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Wildcat Chronicle

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, Editor-in-Training 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...

The ultimate goal while running the 5K is to stay together as a pack. Senior Maria Hinojoza and freshman Andrea Armas stuck together through the course, passing the competition.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Cross country Senior Night/Day ends in team bonding, success

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter October 10, 2024

With weeks of sweat, blood and training behind them, finally the athletes begin their final games of the fall season. Throughout the field, the stench of sweat shirts and greasy hair sway through the autumn...

Even reporters get into the spirit sometimes: junior Gabriella Castro dones a wig and glow glasses on Neon Night.

Cross Country neon night lights up the season

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter October 7, 2024

Cross-country coaches spiced up the season with a neon-themed practice, bringing color and excitement to the team’s routine. On Oct. 7, athletes arrived decked out in bright outfits and face paint, ready...

Roy Ramos delivers a pep talk to the Varsity basketball players last season, when he first joined WEGO's staff as a coach. Now, Ramos is working as a dean's assistant as well. (Photo enhanced with AI software to increase resolution; original courtesy of Roy Ramos)

Coach Roy Ramos finds his place at WEGO as dean’s assistant and basketball coach

By Jasmyn Trigueros, Reporter October 6, 2024

The newest Dean’s Assistant, Coach Roy Ramos, was welcomed with a tight knit-community feeling at West Chicago Community High School. Ramos started as a basketball coach when he came to West Chicago...

Players end the night by high-fiving their opponents, high school supporters, and teammates.

Volleyball players gain authentic high school experience at middle school night

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training September 30, 2024

The Varsity girls' volleyball teams from Leman and Benjamin Middle Schools opposed each other in a 20-minute timed game at West Chicago Community High School's middle school night Monday afternoon. The...

Freshman Claire Simon swims fly during the prelims; she would go on to take second place at the Wildcat Championships in the 100-yard backstroke.

New coach, new chapter: Wildcat Championships make a splash at WCCHS amid Natatorium dedication

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff September 28, 2024

The West Chicago Community High School swim team showcased their dominance at the Wildcat Championships, held at their newly dedicated Dan Johnson Natatorium on September 27-28. The team took home an...

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