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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

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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
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
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
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
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
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