Fri. Feb 26, at SMN 7 p.m.

Mon. March 1 – Fri. March 5, Sub-state Tournament at SMNW

Wed. March 10 – Sat. March 13, State Basketball Tournament in Emporia

Girls’ Basketball:

Mon. March 1 – Fri. March 5, Sub-state Week at SMNW

Wed. March 10 – Sat. March 13, State Basketball Tournament in Emporia

Wrestling:

Fri. Feb. 26, 6A State Championships, Kansas Colisseum-Wichita, 8 a.m.

Sat. Feb. 27, 6A State Tournament, Kansas Colisseum-Wichita, 9 a.m.

Bowling:

Sat. Feb. 27, Regional Tournament at Olathe Mission Bowl, 9 a.m.

Katie Biggers led the way with 20 points, draining 3 three pointers from behind the arch, keeping the Cougars in the game throughout the third and fourth quarters of play.

Senior standout, Mikayla Carter seemed unstoppable for the Ravens, handling the ball in key situations and leading the statistics book in nearly every category.

Although the loss leaves the Cougars with a 4-13 record, the ladies can look forward to their game against Leavenworth tomorrow night at 7 pm in the Northwest Gymnasium. It’s the senior’s last home game so come out and support!

Sophomores Katie Biggers and Jessica Johnson dive after the basketball at their game verses SM North on Dec 10 at SM Northwest. NW won the game with the score of 44 to 38.

After coming off a stunning performance against arch rival Shawnee Mission North, the girls’ basketball team will face Blue Valley Northwest tonight in the SMNW gymnasium.  The ladies reeled in their first win of the season after defeating the Indians, 44-38.

The game started off with intensity with as both sides played suffocating defense.  After the end of the first quarter, the adrenaline was gone and it simply came down to who wanted it more.  The Cougars showed poise and maturity throughout the game.  The girls dominated the boards, took care of the ball, and shot free throws well.

After the end of the third quarter, the score was tied at 33-33.  WIth four minutes left in the game, sophomore Katie Biggers hit a huge three-pointer from the left side of the court and the Cougars coasted the rest of the way to defeat the Indians.

Tip off is tonight at 7 p.m. against Blue Valley Northwest.

The NW winter sports season began tonight with the Lady Cougars basketball team falling to Shawnee Mission West 48-23. Although the game didn’t appear very pretty, there were definite signs of maturity among this young squad. Watch for these girls to sneak up on some teams this year.

It’s time to get ready for another ride on the Cougar Coaster. The boys’ basketball team will begin their 09-10 campaign tomorrow night in the NW gym at 7 p.m. against the arch rival Indians from Shawnee Mission North. Be sure to wear black to support the blackout theme!

“Man, I can’t wait,” A.J. Spencer said. “I probably won’t even be able to sleep tonight. Just thinking about tomorrow gives me the chills.”

Pre-ranked third in the state, the Cougars look promising coming in to the season.

The wrestling team kicks off their season tomorrow night in Pleasant Hill, Missouri at the Steve Leslie Invitational. The team looks very solid this year, returning almost all of their roster from last winter. Be ready for the Cougars to finish strong in their first tournament of the season.

The boys swim and dive team will also begin their season tomorrow in the new and improved NW Aquatic Center. The tri-meet consists of the Cougars, Washburn Rural, and Maize. The first event will take place at 4 p.m.

Buckle your seatbelts and enjoy the ride NW. It looks to be a very exciting winter.