Sophie Vietor breaks one minute in the 100 yard freestyle
Maria Newton, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018
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Senior Sophie Vietor broke one minute in the 100 yard freestyle at the Kirkwood Invite on Jan. 12 and 13 for girls swimming in her second year of being on the team. Breaking a minute in the 100 yard freestyle is a milestone for swimmers and is a goal that head coach Allison Wallace had set for Vietor as we...
Racquetball team heads to Arby’s tournament
Erin Slutzky, Staff Writer
January 10, 2018
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On Jan. 5, the Parkway racquetball team packed up to drive to Rolla for the Arby’s tournament. The tournament, a traditional highlight competition for more than 12 years, allows the team to stays in a hotel together and room with their teammates. “We got a better feel for each other—literally ...
Boys cross country wraps up with eighth place at Nike Midwest Regionals
Noah Gwin, Staff Writer
December 15, 2017
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As the cross country season came to a close on Nov. 12., the team competed for the first time in a regional race in Terra Haute, Ind. Seniors Blake Selm, Cerow Aligab, Matyas Csiki-Fejer, Andrew Lofgren and Kyle Andersen led the herd. “I thought we were going to be state champ contenders from...
Six minutes on the mat: senior Josh McCallister looks towards state
Nell Jaskowiak, Opinions Editor
December 15, 2017
At a West High wrestling camp between his eighth grade and freshman year, senior Josh McCallister laid the foundations for his passion. He picked up the skills quickly, and his confidence drove him to join the high school team. Eventually, he worked his way up to earning the team captain position in hi...
Freshmen Ty Waddell and Danny Talbott score a spot on varsity hockey
December 14, 2017
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After a long haul of training, freshmen Ty Waddell and Danny Talbott made it onto the varsity ice hockey team. Playing hockey since he was four, Talbott worked out all summer at the gym to make the varsity hockey team. “It wasn’t hard exactly, it was more fun because I did my best in tryouts and I...
Senior Jack Swiney signs to play Division I baseball
Tyler Kinzy, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
In the realm of high school sports, few days on the calendar are considered as significant as signing day. On Nov. 8, four NCAA-bound Longhorns formally put pen to paper as their athletic careers leapt beyond the high school level. Stationed at a cafeteria table was senior outfielder Jack Swiney, who...
Girls swim and dive kicks off season
Irene Yannakakis, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Putting in six days of practice per week, the swim season began for 23 swimmers and five divers on Nov. 7 when tryouts commenced. After last years season record of 5-4, (5 wins, 4 losses), the girls placed second at the conference meet and 31st at state. “This year the state meet is going to be...
Boys cross country team reflect on third place finish at state
Chris Bass, Staff Writer
November 10, 2017
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On Nov. 4, the top seven runners from the varsity cross country team competed in the Class 4 MSHSAA State Cross Country Championship meet, in Jefferson City. This meet marked the 30th time the team has competed at state. “I think it is just a really exciting experience for the kids. I was expe...
Photo Gallery: Cross country girls’ last meet before championships
Gabby Leon, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
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Boys swim and dive concludes successful season with state qualifiers
Bennett Davis, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
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The boys swim and dive team is wrapping with a record of 8-5-1 after winning the Parkway Quad tournament. “This has been my first season on the team and it has been better than what I could have even hoped for. It’s great to be part of this supportive community, I feel genuinely appreciated ...
