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Debate prepares for Districts

Saylor Massey, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2023
Junior Taylor Hansen scores a layup to help Millard West pull away for Omaha Westside. Hansen was able to consistently find ways to beat Westside from every part of the court. She ended up finishing the game with 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. “Throughout the game, I tried to stay really confident,” Hansen said. “I think our team needed confidence in this game because we all knew that the stakes were high. I knew that we needed to play our best game so that we could continue our season. I also knew that it was important to win so that our Seniors could experience a win for their last home game ever.”

Season on the line

Nathan Delaney, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 05.13.22

Kaitlin Reynolds and Kaden Roth
May 13, 2022

Kicked out

Miguel Paredes Reyes and Sam Whittaker
May 11, 2022
The Wildcats celebrate a big win earlier in the season against Millard North. This year the Cats finished with a regular season record of 24-5, and they will be a number one seed in their District tournament bracket, however there is always room for improvement. “I think we need to score more runs in the middle innings,” senior Sam Novotny said. “We usually put up runs in the first and last couple innings but I think it would really help if we could put a few more runs on the scoreboard for the middle innings and put more pressure on the other team.”

Postseason bound

Joseph Ebmeier, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2022
Sophomore Noah Blair wrestled his way to a second place in his District weight class. Blair also used his District loss as motivation throughout the State tournament. “Honestly, I was a little bit stunned at districts,” Blair said. “The loss stung a little obviously because I always expect to win when I step out on that mat, that was also my first high school loss ever that was by more than two points I believe and it was humbling.”

Wildcats wrestle their way through Districts

Joseph Ebmeier, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2022
Reaching for a ball, senior Ivan Smith prepares himself to get ready to bowl at the District tournament. Having been to Districts the previous year Smith had better knowledge of how Districts are run. “Going into Districts I wanted to do good for my teammates,” Smith said. “My goal was to not get any gutter balls, and bowl the best I could.”

It’s not how you bowl, it’s how you roll

Riley Kramolisch, Managing Editor
December 10, 2021
The varsity volleyball team poses for a picture with the district championship trophy after their sweep of Millard North. The Wildcats swept their way through Districts, advancing to the state tournament. “I am a bit nervous for state, but my mindset going in is to just have fun,” senior Sadie Millard said. “It’s my last time playing volleyball for Millard West and is going to be the end of my volleyball career overall, so no matter the outcome I want to have the time of my life on the court.”

Sweeping through Districts

Camille O'Neill, Sports Director
November 3, 2021
After defeating Omaha Central and Burke, the Wildcats advanced to the State Tournament where they’ll face the Lincoln East Spartans on Saturday, May 15.

Defense dominates Districts

Evan Vaslow, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2021
The Wildcats pose for a picture and celebrate their District Championship after the game. This advances the team to state and they enter in an underdog role but still have an opportunity to take home the title. “At State, anything can happen. Sometimes you go as the underdog and end up winning big,” Aguirre said. “We have to go one step at a time with faith and confidence and try our best, if you do that there will be nothing to regret.”

Wildcats win District soccer

Joseph Ebmeier, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2021
Junior Nathan Ray using Zoom for his virtual competition. for DECA.

DECA takes a turn with Zoom

Madelyn Christiansen, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2021
The Wildcat Unified Bowling team has worked constantly to accomplish what they have so far. The team has worked together for many weeks now and the members can rely on each other in games. “We put in a lot of effort into getting to this point in the season and having this chance, Parkman said. “In the practice before the meet, we attempted to achieve the scores that would get us the win in this meet, and passing them in practice gave us a huge confidence boost.”

Unified Bowling takes Districts

Garrett Wilcoxen, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2020
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