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Sophomore Alex Grider follows through with his racquet. Grider is a part of the Top 6 on the Oak Park tennis team this year, and continues to improve his skills. This was the beginning of his match against Staley.

The OP 2025 Tennis Season Concluded

Matthew Ray, Journalism 1 Photographer May 12, 2025

After a month and some change, the nearly 30 player Oak Park tennis roster finished their season off strong. Their second to last match took place at Staley where everybody played their best.  

Oak Park C-Team baseball have a post-game meeting after losing to the Staley Falcons 17-0.

Oak Park C-Team Baseball Continues Winning Tradition

Hannah Dresser and Chloe Anders April 28, 2025

Over the years, Oak Park offered many clubs, sports and after school activities including baseball, ranging from three levels from varsity to JV and C-Gold. OP baseball won conference champions the past...

Track athlete talks about practice and upcoming season

Madonna Peterson, Journalism 1 broadcast reporter April 4, 2025

Spring Sports Preseason

Spring Sports Preseason

Lili Everley, Managing Editor January 28, 2025

As the weather begins to warm up in late February, the spring sports season will begin as well. However, for athletes who intend to join a sport in the spring, preseason workouts take place all through...

WHO ARE YOU GUARDING Senior Corbin Allen does a layup after passing by the North Kansas City defender Friday, Jan. 10. The Northmen defeated the Hornets 74-65 in the district game.

Northmen defeat Hornets

Cooper Archer, Photographer January 12, 2025

In a 74-65 game, the 11-1 Northmen pass by the 5-4 Hornets Friday night.

Freshman Gage Eischen warms up with freshman William Sprouse. Each wrestler warms up with jogging, sprinting and hand fighting to make sure they are prepared for their match. “I focus on breathing before a match because it helps me stay calm, and warming up before helps my body get ready and warmed for the match,” Eischen said.

Freshmen Wrestlers Prep for Matches

Peyton Cofer, Journalism 1 Photographer December 19, 2024

Both swim teams push to improve

Kolsen Peterson, Journalism 1 reporter December 18, 2024

This year, the mens swim team showed dedication both in the water and at practice, leading to impressive results. “This year's results were our best yet, thanks to a variety of new team members,”...

Girls Basketball Starts Season

Girls Basketball Starts Season

Josh Mayer and Ian Williams November 28, 2024

The varsity womens basketball team defeated Raytown 69-30 in the Monday, Nov. 25 game at home.   The JV girls also faced Raytown that night.

Junior Sierra Geary and senior Lilli Everley scream after their teammate scores on a layup during the preseason jamboree on Tuesday, Nov. 19. "I think that we have a great group of girls and we're working very hard. I think that we're gonna have a great year. with lots of results." The Oakies played their first regular season game Monday, Nov. 25 against Raytown and won the game 69-30.

Girls basketball plays in Jamboree

Brian Mayer, Photographer November 27, 2024

Shooting through the water, one hand breaks into the water as another rises from underneath. Senior Ben Place racing the backstroke at State Swim. He got into State during his conference and has preparing to do cut down time ever since.

Swimmers place well at State competition

Niko Nakahodo, Journalism 1 Photographer November 24, 2024

Oak Park Northmen swimmers had an exceptional performance at the Class 2 State Swim meet this past weekend. "The guys swam so well and had a blast together as a team," coach Ian Johnston wrote. Here...

Swim Strong at Conference

Ian Johnston, head boys swim coach November 5, 2024

Oak Park swimmers had a strong Fifth Place finish in a very competitive Red Conference. All swimmers had lifetime bests and set themselves up for State in two weeks. ALL of Oak Park’s relays qualified...

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