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Locking the opposing team down, Senior Cooper Fortune moves his feet to force the stop. Defense has been a big part coaches game plan towards the end of the season, Fortune said. I just go out there and execute what coach told us to do, and most of the time it works pretty well.

Millard West takes on Westview

Holden Clausen, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024
Getting set to shoot, senior Jordan Gassen gets ready to swish a three point shot. Jordan Gasen would finish the game with 12 points and five steals for the Wildcats. “Losing this game was just another opportunity for us to get better as a team,’’ Gassen said. ‘’This game is going to help us prepare for the final weeks of the season. It’s going to be all hands on deck for the rest of the season.’’

Q Street battle

Nathan Delaney, Sports Director
March 4, 2024
The Boys basketball districts championships will be held on Monday, Feb. 26 and Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Hoopin’ in the Cornhusker state

Wyatt Carmichael, staff reporter
February 26, 2024
Driving against the Millard North defender, junior guard Reece Carson goes for the baseline basket. Carson would finish 14 points on the night, including the huge three to tie the game. “We just have to play to our strengths sometimes,” Carson said. “When we did, we scored and took the lead. Once we did too much and tried to get too fancy, we started to struggle.”

Wildcats unable to tame Mustangs

Logan Moseley, Broadcast Editor-In-Chief
February 23, 2024
Near the point, Wildcat senior defenseman Eddie Patchen readies to fire a shot. Patchen’s two goals in the game propelled the Cats to a 5-2 win, completing the season series sweep over the Millard South Patriots. “It’s always nice to be able to sweep a team in a season, no matter who they are,” Patchen said. “Communicating, passing, and practicing led to results on the powerplay. It just helps us stay motivated and boosts our momentum.” Photo courtesy of Whittaker Media

Cats claim Q

Sam Whittaker, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2024
Gorman pins his competitor at a dual despite having an amputated foot. Being successful at doing something that I love is rewarding, Gorman said. Even with my amputation I continuously prove people wrong.

In his own league

Nathan Buroker, News Director
February 21, 2024
A super interesting debut

A super interesting debut

Connor Michalski, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024
Senior Luke Wu getting ready to bowl another strike to help his team prevail over Benson. “This season was very fun,” Wu said. “I got to bowl with a good amount of my friends and also made some new friends.”

Striking season

Holden Clausen, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024
Spotting up to shoot for three, junior Reese Carson tries to minimize the damage before half. With the Wildcats down nine at this point, Carson hits the dagger to cut the lead down to 6 before the break. ‘’I wanted to do as much as I could to help us before the half,’’ Carson said. ‘’I knew if I got this shot in, I would be able to walk into the second half with more confidence.’’

Warriors prevail over the Cats

Brady Mar, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2024
Lining up at the starting blocks, senior Jersey Koza prepares to run the 400-meter dash. She competed in the 400 throughout the season and at the district championships. “Running the 400-meter dash was both exciting and nerve-wracking simultaneously,” Koza said. “The moments leading up to the race are the worst, but finishing the race is the best feeling knowing you have accomplished your event, giving it your all.”

Cats to Wolves

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2024
Inbounding the ball, senior Taylor Hansen looks for a teammate to pass to. On Feb. 2, #1 Millard West took on the #2 team Millard North. We knew it was going to be a fun game with it being a Millard rivalry as well as it being LadyCat night and there were a lot of people to cheer us on, Hansen said. It made for such a fun atmosphere and we really thrived off the energy throughout the game.

Can’t be beat

Delaney Lueck, Feauture's Editor
February 7, 2024
Junior Reink Mast gets the scoring started by getting past the former national player of the year Zach Edey for the easy bucket. Mast kept up the scoring all game finishing with the second most in the game with 18 points.

The Cornhuskers shock the Boilermakers

Holden Clausen, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
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