Eduardo Barragan - Staff Reporter
‘One Battle After Another’ dominates at the ’26 Oscars as historic wins highlight the ceremony
The 98th Academy Awards delivered a historic night of major wins, milestones, and a competitive race between two of the year’s biggest films, as "One Battle After Another" emerged as the top winner at the 2026 Oscars. “I really do think 'One Battle After Another' deserved Best Picture," said OH senior Hassan Lawal. "'Sinners' also deserved the award, but you have to give credit to the underdogs, too.” "One Battle After Another" took home 6 Oscars, including Best Picture, and the film dominated the night, winning awards for Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), Best Supporting Actor (Sean Penn), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Casting.
OH baseball seniors commit to the same college, friends on and off the mound
Moving into the spring season, OH baseball is in full swing, and seniors, like Andrew Zwemke and Aiden Jaquez, are ready to take the field for one last season with OH baseball. On the mound, pitchers Zwemke and Jaquez have played baseball all four years of high school. At the same time, both are competing to perform on the mound.
Podcast: Let the madness begin
The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, known as March Madness, is in full swing, and the madness has already begun. The tournament started March 17, and since then, upset and standout games have already amazed crowds of fans, including students and teachers here at OH. “[[March Madness]] gets bigger and bigger every year, and it's only in the United States,” said OH special education teacher and Varsity basketball coach Jeff Gilmour. “Because of NIL money and the transfer portal, there's more parity throughout college basketball.” March Madness is considered the best time of the year to both casual and fulltime sport fans, but for some it's particularly special. “I watch as much as I can. … It's the most exciting time of the year for me. I'm a big college basketball fan– I don't really get into the NBA, and since high school season’s over now … college is the best tournament we have,” said Gilmour.
Breakout season: Why Young and Sprinkle are the sprinters to watch
Last season was a turning point for the boys' track program, and at the center were two sprinters who did not go unnoticed. OH track junior athlete Dontrell Young and OH track junior athlete Jezhian (Jay) Sprinkle their breakout performances showed consistency, confidence, and ability to perform under pressure. Both had a great season last year, with new achievements and new goals for the upcoming season. Young is an efficient and explosive sprinter, competing in the 100m dash, 200m dash, and 400m dash. He is known for his times, records, and placing at the state where he got 4th in the 100m and 2nd in the 200m. “Placing at the state last year is probably one of my most valuable [[achievements]],” said Young.
“Best kicker in Panther history”: The Stumpenhorst Legacy
When the OH Panther football team needed points the most, senior kicker Kaleb Stumpenhorst was the player they could count on. “He always knew that he had to step up and deliver in very clutch moments, as we saw in Lockport," said OH senior football player Devin Mata. "And really it’s props to the entire process. We all did our job, then Stump landed the final blow time and time again, proving the big time player he was." Moments after Stumpenhorst's kick sends Oswego to the state final, the team begins to celebrate with him. Credits: Justin Holden "Stump," as he is affectionately called by several of his teammates like Mata, pulled off the unthinkable on Nov. 22 in the fourth quarter of the semifinal game, which was tied 7-7 and special teams was lined up at the 40-yard line.