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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

Rim Rockin' It

Rim Rockin’ It

November 1, 2017

Junior Riley Demo rang alongside sophomore Amy Kowalczewski for the annual Rim Rock Classic. Their teammates waited at the finish line to congratulate the only two girls who made it to state. “We...

Photo of the Day: League Cross Country

Photo of the Day: League Cross Country

October 15, 2012

Northwest Graduate Victoria Banks talks to sophomore Gabi Basel after the league cross country meet at Rim Rock Farm on Oct. 15. Regional cross country is Oct. 20 at SM Park, and the state cross country...

Cross country starts season strong

Cross country starts season strong

September 7, 2012

On Monday, Sept. 3 the boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Greg Wilson Classic at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. Boys ran a 5K and and girls ran a 4K. Junior Nate Sterns won first...

Fall Sports Wrap-Up: Cross Country

Fall Sports Wrap-Up: Cross Country

November 6, 2009
The boys’ cross country team started the season with just one thing on their minds: win state. The team faced a lot of adversity throughout the season but seemed, for the most part, to fight through it.
Rainy at Rimrock

Rainy at Rimrock

October 21, 2009
Harsh weather greeted nearly 800 runners at Rimrock Farm last Saturday for the Sunflower League Championships. Rimrock is known for its tough course. The early morning rain made this race even more difficult than any other...
Still on a mission

Still on a mission

October 21, 2009
Forty years after becoming the only cross country coach Northwest has ever known, Van Rose still has the same passion for running and continues to have a distinct impact on team members’ lives.

Impressive in Minnesota

September 30, 2009

The NW boys and girls cross country teams traveled this weekend to St. Paul, Minnesota to compete in one of the largest high school cross country meets in the nation.  It marked the 11th year in a row...

Cross Country takes second in the Greg Wilson Classic

September 5, 2009
On your mark…get set…GO! The Northwest boys and girls cross country teams began their 2009 campaigns on a strong note, taking second overall in the Greg Wilson Classic on Saturday. But in classic Northwest style, Coach Van Rose is not satisfied with anything less than perfect.

A fresh start

September 4, 2009

The Northwest boys' cross country team is looking to regain their stride in the upcoming season, after falling to Lawrence High last year in the state meet. The second place finish ended what some would...

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