Cougars – SMNW

Blast from the Past

Annalissa Houser, Cate Taggart and Sam Rice • March 8, 2018

Porter Volk Senior Porter Volk walks into Kathleen Palermo’s classroom for CCC, which happens to be next door to his younger brother Easton’s class. Even though Volk has grown up as an older brother...

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Loses Season Opener

September 12, 2014

Cold, frustrated fans cheered on the boys’ varsity soccer team as they tried to attack the well-organized defensive line that is Washburn Rural. That was how the game went for most of the night. The...

New to Northwest: Laura Ramsey

September 1, 2012

“Working here feels right,” resource teacher Laura Ramsey said.This year, Ramsey has returned to Northwest after being let go because student enrollment was down last year. Ramsey was once a graphic...

Cougar Crazie Day: Crazie Costumes

August 31, 2012

For Cougar Crazie day, two sophomores went all out with their costumes for the spirit day. Isaac Coleman has been dressing as “Cougar Man,” complete with a cape and bandanas, since the beginning...

Spirit wear t-shirts for sale

August 22, 2012

The journalism program will be selling class t-shirts for $15 at Back to School Night on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. You may purchase one at the Journalism table in the mall. All proceeds will...

Lady cougar soccer [Photo of the day]

April 3, 2012

Senior Isabel Miller attempts to gain possession of the ball from Olathe South junior Jaide Allenbrand during the varsity soccer game on April 3. The Lady Cougars beat the Falcons 4-2. Photo by Clara Davison.

Cougars wrap up regular season with win over SM North

February 26, 2010

It wasn't the result that many expected after the Cougars beat SM North handily in their first meeting 75-48. But on the Indians last home game of the season a maximum effort was to be expected.

Senior Night Spectacular for Boys Basketball

February 19, 2010

Throughout the last month, the boys basketball team had been struggling to a balanced game on both ends of the floor. Tonight, on Senior Night they did just that. “It was a nice win for us and certainly...

Northwest knocks off host Aquinas, will play in championship game [Slideshow]

January 22, 2010

Even with the home court advantage, Saint Thomas Aquinas posed little threat to the Cougars. After a sluggish first quarter where a combined 11 points were scored, the Cougars pulled away in the second quarter outscoring the Saints 24-5.

Cougars handle Northeast Vikings, will place host Aquinas in the Semis

January 21, 2010

With a half-filled gym and a sleepy atmosphere, Northwest was able to finish off the first round of the Saints Classic with a 58-40 victory over the Northeast of Kansas City, Missouri.

Northwest survives physical battle versus Raiders, gets second win of the year

December 11, 2009

Following a difficult loss to Washington High School in which the Cougar basketball team gave up a surprising 62 points, but a refocused defensive intensity propelled Northwest to squeak by Shawnee Mission South.

Loss to Lancers eliminates football from playoff contention

October 23, 2009

After a a tough loss against Shawnee Mission West last week, the football team looked to get their playoff aspirations back on track against a rebuilding Lancer program under new head coach Chip Sherman.