Athlete in focus: Max Johnson

Esmie Alwaeli, Staffer November 20, 2023

From just one of senior Max Johnson’s first varsity games in his sophomore year, Oak Park and River Forest Head Basketball Coach Phil Gary knew he was talented. Johnson had excelled in his game against...

Coach Hoerster reflects on season

Duke Walsh, Staffer November 20, 2023

The Oak Park and River Forest High School football team went 1-8 this season. After this string of tough losses, The Trapeze interviewed the head coach, John Hoerster, about the positives on and off the...

The OPRF Hockey Club is back

Liam Shea, Staffer November 20, 2023

The Oak Park and River Forest Hockey Club is in the midst of a rebuilding year. After a tumultuous 2022-23 season, the team is committed to restoring a good reputation to the organization. Players and...

New leaders for girls basketball

Sophia Lynn, Staffer November 20, 2023

The girls’ basketball program is gearing up for its 2023-2024 season after significant changes to its coaching lineup. Lyniece Lush was hired as a junior varsity head coach, Ashley “AJ” Johnson...

OPRF wrestling, ready for state

Ryan Scott, Staffer November 20, 2023

The Oak Park and River Forest High School’s wrestling teams are hoping to build upon the success of last season. With an impressive record of 10-13 and a second-place finish at IHSA regionals, boys wrestling...

Fall Sports Wrap-up

Duke Walsh, Staffer November 20, 2023

*All records and postseason performances were taken from Maxpreps.com or from IHSA.org unless otherwise mentioned. Fall sports at Oak Park and River Forest High School were bursting with fun moments,...

To prevent hazing, build community

Duke Walsh, Staffer October 23, 2023

This summer, Northwestern University fired its head football coach due to hazing allegations pointed toward the program. The person who brought light to Northwestern’s hazing was Lloyd Yates, a 2015...

Girls Volleyball ranked fifth in state

Vilas Advani, Contributor October 23, 2023

Girls Volleyball captains Kinsey Smith and Grace Nelson are leading their team through a winning season. Senior setter Smith, a Davidson College commit, and outside hitter Nelson, a University of...

Athlete in Focus: DeeDee Golla

Quinn Bozarth, Staffer October 23, 2023

Oak Park and River Forest senior DeeDee Golla has played a major role in this year’s field hockey team. From the start of her field hockey journey in 8th grade to a second-place finish at the state...

Neumann competes at golf state finals

Gus Dwyer, Contributor October 23, 2023

Senior Will Neumann was just two strokes away from advancing to the second round of competition at the state golf finals, held at The Den at Fox Creek in Bloomington on Friday, Oct. 6. “Will battled...

Boys soccer on winning streak

Kiera Locke, Staffer October 23, 2023

UPDATE: After an impressive season, the OPRF Boys soccer team lost to Notre Dame College Prep on Saturday, October 21. Their final record was 21-1-2 (W-L-T), a school record according to the team's...

September Sports Highlights

Duke Walsh, Staffer September 18, 2023

Oak Park and River Forest High School athletics has had an exciting start. This is the first taste of sports at OPRF for the 2023 fall season. Below are a few highlights from teams with several home...

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