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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...

Athletic department celebrates fall sports, looks to add flag football

Athletic department celebrates fall sports, looks to add flag football

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager November 6, 2023

As of November, there have been advancements within the athletic department. Brittany Abdishi stepped into her new role in late September. Previously, she taught regular gym classes while coaching girls'...

A lone player on the West Chicago Community High School holds up his helmet as a sign of hope following the teams loss to Quincy.

Historic West Chicago football season comes to close

By Micah Weber, Multimedia Content Creator October 28, 2023

This is a developing story, stay tuned for more details soon. After a 14-44 loss to Quincy in the playoffs, the 2023 season comes to an end for West Chicago Community High School's football team. The...

The Rangers should take the World Series win, but if these playoffs have told fans anything, it is to expect the unexpected.

Preview to never-before-seen World Series matchup

By Drew Zeman, Senior Reporter October 27, 2023

The Texas Rangers will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Fall Classic starting Oct. 27. The Diamondbacks return to the World Series for the first time since 2001, where they face the...

Senior Aldo Alfaro (center) evades the Saints defense during the second half.

Wildcats narrowly lose to Saints in boys’ soccer Sectional semi-finals

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor October 25, 2023

The West Chicago Wildcats squared off against the St. Charles East Saints following WeGo's victory in their Sectional semi-final game on the rainy night of Oct. 25. The match was slated to begin at...

The first place 200-yard medley relay team is congratulated on their win. From left to right: freshman Claire Schumacher, freshman Katherine Smith, freshman Ryan Lehan, and freshman Maddie Seykora.

Swimmers break records, win at UEC championship

By Devin Larimer, Reporter October 24, 2023

WEGO's girls' swim team won the Upstate Eight Conference Championship hosted by West Chicago Community High School on October 21. Three freshmen broke records in what would become a history-making swim...

Boys soccer team players hold up the plaque they received from IHSA following their win over St. Charles. The team celebrated their victory at the home football game on Oct. 20.

Wildcats bring home regional championship

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff October 21, 2023

On Oct. 20, the boys' soccer team cinched the IHSA Regional Championship with their victory against Addison Trail High School. The tournament was held at St. Charles North High School. Play erupted...

The football team huddles for one final pep talk on Oct. 20, the night they earned a playoff bid for the first time in more than 20 years.

Wildcats playoff-eligible for first time in 21 years

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2023

Looking for the Senior Night flipbook? It can be found below, or on our Features page. Please check out "Slideshow: WCCHS Faces Off Against Larkin in Emotional Win" as well. For the first time in...

The World Series is nearly here: just four teams remain in the playoffs. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff via Canva)

Surprising NLDS kicks off championship series

By Drew Zeman, Senior Reporter October 15, 2023

Previously, Chronicle reporter Drew Zeman offered predictions as to how the teams playing in the divisional series round in the MLB playoffs would fare; now, he examines the teams facing off in the championship...

Seniors Xitlaly Garcia and Arely Jacobo discuss strategy during warm-ups. (Photo courtesy of Lifetouch)

Girls’ tennis rallied to second place in conference

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter October 8, 2023

On October 7, West Chicago Community High School's girls' Varsity tennis teams attended the UEC Championship at South Elgin High School where they earned a second-place finish, just behind Glenbard South. Overall,...

The divisional series comes on the heels of last weeks surprising wild card round.

After shocking wild card round, divisional round begins

By Drew Zeman, Senior Reporter October 7, 2023

Last week, Chronicle reporter Drew Zeman offered predictions as to how the teams playing in the wild card round in the MLB playoffs would fare; however, there were several surprises in this initial round,...

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