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Liam O’Connor ‘25

Liam O’Connor ‘25, Sports Features Editor

Liam O’Connor ’25 is the Sports Feature Editor of the Crusader Newspaper. He is passionate about writing about his favorite sports teams and being able to explore the mindsets of the players and teams. Liam is the founder of the Sports Debate Club at Riordan and even has his own personal blog dedicated to writing about Bay Area teams. His favorite story that he has written is Broadcasting insider’s unfiltered look at San Francisco 49ers because he enjoyed talking to someone that is so close to the team.

All content by Liam O’Connor ’25

Fox Sports is losing its integrity

Liam O’Connor ’25
March 5, 2025
Both teams flags wave before kickoff in New Orleans

Eagles soar in Super Bowl LIX win

Liam O’Connor ’25, Sports Features Editor
February 26, 2025
The 49ers and their fans celebrate a 32-19 win against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football on Sept. 9 at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium.

Broadcasting insider’s unfiltered look at San Francisco 49ers

Liam O’Connor ’25, Sports Features Editor
January 3, 2025
Crumbl Cookie is famous for its rotating flavor menu, always surprising customers with new, unique cookies to try and favorite ones to revisit.

Cookie franchise crumbls into Lakeshore Plaza

Liam O’Connor ’25, Sports Features Editor
December 20, 2024
Members of Riordan’s new fall ball team pose for a photo during a workout.

Sarge’s Heroes march into fall season

Liam O’Connor ’25, Sports Features Editor
November 1, 2024
Hot temperatures in San Francisco prevented the football team from practicing.

New temperature regulation heats up effort for player safety

Liam O’Connor ’25, Sports Features Editor
November 1, 2024
Coach Craig Sargent is eager to lead the Crusader baseball team in the spring of 2025.

Coach Sargent leads Crusader baseball team into new era

Liam O’Connor ’25, Sports Features Editor
July 16, 2024
The Warriors were eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Kings.

Warriors fall short of playoffs ‎.‎ .‎ . What’s next?

Liam O’Connor ’25, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2024
The 49ers defeated the Lions 34-31 at Levi's Stadium this past weekend.

Niners roar back in second half vs Lions, advance to Super Bowl LVIII

Liam O’Connor ’25, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2024
The 49ers will face the Detroit Lions at home in Levi's Stadium on Jan. 28 in the NFL Conference Championship.

49ers pack up Packers, prepare to face Lions

Liam O’Connor ’25, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
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