February is heating up with exciting OES basketball action! The Girls' Varsity team is on a scorching hot streak, having won eight of their last nine games. They've dominated their opponents, outscoring them by nearly 200 points. This team is playing with incredible hustle and heart, and they're ready to take on the league. Mark your calendars for Monday, February 3, when the girls host Valley Catholic. This is a crucial matchup – a victory would put them at the top of the Lewis and Clark standings. Feel the energy and cheer on our incredible student-athletes.
The Boys Varsity team is also in the thick of the playoff race, currently in third place in the league. With victories over De La Salle, Catlin Gabel, PAA, and Horizon Christian, they've shown they have what it takes to compete with the best. On Tuesday, the boys beat De La Salle for the first time since 2021 completing a comeback having trailed by 11 with just three minutes left. Now on Monday, February 3, they face a tough challenge against Valley Catholic in a rematch of a thrilling game from earlier in the season. Every game from here on out is a battle, and the boys are ready to fight for every win.
But the excitement doesn't stop there!
- Monday, February 3, vs. Valley Catholic: Join us for a special recognition of our outstanding B.A.M. players and coaches during the Girls' Varsity game! This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the future of OES basketball.
- Saturday, February 11, vs. Horizon Christian: We will recognize our incredible Middle School basketball players while we celebrate our OES Boys' and Girls' Basketball and Ski Racing seniors.
This is a time for OES basketball to shine! Let's pack the stands and show our unwavering support for these talented athletes. Go Varks!
OES Ski Racing has already had two races this season and has seen success on both the boys' and girls' sides. After four great runs this season, Sky Z-A. ‘26 finished second overall in both races, narrowly missing out on first by just .17 seconds. Mia R. ‘25, Pia R. ‘25, and Lily B. ‘25 finished 12th, 14th, and 15th, respectively, as OES is the only school with four in the top 15!
On the boy's side, Theo S. ‘25 finished second with an outstanding performance at Timberline. Edwin L. ‘25 finished tenth. Brew C. ‘28 finished 19, and Lucas S. ‘26 finished 22!
As always, follow the OES Athletics Instagram for updates, scores, and highlights!