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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

College & Professional Sports

NCAA March Madness Tournament

NCAA March Madness Tournament

Kathryn Tatum, Editor-in-chief | March 30, 2016

With the first games of the NCAA March Madness tournament about to start, everyone – basketball fan or not – is rushing to fill out their bracket. The first game of the tournament starts Thursday Feb. 17 at 12:15 pm and is between Duke and UNC Wilmington....

Warriors chase all-time record

Warriors chase all-time record

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | March 14, 2016

Back in 1995 the Chicago Bulls were able to set the NBA record for the best record of all time. They were able to win 72 games and only lose over their entire tenth season. The team boasted many superstars such as Michael Jordan and Steve Kerr. All this...

NCAA Tournaments: March Madness preview

NCAA Tournaments: March Madness preview

Ian Fitzgerald | March 14, 2016

College basketball is revered almost religiously for many students at Oakton High School. As March Madness approaches, students are bracing their brackets for the NCAA tournament, and seeding hasn’t even finished yet. Seeding Sunday took place this...

It happens every spring

It happens every spring

Ethan Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief | March 14, 2016

MLB preseason excitement hits its stride as spring training play kicks off During the grueling bore of the offseason’s winter months, the ears of every baseball fan anxiously await four important words: pitchers and catchers report. Several weeks...

Stephen Currys sensational game

Stephen Curry’s sensational game

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | March 10, 2016

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, is known as one of the best three point shooters of all time. This year he is on average making over five threes a game which is practically unheard of. He is also shooting an incredible percentage by making...

Maryland Women No. 5 are bringing the heat

Maryland Women No. 5 are bringing the heat

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | February 23, 2016

On Sunday afternoon Maryland Terrapins continued their streak of fire by beating Northwestern. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 27 points to lead No. 5 Maryland to a 79-70 win at Northwestern Sunday afternoon. The Maryland veterans combined for 70 points...

Peyton Mannings career and decision: what is next for this Super Bowl star?

Peyton Manning’s career and decision: what is next for this Super Bowl star?

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | February 17, 2016

Peyton Manning was drafted first by the Indianapolis Colts in 1998. When he was drafted expectations were very high for him even as a rookie. That being said, none could have possibly foreseen how excellent a reputation  he would have as a player....

Januarys ins and outs: top three Premier League winter transfers of 2016

January’s ins and outs: top three Premier League winter transfers of 2016

Arthur Kennington, Staff Writer | February 8, 2016

The 2016 winter transfer window as of February 1, midnight, was set to a close bringing a wrap to the most surprising deals from around all of the 20 Premier League clubs. English soccer continues to attract new faces from around the world and during...

Changing of the guard

Changing of the guard

Tony Waltrich | February 8, 2016

The Super Bowl is the most televised annual event in American history. From diehard football fans to those who couldn't care less, the Super Bowl has a little something for everyone, whether it be the actual game or the esteemed commercials. This year's...

Effects of snow on NFL Playoffs

Effects of snow on NFL Playoffs

Matt Corgnati | February 3, 2016

This years NFL playoffs have been plagued by snow and bad weather. As the NFL playoffs came into the Conference Championship, so did the snow. We all know that over the past weekend the Eastern Seaboard was slammed by one of the biggest snow storms in...

A Field of Dreams: Oakton Hosts Aspiring European Ballplayers

A Field of Dreams: Oakton Hosts Aspiring European Ballplayers

Ethan Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief | November 6, 2014

Earlier this month, Oakton was greeted by a very unique group of visitors. During the week of September 29th to October 3rd, Oakton’s baseball program played host to a team of players who traveled from Europe and were practicing for their shot at being...

To Pay or Not to Pay?

courtneydo | September 1, 2014

Debate ensues over whether NCAA College Athletes should be paid to play a sport at their University. Sports are hugely popular in this country, and are televised and advertised daily, earning much revenue. Fans obsess over their professional teams and...

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