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

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Xavier flag football lines up to begin a new play during its game against Sunnyside High School at Petznick Field on Thursday, November 7.

Xavier flag football breaks boundaries, celebrates victories

Savannah Landrum Taylor, Social Media Editor
November 21, 2024
The varsity volleyball team huddles up wearing its “baggy blues” before it plays its last match of the regular season against Millennium. The Gators are ranked No. 1 in the state and are determined to dominate heading into the playoffs.

Can’t bag these blues

Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor
November 7, 2024
Xavier’s spin room is used by the mountain biking team for weekly practices. Although inside, spinning on a stationary bike builds strength and endurance.

‘Together we were strong’, mountain biking season ends

Ateng Chol, Staff Writer
November 7, 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
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
From front to back, Haley Strickbine, Norah Dentz, Sarah Strickbine and Sydney Hertzberg are pictured rowing in the four. The Gators glide through the water at Tempe Town Lake for practice. (Photo courtesy of Geoffrey Stricklin)

Crew Gators glide through season

Cece Mlat, XPress Freelancer
February 22, 2024
Esports players Ana Bramlett ‘25 and Mareya Ramirez ‘24 play in a competition against Valley Christian High School as Angel Moreno ‘24, on the right, watches. The girls are playing Smash Bros at the competition. (Photo courtesy of Zachary Carlson)

Esports begins 6th season

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Xavier’s archery team practices in the sun after school. The team will be heading to the December state qualifier on December 9 in Tucson. (Photo courtesy of Kelsey Gerchar)

Archery and Hotshots shoot for the stars

Katie Bizzozero, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Senior Julia Russo strides through the finish line as she completes her race at the cross country state championships. She finished in 19:07, placing sixth at state. (Photo courtesy of Vivian Amoia)

Cross country wraps up season full of accomplishments

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023
The girls’ golf team poses with its state championship banner and trophy. There are smiles all around as members wear their leis made by team member Reimi Bleyl ‘24. (Photo courtesy of Tui Selvaratnam)

Xavier golf team swings to win at state championship

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023
After another weekly Friday morning practice at the BCP pool, the Xavier swim & dive team walks out of the pool to finish its week. This Friday practice is essential for team-bonding and preparing for weekend invitationals. (Photo courtesy Ginger Mago)

Swinging and Splashing: How Xavier’s golf, swim & dive teams prepare for final weeks

Ellie Hilsabeck, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
On September 10 in Flagstaff, Xavier mountain bikers pose as they are about to head off. Xavier won 1st place, making them No.1 in the Southern Conference. (Photo courtesy of Rich Perrott)

Xavier mountain biking starts season off with a win

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
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