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Preview: OPHS football

Gabriella Paul, Ombudsman • August 24, 2025

The Eagles finished the 2024-2025 season with an 8-4 record and a loss to West High School, but they are aiming even higher this year. Senior captains Pasha Heydari and Ian Morrison share their excitement...

OPHS Boys Beach Volleyball bumps into fresh season

Dylan Boyd, Senior Staff Writer • August 24, 2025

The Oak Park High School boys volleyball team made its largest roster cuts in program history this offseason. Last year’s squad carried 22 players. This season the roster has been reduced to nearly half...

Competitor and captain: OPHS varsity quarterback Grayson Auzat

Justine Picard, Editor-In-Chief • August 24, 2025

The clock is ticking. There are a few seconds to spare. The dark sky outlines the numbers on the scoreboard. The speakers are blaring, the stadium lights are blinding and you can’t hear your breath over...

New players, new coaches, new mindset

Marina Avramenko, Senior Staff Artist • August 23, 2025

Varsity girls volleyball huddles at the OPHS home game against Hoover/Glendale on Aug 14. (Photo by Max Steinberg/The Eagle) The girls volleyball team began the season with more than a dozen new members,...

Preparing for their final season: OPDT seniors reflect on their journey

Saanvi Dasari, Editor-In-Chief • August 22, 2025

As the new 2025-2026 school year begins, Oak Park Dance Team seniors gear up for a bittersweet ending to their high school dance experience. For many of them, their dance journey began long before their...

In it to win it

Marina Avramenko and Aditi Agina • August 22, 2025

The Oak Park High School boys cross country team is not shy about its ambitions this fall. Head coach Steve White has set the bar at the top of the podium of State finals. “First, we’re going to win...

Boys waterpolo continues to forge a foundation

Aysa Markazi, Senior Staff Writer • August 22, 2025

With a promising group of freshmen as well as two new coaches, head coach Braeden Sanders and assistant coach Casey Surber, the boys waterpolo team is hopeful for a strong season. “Me and...

Shifting strategy for success

Tanvi Jeurkar, News Editor • August 21, 2025

After a successful 2024-2025 season, the girls flag football team is looking forward to another great year ahead. With a new coach, they are working to improve and diversify their strategy. “One notable...

Oak Park Eagles prepare to ace their upcoming season

Hannah Ma and Riya Yarlagadda • August 20, 2025

Oak Park High School’s girls tennis team is gearing up for their approaching 2025-2026 season. They were the Coastal Canyon League champions last year and made it to Division I CIF finals. Now, the players...

Training, winning and camaraderie: A look behind the scenes of girls cross country

Madeline Ng and Haley Nelson • August 20, 2025

With summer coming to a close and the school year beginning, the start of fall sports is just around the corner. After a successful last season, the girls cross country team is now looking forward to winning...

Practice makes progress

Yash Parikh and Jessica Qi • May 20, 2025

When athletes reach a certain level of performance, the hard work they have to put in to maintain it can be even greater than the initial effort. Their routine, their preparation, work outside of school...

From Heartbreak to Hope: The Hoffman twins’ unlikely road to college lacrosse

Yash Parikh and Jessica Qi • May 20, 2025

Many high-performing athletes have aspirations to compete at the collegiate level. While these athletes do their best to compete and showcase their skills on the field or on the court, they have little...