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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Smiling before surgery, junior Tim Nelson holds a teddy bear. Nelson was excited to undergo surgery so that he could begin the long recovery process. “After the pain goes away, I know [the recovery process] will be easy,” Nelson said. “I just need to have patience, and that's kind of something I don't have all the time.”

A season-ending injury to a speedy recovery

Victoria Neeser, Convergence Journalism Writer • December 11, 2019

During the second play of the varsity football game against Oakville, junior Tim Nelson began running to the left to get off the block. As he carried the ball to make a cut to the right, his foot got stuck...

Senior Brayden Eddy pins down his opponent from Parkway South. Eddy wrestles year-round now that he has more time without football. “I don’t really feel anything during the match. It’s just me and the other guy wrestling,” Eddy said. “I try not to bring my emotions into my matches.”

Senior Brayden Eddy knocks out football to pursue wrestling

Fatema Rehmani, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2019

Running down the football field, ball in hand, senior Brayden Eddy considers the pain in his neck and the ramifications that a severe football-induced injury could have on his future.  “[I started...

Junior forward Ali-Raza Rizvi dribbles the ball across the field as he searches for a teammate to get an open shot. The boys JV soccer team came out on top with a win 3-1 at Parkway South to give momentum heading into the rest of the season. “Although in soccer I try to keep my mindset the same against every team I play, against rivals the intensity rises before the game even starts,” Rizvi said. “In order to prepare for these types of games, I let the intensity fuel me to play even better than normal games.”

Fall sports sweep Parkway South

Tre Bell, Staff Writer • October 30, 2019

#BeatSouth was the motto for the beginning of the fall season when the varsity softball, field hockey, all levels of the football and soccer teams and all levels of the tennis team came out with wins over...

Preparing for the scrimmage to begin, junior middle linebacker Luke Ward helps junior defensive lineman Tommy Mohan practice his defensive skills during Red and Blue Night. The varsity team started off their season with the jamboree, where they competed against Fort Zumwalt, St. Charles and Westminster. “The scrimmages are always fun. The first scrimmage felt rough, and like we were too slow, but by the third, I think the rust and butterflies were knocked off, and the team looked good,” Ward said. “Sportsmanship was high, and we got out with no significant injuries. Overall, it was a great way to kickoff the season.”

Photo of the week – Aug. 13

Sabrina Bohn and Carly Anderson • August 19, 2018

Longhorn Football Playoff Highlights: Parkway North

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR • November 10, 2015

The Longhorn cheerleaders pump up the crowd in last weeks game against University City.

Week of Sept 7 – 11

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer • September 15, 2015
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Before the third home game, against Rockwood Summit, senior Abryon Givins rips through the banner the varsity cheerleaders made. “Home games were great because we had our school cheering for us and we wanted to win for our home team. At away games we did not have that kind of support,” Givins said.

Football’s winning mindset

Lily Briscoe, Staff Writer • October 24, 2014

With a record of 3-6 with one game left in the season, the football team is not looking at in as a loss. “We're a great team, and we are great at team bonding. We're so close that our team is like...