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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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

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
Xavier varsity soccer celebrates its fourth consecutive state championship win. On Saturday, February 24, 2024, the Gators played the Hamilton Huskies at Mesa High School. Xavier and Hamilton finished the game tied 1-1 until overtime when Xavier beat Hamilton after a series of penalty kicks that resulted in a 5-4 score. The Gators celebrate with their state championship trophy. (Photo courtesy of Nero Nuez)

Xavier soccer secures gold

Ryan Young, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
In the second half of the game, forward Michal Cagungun ‘25 holds off the Desert Vista defense to keep possession. Cagungun often uses speed and strength to get around defenders to pass the ball to teammates. (Photo courtesy of Nero Nuez)

Xavier soccer presses on toward state championship 4-peat

Ellie Hilsabeck, Staff Writer
February 23, 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
Coach Geoffrey Stricklin and three crew members take a selfie at the top of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. Stricklin loves exploring different mountains in the Phoenix area and enjoys bringing his team with him. (Photo courtesy of Geoffrey Stricklin)

Xavier coaches life off campus

Ryan Young, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
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