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SMNW

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SMNW

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SMNW

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Boys’ Golf Update 3/27/23

Izak Zeller March 28, 2023

The varsity boys’ golf team had their first tournament at the Kansas City Country Club on March 28 against 24 teams. Juniors Cooper Newkirk and Eric Bachtle shot 82, sophomore Brandon Moore shot 89 and...

Varsity Girls’ Swim Update 3/23

Sophie Delaney, Writer March 23, 2023

Varsity girls’ swim had their most recent meet at the Shawnee Mission (SM) Aquatic Center against De Soto, Mill Valley, SM North and SM West. Delilah Moles, Josie Malara, Hannah Wilson and Nora Nightingale...

Varsity Baseball Update 3/20/23

Sophie Delaney March 20, 2023

The varsity baseball team won their game against St James Academy today with a score of 10-4. The home opener game was at 5:30 this evening at the 3&2 baseball complex. More basketball coverage...

Oxygen’s Overrated

Sofia Ball March 20, 2023

Boys swim placed 12th in the 200 yard medley relay and 13th for the 200 yard freestyle relay. Team captain Will Ensley placed 7th in the 100 yard breast stroke. Feb. 18, was the last day of State at the...

Grieving the loss of the final football game, sophomore Jonty Harris-Webster talks with coach Brian Vesta Oct. 28 in the Blue Valley West Football Locker Room. The Cougars lost to the Jaguars 28-52. “It was a tough loss,” Harris-Webster said, “Knowing that you won’t be playing with some of the seniors and your brothers is very raw and emotional.”

No Regrets

Veronica Meiss February 8, 2023

The football season ended with a varsity loss against Blue Valley West Oct. 28. The final score was 52-28. “I’ve never seen so many guys entirely focused on achieving the same goal,” Wide Receiver...

Holding her opponent's arm, junior Hannah Mott wrestles Dec. 7 in the Main Gym. Mott won 2-0 with two pins. “Strategies I typically use against my opponents are being as calm as possible in the toughest situations,” Mott said. “I focus on being as patient as possible without getting overwhelmed.”

Be Your Own Cheerleader

Izak Zeller January 30, 2023

The girls’ wrestling team had their most recent tournament on Jan. 28 at Washburn Rural High School. They placed 19th out of 33 schools. The girls’ wrestling team practices every weekday, unless...

Senior Kyle Vogel comes up for air Jan. 7 at SM Aquatic Center. Vogel placed 3rd in the boys 200 meter Freestyle with a time of 36.05. “[During a race] I try to keep my form as good as I can while also keeping up my arm tempo,” Vogel said. “I thrive off of improvement and I love looking at the board after a race and seeing a new best time.”

Every Little Detail

Veronica Meiss January 30, 2023

The Cougar boys’ swim team’s senior night took place Jan. 26 at the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center. The team faced Piper High School, SM East and St. James Academy.  At the meet, junior Will Ensley...

Dribbling, sophomore Van Collins looks for a pass Jan. 13 in the Main Gym. With a score of 57-55 the Cougars beat the Lancers for the third year in a row. “We knew that it was going to be a hard game, so we came out with a lot of energy and were locked in on getting the win,” Collins said.

One Game at a Time

Grace Logan January 26, 2023

From Jan. 19 through Jan. 21, varsity boys’ basketball team participated in the North Kansas City Invitational against seven other schools. This is the first year the Cougars have attended this tournament....

Just Dance

Sofia Ball December 12, 2022

Dance team competed in stated Nov. 18 and has had three competitions so far this season.  “Our team is still growing and I really like where we are headed especially since we had a great marching...

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