Outstanding athlete: Campbell proves to be trustworthy wing
Kaitlyn Grier, Sports Editor
March 7, 2018
Filed under Sports
For the past 12 years, freshman Owen Campbell has been playing hockey. He was first put on the ice at three years old and has been skating since. Campbell joined the Jackson B&M Towers hockey team and is currently playing for them. “When I first joined the team it was hard, as I wasn’t very...
Differences in sports around the world
Shealyn Paulis, News Journalist
March 5, 2018
Filed under Sports
In America, almost all schools offer sports programs and teams. These teams are seen as an opportunity to build friendships and gain qualities such as responsibility and time management. While this is an ordinary thing in America, they are not as common in other parts of the world. Senior Gianna Goldschmid...
Preventing theft in locker rooms
Micheal Mierzwa, Web Journalist
February 23, 2018
Filed under Sports
Day in and day out, hundreds of teenagers walk through the locker rooms for sports or gym classes, yet they question if their belongings are safe. The lockers are very easy to access, and it is easier to just place your things in an open locker. Still the locker room should be a safe place to put...
‘He lifts, he scores’
Nicole Mata, Web Journalist
February 13, 2018
Filed under Sports
In 2015, a new weight room was added to the school, giving students the opportunity to use high quality weight machines. Even with the new equipment intact, varsity football coach Mr. Adam Grybauskas still wanted to find another way for the students to be motivated to exercise. Before winter break,...
Varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball works hard to achieve success
Adam Staudinger, Asst. Web Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2018
Filed under Sports
With this years basketball season coming to an end, many people look at the final results of both the boys’ and girls’ Varsity teams and their coaches’ strategies for success. Both Head Coaches Ryan Carroll of the girls’ team and John Moffitt of the boys’ team have different strategies ...
Get buff, get tough
Caleb Hilliard, Entertainment Editor
January 29, 2018
For some athletes, staying in shape between seasons can be tough. They may not have access to equipment that can help them until they start playing again. The off-season weight training program gives those athletes the opportunity to stay in shape during their waiting period every Mon., Wed., and...
Freshman Girls’ Basketball welcomes new coach
Adam Staudinger, Asst. Web Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2018
Filed under Sports
A new coach has taken charge of the freshman girls’ basketball team. Coach Chris DeBacker is completely new to Northwest, coming from the Western school district. He has coached both varsity and freshman high school girls basketball for six years, and youth basketball four years prior to that. ...
Challenging society’s standards
Nicole Mata, Web Journalist
January 10, 2018
Filed under Sports
For the past two years, sophomore Piper Boulter has been the only girl on the wrestling team. She motivates herself to do her best and improve among the other wrestlers. Due to her current injury that occurred during practice, she may not be eligible to participate for the rest of the season. It was...
Junior recruited by three colleges
Nicole Mata, Web Journalist
December 21, 2017
Filed under Sports
Junior Sydney Shafer earned a spot on the Varsity basketball team during her freshmen year. Since then, she has been working hard on and off the court. She has been playing basketball competitive since the third grade. Shafer has two older siblings, Erin Shafer and brother Ryan Shafer. Sydney’s...
Outstanding Athlete: Staying prepared for college sports
Kaitlyn Grier, Sports Editor
December 20, 2017
For the past 11 years, sophomore Jake Race has been a wrestler. Since Race has been in high school, he has competed for the varsity team, achieving multiple goals that he had set when he was a child. The person who inspired Race, to what is now his greatest passion was his father. At the age of five,...
‘Do what’s right, not what’s easy’
Kaitlyn Grier, Sports Editor
November 7, 2017
The varsity football team began the season with a win against Eaton Rapids High School,16-14. It also ended the season with a win against Leslie High School. Many fans hope these victories are the foundation of future success. Despite a 2-7 record, the coaches believe the team progressed in multiple...
New coach inspires change in football program
Lucas Worden, Web Journalist
October 13, 2017
The Northwest High School varsity football team recently scored their first win in two consecutive years against Eaton Rapids High School. To thank for this is the dedication of the Northwest players, the coaches, and new Varsity Head Coach Mr. Adam Grybauskas. Grybauskas comes from the Hudso...
