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The Catalyst
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The Catalyst
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Leaping above two defenders, senior Luke White fires a shot on goal. White’s multi-goal performance helped lead the way for the Wildcats to overcome an early deficit against the Westside Warriors. “We just weren’t playing our game early on,” White said. “We were playing sloppy and slow and that is what was holding us back. After a couple goals in the second quarter, the ball started rolling and it was wraps from there. This win shows that even after being down a couple goals, we can still come back with ease, as long as we give the effort and put forth the energy needed. This offense is so dangerous, being down couldn’t matter less.”

Wildcat comeback crushes Warriors

Sam Whittaker, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Sofia Hoegemeyer showcases her toughness and resilience as she pins her opponent to secure a victory. Hogemeyer won the 2025 girls wrestling State championship for the first time in school history. “I find different ways to show how tough I am as a wrestler while on the mat,” Hogemeyer said. “Winning this match was a forever dream knowing how much work I put into it to get to this point.”

Setting the standard

Landen Swift, Staff reporter
March 11, 2025
The “4-Nations Face Off” Tournament began on Feb. 12th and ended on Feb 20.

The best all star weekend

Wyatt Carmichael, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2025
Skating back to the bench, senior captain Reece Wilson hangs his head. Offense was at a premium for the Cats in their third playoff contest, ultimately leading to their defeat and the end of their 2024-25 season. “This organization was everything I could have asked for and more,” Wilson said. “I love this sport and this team for the last four years made me love it even more. I have learned so much more about myself and learned lessons I will carry with me forever because of this sport.”

Wildcat woes

Sam Whittaker, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2025
Shooting the ball in the air, senior guard Jayden Kozney sinks the ball in the hoop. Offensively, Kozney led the way in scoring and finding open shots to take to help lead the team to victory. “I try to get in a rhythm early because it makes sure I stay that way throughout the whole game,” Kozney said. “My teammates also come into play for the success I had throughout that game because they gave me open looks that gave me opportunities to be aggressive.”

Thriving for success

Landen Swift, Staff reporter
February 24, 2025
Speeding up ice, senior defenseman Cole Grandgenett controls the puck. Defensively, Grandgenett led the way for the Wildcats collecting multiple takeaways en route to the loss. “I think the biggest takeaway is simple. The depth of the team needs to grow,” Grandgenett said. “We had a total of 20 shots but they mostly consisted of shots from really only five players at most. This has been a problem all season. We need players to gain their confidence and start producing plays according to their style.”

Race to the playoffs

Sam Whittaker, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2025
Dribbling past the defenders, senior Norah Gessert tries to find herself a lane to drive in the paint to work herself to the hoop and make a basket to help lead her team to a victory. During the game she scored 12 points and had three rebounds. “I try to find open lanes if possible and I know if I can’t then I will have a teammate by me that I can pass it to,” Gessert said. “We are always trying to score points no matter what way it happens.”

Queens of Q Street

Landen Swift, Staff reporter
February 6, 2025
Firing the puck on a breakaway, senior captain Reece Wilson looks to add to the lead. Wilson’s five-goal performance propelled the Cats past Gretna for the second time this season. “We noticed Gretna’s defense tends to play a little off, giving you more time and space,” Wilson said. “It was also just good positioning on our end that led to more opportunities and chances to score. After a unique game like that, I think it’s super important to feed off that energy and get the other guys fired up wanting to score and find opportunities.”

Cats freeze the fire

Sam Whittaker, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2025
Sophomore Cade Walker dropped a career high 16 points. Last year he averaged 4.5 ppg in 21 game, never eclipsing 10, which makes this performance that much more impressive.

Wildcats battle the Mustangs

Jacob Larson, Sports Driector
December 13, 2024
Loading up his shot, junior defenseman Gavin Spencer prepares to fire from the blue line. Spencer’s efforts led him to a multi-point game in the 3-1 win over Lincoln Capitals West. “We knew we’re the better team so we just wore them down all game,” Spencer said. “In the third when they were tired and upset, it allowed us to calm down the game. It also led to us being able to make good heads-up plays to one another.”

Cats climb over Caps

Sam Whittaker, MWHS Wildcat News & Catalyst Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2024
Senior Neleigh Gessert dropped 27 points in the season opener against Millard North. Neleigh Gessert also led the team with seven rebounds and had three steals behind her sister who had four. “It was a good team win with everyone doing what was drawn up in our game plan”, Neleigh Gessert said. ”We definitely had moments of struggle on the offensive side of the ball, but that was mainly because it was the first game of the season for us. We were able to get hot at the right time and played great defense the whole night.” Photo by Lilly Stoops

Wildcats roll by the Mustangs

Trey Jochims, Managing Editor
December 9, 2024
Wildcats start 0-4 before going onto a five- game winning streak to find a way into the state playoffs. The Wildcats would lose in the first round to the Kearney Bearcats. “When game five hit, I felt like I was able to limit my mental mistakes, for,” said senior wide receiver Michael Coleman said. “ The team had to put in a lot of hard work as well to be able to go on a winning streak, especially after dropping the first four games to good teams.” Photo By Sam Whittaker

2024 football recap

Trey Jochims, Managing Editor
November 21, 2024
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