Undeniably, the OH girls' soccer team has had an unforgettable season so far. With a record of 15-1-3, first in conference, and sixth in the state, the team has persevered and found success this season - and aim to again tonight against Joliet West at an away match-up rescheduled due to rain.
“This group is right up there with some of the best we’ve had," said OH Head Coach Gaspar Arias. "What separates them is their consistency and positive mindset. In the past, we’ve had talented teams, but this group combines talent with focus every day. They put in the work and energy, and that’s what makes them special.”
Although girls lacrosse is a relatively new sport at OH, the team is currently 9-8 and growing in confidence and skill.
Listen in as your 42Fifty Sports Podcast hosts and staff reporters Chase Berkson and Eric Arellano share an interview with OH senior lacrosse goalie and team leader Joslynn Sheets to gain insight into this season.
This past week, the OH girls badminton team wrapped up their season. Throughout the season, the girls brought their best efforts, celebrating their wins and using their losses to learn.
The season started in March and ended last week, and whether they were at practice, at an away game, or playing their final conference match, the girls applied the techniques they learned throughout the season.
"The more the girls compete and develop their badminton skills, the more successful they will be," said team Coach Scott Freischlag.
As days get longer and fields turn green, the OH girls’ spring season is underway, continuing their season with a game tonight against Bollingbrook High School.
The season kicked off with a game against Batavia on Sat. Mar 21, with a successful victory 4-1, starting their winning record. This year has been successful so far with the team currently 13-1.
“Making program history was my favorite part [[of the 2025 season]] and going as far as possible,” said OH junior goal keeper Kyla Baier.
In the '25 season, the team took home a win at Conference, the first time in OH history. With the new season underway, many athletes prepared during the off-season to make this one more successful.
“It gets to the point where, as a man, you don't want to see your mom struggle anymore,” said Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo.
This, as a statement, is inspiring.
A green single-wide trailer, in a small, rural part of North Carolina, and a single mother working tirelessly, barely making enough to get by. Those are the conditions Adebayo came from. Now, he cements his place in the Heat franchise and NBA history with the performance of a lifetime.
“Knowing what he comes from now adds a new level of inspiration to this game,” said OH varsity basketball player Jake Voelker.