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The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
Freshman Lilian Headley has dealt with other lacrosse teams and coaches; however, Millard West did not fail to stand out. Now her team is fighting for the State Champions. The Cats’ first game was against Omaha Central, which ended with a crushing victory. “I have in past experiences, but with this team we always believe in ourselves and work hard,” Headley said. “Our coaches lead our practices and always strive for us to be better as a team.”

Winning from the beginning

Brooke Samson, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2025
Catching the snap cleanly, senior David James Schiemann searches for an open teammate to pass to. Schiemann played a handful of different sports in his Wildcat career and got the opportunity to thrive in many ways on the field, court, or lanes. “Throughout my high school career, I've played football all four years, basketball for three years, baseball for two years, track for a year, and bowling for my senior year,” Schiemann said. “My coaches and family helped push me through all the seasons and helped me become the athlete I am today.”

As hard as iron

Corgan Perry, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2025
Talking to the players as the new head coach, David McEnaney set’s the vision and standards he is looking for. He has an all in mentality for the new job he is taking on. “Together we H.U.N.T is the big thing I am implementing which makes the players better not only on the field and sets standards for them but also in the classroom,” McEnaney said. “I really want to try to make these young men great people and along the way there may be challenges but that’s part of the process.”

Leading the charge

Landen Swift, Staff reporter
April 4, 2025
Shooting the ball in the air, senior guard Jayden Kozney sinks the ball in the hoop. Offensively, Kozney led the way in scoring and finding open shots to take to help lead the team to victory. “I try to get in a rhythm early because it makes sure I stay that way throughout the whole game,” Kozney said. “My teammates also come into play for the success I had throughout that game because they gave me open looks that gave me opportunities to be aggressive.”

Thriving for success

Landen Swift, Staff reporter
February 24, 2025
Lebron James and teammates take a knee to make a statement for racial injustice

Shut up and shoot

Corgan Perry, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2025
In the last year or so, two super teams for football have been formed in the Omaha area and are built of kids from all over the city, Many of them have to transfer in and even move houses to be eligible to play and be enrolled as a student.

Staying or leaving

Wyatt Carmichael, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2024
Senior Hayden Hart helps the Wildcats build momentum in key moments against Lincoln Southwest. The Cats win their second top five matchup this season at home. “The gameplay for the team was to trust one another and enjoy every given moment we have with each other on the court,” Hart said. “The season is slowly coming to an end so the opportunity to play with this team is also wrapping up so winning gives us the ability to play a few more games together.” Photo By: Lilly Stoops

Wildcats dominate the defending state champions

Trey Jochims, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2024
Senior Sierra Pokharel plays her third season on varsity. This year she was named as one of the team captains making it her 2nd straight year as a captain for the team. “One big thing that helps me deal with the pressure and expectations is to enjoy and experience it,” Pokharel said. “I know after the season is over I will give anything to go back to high school and play this kind of volleyball so although a lot of pressure is on me, it’s also a privilege and I would not want it any other way.” Photo By: Kaelyn Kozol

Wildcats fall short to the Warriors

Trey Jochims, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2024
In the first match of the season, sophomore Aubrey Pinkston passes the ball the sophomore Evie Laferla to spike it over the net. All the players competed in a scrimmage starting with the reserve team against the freshman team, and Pinkston played as a setter to try to win the victory. “Volleyball brings me excitement during the games or when we score,” Pinkston said. “On the downside, I may feel pressured and nervous.”

Volleyball on the horizon

Lillian Tinker, Staff Reporter
August 28, 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
Guard Norah Gessert going for the steal against the Bellevue West Thunderbirds. Gessert intercepted the pass from number eight. Millard West was up 38-23. She would then go for a fastbreak ending in a layup to put the Wildcats up 40-23. “They contribute in a lot of ways,” Kruger said. “One way they contribute is the obvious on the court production that you see, in points, rebounds, block shots and steals. They have had a big step up from last year.”

Twin Cats

Mohammad Khan, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Western Bowl played host to the match giving the Wildcats some slight home advantage. Most of the team prefers bowling at home as they believe it gives them a competitive advantage over their opponents.

A striking win

Connor Michalski, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023
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