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Senior-Blue team walks onto the field before the game

Powder Puff Game ends in a victory for the Senior Team

Willa Mowry, Writer October 9, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct.1, the Senior Girls Blue Team won the annual Powder Puff Game, taking home the trophy and the glory. They beat the Junior-Blue team in a hard-fought battle and ended the game with a score...

Senior Slate Swinford bursts through the banner before the game Vs Gardner-Edgerton

Biggest Win In School History? Owls Knock Off Gardner-Edgerton On Homecoming

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Homecoming week is packed with events: the pep assemblies, the spirit weeks and the Homecoming votes. All of those events lead up to Thursday night, for the Homecoming football game. This season, the Owls...

Junior Cash Warren stares at the Bison sideline on Sept. 26 vs Shawnee Mission North

Owls Dominate Bison 42-24

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor October 2, 2025

The Owls ventured to the Shawnee Mission North District Stadium for the second straight week as they took on the Shawnee Mission North Bison on Sept. 26. The Owls entered the competition at 3-1, with their...

Team photo after Twilight meet.

Cross Country Season Starts with a Bang

Izzy Martinez, Writer September 22, 2025

The cross-country teams have officially started their season, and they have started it strong. On Sept. 6, the teams were at the Greg Wilson Classic where the girls placed third, and the boys placed first....

The Owls line up against Blue Valley West On Sept. 12

Owls Make History With 2-0 Start

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor September 18, 2025

Throughout the eight-year history of Owls football, the boys in silver and blue have had a couple of successful seasons. The run of winning seasons from 2018-2022 comes to mind, as the Owls posted consecutive...

Graphic of Olathe West Owl representing girls golf

Will Olathe West Girls’ Golf make it to State?

Ava Mars, Writer September 16, 2025

In 2024, the Olathe West girls' golf team made it to state. Madison Wegmann and Alaina Evans were the two to qualify for the second day of state, both shooting in the low 80s. With seniors Madison Wegmann...

The Owls line up against Lawrence High on Sept 5

Owls Edge Out Lawrence in Close Game

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor September 11, 2025

On a brisk, overcast evening, students flocked through the gates of CBAC for the Owls’ season opener. The stadium was filled with hope for Lions fans and Owl fans alike. The Owls leaned on their running...

 Junior Josh Foland hurdles during media day

Football is Back! Owls 2025 Season Preview

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor September 4, 2025

As the school year gets into full swing, fall sports will also be starting in early September. Coming off a 3-6 season in 2024, the Owls look to have their first winning record under head coach Jon Wiemers...

Freshman McKenna Taldo putting 45 pounds on the bar.

New Winter Sport Alert: The Olathe West Powerlifting Team

Maddie Walle, Writer May 13, 2025

Here at West, winter sports are scarce. Coach Goerl is here to change that by bringing back powerlifting next school year. Students are interested in joining and Coach Goerl wants the competition to be...

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Which Picks Didn’t Make Sense At The 2025 NFL Draft?

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor April 28, 2025

The NFL Draft signifies hope. For all 32 teams in the NFL, the draft has a chance to vault them into playoff contention if they make the right pick. If they fail to do so, it could set back the trajectory...

Westside dance team photo at their banquet.

Record Breakers: Taking Westside Dance to a New Level

Maddie Walle, Writer April 24, 2025

The Westside Dance banquet celebrated multiple school records this season with success at state, nationals and other special events. Dance placed higher than any season before, placing in the top three...

Senior #6 Maliyah Warren in the practice circle

Girls’ Varsity Softball Team Starts the Season Off With Victory

Maddie Walle, Writer April 10, 2025

The sun was out, making heat waves rise off the turf field, and West was the home team in the left field bullpen. The girls were dressed in their all white uniforms, and they started in the field. Senior...

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