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Senior Josh Foland holds up the championship shirt after the victory against Olathe Northwest

Owls Continue Magical Season With Sunflower League Title

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor October 28, 2025

The energy at CBAC was palpable. Each student section was filled hours before kickoff. It was senior night. Seniors who have given years to the West Football program were getting ready to play in the biggest...

Senior Brody Butler dunks a basketball after his second interception of the game against Shawnee Mission East

Underdogs No More; Owls Move to 6-1

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor October 23, 2025

After a huge win on Homecoming against a top 5 team in Gardner-Edgerton, the schedule for the Owls didn’t get much easier as the Owls had to go on the road at Mill Valley. To add even more stakes into...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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