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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 22, 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...

Final Swings

Emma Arnone, Writer September 10, 2024

This girls golf season will be the final season before graduation for some on the team. While it’s sad to say goodbye, the girls said it’s best to make the most of the final season which could vary...

Womens Volleyball Team Utilizes a Unique Lineup

Jacob Eischen, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2024

An Oak Park volleyball team full of new faces prepared to put in the work this season, striving to play 500. A team that has struggled historically, is currently 2-0, while shifting its team dynamic. A...

Update: Agbaji continues his pro career and support for young players

Ben Place, Copy Editor March 6, 2024

OP alumnus Ochai Agbaji carves a career out for himself in the NBA with the Utah Jazz, leading the way for current OP basketball stars. Agbaji isn’t putting up All-Star numbers, but he is making an impact...

The sun shines bright over Arrowhead Stadium while the Chiefs take on the Bears on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.

Lookback on the Chiefs Season

Brynlee Tucker, Social Media Editor January 31, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs have done it again, for the second year in a row and the fourth time in just the last six seasons the Chiefs are heading to the Super Bowl. The Chiefs had a bit more of a rocky season...

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Girls Basketball Take 2nd in Oakies Invitational

Lili Everley, Writer January 25, 2024

On Saturday, Jan 13, the Oakies girls basketball team took Second Place in the Lady Oakies Invitational, capping off a rigorous and unpredictable tournament week. After snow days across the metro caused...

OP at CoMo Varsity Invite.

Girls Swim Competes at CoMo Varsity Invite

NorthmenNews staff January 23, 2024

The girls swim team competed at the CoMo Varsity Invite this past weekend, Saturday, Jan. 20.

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