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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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Members of Xavier Hotshots team pose at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center where they practice once a week. Members are divided between stations to practice each of the events.

Through precision and perfection Hotshots thrive

Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 20, 2025
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
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’s varsity soccer team holds up the first-place trophy after winning its third consecutive 6A State Championship. None of this could have been done without the support of teammates, coaches, students and Xavier’s overall community.

Xavier varsity soccer: State champions!

March 1, 2023
On Senior Day, Gabi Trbovic poses for her crew picture. This picture was posted on September 5, 2022.

Rower rows to greatness!

Cece Mlat, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
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