Athletes earn Athlete of the Fall Season award
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
November 29, 2018
Four fall sports athletes were recognized with the 2018 Fall Season Athlete award for their hard work and success in the field of play in their respective sport. Sophomore Kendall Farm has been playing golf for four years. This year, she advanced to the state tournament. “The best part about...
Senior athlete enjoys running lifestyle
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
October 19, 2018
Three-year varsity cross country runner and captain senior Kamal Patel is enjoying his last season as a high schooler. “I would say that running is so great that it almost helps our body in every situation. It’s a lifestyle, it keeps the body in good shape, helps you concentrate, focus on study...
Undefeated golfer heads to state tournament
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 12, 2018
Four-year golfer, sophomore Kendall Farm remains undefeated for the season and is now heading to state Friday and Saturday. Farm won first place on Sept. 24 at the Upstate Eight Conference, regionals on Oct. 4, and sectionals on Oct. 8. Farm shot a 79 in the conference at The Bridges of Popla...
Golfers head to sectionals Monday
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2018
Three boy golfers are heading to sectionals after qualifying at the regional tournament Tuesday at St Andrews Golf Club. Qualifying individuals are senior Dennis Hoffman with a 78 shot, junior Tighe Walsh with a 86 shot, and Bobby Bartlett with an 88 shot. Boys golf has not made it to the st...
Senior athletes sign intent to play volleyball in college
By Ariana Alcantar, Multimedia Editor
November 9, 2017
Two volleyball players committed to their respective schools and signed letters of intent as parents and coaches stood behind them in support Wednesday. Senior Laura Katarzynski will be attending the University of Northern Colorado and will be an outside hitter for the girls volleyball team. “When I v...
Long time golfer, Jason Gimre, takes one shot at a time
By Ariana Alcantar, Multi-Media Editor
September 28, 2017
Jason Gimre has stepped onto the green for his last golf season. Gimre has been playing for the team since he was a freshman and is now on the varsity team. “I had never played golf competitively, I only played with my dad and grandpa occasionally. Freshman year rolled around and I decided ...
Athletes earn award fall season
By Swera Sharma, Contributing Writer
December 22, 2016
Four athletes earned the 2016 Season Athlete award for fall. Junior Laura Katarzynski has been on the varsity volleyball team all three years of high school and is inspired by her parents and sisters “because they always taught (her) to never give up, and keeping doing what you love.” “I w...
State qualifiers miss their goals to make final 12
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
November 28, 2016
Four swimmers from the Wego-Batavia swim team competed at state on Nov. 18 at Evanston Township High School. Senior Natalie Nelson and junior Ula Konopko qualified for state. From Batavia, freshman Kelly Sego and Annabelle Kinerk qualified. Nelson competed in the 100 free with a time of 52.51 sec...
Swimmers aim for top 12 at state
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
November 17, 2016
After winning 10th place in sectionals the Wego-Batavia swim team is competing for state on Friday. Senior Natalie Nelson and junior Ula Konopko qualified for state. Both swimmers are three-time state qualifiers. From Batavia, freshman Kelly Sego and Annabelle Kinerk qualified. “I did pretty...
Senior athletes sign Letters of Intent to play sports in college
By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
November 14, 2016
Three senior athletes committed to play their respective sports in college by signing a National Letter of Intent as parents, coaches and family members watched the athletes Wednesday. Senior Madison Kassaros signed with Eastern Illinois University to play volleyball. Senior Tai Bibbs signed to pla...