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The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

SMNW

The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

SMNW

The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

SMNW

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“NEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGES”

Sophia Ragan December 10, 2024

After going 25 - 0 last season, ending with a state championship, the same five starters — seniors Aiven Riley, Van Collins, Tyler Salmon, Keaton Wagler, and junior Ethan Taylor — are returning to...

Junior Ella Mackiewicz shoots a free throw March 13 in the Wichita State Koch Arena. The girls' basketball team went on to win the championship game against Topeka High 61-54.

Lady Cougars win state basketball tournament

Elizabeth Kuffour, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2021

The Lady Cougars basketball team defeated the Topeka High School Trojans 61-54 on March 13 in Wichita State University's Charles Koch Arena, winning the championship round of the Kansas High School Activities...

The Lady Cougars Work Toward State Title

Rory Dungan, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2021

The Lady Cougars basketball team is on the prowl for a state championship title after finishing their regular season with a staggering 21-0 record. The girls’ team was on the road Monday night, facing...

An Evangelical Nation?

Alex Barfield, Staff Writer January 30, 2020

     Growing up in Lee’s Summit, Mo., a town with one of the largest evangelical communities in the nation, Christianity was inescapable.      I remember gazing out of the window of the family...

Ball Above All

Ball Above All

Michael Owens, Staff Writer January 30, 2020

     Junior Kennedy Taylor prepares to lead the undefeated Lady Cougars to the state tournament for the third straight year. So far this season, the team is ranked third in the state with...

Comin’ off the bench

Comin’ off the bench

Michael Owens, Staff Writer December 30, 2019

Girls:      As both the temperature and leaves drop, the unmistakable sound of a Wilson Evolution Basketball hitting hardwood fills the halls at the end of every school day. This can only mean one...

Hoop and Slam

Matthew Owens, Sports Editor December 2, 2016

Going into the 2016-2017 season, the team looks to battle back from its 9-13 record from the previous year. A big problem last season was their defense, as they gave up more than 60 points in 10 games. “Defensively...

Double Double

Josh Sherfy, Senior Writer December 2, 2016

This years girls varsity basketball team are no strangers to success. The last three years, the team has battled their way to Wichita for the state basketball tournament, culminating in an 18-4 record...

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