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The Royals playoff run: Can they make the playoffs?

Brian Mayer, Photo Editor September 8, 2025

The final month of the main baseball season is here, and the Royals are just two games behind a wild card slot in the American League as of Friday, Sept. 5. But how have the Royals fared this season...

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...

Pitcher Caiden Bean throws a pitch during the baseball game.

Varsity Baseball Beats Truman in April 10 Game

Ian Williams, Journalism 1 Photographer April 12, 2025

April 10, Oak Park played Truman High School and won with a score of 16-8.      

Junior Jake Blanks faces off against another Oak Park player in a challenge match at the meet on April 8. “I was confident that I could beat him,” said Blanks. However, his challenger managed to best him during the match.

Oak Park Tennis Crushes Belton

Reece Schroeder, Journalism 1 Photographer April 9, 2025

On Tuesday, April 8, the mens tennis teams from Oak Park and Belton faced off against each other. The meet was held at home on the tennis courts. Competitors of all levels were playing, from C team to...

Track athlete talks about practice and upcoming season

Madonna Peterson, Journalism 1 broadcast reporter April 4, 2025

I asked the Northmen cheerleaders what their favorite part of cheer was, this is the information I gathered.

Northmen last cheer practice of the 2024-2025 season

Fallon Schnieders, Journalism 1 Photographer March 29, 2025

The Oak Park cheerleading squad 2024-2025 has 29 total cheerleaders on both the gameday and navy squad. They cheer for football, volleyball, and basketball all year. As the season comes to an end with...

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,”...

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