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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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Fall sports teams persevere in the face of canceled practices, games and entire seasons as the season comes to a conclusion.

Fall Sports Recap

Drew Boone, Zoe DeYoung, and Grace Kaempfe • November 15, 2020

Girls Volleyball Despite the fear of losing their season, varsity girls volleyball placed second at state with a 12-5 record. Alongside this success, head varsity girls volleyball coach Susan Anderson...

Working on her ball control, sophomore Lexie Lutz practices with her field hockey team while maintaining distance. With COVID-19 regulations impacting every fall sport, field hockey is considered a moderate frequency sport so they must gradually progress into full contact with one another. “I am disappointed because playing field hockey is something I look forward to all year, so it's a big letdown to have COVID put restrictions on me and my team because it makes it harder to enjoy,” Lutz said.

No cut competition: Every fall athlete will make a team amidst coronavirus regulations

Drew Boone, Staff Writer • September 14, 2020

With the pandemic having canceled the remainder of the past spring sports season along with taking away summer camps from every athlete, the uncertainty that games will be played this fall led the Parkway...

Planning for a safe return to sports and activities, Athletic Director Brian Kessler sends out new information to parents and students. As back to school approaches, Kessler worked with MSHSAA and other districts to decide the best way to continue with sports and activities. “The workload has been immense, the changes to the schedule have been a lot and then there’s a lot of fatigue,” Kessler said. “It’s hard to think what’s right for your community at this time because things can change quickly.”

Safety first: Athletics Director Brian Kessler plans return to sports

Tre Bell, Staff Writer • August 22, 2020

As professional sports teams around the country struggle to create safe seasons, Athletic Director Brian Kessler works with the Missouri Sports High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA) and other groups...

Celebrating senior night during the 2019-2020 girls tennis season, varsity girls tennis coach Katelyn Arenos poses for a picture. Like many, Arenos was unaware of the circumstances that would come the following fall. “It’s going to be exciting to be back and see everyone. While we are thrilled to get back on the courts, our main goal will be to keep everyone safe," Arenos said. "I know our tennis community will work hard to follow the standards our district will set for us."

Coach Katelyn Arenos shares how she plans to coach during COVID-19

Lilly Francis, Staff Writer • August 13, 2020

As the summer ends and fall sports begin, athletes and coaches will not find normalcy when they return to play. Social distancing measures will loom over practices and games as health regulations require...

With 14 years of experience, junior Dorothy Wunderlich pitches the softball to her opponent. During the season, Wunderlich’s bone hit against her hip labrum and re-tore the muscle. “I played the entire season and had surgery the Tuesday after [the last game]. Loving the sport keeps me going [through the injuries]; I would love to play softball in college,” Wunderlinch said. “I love my teammates, and they are really supportive about me being injured.”

Un-be-leaf-able season: Fall sports recap

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor • October 29, 2019

Rounding a corner in the wooded section of the Parkway Central course, junior Matyas Csiki-Fejer leads the varsity boys pack.

Boys cross-country speeds up the season with Brooks Memphis Twilight Invitational

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • September 2, 2016

With multiple personal course records at the Parkway Quad on Aug. 27, and a varsity score split unrivaled by any team last year, coaches are considering the Parkway West boys cross country team a strong...

Senior Annika Fahs performs at a home football game on September 18th.

Students share a day in the life of Color Guard

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR • November 6, 2015
Have you ever heard a group of girls screaming “Bears on three! One, two, three, BEARS!” after half time at varsity football games?

Fall Sports 2014 Highlight Video

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief • November 17, 2014
The video that highlights all of the accomplishments of the fall sports teams in the 2014-15 school year.