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Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

Devyn Chambers after triumphantly placing at a track and field meet. PC: Ryan Nugent

Run that Track!

Calli Swensen, Features Editor May 28, 2024

As the school year sees the closing of its chapter, so does Oakmont’s spring sports. One notable sports team with an established and especially successful team and season is OHS’ track and field. Devyn...

One of the many posters made of Mike Tyson (left) and Jake Paul (right) to promote the fight. PC: Printerval

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

Leah Maupin, Staff Writer May 23, 2024

On July 20th, a popular “YouTuber”, Jake Paul, will compete in a boxing match against Mike Tyson, otherwise known as “the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time”. Jake Paul grew up in Ohio with...

Caitlin Clark at the Big Ten tournament Final 2024. PC: John McClellan

How Caitlin Clark is a prime example of the gender wage gap in sports

Kate McGinnis, Staff Writer May 22, 2024

Caitlin Clark is a professional basketball player who has been regarded as one of the most talented collegiate players in the history of basketball. Clark played in college for the Iowa Hawkeyes and...

The published announcement was found on the OHS Volleyball page. PC: oakmontvolleyball

OHS Boys Volleyball barely misses D3 playoff finals

Alisi Tuatonga, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 20, 2024

Given the amount of talent this team has brought into Oakmont’s Volleyball athletics this year, the boys have made an impressive run in playoffs, making it all the way to semifinals. Though it was...

Team USA racing at the 2012 London Olympics. PC: Wikimedia Commons

Row, row, row your boat

Isabella Roberts, Staff Writer May 17, 2024

When people think of rowing, they may think of sports like kayaking or canoeing - maybe even the children's song “Row, Row, Row your boat.” But the sport of rowing, otherwise known as crew, is quite...

Eagles vs. Commanders, FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, September 25, 2022. PC: Wikimedia Commons

A new edition to the “Monday Night Countdown”

Cooper Hicks, News Editor May 17, 2024

Jason Kelce, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, who retired after a long 13-year career, is set to join ESPN ahead of the start of the next NFL season. Kelce is not unfamiliar with the broadcasting...

Although a bit of a down year for 
the Kings, they still have a chance 
to go to the playoffs.
PC: Flickr.com

The Kings are in the Play-In

Jacob Munoz, Staff Writer May 10, 2024

Finishing the regular season with a 46-36 record and being a 9th seed in the West, the Sacramento Kings have punched their ticket for the Play-In tournament against their not-so-long-time rivals, the Golden...

The Oakland Athletics stadium, the Oakland Coliseum.

PC: Flickr

Oakland Athletics on the move

Cooper Hicks, News Editor April 24, 2024

The Oakland Athletics have officially announced that they will be playing in Sacramento from 2025-2027. They are forced to make the move since their new stadium in Las Vegas will not be completed until...

Oakmont's girls soccer home game on Jan. 22.

Oakmont girls soccer’s hard fought battles versus West Park

Calli Swensen, Features Editor January 30, 2024

Oakmont’s girls varsity and junior varsity soccer teams both played matches in opposition to the teams of local Roseville high school, West Park, on Monday, Jan. 22, taking place on Oakmont’s home...

Oakmont's wrestling team after pre-season training.
PC: Chris Kronkright

Oakmont’s wrestling season

Leah Maupin, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

The new season of Oakmont's wrestling team is just around the corner, bringing more energy and enthusiasm than ever. This October marks the start of a new season of the sport. With many of their star...

A snippet of the brand new tennis courts at Oakmont.

A new addition to the tennis community

Leah Maupin and Alisi Tuatonga December 14, 2023

Oakmont’s tennis team is happy to announce the arrival of their new tennis courts. The construction started last year and Oakmont and its tennis team are overjoyed with the results. Last year, the...

The baseball players line up on the far side of the field awaiting the ring ceremony.

OHS baseball takes championship home

Alisi Tuatonga and Leah Maupin October 12, 2023

Around the end of last school year in 2023, the Oakmont Vikings varsity baseball team made school-sports history as they beat Woodland High School in a battle for the 2023 Sac-Joaquin Section championship...

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