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The Owls stand for The National Anthem before the game

Owls Fall to Raiders 63-48

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor, Writer December 16, 2024

Coming off a blowout win against Paseo Academy, the Owls walked into Shawnee Mission South looking to advance to 3-0 against the Raiders on Friday, Dec. 13.  Early in the game, the Owls struggled to...

Senior Sherron Woodbury drives to the basket against Paseo Academy

Owls Defeat Paseo Academy in Blowout fashion

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor, Writer December 13, 2024

After a tight 83-79 win at Maize High School on Friday Dec. 6, the Owls looked to continue that momentum when they faced the Paseo Academy Pirates at home. Monday’s game was the first to utilize the...

Cross country running at state at Rim Rock Farm on Nov. 2.

Boy’s Cross Country Goes to State for the First Time; Girl’s Win State for the Fifth Time

Maddie Walle, Writer November 12, 2024

The boys’ team went to compete in state for the first time in all of West's seven years of being open. With pinnacle seniors like Lily Brewer and Braxton Theel and newcomers like freshman Adyson Burton,...

The Owl offense lines up against the Blazer defense

Owls Fall to Gardner-Edgerton 49-26

Caleb Robles, Writer, Sports Editor November 4, 2024

  On Friday, Sept. 25, the Owls went on the road to play the defending 6A State Champion Gardner Edgerton Blazers. On a chilly night, the student section was filled with costumed ghouls and ghosts...

The Owls' defense lines up against the Olathe North offense

Football goes 1-1 vs Shawnee Mission South & Olathe North

Caleb Robles, Writer, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 11, Football took the field at ODAC for this year’s senior night. 15 football seniors along with Cheer and Dance seniors were honored pregame for their dedication to their respective...

Seniors jump with joy after winning the Powder Puff game on Oct. 2

Seniors Win 2024 Powder Puff Game

Caleb Robles, Writer, Sports Editor October 10, 2024

On a balmy Wednesday evening, the smell of various food trucks was in the air.  Students filed into the Olathe West bus lanes for the annual homecoming carnival, but one of the main events of the evening...

The Owls take the field at the Homecoming football game.

Sports Preview: The Week After Homecoming

Maddie Walle, Writer October 8, 2024

You can get tickets to all these events, and an athletic pass at https://gofan.co/

One of the senior teams during the Buff Puff tournament.

The Buff Puff Showdown of 2024

Maddie Walle, Writer October 7, 2024

Homecoming week is full this year with the Friday Night Lights football game against Free State, spirit days, assemblies, the dance, a powder puff and what many male athletes are signing up for: the buff...

Juniors Brody Butler (21) and Jalen Johnson (92) celebrate after the win.

Owls Beat Falcons 24-23 In Thrilling Game

Caleb Robles, Writer, Sports Editor September 30, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 26 football faced the Olathe South Falcons. The Owls battled throughout the game and eventually left ODAC with the win. Offensively, the game was book-ended by two touchdown drives...

The Owl Defense lines up against Olathe East

Owls Fall to Hawks 18-30

Caleb Robles, Writer, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

Through three games, the Owls have a record of 1-2, with each game presenting a different performance. In the 18-30 loss to Olathe East on Friday, Sept. 20, there were multiple opportunities for the Owls...

Look at what our sports have coming up this week.

A Look Forward in Sports

Caleb Robles, Writer, Sports editor September 23, 2024

This week in sports has a lot to offer. All seven of the fall sports are in action this week. You can get tickets to all these events, and an athletic pass at https://gofan.co/

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