On way to 12 straight at state
May 22, 2009 • written by Mary DeJong, 09-10 Co-Editor-in-Chief
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“A wiki-wiki womba! A wiki-wiki womba!” Echoing from the dugout, the softball girls cheer on their teammates as their chance to win the state title for the 12th consecutive year. Sophomore softball player Carissa Becher is eager for the state tournament and is beginning... Read more »
Girls kick up losing record: early success sets up disappointment
May 22, 2009 • written by Nick Nelson, Staff Writer
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The perfect season, flawless record and winning it all at state would be the West Fargo girls soccer team’s ultimate goal. The team started the season with a flawless record and were on the track for a perfect season. More specifically the team began the first three games without... Read more »
Getting out for the first time
May 22, 2009 • written by Cole Forthun, Staff Writer
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I have noticed that many more high school students attend games that are more popularly broadcasted on TV or are at a faster-pace than golf, or tennis, which are not. So why is it that high school games such as hockey, football, soccer and basketball draw big crowds? It... Read more »
On way to 12 straight at state
May 22, 2009 • written by Mary DeJong, 09-10 Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Sports
“A wiki-wiki womba! A wiki-wiki womba!” Echoing from the dugout, the softball girls cheer on their teammates as their chance to win the state title for the 12th consecutive year. Sophomore softball player Carissa Becher is eager for the state tournament and is... Read more »
Track hurdles into state tournament
May 22, 2009 • written by Tori Desotel, 09-10 Opinion Editor
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For the first time since 1993, the girls track team placed first at the Eastern Dakota Conference (EDC) meet. “It felt so good to finally beat (Fargo) South,” junior Rebecca Capouch said. Both the boys and the girls team did well in the meet. ... Read more »
Boys golf fails in attempt to beat South
May 22, 2009 • written by Cole Forthun, Staff Writer
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With Eastern Dakota Conference regional tournament just around, the West Fargo boys golf team isn’t looking like they will beat Fargo South in the final stretch, during the remainder of the year. “They [Fargo South’s golf team] always seems to be two strokes ahead... Read more »
Sports devotion continues into summer
May 22, 2009 • written by Marry DeJong, 09-10 Co-Editor-in-Chief
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Summer vacation is a time for sleeping in, relaxing and being worry-free. Junior football player Bryce Jorgenson’s summer, however, is not necessarily this laid back. Sports require hard work and dedication not only during the season, but also in the summer. Athletes’... Read more »
Life-changing injury does not stop player
May 22, 2009 • written by Emily Holland, 09-10 Co-Editor-in-Chief
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Throughout high school the average student deals with problems on a day-to-day basis. Whether it would be fighting with parents about a later curfew or even crying about being dumped by their girlfriend or boyfriend. But with junior Beth Anderson, the problem she dealt with... Read more »
Baseball team has attitude for success
May 1, 2009 • written by Alex Ringdahl, Sports Editor
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Baseball is making a comeback after a rough season, winning games with team strength. The varsity team has improved its speed this year, according to senior Trevor Plehal. Plehal said that the team is able to get runs without needing to constantly steal bases. ... Read more »
Girls tennis team spreads thin
May 1, 2009 • written by Emily Holland, Business Manager
Filed under Sports
Since she was young, junior Beth Anderson loved tennis. Before every match, she traditionally opens up a bottle of Pedialyte, a concentrated drink with extreme electrolytes, which many professional tennis players drink before their match. But lately, the Pedialyte has been sitting, waiting... Read more »
