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Running past spectators, junior Emily Sipp conquers hills at Parkway Central on Nov. 2. The team placed fifth out of eight teams competing at the meet. “I think there were some rough moments during the race,” Sipp said. “A rough moment for me means to get nervous. I start to panic and I breathe really hard. When it has passed, something clicks in my head, and I have this sense of relief. Overall, it was a good race. I had a good finish [and] placed top 30.”

Photo of the week – Nov. 4

Zoe DeYoung, Staff Writer November 7, 2019

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

During Red and Blue night on August 27  the boys’ Cross country team came together for their first race of the season. Before racing against each other, the team captains divided the teammates into red, white and blue teams. “My teammates definitely motivate me to get better, whether its through giving encouragement or making plans to train together,” senior Dawson Ren said.  “Im really glad to have such awesome teammates, and Ive grown really close to them. Racing with them is another joy, because we can spur each other on during competition.”

Cross country team comes together by practicing in the off-season

Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer September 6, 2019

Waking up with the sun, athletes on the boys and girls cross country teams unite at 6 a.m. to begin their weekly practices in hopes of improving for the upcoming fall season. “The thing about running...

On their marks, the JV squad waits for the gun to sound at the Dale Shepherd Invitational Sept. 29. JV placed first with a team score of 55 points. “I try to get out to the front of the pack pretty early on and from there I pay close attention to the people racing around me, like listening to their breathing and footsteps, and that helps me decide when to make my move,” senior Hannah Rushing said.

Photo gallery: girls cross country

Claire Smout, Awards Coordinator November 2, 2018

As the girls JV cross country season winds to an end, the varsity squad is preparing to compete in the state meet Oct. 3.

Girls varsity runners junior Claire Smout, senior Lauren Calvin, senior Emily Dickson and junior Chloe Hershenow run at the Aug.26 Parkway Quad.

Cross country teams overcome obstacles

Peyton Gaskill, Staff Writer September 25, 2017

The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams started the season off by winning at the Parkway Quad, Stan Nelson at Northwest High School, the Ed White Invitational at Cape Girardeau and the Hancock Invitational....

Running down the street, freshman Emma Caplinger trains for upcoming cross country summer camps.

Track and cross country girls face catcalling

Sabrina Bohn, Staff Writer May 23, 2017

Catcalling, commenting or yelling at women passing by, is a widespread problem among the girls who run track and cross country.   “They tell me and my teammates to run faster, they comment on our...

Racing ahead, varsity runners and seniors Rikita Saunders and Maggie Morse compete at the Stan Nelson Invitational.

Girls cross country enters championship season

October 21, 2016

The varsity team will begin their championship season at Districts on Saturday, Oct. 22. If they qualify as one of the top four teams at the meet, they will then attend Sectionals on Oct. 29 to qualify...

Racing together in a pack, the varsity team competes at the Hancock Invitational.

Girls cross country recovers from iron deficiencies to start season strong

Grant Aden September 29, 2016

After the 54th Hancock invitational on Sept. 24, the girls varsity and JVcross country team remains undefeated. “The race went well, I was a little worried because it was at 11:30 [a.m.] so it was...

Butler and Osborne run together before the eighth mile-marker, Osborne sporting Wests blue cross country bow. With temperatures skimming 32 degrees, both runners wore headbands to guard their ears from the wind.

Cross Country runners complete Frostbite Half-Marathon

Emily Dickson, Conceptual EiC Intern February 16, 2016
In pouring rain, freezing snow or dazzling sunshine, it seems that running never stops for West’s cross country athletes, even in the off-season.
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