Category: Sports
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West Prairie Boys Leave It All on the Court in Regional Final
By Brecken Smith The West Prairie varsity boys basketball team traveled to Tremont, Illinois, on Feb. 27 to face the Tremont Turks in the regional championship game. Despite a hard-fought effort, the Cyclones ended their season with a 76–70 loss. Senior Ryan Clark, who has played basketball for four years…
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Full-Court Farewell: West Prairie Girls Basketball Seniors Leave Their Mark
By Brecken Smith West Prairie High School honored its senior girls basketball players Feb. 12 as the Cyclones faced Lewistown on Senior Night. West Prairie fell 53-25, but the evening centered less on the final score and more on celebrating the careers and memories of seniors Melodee Ford, Madelyn Sullivan…
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Basketball Senior Night Set for Feb. 5 and Feb. 12
By Brecken Smith and Maddie Whitlock West Prairie High School basketball is wrapping up the season, with Senior Night celebrations scheduled for both teams on consecutive Thursdays. The boys basketball team will recognize its seniors on Thursday, Feb. 5, when the Cyclones host Knoxville at 7:30 p.m. The theme for…
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Lady Cyclones Prove Growth Pays Off on the Court
By Madilynn Tones The West Prairie girls basketball team has stormed out of the gate this season, piling up wins at a record-setting pace. The West Prairie Girls basketball team is 13-13 at the moment. They have really shown this year that they wanted a change in the stats. Last…
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The Benefits of Playing School Sports: An 8th Grader’s Perspective
By Paxtyn Ford Eighth grader Paxtyn Ford is a guest writer on the blog. Paxtyn shares his perspective on the importance of sports and why more students should consider getting involved. The school blog welcomes guest writers from all grade levels, and if you’re interested in contributing, talk to your English…
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West Prairie Launches High School Cross Country Team
By Maddie Whitlock What is cross country? It’s a sport where both teams and individuals compete in running races over outdoor courses. Interestingly, the sport has roots in the British “hare and hounds” games of the 1830s. This year, West Prairie Jr/Sr High School is excited to announce the start…
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JH Cross Country Team Set Many Personal Records and Sent Two to State
On your marks, get set, run! The junior high cross country team is having a strong season. Many of their runners have set personal records this season, and two of the runners on the team even competed at the state cross country meet. At a meet in Macomb on Oct.…
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