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Athletes of the Week: Oct. 13

Yash Parikh, Sports Editor October 21, 2025

Harrison Macht, Bridger Weir and Athena Trewyn were chosen as the athletes of the week for the week of Oct. 13.  Harrison Macht has played on the Oak Park High School Football team for four years....

OPHS girls tennis senior captain Amilya Chapovsky.

Dynamic and determined: OPHS girls tennis senior captain Amilya Chapovsky

Tanvi Jeurkar, News Editor October 15, 2025

Whether she’s hitting a soaring serve or ducking to bat a ball, Oak Park High School girls tennis senior captain Amilya Chapovsky is a dynamic player who balances natural talent with long-earned skill.  “I...

OPHS girls tennis senior captain Niyati Guram.

Focused and Organized: OPHS girls tennis senior captain Niyati Guram

Tanvi Jeurkar, News Editor October 15, 2025

On gameday, Oak Park High School girls tennis senior captain Niyati Guram is on the court right away, on the balls of her feet and ready to play. When Guram is finally on a break, it’s clear that she’s...

OPHS girls tennis senior captain Abigail Li.

Experienced and electric: OPHS girls tennis senior captain Abigail Li

Tanvi Jeurkar, News Editor October 15, 2025

Some people’s journey with a sports team is coincidental or a result of circumstance, but Oak Park High School girls tennis senior captain Abigail Li always intended to join the Oak Park High School...

OPHS girls tennis senior captain Anika Amladi.

Ambitious and adaptable: OPHS girls tennis senior captain Anika Amladi

Tanvi Jeurkar, News Editor October 15, 2025

Some people radiate focus and intentionality, and Oak Park High School girls tennis senior captain Anika Amladi is clearly one of them, both on and off the court. At first, Amladi’s journey with tennis...

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The road to the playoffs

Charlie Crivello, Senior Staff Writer October 14, 2025

Flag football is almost all the way through their season and hoping to reach the playoffs. This year, the team welcomed new Head coach Casey Preston and returning assistant coach Jeff Wong. “Having...

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Technology in sports

Yash Parikh and Siddarth Suthar October 13, 2025

In 1964, a company called Seiko developed a timing mechanism for track and field that accurately calculated finishes down to the second. In 1980, tennis players stopped using wooden rackets and moved to...

Jaiden Chan running at Woodbridge Invitational (Photo by Milo Labor/OPHS)

Consistency is key: Cross Country runner Jaiden Chan

Yash Parikh, Sports Editor October 13, 2025

“My favorite quote is by Kevin Durant,” sophomore Jaiden Chan said. “I think he said on his draft night ‘hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.’” Chan is the epitome of his...

(Photo by Jackson Thayer/OPHS Flicks)

Athlete of the week: Justin Bindelglass

Isabella Xing Gonzalez, Business & Communications Manager October 9, 2025

Justin Bindelglass, a sophomore at Oak Park High School, was named Athlete of the Week for the week of Sept. 29. Consistently working hard to become a better athlete, Bindelglass shares his experience...

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