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Salvador Perez awaits a pitch in his first at bat against the Diamondbacks in spring training. (Royalty-free photo courtesy of Arturo Pardavila III via Wikimedia Commons)

A month through the MLB season: who’s surprised, who’s disappointed

By Drew Zeman, Senior Reporter May 1, 2024

A new baseball season often brings unexpected surprises, but the first month of the 2024 season has left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads. From the remarkable rise of the Kansas City Royals...

The seniors line up before the meet, decorated posters in-hand.

Track team places second at invitational, senior night

By Ryan Zalak, Sports Editor April 28, 2024

WEGO hosted the annual West Chicago Spring Open on a brisk Thursday evening, April 25: out of seven teams, the girls' team took first place, and the boys took second. The annual invitational also marked...

The West Chicago Wildcats are hot by winning their last six game.

The red-hot Wildcats continue to win

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter April 24, 2024

The Wildcats are coming into the series opener after sweeping their last two opponents (Streamwood and Elgin). In the first game against the Maroons, sophomore Ashton Aldaco threw a no-hitter in a five-inning...

There was pizza and cake for the team to enjoy with the seniors. (Photo courtesy of Emily Brown).

Emontions run high as Badminton hosts senior night

By Zach Wiegele, Senior Reporter April 23, 2024

The girls badminton team had a clean sweep against  the Larkin Royals during their senior night on Monday April 22 in the field house at West Chicago Community High School. The girls had an emotional...

Fenil Patel lands a successful strike after jumping up to reach a ball high above him.

Wildcats tie against Tigers

By Fernando Arroyo Garcia, Photo Editor April 21, 2024

The boys’ tennis team was finally able to play against another school after having their meets with Larkin, Addison, and Bartlett canceled due to poor weather. On Monday, April 15, the boys began...

Senior Jonathan Soto surveys the court as Bolingbrook takes possession of the ball during the meet on April 17.

Boys’ volleyball loses to Bolingbrook Raiders

By Zach Wiegele, Senior Reporter April 20, 2024

Try as they did to rebound in the second half of the meet, the Wildcats were unable to beat Bolingbrook High School on April 18. Despite the hype going into the game, which was played in Bishop Gym,...

Starting pitcher Tyler Heath looking for the sign from the Catcher

West Chicago completes comeback to sweep Streamwood

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter April 17, 2024

The West Chicago Wildcats Varsity baseball team was back in action on April 17 after Monday's thrilling extra-innings win. In the first game of the series, the Wildcats fought through a lot of adversity,...

Starting pitcher Brandon R. Heath delivering a pitch in the bottom of the third inning

Wildcats win in dramatic style in a match up against Streamwood.

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter April 15, 2024

On Wednesday, April 15, the West Chicago Wildcats take on the Streamwood Sabers, who are leading the Upstate Eight with a 4-0 conference record. The Wildcats are coming off a series win against Glenbard...

The Varsity girls' soccer team huddles during a time out, strategizing their next move.

Wildcats come up short against Batavia

By Ryan Zalak, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

The Batavia Bulldogs narrowly escaped the Wildcats soccer team 2-1 on Saturday, April 13. Kickoff took place at 2:08 p.m. on Memorial Field; the Batavia Bulldogs started with the ball. Although...

The Wildcat baseball team waiting for the field to dry up to start the game

Wildcats tie series; to be continued

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter April 13, 2024

The Wildcats got set to play the second game of their two-game series against Glenbard South High School on Friday, April 12. In Wednesday's first game of the series, the Wildcats shut the Raiders out...

Jamahal Hill being named UFC Champion at UFC 283 in Rio De Janeiro (Royalty Free Photo courtesy of delmiro@gmail.com via depositphotos)

UFC 300: Las Vegas predictions

By Sebastian Alarcon, Multimedia Content Creator April 12, 2024

It's been over eight years since UFC 200 was held back in July of 2016, but now the UFC holds a new milestone with the upcoming UFC 300 coming April 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With 12 active...

Senior Scout Gallagher keeps her eye on the ball during the April 9 game against the Royals.

Wildcats stay undefeated; beat Larkin Royals

By Zach Wiegele, Senior Reporter April 10, 2024

On April 9, the West Chicago Wildcats defeated the Larkin Royals in a tightly-contested matchup at Pioneer Park in West Chicago. After the recent win against Glenbard South, the Wildcats were trying...

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