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[PHOTO ESSAY] XC Wildcats’ last pack run

[PHOTO ESSAY] XC Wildcats’ last pack run

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter November 7, 2024

Cross country is a sport dedicated to running at a fast pace for a long time. The key to the sport - like many others - is consistency and a good mindset. A runner’s mind gives out first, rather than...

Coach Adam Chavez comforts senior Tommy Murphy after the team's loss to the Ironmen in round one of the playoffs.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Play by play, brick by brick

By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist November 2, 2024

The West Chicago Wildcats' season ended in a hard-fought battle against the Normal Community Ironmen, falling 41-16, but the scoreboard could not capture the grit and heart that carried them there. In...

The UEC championship meet on Oct. 26 proved the Wildcats' dominance in the pool: not only did they take first place, but they often found themselves racing each other.

West Chicago girls’ swim claims Upstate Eight title

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff, Reporter October 28, 2024

The West Chicago Community High School girls' swim team delivered an impressive performance at the Upstate Eight Conference Championships on October 26, securing first place overall. With standout results...

The team gathers before the Oct. 25 regional final to go through their game day ritual.

Boys’ soccer falls to Geneva in regional finals

By Dominic Wasserstrom, Reporter October 26, 2024

Special thanks to reporter Emyreth Barrera for her help with this article. The West Chicago Wildcats’ strong postseason run came to an abrupt halt Friday night as they faced the Geneva Vikings in...

The Bison and the Wildcats squared off on Oct. 25 at Memorial Stadium.

Wildcats secure dramatic victory over Fenton on Senior Night

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training October 26, 2024

The Wildcats capped off their regular season with a nail-biting 36-35 win over Fenton on Senior Night, pushing their record to 6-3 and securing their spot in the playoffs. The game itself was a battle...

Senior Sophia Newell prepares to serve the ball in the Oct. 23 match-up against Addison Trail.

Volleyball home court win against Addison Trail

By Thomas Cabrera, Reporter October 26, 2024

The squeak of shoes, the blinding match lights, the sound of every ball hitting the floor: on October 23, the seniors of the West Chicago Wildcats girls' volleyball team fought upon their home court for...

The Wildcats defeated the Bulldogs during the Homecoming game on Oct. 18, making West Chicago play-off eligible for the second year in a row.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Homecoming victory secures second consecutive playoff appearance

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter October 22, 2024

The roar of the crowd, the vibrant neon colors of the student section, and the cheerleaders’ enthusiastic chants filled the air. The smell of buttery popcorn wafted through the stands as the band played...

The Wildcats and the Bulldogs get ready for the snap in the first quarter.

Wildcats destroy Bulldogs on Homecoming

By Miley Pegg and Finn Gallagher October 18, 2024

Homecoming 2024 was an exciting night for the many alumni and fans who joined the stands as the Wildcats won, 41-10, in their matchup against the Riverside-Brookfield Bulldogs, making the Cats playoff...

Once again, the seniors were the victors in the powderpuff showdown that pitted upperclassmen against each other on Oct. 18.

Seniors claim victory in annual powderpuff game

By Ana Hurtado, Reporter October 18, 2024

Looking for Logan Reed's photo essay on the powderpuff game? Click here. The seniors secured the annual powderpuff game, beating the juniors 56-35 at Memorial Field at West Chicago Community High School.  Although...

Junior Aidan Durbin faces off against the Wheaton Academy players during the Oct. 14 game.

West Chicago boys’ soccer loses to hometown rivals amid hopeful crowd

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training October 15, 2024

The West Chicago Varsity boys' soccer team spent their Columbus Day evening playing against Wheaton Academy on home turf on Oct. 14, ultimately losing to the local rival, 0-2. As they began to fight...

Varsity players cheer for those on the court as the volleyball team takes the lead in the game against Glenbard East.

West Chicago volleyball snaps losing streak with gritty win over Glenbard East

By Logan Reed and Thomas Cabrera October 13, 2024

West Chicago's Varsity volleyball team recently ended a five-game losing streak with a 2-1 nail-biter of a victory over Glenbard East on Oct. 10. The Varsity girls' team put forth an solid performance...

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