Former basketball coach and math teacher Ben Meseke was the recipient of a heart transplant on March 13 and is at home recovering from the surgery. Meseke took a leave of absence on Nov. 6 because of a recurring...
The NW fans sat in disbelief. Leavenworth had run down the game clock to less than 10 seconds when senior Kyle Wiggins began to cross-over his dribble, slowly working closer to the basket. Suddenly, he pulled up and swished a two-point basket. Coach Mike Rose had called a timeout...
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.
s the tip-off approaches, hundreds of Cougar Crazies pack the bleachers opposite the team bench. Two students jump out from the crowd and begin the Cougar Coaster. The players huddle in the middle of the court one more time...
As the varsity boys’ basketball team goes through their warm ups, the same figure stands below the basket, gazing at his team, ready for action. Donning a white shirt and orange tie, he ambles along the baseline, preaching words of encouragement and intensity.
I remember walking in Freshman year and meeting my Honors Geometry teacher, Mr. Meseke. It took me forever to find the room, 224. As I was walking in, he stopped me.
Today will be the last day at NW for boys' basketball coach and math teacher Ben Meseke. He announced the decision yesterday, amidst health concerns. Meseke has been plauged by heart problems for quite some time. At NW, he has openly talked about the pacemaker supporting his heart...
