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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.

Xavier College Preparatory hosts a home basketball game where Ronna Layne provides coverage as a public address announcer. Through finding the correct balance between enthusiasm and accuracy, she sets an example for the future of women in sports broadcasting. (Photo courtesy of Mark Jones)

Voice of Xavier athletics sparks new opportunities

Grace McDonald, Staff Writer
October 5, 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
Xavier Varsity Volleyball team holds hands as they line up to say the pledge of allegiance and a pre-game prayer. They are preparing to play their next game against Mountain View where they were able to gain another win. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Landrum Taylor, XPress Staff)

Fall sports serve to win

Savannah Landrum Taylor, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Xavier flag football athletes take a quick break using the sideline mister during their win against Mountain Ridge. Athletic trainer Laurie White strives to keep the athletes cool by spraying them.

Beating Arizona heat: How fall sports teams stay cool and competitive

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 20, 2023
Coach Brian Trapp receives an acknowledgement of his induction award at Xavier College Prep on March 30, 2023. He was recognized at Xavier’s spring sports rally.

Shooting his way into hearts

Savannah Landrum Taylor, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Xavier won the dual meet with Brophy against Hamilton High School and Bourgade Catholic. This photo was posted on the XCP track and field Instagram on March 31.

Seniors on to a Runderful life

Cece Mlat, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
The varsity Gators cheer on Summer McCann ‘23 and Vivian Hickman ‘26 during doubles on senior night. Xavier beat Chandler 5-0.

Xavier Beach falls to O’Connor in semis

Ryan Young, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
On Thursday March 30, the Xavier varsity team warms up for its match against the Chandler Wolves. The Xavier Gators came out victorious, winning 7-2.

To Fall and Fly: Lacrosse, tennis and softball conquer spring season

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 28, 2023
Sophie Dumanski poses in front of the Golden Gate Bridge with her teammate after swimming its length. Accomplishing this goal helped raise money for the Neptune Swimming Foundation and water safety (Photo courtesy of Sophie Dumanski) .

Sophie Dumanski swims beyond limits for water safety

MJ Martinez and Asiana Guang
April 28, 2023

Xavier senior-athletes Sophie Stamatis and Gabi Trbovic on signing national letters of intent

Campbell Linaman, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 25, 2023
In the Xavier athletic training room, Laurie White is doing stretching exercises with cross country and track athlete Bella Gomez. Gomez likes to go to the athletic training room to stretch and make sure nothing is wrong with her physical self.

Don’t Forget the “Athletic” in Athletic Trainer

MJ Martinez, Sports Editor
April 20, 2023
The flag football team prepares a scrimmage play. Frosh center Mikayla Patterson prepares to snap the ball as the Gators begin the offensive play against Agua Fria.

Flag football reaches in a new direction

Grace Montoya, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
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