Taylor, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Xavier Prep’s spiritline poses with one of its two trophies from wins in Medium Show Cheer Advanced and Super Crowdleader at USA Spirit Nationals on February 16-18 in Anaheim, California. These athletes have been preparing for the 2024 national competition since August of 2023. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Van Arsdall)

It takes more than a smile: Xavier spiritlines’ journey to national champions

Ellery Kerrigan, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 29, 2024
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