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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

Columbus Day is under attack

Cadence Elder and Sam Rice October 10, 2017

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. This phrase has been repeated many times in elementary school as students learned about the voyage Christopher Columbus made to reach America, but across the...

This year in sports: Most impressive

This year in sports: Most impressive

May 17, 2010
Most impressive moments in sports this year, including soccer taking third at state, Ross Whitmore placing second at wrestling state, and Adam Giacalone pitching two perfect games.
Spring sports preview: Girl's soccer

Spring sports preview: Girl’s soccer

April 2, 2010
After losing key players and failing to make it to state last year, the girls’ soccer team is looking for players to step up. Coach Todd Boren hopes the seniors with experience at the varsity level will move into leadership positions.
Exceeding expectations

Exceeding expectations

November 20, 2009
It was an electrifying feeling. Everybody knew the game was over; it was only a matter of time. The Cougars had a 2-1 lead over the number one seed Olathe South Falcons with only seconds left on the clock.

Cougars handily defeat Indians in 3-0 victory

September 11, 2009
The boys soccer team dominated in their regular season debut last night, defeating Shawnee Mission North Indians 3-0. The Cougars came flying out of the gates, quickly taking possesion and furiously attacking the Indians defense. Senior Eric Haun scored the first goal of the night within ten minutes, followed shortly...
The Cougars defense was stout for most of the game, but the Panthers capitalized on the few opportunities they had to score.

Panthers prove too much as Cougars succumb to exhaustion and frustration

September 5, 2009
The Cougars lost to the Park Hill South Panthers in a heated battle for third-place in the Olathe East Tournament, 2-1. The Cougars dominated possession for the most part, even doubling the Panthers in shots on goal. But the Northwest squad could not capitalize on any of the opportunities they had offensively. The game...
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