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Inside the “heart of the team”

Leia Blackford, Olivia Horstman, and Allie Wang April 9, 2020

Senior Luke Spooner prepared to serve. He threw the ball against the wall, caught it and turned around. Eyeing the court, he checked in with his teammates before starting the play with resounding thunder. Spooner...

National Student-Athlete day is held on April 6, where athletes are recognized for their accomplishments.

Oak Park athletes honor National Student-Athlete Day in quarantine

Havi Rubenfeld, Graduated Sports Editor April 7, 2020

On a usual April day, athletes can be seen around the country competing on fields, tracks, courts, rinks, courses, pools, rings, and essentially, anywhere with room to play. However, on April 6, 2020,...

Stunt teams practices lifts and routines for upcoming competition.

The Triumphs and Tumbles of Grace Hanley

Dani Becerra and Daisy Calderon April 2, 2020

A small army of light feet, all bouncing, pressing and jumping with fierce energy. The call of a group of girls, “one … two … three.” Varying black and white shoes leap readily with every count....

Chevalier with Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) during summer conditioning.

Spring sports suspended

Shoshana Medved, Graduated Ombudsman April 2, 2020

All spring sports are officially over, prompted by concerns over COVID-19 and the physical end to Oak Park’s school year. In a ParentSquare notice, superintendent Tony Knight explained the situation.  “As...

Oak Park Baseball slides into new season

Lucy Anne Heine-Van Fossen, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2020

“New coach, new beginnings,” sophomore and varsity shortstop Cole Murth said. Oak Park baseball started off their season with a 3-4 record and high hopes for the future. The team shares their successes...

Spencer Driggs(pictured) competes in his second track meet at Simi Valley High School.

The Fight to Return to the Track: Spencer Driggs’s Comeback Story

Adam Helfstein and Alex Gaspar March 25, 2020

“Pop — his leg just snapped,” Head track coach Steve White said. “It was pretty gnarly.” As then-freshman Spencer Driggs prepared for his second ever track meet at Simi Valley High School,...

Outdoor basketball courts to be resurfaced

Loren Yona, Graduated Digital Features Editor March 24, 2020

The Oak Park Unified School District school board approved the OPHS outdoor basketball courts to be resurfaced, as of Feb. 18. The construction has not been scheduled yet, according to Assistant Principal...

 Varsity softball team practices during fifth period. The team is getting ready for their game against Carpinteria.

Two seniors lead softball team with a new culture

Atmika Iyer, Graduated Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2020

Before every game, the softball team meets at the on-deck circle, a circle where the batters stand when they’re next to bat, to write their initials and numbers in the dirt. Then, they step into the...

OPHS girls varsity basketball plays in the Coastal Canon League in division 3AA.

Girls Varsity basketball moves up a division

Blake Hanlon and Preston Green February 13, 2020

Varsity girls basketball has moved up from the CIF Southern Section Division 3A to 3AA for the 2019-20 season, There are six divisions for varsity girls basketball from Division I to Division VI. There...

The girls’ varsity soccer team will continue their season into the first round of CIF playoffs after finishing in third place in the Coastal Canyon League.

Girls Varsity soccer ranked second in league

Charlie Nicks, Senior Staff Writer February 13, 2020

After a successful preseason with an overall record of 9-2, the OPHS Varsity Girls’ Soccer team kicks off Coastal Canyon League play, winning three out of their first four games. Despite facing challenging...

Lake Lindero Countrys pool is one practice location being considered for the newly approved swim team.

Oak Park swim team approved by board

Lucy Anne Heine-Van Fossen, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2020

According to Assistant Principal Jason Meskis, Oak Park High School is forming a swim team for the 2020-21 school year. The practice location is likely going to be the Lake Lindero Country Club in Agoura...

Oak Park varsity football team attends Board meeting to be recognized for their undefeated regular season.

From the field to the board

Rebecca Oddes, Senior Staff Writer February 12, 2020

After a record-breaking season for the Oak Park Eagles varsity football team, the Oak Park Unified School District recognized the team for their 10-0 season and winning a league championship. “This...

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