Spring sports wrap up an exciting season

Duke Walsh, Contributor May 25, 2023

It would be impossible to capture every winning play and amazing moment from this year’s spring sports season at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Below are just a few highlights that showed exceptional...

Synchronized Swimming show makes a splash

Mash Rashed, Staffer May 25, 2023

Amid the sound of splashing from the pool and ABBA songs over the sound system, families and friends cheered for students kicking and flipping in intricate formations. The annual Synchronized Swimming...

Girls Lacrosse defeats Fenwick, adds to winning streak

Sophia Lynn, Contributor May 25, 2023

The Oak Park and River Forest High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse team beat Fenwick High School 18-7 on May 19. This matchup of crosstown rivals was an emotional celebration for the seven graduating seniors...

Athlete in Focus: Reese Garland

Mary Andolina, Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2023

Reese Garland placed second in discus and fifth in shot put at IHSA’s Girls Track and Field State Championships at Eastern Illinois University on May 19 and 20--true to her senior superlative “Most...

COLUMN: How climate change is affecting baseball

Drew Koenig, Sports Editor May 8, 2023

Baseball has been evolving ever since its inception in the mid-19th century. Most recently, rule changes have made the game more interesting for viewers. But the game is also changing due to a much less...

Athlete in Focus: Payton Wernet

Shane Colpoys, Staffer May 8, 2023

On March 22, 2023 senior bowler Payton Wernet had a perfect game: every ball he threw was a strike. This accomplishment culminated a high school bowling career filled with resilience and love for the game....

Boys Water polo sprints to success

James Panton, Contributor May 8, 2023

In a thrilling display of athleticism, two high-ranking boys water polo teams faced off April 17 in a much anticipated match. The ninth ranked Oak Park and River Forest High School Huskies took on the...

Softball team aims for bounce back season

Shane Colpoys, Staffer April 5, 2023

Known to be one of the best softball programs in Illinois, the Varsity Softball team will count on its senior experience to achieve previous success.  In his second-year as head varsity coach, J.P....

Athlete in Focus: Peter Zurawski

Drew Koenig, Sports Editor April 5, 2023

In 2021 and 2022, the boys volleyball team had strong seasons, ending with appearances at the state tournament. Senior Peter Zurawski, who is committed to play at Ball State, is now the leader of the strong...

Athlete in Focus: Regan Mary Cronin

Mary Andolina, News and Opinion Editor March 8, 2023

In her first year as a rower, senior Regan Mary Cronin won the USRowing 2022 Youth National Championship in June and the same day verbally committed to the University of Southern California. “It was...

Athlete in focus: Caroline Raducha

Shane Colpoys, Staffer February 13, 2023

Moments before the Oak Park and River Forest High School Girls’ Gymnastics team took the stage against Morton High School on Wednesday, Jan. 18, they huddled up, banged on the mats and screamed,  “How...

Drew Reviews: Is the NFL too violent?

Drew Koenig, Sports Editor February 13, 2023

Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the United States. More specifically, the National Football League (NFL) has become a staple of American culture, to the point where Sundays are synonymous...

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