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Delaney Lueck

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter

Delaney is a senior and this is her first year on the CATalyst staff, but third year with journalism. In Yearbook, she has had a past role of Copy-Editor. Outside of journalism, Delaney enjoys taking pictures, spending time with friends, traveling, being with family, and being a part of the track team.

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Hitting the ball over the net, senior Kaelin Pribyl tries to avoid the block from Bell West. In the District Championship, the Wildcats lost to the T-Birds 3-1. Our strengths throughout the game were staying in system with out passing, which keeps all hitters available as an option, and staying disciplined with our blocking against their biggest hitter, Pribyl said. We knew they were a great team but we didnt let that stop us from playing to win, rather than playing to not lose.

Wildcats take a hard loss

Delaney Lueck, Features Editor
November 20, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 11.17.23

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
November 17, 2023
In pursuit to serve, senior Jordan Gassen prepares to hoist the ball over the net in search of an ace for his team. It was now the third set, and Green was looking to get points on the board. ‘’I wanted to give the squad a fighting chance in this set,’’ Gassen said. ‘’Even though we lost, I’m glad we went down trying.’’

[Photo] Ballin’ is a habit

November 15, 2023

Eerie experiements

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
November 9, 2023
Junior Colvin Zimmerman dribbles past a Prep player during the 2022-2023 season.

[Photo] Cat’s ball

November 9, 2023
Sitting in the Capitol Building, senior Brooklyn Lech speaks with Don Bacons representative. Lech traveled to Washington D.C. to speak on behalf of the JDRF. I had to apply to be considered for the position, Lech said. I was the only girl chosen to represent Nebraska and the other two were brothers from Lincoln; Alex and Aiden Ourada.

Fighting for a change

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Looking down at a paper, senior Taylor Hansen signs her letter of intent. Hansen was signing to play division three womens basketball. I chose Simpson College in Iowa, Hansen said. Their program really stood out to me because the coaches and players invited me in and welcomed me like I was a part of their family.

Signing for success

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Senior Nicklaus Wright loads in stride as he takes the batter’s box. The Unified softball game was just about to get underway on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. ‘’I had a lot of fun in this game, and batting was my favorite part,’’ Wright said. ‘’It was cool that I got to pitch for my team.’’

[Photo] Swinging for success

November 1, 2023
Senior lineman Logan Johnson in a three point stance during the first game of the year against Millard West’s biggest rivals down the street, Millard South. In his final first game of high school football, Millard West lost against Millard South with a result of 28-27. “I wanted to strengthen my knee as much as I could,” Johnson said. “I wanted to come back as a better player than before, and focus on making what used to be my weakness my strength. I think the surgery made me closer to the game and love it a lot more.

[Photo] Facing the challenges

October 30, 2023

Playing as one

Nathan Buroker and Delaney Lueck
October 25, 2023
Waiting for a rebound, senior Michael Bartholomew plays two on two with seniors Luke Wu, Jordan Gassen, and Brady Mar. Bartholomew commonly uses the courts to practice at his dads gym Lifestyle in Valley. My friends and I come out to the gym often to play basketball, Bartholomew said. Its hard to find a time when we are all free but when we can make it happen, we have a lot of fun.

A new Lifestyle

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2023

Walk, run and fly

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
October 19, 2023
Senior Trey Mittelstedt celebrates a tackle

[Photo]

Meet the 2023 HOCO Candidates

Logan Moseley, Delaney Lueck, and Nathan Buroker
September 27, 2023

Chalk’n up for a better tomorrow

Nathan Buroker and Delaney Lueck
September 26, 2023
Cheering for the first touchdown of the year, senior Jacclyn Smidlien and friends jump and scream in excitement. This was a special moment for the group as they’ve waited four years to get that front row spot. “It was such a fulfilling moment, Smidlien said. “Getting to cheer for our football team, year after year, has been so much fun, and I can’t wait to do it for the rest of the season.”

[Photo] Ain’t no party like a Wildcat party

September 22, 2023

In our everything era

Nathan Buroker and Delaney Lueck
September 22, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 09.22.23

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
September 22, 2023
Watching the stands fill up for Volleyball Day, senior Kaelin Pribyl stopped to snap a pic before the stadium got too busy. On Aug. 30, Nebraska beat the world record with an attendance of 92,003 people. These types of moments help bring more attention to womens sports, which allows them to receive the respect they deserved a long time ago, Pribyl said. The video tributes were what I enjoyed most about the game because they were videos of players talking about what this opportunity means for them personally and how it impacts sports all together.

A part of history

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2023
Seniors Bobby Joseph and Jackson Williams jump for joy as Williams crosses the goal line. This touchdown by Williams contributed to the monster win over Burke , with a final score of 48-7. I knew I was due for a punt or kick return, I just didnt know when it was gonna come. Williams said. I also should be thanking the boys up front for great blocking, and putting their bodies on the line.

[Photo] Wildcats pounce on the Bulldogs for second straight year

September 13, 2023
Senior Wyatt Goodlett, #60, runs back to his teammates to celebrate the win they secured against the Omaha North Vikings. With 7 seconds left in the fourth quarter, there was a field goal to be kicked, which occurred successfully, making the score 19-16. “I was super happy after our win against Omaha North,” Wyatt Goodlett said. “I worked really hard that game and felt proud of myself, especially since I played with a hurt shoulder.”

[Photo] Giving it all he’s got

September 13, 2023

Welcome to West

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
August 31, 2023
After senior Jackson Williams pitched, senior Tyson Lewis runs off the field and holds up a signal to show Williams struck an opposing player out. The boys were both invited to play for Area Codes in California. Its an invite only event, Lewis said. The games are played between some of the best high school players in the country in front of professional scouts.

Going to the big leagues

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2023
In the midst of shirt toss, senior Aedan Romero takes flight to launch a t-shirt into the crowd. The crazies were the stars of the show during our Fall pep-rally, leading and getting the school ready for the Battle of Q-Street which took place just hours later. Honestly, I was a little nervous to see how everyone would react to this years crazies, but as we took the stage, everyone was super excited and it ended up being a lot of fun, Romero said. My one goal was to prep everybody for the game, and just simply get the energy going from the start.

[Photo] Crazy for the Cats

September 6, 2023
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