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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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SPORTS: Sept. 8 in Review

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer September 15, 2013

The varsity field hockey team lost 2-0 to Lutheran South on Tuesday, Sept.10. “Mina, the goalie, saved 22 shots on the goal,” sophomore Grace Colbert said. The varsity boy’s soccer team beat...

Boys varsity soccer takes on Pattonville in the first home game of the season. The senior spolighted was Dan Barlett. "I think its really cool for each senior to be honored on their own night. I really like the idea," senior Ben Ratliff said.

Senior soccer players receive extra recognition

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer September 12, 2013

Senior night comes around once a season for each sport, however Varsity Boys soccer is changing that up. The soccer booster club came up with the idea that at every home game a Senior will be featured....

Varsity boy's soccer plays Pattonville. Boy's soccer is having a fundraiser Saturday 14th from 8-10 a.m. at The Corner Pub and Grill at 15824 Fountain Plaza. "I am glad we are doing the fundraiser because I think new equipment would be nice," sophomore Jack Snyder said.

Come eat breakfast with boy’s soccer

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor September 12, 2013

The boy's soccer program is hosting a fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8-10 a.m. at The Corner Pub and Grill at 15824 Fountain Plaza. Proceeds from the all you can eat breakfast buffet will be used for...

Quarterback Jack Martin steps under center at a practice after school. The freshmen team won their first game on August 31. "I am excited about our first win," Assistant Coach Ryan Pietsch said.

The future of Football

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer September 9, 2013

High expectations are set for the freshmen football team. Forty-two freshmen make up the team; almost double the number of freshmen last year. Assistant Coach Ryan Pietsch said, “I am excited about...

The players of the girls' golf team are confident that they will win districts and reach state this season. Senior Emily Goldenstein did this last year, although no other Parkway West golfers followed her to state. "Last year, there wasn't very much experience - we will do better this year; we still have everyone back," Goldenstein said.

Girls golf team driving for state

Brendan Riehl, Staff Writer August 29, 2013

This year, Parkway West’s Girls Golf team is determined to go to state. Such confidence comes after the team’s performance at the MSHSSA districts last year, when then-junior Emily Goldenstein secured...

Running back to State?

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2013

The loss of six varsity seniors that finished in 8th place at state last year will not be a challenge for the Cross Country team. “We’ll need more people to step up on the team. We all have to work...

Practicing with the varsity team on Aug. 20, senior Brian Roskamp shoots in the center of the field.  The team practices everyday after school from 3 p.m. until about 5 p.m.  in preparation for their first game.

Boys soccer season starts, team sets high goals

Tori Downar, Staff Writer August 28, 2013

With a team change in place at the junior varsity level and a varsity team returning from a close loss at last year’s district championship, all levels of boy’s soccer have set goals for their upcoming...

The girls tennis team takes the courts Fri. Aug. 23 at Red and Blue Night. The team had been practicing for two weeks prior to the event. "I am really looking forward to team bonding this year," Quoss said.

Girls Tennis Season Preview

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer August 28, 2013

The girls’ tennis is starting the season with only two returning varsity players,  leaving multiple spots open for new talent. “I have high expectations for the upcoming season. I plan to win at...

Junior Kennedy Frank plays offense at Red and Blue night. Kennedy is an All Conference returning player. “I’m really excited to start this season. The team is full of support” Frank said.

Swinging into Softball Season

Alya Bajwa, Retired August 28, 2013

The first home game for the school's Softball team will be August 28.  Hitting off the fifth season as the girl’s varsity softball coach, Jeff Chazen is prepared. “We have a lot of experience returning...

The girl's field hockey team practices their drives on the varsity goalie, Meena Lahiri. The field hockey team’s first game is on Thursday, August 29 against Parkway North on the football stadium at 4:15 p.m. “The team would love for everyone to come out and support us for our first game! I’m really excited about the potential both teams have. Skills from previous players have improved and the new players are learning skills so quickly. This year is going to be a good one,” Wind said.

Respect the skirt: Girl’s Field Hockey

Kathryn Harter, Multimedia Editor August 28, 2013

After a summer apart, the girl's field hockey team reunited on July 29 at training camp. With 32 freshmen trying out, the team has almost doubled in size. “The freshmen are doing really well! They...