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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...

This season promises to be a fun one for Royals' Fans

Royals Season Preview 2025

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor March 28, 2025

The Royals had a winning team last season, with an 86-76 record, the Royals reached the playoffs for the first time in nine years. For the first time in almost a decade, the Kansas City Royals are contenders...

This years NCAA Tournament promises to be a thrilling affair

Top Five Sleeper Teams In March Madness

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

  March Madness is on the horizon. The sporting event that captivates the country for a month straight kicks off on Selection Sunday on March 16. Every year there is a small school that catches...

Junior Jessica Borders shoots for a three pointer making the  bench stand up in anticipation

Owls’ Basketball Teams End the Regular Season With Senior Night

Maddie Walle and Caleb Robles March 13, 2025

Not only was Friday the end of the month, but it was also the end of the Owls' regular season games. It was senior night, and the event was underway, with seniors' posters lining West’s event entrance.  During...

Junior David Harper does a handshake with sophomore Juju Kinnie

Owls Fall Short In OT Vs Olathe South

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor February 24, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21, students filed into the student section for one of the best matchups of the year. The 9-5 Falcons went on the road to play the 11-6 Owls. With both teams ranked three and four in the...

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