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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...

Swinging Into Action: Jolie Diep, one of three freshmen on a varsity team this season, scores a point in tennis practice.

Freshmen trio make strides in fall varsity sports

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor October 21, 2022

Starting this season, freshmen Jenevieve Urfano, Jolie Diep, and Trina So all made varsity for their respective sports: volleyball, tennis, and cross country. As the only freshmen on their teams, their accomplishments during this first season are duly impressive.  Throughout the season, the three...

WOW Games: Varsity and FroshSoph volleyball take victories against Whitney in this year’s set of WOW games.

Volleyball goes in for the “kill” against Whitney

Christian Festin and Theoden Melgar October 20, 2022

At this year’s 2022-2022 WOW games taking place on Oct. 4, Oxford faced Whitney at home once again. The varsity team came into the match on an incredible 19-2 record and dominated the set score 3-0. FroshSoph also won their respective match, but Oxford couldn’t complete the sweep, with JV losing...

Breakout Season: The NBA’s most electrifying and exciting stars take the stage for another season. Expect this to be a season for young superstars to make leaps and bounds to contention.

Last year’s NBA underdogs, this year’s contenders

Theoden Melgar, Digital Content Editor October 20, 2022

The NBA season kicked off on Oct. 18, pitting big-market superteams against one another. The Philadelphia 76ers took on the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers took on the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors.  Although veteran teams like the Warriors and Bucks remain expected contenders,...

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