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The varsity boys cross country team poses for a photo at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex in Memphis, Tenn. The Memphis Twilight Classic is the largest event the team attends. “[I enjoyed] hanging out with the team every day at practice,” Patten said. “I wanted to be the best I could for my team; I really wanted to help out.”
A race to remember
Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Editor-In-Chief • September 4, 2025

With the crack of the gun, 300 runners embarked upon a 5K loop at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic on Aug. 30, 2025. One of these runners,...

The varsity boys cross country team poses for a photo at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex in Memphis, Tenn. The Memphis Twilight Classic is the largest event the team attends. “[I enjoyed] hanging out with the team every day at practice,” Patten said. “I wanted to be the best I could for my team; I really wanted to help out.”
A race to remember
Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Editor-In-Chief • September 4, 2025

With the crack of the gun, 300 runners embarked upon a 5K loop at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic on Aug. 30, 2025. One of these runners,...

Working hard and focusing on the game, juniors Katie Byergo, Leyton Usry, Annie Deckelbaum, Wade Patten and freshman Greyson Smith lock in on their sport. ¨I love home games because I can always feel the energy from the crowd,¨ junior Leyton Usry said.
Athletes to watch in the 2025-2026 season
Owen Ulmer, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025

Celebrating their landmark victory, the Parkway West Boys Hockey team gathers together on the ice. Over the course of the season, the team grew closer together while pursuing their final goal: winning the coveted Wickenheiser Cup. “[Winning the cup] was awesome. [As] a senior, it was super rewarding to end on a high note. It had to be the most memorable part of my career,” varsity hockey player and senior Hunter Beach said.
History on ice
Samir Shaik and Ruthvi Tadakamalla March 5, 2025

On Feb. 28, Parkway West boys hockey became the Wickenheiser Cup champions for the first time in school history.  Playing against the Rockwood...

Sitting courtside and observing the game, basketball coach Rich Rogers tries to help his team win in any way he can. Rogers has coached all levels of basketball at Parkway West for over 57 years and still has maintained a constant level of dedication and focus throughout his career. “If you're going to play basketball, you have to be willing to work as hard as possible and be ready for things to go wrong,” Rogers said.
A legacy of leadership and excellence in sports
Owen Ulmer, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025

57 years ago, Parkway West opened, but there has been one constant figure in it other than the building: basketball coach Rich Rogers. Coaching...

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