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The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
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
The transfer portal in college sports has completely changed the way college athletes can move schools for sports. For many student-athletes, the transfer portal can either be a new beginning or the end of an era.

A new way of thinking

Wyatt Carmichael, staff reporter
December 18, 2023
Junior Colvin Zimmerman dribbles past a Prep player during the 2022-2023 season.

Cat’s ball

Mohammad Khan, 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 women's 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
Kerkman and Pockharel are looking up at the ball with Kerkman getting ready to spike the ball.. Elkhorn South had hit it over but it got saved. From that, Pockharel set the sike up. “I think the win was something that we really needed. We had been losing for a while,” Kerkman said. “ We had played them before and last time they beat us and we had to beat them this time.”

Block ‘em

Mohammad Khan, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
Safety for athletes

Safety for athletes

Saylor Massey, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023
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