The school newspaper of Oakville High School

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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

Natalie Chrestman poses for soccer while in a boot due to an over use injury. I then got it (boot) taken off for soccer tryouts and tried off and made the team. Then it started turning red and bruising so then I went back to my orthopedic and they said ‘This is worse than before, you shouldn’t have done that, it could be broken next time and, you are probably going to have to get surgery again.’ Chrestman said. She has been in and out of her boot since the middle of her basketball medicine.

Sports Recovery

Haley Hughes, Reporter March 19, 2024

Natalie Chrestman (10) is one of many athletes who have gone through an injury throughout their sport but manage to push through. Just like her, there are many people who rush through their healing process,...

Delaney Earney (10) dribbles the ball during a basketball game in the left picture and kicks the ball during a soccer game in the right picture. “Transitioning is hard sometimes because my club season ends the week before tryouts start, so I am not doing any soccer for a while,” Earney said. She has been playing both soccer and basketball since elementary school.

Transitions Between Teams

Haley Hughes, Reporter March 1, 2024

With the 2024 spring season coming up, many student athletes have been preparing for their first week of tryouts. It looks different however, for people in winter sports because of districts taking place...

Math teacher Tyler Lingle goes up against Kyle Le (12) for the tip-off to start the Students v. Teachers basketball game Jan. 25. “My favorite part of the game was Sawyer announcing my name as MVP. I was completely shocked, and then everyone lifted me up,” Le said. Le may not have been capable of jumping high enough to win the tip-off, but he felt that he showed he could shoot from different areas around the court.

Teacher vs Students

Haley Hughes, Reporter January 30, 2024

On Jan. 25, a group of students played a friendly basketball game against several teachers, which ended with the students winning 68-58. The game was sponsored by Student Council to raise money for their...

On Dec.8, Ava Strickland (12) brings her opponent down during her match. It [the match] was very exciting. I got seventh place, but I was wrestling in the 140 weight when I usually wrestle in the 145 class, Strickland said. Her goal for her senior season was to make it to the podium at least once.

Back to the Mats

Haley Hughes, Reporter December 20, 2023

This year, wrestling has been working hard to prepare for their 2023-2024 season. With the expansion of the teams, they are ready to be even more competitive.  “The size of the team has grown a lot...

Darnel McDonald (11) goes up to make a shot during a scrimmage in practice. “I am pretty excited about the season,” McDonald said. “I am ready to win some games.” McDonald has had varsity basketball experience since his freshman year.

Prepping For The Season

Haley Hughes, Reporter November 23, 2023

On Wed. 25, the boys basketball program hosted a jamboree with St. Mary’s, St. Genevieve and Hillsboro High School. The varsity team won two out of the three games, with a hard loss against Hillsboro. “We...

Amelia Wiesler (11) jogs to home base after hitting her 19th home run at the home game Sept. 25. “It felt good knowing I’m only two away from tying [the school home run record],” Wiesler said. “I came in with a goal, and I’m about to achieve that goal.” Wiesler hit 19 home runs throughout her high school career and still has her senior year to attempt breaking the record.

‘Sky’s The Limit’

Haley Hughes, Reporter October 13, 2023

Varsity softball player Amelia Wiesler (11) was recognized as “Athlete Of The Week” by SB Live on Sept. 11 for her almost record-breaking number of home runs and favorable personality.  “I believe...

Alex Staufer poses for a photo with his American host family as they celebrate Thanksgiving on Nov. 25 (2021). [Something different in Austria is] We dont celebrate Thanksgiving in the form that America does, Staufer said. He added that he enjoyed all the moments he got to spend with his American host family during his exchange year.

Opportunity Of A Lifetime

Haley Hughes, Reporter December 14, 2022

There are many different cultural experiences around the world and some people get the chance to travel abroad to experience them for themselves. Traveling to a different environment has a lot of challenges...

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