Girls soccer welcomes new head coach

Kiera Locke, Staffer February 5, 2024

After an offseason of reconstruction, Oak Park and River Forest High School’s girls varsity soccer team is ready to make. a statement. The team is prepared to show their competition the skills they are...

Athlete in focus: Caroline Mann

Quinn Bozarth, Staffer February 5, 2024

Oak Park and River Forest High School junior Caroline Mann is a prime example of a multi-sport athlete. Mann runs cross country in the fall, does gymnastics in the winter and plays lacrosse in the spring,...

Boys basketball off to a strong start

Kiera Locke, Staffer December 18, 2023

Oak Park and River Forest High School’s varsity boys basketball team is back and ready to make a statement. Although the season has just started, they have faced heavy competition and prevailed. On...

Track plans to sprint ahead

Sophia Lynn, Staffer December 18, 2023

Following the cross country program’s successful season, Oak Park and River Forest High School’s track and field athletes are eagerly lacing up their spikes, getting ready to dominate in the winter...

Early specialization hurts athletes

Ella Smith, Contributor December 18, 2023

For many high school students, sports are a quintessential part of adolescence; they offer an escape from a routine school day, while simultaneously providing a community for students with shared interests...

Florida State was robbed

Duke Walsh, Staffer December 18, 2023

The College Football Playoffs are set. Second-seeded University of Washington takes on number three University of Texas, and top-seeded University of Michigan goes up against University of Alabama. However,...

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,...

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