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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...

Monday, Oct. 28, freshman Beto Lopez dribbles he ball against a Northtown player. Oak Park lost 2-3. Players were upset as OP was on a losing streak.

Soccer plays for love of the game

Angel Quintana Perez, Journalism 1 Photographer • October 30, 2024

Freshman running back Eli Schumann, No. 9, runs in for a touchdown against the Northtown Hornets. Schumann said he has been playing football for eight years. He hopes to play D1 at Michigan. One thing that stuck out to Eli during the game was “the bond with his teammates.” The final score was 21-8, Oak Park taking the win on Monday, Oct. 14.

Freshman football wins, dreams big

Hannah Dresser, Journalism 1 Photographer • October 17, 2024

Assistant coach Thomas Gratto raises his arms as Oak Park scored a touchdown against St. Joe Central on Friday, Oct. 4. “We played confidently and executed our game plan well,” Gratto said. This good performance led the Northmen to win 52-13.

Northmen defeat Indians

Reece Schroeder, Journalism 1 Photographer • October 6, 2024

Mens Swim Makes a Splash at NKCSD Invite

Mens Swim Makes a Splash at NKCSD Invite

Lili Everley, Managing editor • September 25, 2024

The mens swim team competed in the North Kansas City School District Invitational on Friday and Saturday, Sept.20 and 21. This meet was fast, full of new personal bests, state consideration times, as well...

Sports broadcast broadens scope of work with documentary series

Sports broadcast broadens scope of work with documentary series

Ben Place, Copy Editor • September 20, 2024

This year, OP’s N2 sports broadcast class takes on an ambitious project - a series of documentaries, highlighting a different sport for each season titled "Blue on Blue." Sports broadcasting teacher...

Mens Soccer: New year, new team, new coaches

Mens Soccer: New year, new team, new coaches

Lili Everley, Managing Editor • September 19, 2024

A new school year is upon us, which means mens soccer season. This group of players worked all summer preparing for competition and was ready to take on the new season. A combination of eight experienced...

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