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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...

Oxford golf wraps up first season after eagerly anticipated return

Theoden Melgar, Digital Content Editor May 7, 2024

With the school year coming to a close, boys golf was among the teams that capped off their season. In their first season back after six years, they currently have a 3-9 record. Their counterparts, girls golf, also made a long-awaited return, playing in the fall athletic season and ending 5-11. Although...

Forward Maya Diaz advances ball ahead of opposing defense in home game against Samueli Academy. (Photo Courtesy of Girls Soccer)

Boys and Girls Soccer Advance To CIF Playoffs

Theoden Melgar, Digital Content Editor March 18, 2024

Girls and boys soccer both wrapped up their regular season in February, with the boys finishing on an impressive 14-6-4 overall record and the girls ending 9-14-3 in the standings. Although the girls’ post-season was in jeopardy, they were able to slip in last-minute through a wildcard game, securing...

Valieva’s scandal exposes figure skating’s icy reality

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

In the figure skating world, Kamila Valieva, a 15-year-old Russian athlete, was nothing short of a prodigy, captivating global audiences and amassing numerous world records with stunning performances. However, at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, what should have been the pinnacle of her career was overshadowed...

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, Boston Bruins right winger David Pastrnak, Dallas Stars left winger Jason Robertson, and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes, help their teams rack up points in the regular season. (Photo Collage by Eshmom Haque)

NHL Teams Strive for Redemption in the 2023-2024 Season

Eshmom Haque, Sports Editor March 18, 2024

In early February, the final half of the NHL season commenced after the league’s All-Stars played their weekend games. As teams vie for the top three spots in their respective four divisions, new franchises are attempting to claw their way to the playoffs in an increasingly competitive hockey era. Leading...

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