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
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.

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

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
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
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