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Girls flag football is new CIF sport, could come to OA

Laura Liu and Christine Nguyen March 10, 2023

Amidst the rising popularity in girls’ flag football across Californian high schools, the CIF Federated Council voted on Feb. 3 to add it as a sanctioned sport for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. The surge in interest was largely facilitated by NFL teams such as the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles...

Still Dominant: Lebron James pictured in a game against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center in 2014.

Lebron Breaks Long-Standing NBA Scoring Record

Eshmom Haque, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

After a Lakers game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Lebron James surpassed Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s hallowed NBA record of 38,387 all time points scored. Still in his peak after 20 years in the league, he will most likely hit 40,000 within the next two seasons and be the first ever NBA player to do...

Rising Star: Carol Kim performing her rhythmic gymnastic routine at nationals.

Freshmen Carol Kim Rising to Gymnastic Nationals

Nandita Bussa and Nathan Perera February 6, 2023

Currently on the ninth level of Junior National Rhythmic and Aesthetic Gymnastics and in her  ninth year of school, Oxford’s Carol Kim has set her sights to return to nationals along with qualifying for the final level of junior gymnastics at her next in-state competition next year. USAG Junior...

Battle for the Trophy: 14 of the top NFL teams battle it out in the playoffs rounds, leaving both of the top seeds heading to the Super Bowl.

’23 NFL Playoffs: Review

Mikaela Woo, Sports Editor February 6, 2023

For a non-football addict, the NFL playoffs may seem a bit confusing. With some NFL legends falling off of their thrones during the first round, quarterback injuries, odd-ball decisions costing teams their games, and so much more, it’s hard to keep up. Of the 14 top NFL teams this season, the Kansas...

Prepping for Practice: Flynn happily wraps up Senior Alma Manzano’s ankle before soccer practice.

Courtney Flynn Behind the Scenes

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor February 6, 2023

Oxford’s athletic trainer, Courtney Flynn has been helping student-athletes for ten years. Responsible for prepping rehab workouts, she loves working with high school students and cherishes the memories she makes with them.  Having played soccer her entire childhood, alongside experience in track...

The seventh grade junior high boys’ basketball poses after a hard-earned third-place victory in their tournament.

Junior High Q2 Season Recap

Anjali Suva, Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2023

Featuring girls tennis, boys basketball, and girls soccer, junior high intramural sports recently wrapped up their second quarter after a long season of practices and games.    Girls Tennis: The girls tennis team had an outstanding run, remaining undefeated during their regular season...

Jump Ball: In a Dec. 3 home game against Pacifica High School, junior Ella Pace jumps for the ball, alongside freshman Mindy Dang, sophomore Ashley Ventura (23), senior Evonne Nguyen (5), and senior captain Elizabeth Kim (11).

Bouncing back with Lady Patriots’ Basketball

Justin Le and Mikaela Woo December 16, 2022

It’s girls basketball season again! Throughout their preseason, these Lady Patriots have been practicing extremely hard, and they’re ready to give it their all this winter season. Hopeful with their growth as a team together, girls varsity is prepared to bounce back, hoping to finish 3rd or higher...

Gold to return to Oxford for 2023-2024

Christian Festin, Senior Staff Writer December 15, 2022

Golf makes its long-awaited return to OA in the 2023-2024 school year during the spring season. The sport’s comeback, five years in the making, was met with celebration from the sports department and student body alike. Initially, golf was implemented at Oxford during the 2001-2002 school year,...

Minutes away from glory: A glance inside of Minute Maid Park just moments before game one.

Astros Steal 2022 World Series Championship Title

Mikaela Woo, Sports Editor November 17, 2022

The 2022 MLB postseason was filled with unexpected finalists and drop-outs.  All eyes were on last year’s World Series finalists, the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Little did the MLB world know that the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies would rise to the occasion and qualify for...

Kicking Off: Junior Miguel Alcala and the soccer team prepare for the upcoming season with some motor drills.

Boys Soccer Opens New Season

Nandita Bussa, News Editor November 17, 2022

After narrowly losing their chance to qualify for CIF playoffs last year, Oxford boys varsity soccer will be looking to get the job done this season. With added numbers and enthusiasm, boys soccer has high hopes for this season, starting with a preseason game against Gahr High School tomorrow.  “I...

Wild Card: In their first CIF game, the girls return home with a successful 10-8 dub, coming out victorious after successive ties.

A Step Further: Girls Tennis

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor November 17, 2022

Keeping up their streak from last year, girls tennis ended the season with 13 wins, holding on to their 3rd place position in the 605 league. Though the girls won two CIF playoff games against Glendora High School and Marymount, the team strives to push higher, despite the limited resources available. Confident...

U.S. vs. Spain: Kobe Bryant and the U.S. basketball team take on Spain in the 2008 Olympics for the gold medal.

New Documentary “Redeem Team” Recounts Redemption of U.S. Basketball

Theoden Melgar, Digital Content Editor November 17, 2022

Last October, Netflix rolled out “The Redeem Team,” a two-hour documentary recounting the U.S. basketball’s return to international dominance. Previously undefeated in the Olympics since the formation of the legendary 1992 Dream Team, the U.S. shockingly lost to Argentina in 2004. Entering the...

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