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Womens March Madness

The 2024 women’s NCAA basketball tournament has been the most popular in history with many riveting games and standout players.  Women’s basketball and women’s sports in general have long been overshadowed by the more popular, and more showcased men’s sports. The women’s division was constantly overlooked; for example, the vast…

by Cali Kuhl  •  May 7, 2024
Features

Maverick Inman: Record Breaker

Northwest High School receiver Maverick Inman broke three school records throughout the 2023 football season: yards in a game, single-season touchdowns and single-season yards.  He finished the season with 751 yards alongside 8 touchdowns. Inman stated, “I was focused on winning games… it was obviously pretty cool, but it was…

by Krish Sehgal  •  Apr 13, 2024
Culture

The Blue and Silver Gazette- NOW UP!

Check out our new edition of the BS Gazette Below!

by Jack Andersen  •  Apr 1, 2024
Features

Natalie Harris U-20 Selection

Natalie Harris, a sophomore at the University of Iowa, has secured a spot among the top hurdlers in the entire country under 20.  This unbelievable achievement is a major component of all the hard work, perseverance, and athletic ability.  Harris, from Waukee, Iowa, first discovered her passion for track and…

by Aunya Van Zetten  •  Mar 4, 2024
News

The Netflix Effect

Formula 1 has had a wild and historic rise in popularity with the addition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The second American race was added in two years.  In its history, Formula 1 struggled to connect with its younger audience and frankly, the former owners couldn’t care less. In…

by Boston Mendenhall  •  Feb 29, 2024
Sports

Super Bowl LVIII Recap

Super Bowl Sunday is a day that ends in ecstasy for one fanbase, and anguish for the other. On February 11th, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs took down the San Francisco 49ers in a back-and-forth overtime finish.  This instant classic marks the second time the Chiefs have beaten the 49ers…

by Lucas Ressler  •  Feb 19, 2024
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Photo Recap: Waukee Defeats Northwest in Basketball Matchup

Waukee Northwest played Waukee in Basketball at the Waukee High School Field House on December 5, 2023. This was the 5th time the boys have matched up and the 4th for the girls team. The boys now have a 3-2 win record and the girls have a 3-1 win record.

by Jack Andersen  •  Dec 6, 2023
Culture

What Lacrosse’s Reintroduction into LA 2028 Olympics Means for the Future of the Sport

In October 2023, the International Olympic Committee officially accepted bids from five sporting events to be introduced into the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.  Flag Football, Cricket, Squash and Baseball/Softball. Noticed only four were introduced since five will not be introduced. Rather three were introduced and two reintroduced with one…

by Boston Mendenhall  •  Nov 28, 2023
Culture

Women’s Sports on the Rise

During a time when live television is losing viewership, there is one area that is on the rise: women’s sports.  Women’s sports have grown tremendously in the last few years, and their viewership is at an all-time high. Although women’s sports often don’t receive the same amount of attention as…

by Laurel Richards  •  Nov 27, 2023
Features

Off-Season Athletes at Northwest

During the off-season, Northwest High School student-athletes do a lot of work to prepare for their sports that goes unnoticed. Track and Field athlete Katie Stahl continues her training all of the off-season for track. Stahl runs varsity track in the spring, however, her talent and hard work does not…

by Addison Kingery  •  Nov 15, 2023