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After winning the Memphis Twilight race, the varsity team gathers for a picture.

Boys cross country team take on Memphis Twilight Classic

Carly Anderson and Sarah Lashly September 6, 2017

The boys cross country team traveled to Memphis, TN for a meet on Sept. 2-3 where varsity placed first and JV placed second. “We left at about 10 [a.m.] and we got there pretty late. We only had...

Looking for someone to pass to, sophomore Zaide Johnson prepares to throw the ball.

Varsity water polo team heads to state

Carly Anderson and Sabrina Bohn May 5, 2017

With a 26-5 record, the varsity water polo team will be heading to state beginning on May 5. “I feel like this group really puts the team ahead of themselves this season,” head coach Charles Cutelli...

Making his way down the field, junior Jack Galkowski prepares to shoot the ball into the goal. The boys played in the Northwest tournament against Oakville on Aug. 20 with an ending score of 0-3.

Soccer prepares to beat the odds at districts

Sophia Ferretti, Convergent Media Writer October 24, 2016
“I think it’s going to be a struggle, obviously, but I feel like we are going to peak at the right time, and I’m looking forward to playing in the big games and enjoying that experience,” freshman Landon Dupont said.
Coed track launches new season

Coed track launches new season

Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF March 7, 2016
On Feb 29, an unprecedented event took place in the realm of West Athletics: the first official practice of coed Track and Field.
Preparing to hit the ball, Mark Sanders gets into position. The Longhorns dominated the Parkway North Vikings 14-4. "I really liked playing on the team because it was challenging being a freshman on the varsity team and a lot of fun," Sanders said.

Returning baseball lineup anticipates winning season

Matt Blake, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
The Longhorns finished off last season with a 10-19 record. With a senior heavy roster coming into the 2015-16 season the Longhorns look to continue the exponential growth seen over the past few years.
Boys basketball, Poms, and Cheer had senior night on Friday. [Gwenn Pietrowski, 12]

Week of Feb. 22-26

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer / Photographer February 29, 2016
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" school musical took place in the theatre last weekend.
Swimmers pose with fourth place trophy.

Girls swim team places fourth at state

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer February 26, 2016
Over 50 swim and dive teams met at the St. Peters Rec-Plex recreational and fitness facility on Feb. 19 and 20 to compete in multiple events for state.
Freshmen Dani Meyer and Tess Allgeyer pose with coach Allie Boedeker.

Allie Boedeker named the new girls basketball head coach

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer February 23, 2016
After one season of bonding, helping and coaching the girls basketball program, current assistant coach Allie Boedeker has been named the next head coach of girls basketball.
Senior Irene Frederick runs through her teammates' tunnel of kick boards in celebration of senior night.

Girls Swim and Dive celebrates seniors

Gwenn Pietrowski, Staff Writer February 6, 2016
Thursday, Feb. 4, students and parents piled into the stands to watch the girls swim meet against Rockwood Summit at their senior night.