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The first half of the game was slower paced for the Wildcats. Many of the players recognized this and immediately changed their game play. “At halftime we talked about trying to apply more pressure,” coach Marc Kruger said. “We tried to speed up the pace of the game and we needed to do a better job of rebounding the ball on both ends.”

West keeps winning

Garrett Wilcoxen, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022
Throughout the game the Wildcats tried to keep a positive mind. Although they were down, many players tried to build up their teammates and create opportunities. “I was keeping them positive and tried to get the scoring going early for us,” junior Peyton Moore said. “We needed to work on how we were defending some of their good players.”

Wildcats battle Gretna

Garrett Wilcoxen, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022
On Feb 13, two of the National Football League’s best battled for a chance of a lifetime, a chance to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Los Angeles Rams of the National Football Conference and the Cincinnati Bengals of the American Football Conference, both the four seed in the playoffs, had unlikely paths to Sofi Stadium. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) and defensive back Eli Apple (20) constantly saw themselves in this game, and Kupp’s score in the final two minutes against Apple sealed Cincinnatis fate.

We not Me

Logan Moseley, Co-Striv Executive Producer
February 22, 2022
Junior Peyton Moore goes to shoot a free throw against Omaha Westside. Moore finished the game with four points in the 70-31 loss. “Our goals have not changed,” head coach Bill Morrison said. “We want to be playing our best basketball at the end of the year so we have a chance to win our district.”

Wiped by the Warriors

Miguel Paredes Reyes, MWHS Wildcat News co-Editor-in-Chief, co-Striv Executive Producer
February 15, 2022
As she tosses her ball down the lane, sophomore Gwendolyn Naumann scores 134 pins for her team in game one against Millard North on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Naumann assisted her teams win against the Mustangs with a total of 17.5, and one and a half individual points coming from Naumann alone. “My goal for the meet was to beat whoever I was versing,” Naumann said. “Along with getting the highest score I could and picking up all the pins.”

This is how we roll

Samantha Vojslavek, Feature Story Editor
February 14, 2022
Junior Elizabeth Hoffman looks to find her open teammate. She helped the Wildcats capture their second straight win by notching eight points, four assists, and three rebounds. The Wildcats will look to continue their strong run tonight against Millard North. “We just need to continue to improve both our defense and offense,” Hoffman said. “Weve been doing a good job of knowing who we need to focus on defensively on other teams, and we also need to continue to figure out what kinds of offense will work against other teams defenses.”

Wildcats face off with Dragons

Joseph Ebmeier, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2022
During the third quarter, senior Trace Thaden attempts a layup to try to get the Wildcats back in the game. Although they made a run in the 2nd half, the Wildcats comeback ultimately fell short. I thought we fought a hard game, it was tough because shots weren’t falling for us most of the game, Thaden said. We need to move the ball better and cut harder to find the open guy.

Wildcats fall in Battle of Q Street

Camille O'Neill, Sports Director
February 9, 2022
The Wildcats had a fast start to the game. They came out with confidence and ready to play. “Going into this game we were all ready to play,” junior Grace Kelley said. “Since this game had previously been postponed and rescheduled, we had a lot of time to prepare for this team. We felt confident in our scout and game plan.”

Wildcats fall short

Garrett Wilcoxen, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2022
Stepping down the lane, junior Jayci Reimers zones in and prepares to release the ball towards the pins. Reimers had bowled a 119 in the first round of the dual against Bellevue West. “Starting the game was rough for me but my teammates picked me up as I kept going,” Reimers said. “Going frame after frame, they always had my back and in the end I did better and started to bowl like myself.”

Oh… spare me

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2022
Freshman Norah Gessert shoots a free throw late in the third quarter. Gessert totaled 10 points as well as a rebound and assist. The big win gives them confidence as they get ready for a big rivalry game against Millard South. “The girls know we can compete with anyone in the state,” head coach Marc Kruger said. “We just havent been able to break through and finish off a really good opponent. Hopefully this game can serve as a lesson that we cant take possessions off and need to be ready to play our brand of basketball for all four quarters.”

Wildcats battle the Bulldogs

Joseph Ebmeier, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2022
The Wildcats had a rough start at the beginning of the game. Although they struggled early on, they were able to still battle it out for the win. “At the start of the game we definitely could have limited the amount of threes and open looks they got and made,” senior Cole Kirschner said. “We did a good job making free throws but thats about it. I personally think it was an ugly game for all of us but we still came out on top.”

West has a comeback

Garrett Wilcoxen, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2022
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