Stunned into silence

March 12, 2010

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...

Boys basketball battles Olathe East but are unable to pull out win

February 5, 2010

A basketball matchup against Olathe East is always an intense game. There has been hostility in this series since the 3OT game two years ago that knock Northwest out of a chance to make it to the state tournament in 2008.

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.

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.

Meseke to retire, effective immediately

November 6, 2009

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...