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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...

Gallery: Homecoming Football Game

Gallery: Homecoming Football Game

Brodi Gary, Photographer October 10, 2024

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...

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...

The Owl defense lines up against Shawnee Mission West on Aug. 30.

Football Starts Season 1-1

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

Two weeks into the season, football sits with a record of 1-1. With games against Shawnee Mission West and Blue Valley West, the football team has had one home game and one away game under their belt. The...

Fall sports start out the year with several exciting events for students to attend including; dance, girls tennis, football, cheer, girls golf, boys soccer, volleyball, cross country, and gymnastics

Fall Sports Preview

Caleb Robles and Maddie Walle August 27, 2024

With the new school year starting up, that also means the beginning of fall sports!  Cross country, girls tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, girls golf, football and boys soccer are starting soon.  All...

Gallery: Homecoming Week 2023

Gallery: Homecoming Week 2023

Brodi Gary, Photographer September 26, 2023

Senior royalty winners Ty Huber and Gabby Clinkinbeard pose with parents after being announced as the homecoming king and queen.

Owls Beat Ravens 27-7, Senior Royalty Announced at Homecoming Game

Addison Smith, Online Editor September 25, 2023

The homecoming football game took place on Friday, Sept. 22 at CBAC, resulting in the first win of the year for varsity against rival Olathe Northwest. The final score of the game was 27-7. The...

Olathe West head coach, Jon Wiemers consulates with freshman quarterback Cameron Kruse before he heads onto the field.

Starting Fresh

Logan Kraft, Writer September 21, 2023

It’s the first Friday night game of the season. The crowd has taken their place in the stands. The cheerleaders are on the sideline and the football team steps out onto the field. Everything is as expected...

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