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The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The NFL Playoffs have arrived, and the match-ups promise an exciting series of games. (Photo illustration created by Carlos Allen via Canva)

NFL Playoff preview: NFC

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter January 13, 2024

#7 Green Bay Packers (9-8) AT #2 Dallas Cowboys (12-5) The #7 seed Green Bay Packers are heading south to Dallas, Texas to face the #2 seed Dallas Cowboys, and plenty of stories could be written about...

This years college football playoffs offered an exciting showdown between Michigan and Washington, but the debate as to whether the four-team lineup was enough rages on. (Photo illustration by Wildcat Chronicle Staff using Canva).

Why the College Football Playoffs should be expanded to 8 teams

By Drew Zeman, Senior Reporter January 8, 2024

In 2014, the NCAAF introduced the College Football Playoffs, which included the top four teams in College Football to play for a chance at the National Championship. Over the last two years, there has...

Senior Sydney Bennema sets up to shoot a free throw.

Varsity girls’ basketball defeats Lisle

By Zach Wiegele, Senior Reporter December 17, 2023

West Chicago Community High School girls' basketball continued their winning streak against Lisle High School on Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Bishop Gym. The girls' team is off to a hot start this year...

The boys wrestling team sparred against Glenbard South on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at home.

Boys’ Varsity wrestling competes against Glenbard South

By Sebastian Alacron, Reporter December 16, 2023

A month into the season, the West Chicago Community High School Wrestling Team found themselves at home on Dec. 13 against the Glenbard South Raiders, a conference match that highlighted the early seasons'...

The Florida State Seminoles kneel during the National Anthem. (Royalty-free photo by Jonathan Breaker via Wikimedia Commons)

Snubbed? What happened to Florida State?

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter December 12, 2023

This year's college football playoffs promise some intense games, with a showdown between the Washington Huskies and the Texas Longhorns, and another between the Michigan Wolverines and Alabama Crimson...

The college football playoffs are just a few weeks away. (Royalty-free photo courtesy of Pixabay via Pexels.com)

College playoffs matchup “chosen” teams

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter December 12, 2023

When it was announced that selection for the College Football Playoffs would be based on a committee's decision, and not on the team's record, fans everyone likely raised an eyebrow. There was bound to...

Coach Roy Ramos talks to Varsity basketball players before the game. (Photo courtesy of Roy Ramos)

Boys’ basketball starts new era with Ramos as head coach

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter December 2, 2023

As boys' basketball ramps up its season, fans in the stands cannot help but notice the new face along the sidelines: that of head coach Roy Ramos. On May 17, @WeGoAthletics' Twitter account announced...

In the first quarter, senior Jack Walsh goes face-to-face against a St. Charles North Star defender.

Boys’ basketball optimistic about season after home opener loss

November 28 marked the inaugural home game for the West Chicago boys’ basketball team this season. The team went up against St. Charles North, a conference opponent in the Upstate 8 division.  After...

Interim PE Division Head Conor Zaputil, and Interim Assistant Athletic Director Brittany Abdishi, take in a fall pep assembly.

Winter sports starting up, badminton open gyms

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager November 27, 2023

Brittany Abdishi, Assistant Athletic Director, has found adjusting to her new position much easier and more enjoyable than expected, but reports there has been a learning curve to find the equal balance...

Pickleball is a sport gaining in popularity, with rec leagues popping up in nearby towns such as Geneva, and pickleball courts available closer to home, at the ARC Center in West Chicago. (Photo courtesy of Mason Tuttle via Pexels.com)

The rapid rise of pickleball

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator November 20, 2023
A breif look into the history and influence of Pickleball here at WEGO
The girls swim team heads to the FMC Natatorium on Nov. 10-11 for the IHSA state tournament.

[MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE] Girls’ swim competes at state

The girls' swim team - a cooperative effort between West Chicago, Geneva and Batavia's high schools - has maintained momentum throughout the 2023-24 season. Seven girls from the team headed to the...

The entire team, posed for the 1992-93  varsity football photo. (Photo courtesy of Dan Cadena).

WeGo’s memorable football comeback of 1992

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2023

About 30 years ago, the West Chicago community high school football team shocked the Dupage Valley Conference by going 5-4. In addition to their historical winning record for WEGO, the team bonded and...

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