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The Catalyst

Noah Walls

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter

Noah is a senior at Millard West and this is his third year in Advanced Journalism. Noah enjoys covering sports through broadcast and written stories. Noah loves to listen to music, travel and do things with friends. Noah is looking forward to his final year of journalism.

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Millard West, along with four other schools, competed in the “52nd annual John McMullen Invitational”. Senior James Vawter won three of four matches, and placed second at the Invitational. “I won this match by points, we went back and forth but I came out on top,” Vawter said. That match advanced Vawter to face senior Zach Dizona, from Elkhorn, for first place.

Wildcat wrestling kicks off in Fremont

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2020
On Thursday, December 3, Millard West starts their basketball season in Fremont against Creighton Prep. Our team has been working all week on defense, Making stops is super important in transition, senior Spencer Fortune said.

Wildcats are back in action

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2020
In round two of the NSAA State Playoffs, junior Jackson Cahoy returned a kick for 16 yards. Special teams  are very important because the little things matter, especially in this crucial game, Cahoy said. Patriots defeat Wildcats 21-7 and advance on to the quarter-finals against Creighton Prep

Battle of Q Street round two

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2020
Senior linebacker Brecken Wallace and senior defensive lineman Tyler Jett discuss the next plan for defense. “All year being a leader on the field and trying to control the defense was my job.” Jett said. Millard West faces Millard South this Friday in the second round of the playoffs.

Wildcats battle through a tough season

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2020
The criteria was what the administration looked over and used to pick the best students. Ten students from each grade were picked as the “Most Outstanding”. “I try to stay focused in school and do all of my work on time.”senior Palmer Wright said.”I think that these qualities helped me win the award.”

Best students recognized for success

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2020

This is Internet Money’s debut album. The album has big name features like Swae Lee, Future, Lil Tecca, JuiceWRLD, Trippie Redd and more. This is the cover are for the album via Internet Money Records

Internet Money drops their debut album

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2020
Senior safety Kaden Williams returns a punt from the 43 yard line. Millard West was taking on Millard North and won 21-14.

Battle of Q Street

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2020
Millard West takes on Elkhorn South at Buell Stadium in week 1 of High School Football. Senior wide receiver Dustin Hatch catches the ball at the 45 yard line for a 12 yard gain.

Wildcat football over this summer

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2020
Ethan Valencia stand on the fourth place spot for his bracket, photo courtesy of Scott Townsley

Wildcats attempt to take down CB Classic

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2019
pictured above is Roddy Ricch in his album cover Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial

Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2019
This graph shows the federal minimum wage rate from 1938-2016

Cost of living

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2019
Players listen to a coaches advice before heading back out onto the field.

Wildcats fall to the Thunderbirds

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2019
The wildcats drive in Lincoln before their matchup against Gretna

First round state volleyball

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
Kanye West celbrating at his listening party for his 2016 album The Life of Pablo. Kanye has made very little music since then, including 2018s Ye and Kids See Ghosts.

JESUS IS KING

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2019
LeBron James and Anthony Davis celebrate after a defensive stop. The James and Davis duo has been anticipated around the league for months.

NBA Season Preview

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019
This schedule will be the one followed on late start days.

Late Start

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
Wildcats line up after halftime watching the plays unravel in front of them.

The Battle of Q Street

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2019
School lunches often are not appealing to students and many complain about the amount of time they have to eat.

Longer lunches

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2019
Junior Ryan Kocovsky started his own lawn care business over the summer to earn a little extra cash.

Kocovsky Lawn Care

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
The Millard XC Team poses for team photo following their first meet win. All levels of Varsity XC placed first.

Varsity Cross Country Takes 1st Place

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2019
Junior Jayda VanAckeren winds up to pitch against Papio South.

Wildcats Nearly Shutout the Titans

Noah Walls, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2019
Waukee Varsity Invitational

Waukee Varsity Invitational

Noah Walls, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
The Cats Take On Districts

The Cats Take On Districts

Noah Walls, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
Black Friday Hassles

Black Friday Hassles

Noah Walls, Staff Editor
November 20, 2018
The Cats Look to Defeat The Bulldogs

The Cats Look to Defeat The Bulldogs

Noah Walls, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
United Way Campaign

United Way Campaign

Noah Walls, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018

Sexism at the U.S. Open

Noah Walls, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
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