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Inside The Tee Box

Blaise Wuest, Staff Writer | September 26, 2021

If someone were to ask you right now to name a fall sport, a majority of people would say football. Many are familiar with the well known Friday night lights, but one of our quiet, yet very interesting sports here at Oakton is our very own golf team....

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Kickoff to Success

Veronica Preaskorn, Editor in Chief | September 26, 2021

The best starting record in at least seven years. That’s what the Oakton football team has achieved this year. After an altered season last year due to COVID-19, where, according to Coach Morgan, it was “tough to kind of get [their] feet going,”...

How Ballet is Affecting Teens Body Images

How Ballet is Affecting Teens Body Images

Jade Brooks | September 22, 2021

There has always been a stigma that Ballerinas have to be skinny, but why? Studies have shown that young women previously or currently dancing ballet are more likely to  be preoccupied with weight, eating habits, and body image.  In the world of dance,...

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Russell Westbrook sets another record for triple-doubles

Viraj Khetan, Staff Writer | April 29, 2021

Throughout Russell Westbrook’s illustrious thirteen-year career, he has been idolized for many elements of his game - his monstrous dunks, lockdown defense, and visionary leadership. But over the years, a sizable portion of fans and the media started...

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Anthony Davis Returning from Injury

Anshul Sreenivas | April 29, 2021

Last weekend the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Anthony Davis will be returning from his Achilles injury. Davis played against the Dallas Mavericks last Thursday, and it is definitely something to talk about. Davis was on a huge minutes restriction,...

Top 10 NFL Draft Prospects Heading into Draft Night

Top 10 NFL Draft Prospects Heading into Draft Night

Nathan Henriques, Staff Writer | April 28, 2021

This year’s draft is stacked, but who’s the best of the best? The NFL 2021 Draft class is absolutely stacked with talent. This year’s class may be the best in the past decade. There are several great Qbs. Many great WRs. A couple of great corners....

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NBA Playoffs Predictions

Kaleb Steele, Sports Editor | April 27, 2021

The NBA Playoffs is a four round, seven games series per round. The team first to four wins, wins the series. Seeds 7th - 10th in each conference participate in a play in tournament. The tournament was added last season to give a couple more teams a chance...

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Can the Washington Wizards Make the NBA Playoffs?

Artin Saadat, Staff Writer | April 16, 2021

The Washington Wizards had high expectations going into the 2020-2021 NBA season, with their offseason acquisition of former MVP Russell Westbrook. However, after their 5 and 15 start and Westbrook’s poor performance, many were calling for the Wizards...

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Baylor beats Gonzaga to win 2021 NCAA championship

Viraj Khetan, Staff Writer | April 16, 2021

On April 5th, 2021, the Baylor Bears defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-70 to win their 1st NCAA championship in history. From the starting tipoff, Baylor hit the gas pedal and maintained a high pace of strong shooting and lockdown defense to achieve success....

MLB opening day of the 2021 season, and here’s what we know.

Aubrey Leverett, Online Manager/ Social Media Manager | April 15, 2021

As the nation tumbles through 2021, Major League Baseball finds its way back, just as in previous years. Spring training has come to a close, bringing out baseball fans around the country. Opening Day of the 2021 season arrived on April 1, with 26 of...

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Was the 2020 NBA draft the Greatest draft?

Anshul Sreenivas | April 15, 2021

This season we have seen some of the best rookies we have seen in years. Usually there will be one or two rookies who really show out in their rookie season, but this year it has been a different case. Starting off with LaMelo Ball, even though Melo...

Who is the Best Men's Basketball Tournament Champion in the past decade?

Who is the Best Men’s Basketball Tournament Champion in the past decade?

Nathan Henriques, Staff Writer | April 15, 2021

Over the past decade there has only been a few completely dominant champs but who’s the best? Over the last ten years, there have been years when the champ scraps by each game by an inch such as the 2019 UVA Cavaliers. There have also been teams...

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