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GO TEAM: OA junior Carol Kim (third from the left) poses with her teammates as members of Team USA.

Aesthetic gymnast Kim a new member of Team USA

Audrey Lee, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Junior Carol Kim, one of Oxford Academy’s bright gymnastics stars, qualified at nationals for three consecutive years and maintained her place as an athlete of Team USA. Members of Team USA represent the United States at international competitions like the Olympics. Kim has experience in rhythmic gymnastics...

TIMES CHANGE: From hardworking 6-year-old to committed D1 athlete.

Young swings into new chapter at Cornell

Mikaela Woo, Sports Editor October 30, 2024

After chalking up for nearly 15 years, senior Kristen Young has somersaulted onto Cornell University’s Division I solo gymnastics squad and committed as part of the incoming class of 2029. Having begun her time on the mat at age three, Young started competing at a higher level around age six. By...

SWINGING INTO ACTION: The Yankees and Dodgers face off in the 2024 World Series.

Baseball playoffs hit it out of the park

Mikaela Woo and Natalie Akins October 24, 2024

MLB playoffs kick off in October – arguably the most exciting and interactive part of the 162-game regular season. Just twelve of the thirty teams set the stage for a four-round elimination bracket where fans devotedly follow their favorite teams – picking new favorites as theirs are eliminated. While...

JUMPING WITH JOY: Sophomore Brandy Nguyen leaps into the air in celebration after girls Varsity volleyball scores a point against Whitney.

Fall sports take on the Whitney Wildcats

Aarya Halankar, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

On Oct. 15, 2024, Oxford Academy competed in the annual fall White Out Whitney (WOW) games, where girls Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Frosh volleyball rivaled the Whitney Wildcats. These games followed girls tennis matches against Whitney on Oct. 4 and preceded girls golf against Whitney on Oct. 17. Volleyball...

Seventh grader Julia Li competes at the 2024 PanAm Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships in Lima, Peru.

Artistic swimmer Julia Li wins silver in Peru

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Artistic swimming is a demanding sport that not only requires extreme strength and agility, but also breath-taking artistry and intense dedication. For seventh grader Julia Li, it gives her an opportunity to showcase her talents and passion. Li shared her recent experiences at the 2024 PanAm Artistic...

Cheer is a sport that would be a positive addition to Oxford’s sports offerings.

Adding new sports could be Oxford’s game changer

Nathan Liu, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Oxford Academy's growing love for sports is undeniable, but its current athletic offerings need to meet the evolving interests of its student body. As it ushers in new sports like Esports and revives the golf team, OA must continue expanding its range of athletic programs, especially with the recent...

Tennis team captains Ivy Nguyen, Olivia Kang, and Janice Lee, all 12

Their Last Rodeo

Mikaela Woo, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

As fall sports approach the mid-season mark, each squad has cultivated a unique team spirit and chemistry. Whether in the gym, on the tennis courts, or the golfing range, OA’s fall sports captains carry the weight of the responsibility of making the team mesh and embodying the team’s camaraderie. Senior...

Brian Pham (12) and Kai Nguyen (12) were among the E-sports team members toured Riot Games and interacted with Riot employees.

E-sports joins exclusive event at Riot Games HQ

Athena Xing, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

On Sep. 8, Oxford Academy’s E-sports program took part in an exclusive event at the Riot Games headquarters. Alongside other E-sports programs from Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD), Oxford Academy participated in a tour of the world-renowned gaming company and witnessed the behind-the-scenes...

Photo collage by Tyler Nguyen and Mikaela Woo

OA track, baseball, and volleyball dominate in league

Tyler Nguyen and Mikaela Woo May 7, 2024

Oxford’s spring athletes had sensational performances from the gym volleyball nets to the batter’s box. With impressive records coming from (insert sports best-kept records at the end), here is a full recap of OA spring sports and a preview into possible CIF playoff competition.    Track The...

Photo collage by Audrey Lee

Tennis, softball, swim finish off the season

Audrey Lee, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Oxford’s sports, boys tennis, girls softball, and boys and girls swim once again brought momentous victories to their seasons. With a firm record of 4-2, boys tennis presently hopes to rack up more wins in their following final league games. Softball has been overtaking the winning field, with a leading...

Sign away: Scholar athlete Ella Pace signs her contract with MIT softball in the Oxford Academy Gym on Apr. 3. (Photo by Cameron Oates)

Ella Pace-ing for success at MIT softball

Celine Park, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Oxford varsity softball captain senior Ella Pace officially committed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s softball team on Apr. 3, surrounded by her coaches, teammates, and student body.  Having begun her softball journey at the age of five in the recreational Cypress Girls Softball...

Collage by Tyler Nguyen adapts “Money” by Andrew Magill, “Mike Tyson” by Brian Birzer, and “Jake Paul” by Erik Drost, all licensed under CC by 2.0 Deed, and  “AT&T Stadium” by Michael Barera, licensed under CC by-SA 4.0 Deed. The collage is reusable under the CC by-SA 4.0 Deed.

Paul and Tyson shift the boxing landscape

Tyler Nguyen, Staff Photographer May 7, 2024

Youtuber Jake Paul is scheduled to fight his eleventh professional boxing match on Jul. 20 in the Texas AT&T Arena against fifty-seven-year-old seasoned opponent Mike Tyson. The match will be live-streamed on Netflix, where thousands are anticipated to view the event. But, even months out, fans are...

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