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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

Calla Hardison poses for a photo in Room 151 Oct. 23.

There’s No Better Feeling

Sofia Ball November 5, 2024

Three years ago, junior Calla Hardison heard crying as she walked into the bathroom at wrestling regionals. Looking around, confused, her eyes finally landed on the scattered chunks of blonde hair.  And...

Season's Over

Season’s Over

Grace Rau November 5, 2024

Senior Enrique Reyes crashed to the soccer field’s turf. His opponent, who, like Reyes, had jumped to head the ball, landed hard on Reyes’ leg.    He felt something in his knee slip.  He couldn’t...

Junior Ella Mackiewicz shoots a free throw March 13 in the Wichita State Koch Arena. The girls' basketball team went on to win the championship game against Topeka High 61-54.

Lady Cougars win state basketball tournament

Elizabeth Kuffour, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2021

The Lady Cougars basketball team defeated the Topeka High School Trojans 61-54 on March 13 in Wichita State University's Charles Koch Arena, winning the championship round of the Kansas High School Activities...

New Year, Same Sports

New Year, Same Sports

Rory Dungan and Michael Owens January 27, 2021

Boys' Swim Senior swim captain Brian Harrell and the boys’ team have been excelling in meets this season, and are set to compete at the state championship in February. Harrell individually qualified...

Orange and Black Fundraising Game Video

April 11, 2015

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SMNW Boys Dive

SMNW Boys Dive

January 5, 2015

The Shawnee Mission Northwest Boys Swim and Dive Team’s season is one month in and well underway. Oftentimes, the smaller dive team is overshadowed by the larger swim team, but diving has its own competitions...

Making it Count

May 22, 2013

The Cougar softball team worked for the opportunity to attend state this Thursday and Friday. With a successful season of 14 wins and only 8 losses, the team has high expectations for State. The varsity...

Spring Sports Gallery: Softball

Spring Sports Gallery: Softball

April 5, 2013

[vc_column_text width="1/1" el_position="first last"] With eight returning players and two new players, the varsity softball team looked strong in its first two games of the season. Coaches Mark Balderston...

Spring Sports Gallery: Boys' Tennis

Spring Sports Gallery: Boys’ Tennis

April 5, 2013

[vc_column_text width="1/1" el_position="first last"] This year the boys varsity tennis team will start with two new players and eight returning players. The varsity team lost their match against the...

Girls' Swim Tryouts

Girls’ Swim Tryouts

March 13, 2013

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Girls’ Basketball ends season on a positive note

Girls’ Basketball ends season on a positive note

March 12, 2013

[vc_column_text width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Despite a disappointing ending, the girls basketball team exceeded expectations for the season. The varsity girls’ basketball team finished the...

Boys' basketball season full of ups and downs

Boys’ basketball season full of ups and downs

March 8, 2013

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