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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

Abby Hasty (11) releases the bowling ball onto the lane during her event. “The tournament atmosphere was very serious and you could tell everyone there was ready to compete and had been practicing. The competition was tight,” Hasty said. Hasty prepared herself for state by practicing with her doubles partner and the team multiple times a week on the lanes they were going to compete on.

Pins, Pressure, Precision

Madi Paluczak, Reporter April 14, 2025

On April 5 and 6, the Oakville bowling team attended the Missouri State USBC tournament at Crestwood Bowl. Oakville competed in the team's division in the D2, D3 and D4 divisions. Oakville White placed...

Savannah Bentrup (9) dribbles the ball against Affton. "[Being a freshman on varsity intimidated me] because I don't want to mess up and let the team down," Bentrup said. Bentrup had been playing basketball since second grade.

On the Rise

Delaney Earney, Reporter April 14, 2025

After each high school varsity sport is over for the season, coaches come together from conferences and districts to vote on players who get All-Conference and All-District awards. Typically, juniors or...

Springing Into the Season

Alex Vaughn, Reporter March 12, 2025

For many students, spring break can be considered a crucial time for their own growth, whether that be physically, mentally or overall a break that was deeply needed. Student athletes may have a different...

The four state qualifiers stand in front of Mizzou Tigers letters in Mizzou Arena on March 1. "I love competing, it’s my favorite thing to do," Kaden Updike (10) said. While they participated in the tournament, none of the wrestlers placed in the state tournament.

The Big Stage

Mady Donze, Reporter March 2, 2025

For the 2025 wrestling season, four Oakville Tigers qualified for the state tournament in Columbia: Olivia Romano (10), Kaden Updike (10), Gokkhan Yurdanidze (11) and Talia Reed (12).  In order to qualify,...

The Oakville Golden Girls pose for a group photo at one of their competitions. “I've made a lot of new friends and it's made it more exciting," Ella Rick (9) said. She added that the competition team wa a close group that was fun to be with.

From Oakville to Orlando

Alex Vaughn, Reporter February 12, 2025

Many clubs and organizations within the walls of OHS partake in a number of different competitions and events that require numerous amounts of time and effort. The Oakville Golden Girls is one of these...

LIzzie Westcoat (12), Olivia Johnson (12) and Alanya Dickerson (12) pose for a picture together. "So if I hadn’t join that team, I wouldn’t have met the people I surround myself around all the time," Dickerson said. She also added that she planned on continuing her basketball career in college.

Where Have all the Seniors Gone?

Talia Reed, Reporter February 9, 2025

What was once the backbone of Oakville basketball is now declining, as seniors are becoming a rare sight with only three seniors for the current basketball season. While injuries and time committment...

Olivia Hennessy (12) practices with her team after school. “We keep each other up and give each other critiques when need be," Hennessy said. She said that the team needs a lot of energy for their upcoming competition.

Back At It!

Dominic McEntee, Reporter January 28, 2025

After making a splash at the Lindbergh showcase, the Oakville High School cheer team sets their eyes on competing at the state level. “Oakville used to be a competitive cheering school before our...

Mungle practices a stunt with the cheerleading team while the bases work together to keep the flyers in the air. “I’m excited because I’ve never done it (competed) before,” Mungle said. Even with the stress of staying flexible and working harder, Mungle looks forward to competing for the new experience.

Back to the Battle

Madi Paluczak, Reporter December 17, 2024

After a decade-long hiatus, the Oakville varsity cheer team is gearing up for their first competition season in about 10 years. With new leadership and fresh routines, the team will make their comeback...

Oakville´s JV volleyball team finished with a 18-8 record, Captain Shayla Halilbasic (10) was proud of her and her teammates for this astonishing record.

Behind the Scenes of a Captain

Sara Topcagic, JI Reporter December 16, 2024

Each year in almost every sport, a JV captain is chosen. This year’s sophomore JV volleyball captain was Shayla Halilbasic. Halilbasic said she felt great on the court, but she knew she had to motivate...

Jacob Kiser (9) runs up to high five the Ladue team after their game Sept. 10. The Oakville Tigers varsity soccer team lost against Ladue 2-0. “I got three more years ahead of me, so I'm going to forget about that moment (losing the game) and see if we can do better in the future,” Kiser said.

Kickin’ It Up a Notch

Zara Secic, JI Reporter December 12, 2024

When trying out for the OHS soccer team for the first time, Jacob Kiser (9) was not sure if he would make the team. However, after putting in the effort, he was successful and actually made varsity.  “...I...

JV and varsity OHS volleyball player Simona Kraft (10) sets the ball to get the point for her team. “When I get a good set to the hitter, it makes me happy,” Kraft said, “and also knowing that I was able to help my team out.” Kraft enjoyed being able to be a part of helping her team out.

Double The Commitment

Amina Halilovic, JI Reporter December 11, 2024

Simona Kraft (10) played for JV and varsity this past volleyball season at OHS. “I enjoy the idea of being around the sport and just playing the sport,” Kraft said. Kraft started playing volleyball...

Riley Mazdra (9) skates during one of her hockey games.  "A thing I really love about hockey is the support everyone gets after a play or a game, even if they make a mistake or even just everyone cheering on each other..." Mazdra said. Mazdra is the only girl on the JV Black hockey team.

A Girl and Her Skates

Rhylie Forbus, JI Reporter December 9, 2024

Skating onto the ice requires determination and passion. In a sport dominated by boys, Riley Mazdra (9) takes the challenge to face the sport she loves.  "I really like playing hockey. I started skating...

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