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The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

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Do the Redskins Want to Keep Captain Kirk at The Helm?

Jacob Rutzick, Staff Writer | January 17, 2017

2016 was an important year for Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Redskins organization was trying to make the choice about whether or not the keep Cousins running the offense for times to come. Cousins was playing his hardest to try and win his team...

World Series Breakdown

Jacob Rutzick, Staff Writer | December 15, 2016

The number one ranked team in the nation, Alabama University.

College Football Playoff Prediction

Matthew Corgnati, Business Manager/ Staff Writer | November 15, 2016

      After the past weeks of upsets throughout the top ten teams of the college football world, the 4 team college football playoff is looking a lot different than many people thought it would. Through the first 10 games,...

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The Warriors and Cavaliers Begin the Season

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | November 14, 2016

After the end of the 2015-2016 NBA season, the Warriors and the Cavaliers were regarded as the best teams in the league. They played in the finals where the Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 lead to defeat the Warriors. LeBron James was the difference maker;...

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PowderPuff at Oakton is more than a football game

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | October 27, 2016

The PowderPuff football game is an event held every year at Oakton. There are two teams and both are made up of Junior and Senior girls. One team has representatives of the Juniors and the other has members of the Seniors. Both teams are also coached...

MLB Postseason Race

Arthur Kennington, Staff Writer | October 4, 2016

Yes, it is October, the most exciting time of year for many baseball fans across the world, as the start to the month annually gives excitement as teams battle it out over a spot in the playoffs. Wild card or Division title, the standings over the regular...

The Passing of Jose Fernandez

Owen McCarty, Staff Writer | October 2, 2016

   On Sept. 25,  Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez passed away tragically in a boating accident. Fernandez was an immigrant from Cuba, and he had tried to defect from Cuba three times until he and his mother finally made it on the fourth try. Last...

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Rio Olympics: USA Medal Count

Kathryn Tatum, Editor-in-chief | August 20, 2016

The 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio have been historic for the United States. From Michael Phelps claiming his 22nd gold medal to the "final five" winning the team all-around competition, U.S. athletes are making their country prouder than ever. The...

Girls Lacrosse Beats Chantilly in OT Thriller

Girls Lacrosse Beats Chantilly in OT Thriller

Matt Corgnati | May 10, 2016

Friday night was the start of the 2016 playoffs. Girls lacrosse took on bitter rivals, Chantilly at Chantilly's home field in what would turn out to be one of the best district games of the season. With a 5:30 start time underneath the cloudy skies and...

The Oakton Varsity Softball family

The Oakton Varsity Softball family

Lindsey Katsaros, Editorial Board Member | May 10, 2016

Softball does not get as much attention as some of the other sports do at Oakton. During the springtime, these varsity athletes can be found out on the field most afternoons, conditioning and practicing their skills. Throughout the season, they play about...

The Comeback Kids: Liverpool Storm Back to Beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3

The Comeback Kids: Liverpool Storm Back to Beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3

Arthur Kennington, Staff Writer | April 25, 2016

Liverpool are a club that have a great history of comebacks in major tournaments and the streak wasn't ended in their heavyweight clash in the Europa League Quarter-Finals against German giants, Borussia Dortmund. Liverpool had played a previous 1st-Leg...

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