Swimmer competes in State semi-finals

Maria Sanchez, Features Editor
February 21, 2012

Junior Taylor Spencer competed in the 100 butterfly semi-finals for the girls swim team on Friday, February 17, at the rec-plex in St. Charles. According to Spencer, she was accompanied by supportive teammates and friends at the competition at St. Charles. “Courtney Bomberger came up with us and she... Read more »

Boys’ basketball to finish up regular season

Crystal Warden, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012

While couples were on their Valentine’s Day dates, the boys’ varsity basketball team was busy defeating Excelsior Springs 57-37. The boys over all are now 15-8. The wildcats will wrap-up their regular season tonight at Grain Valley. “We have a chance of sharing a conference title with Grain Valley... Read more »

Girls’ swim team concludes successful season, one member qualifies for state

Sasha Gubina, Copy Editor
February 13, 2012

The HHS girls’ swim team competed in the ILC Conference Invitational on February 9 and 10, at Center high school. The team competed against schools such as St. Teresa’s and St. Pius. On Thursday, February 9, three relay teams qualified to come back to the Invitational on Friday. Those teams consisted... Read more »

Boys Varsity basketball to play on Friday, February 10

Nick Campbell, Staff Writer
February 9, 2012

The boys Varsity basketball team beat Odessa 64-36 this Tuesday, February seventh, and Monday they beat Clinton at the buzzer with a score of 57-56. “I believe the team is playing well. We have been up and down because we are playing without some of our better players due to injury and sickness,... Read more »

Wrestling team prepares for Districts

Hannah Franz, Staff Writer
February 8, 2012

The wrestling team is preparing for their Districts meet, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Clinton. The competition will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and will feature 14 different schools.Coach Eric DeVenney is hopeful that the boys will live up to their potential. “The kids have trained... Read more »

Swim prepares for ILC Conference

Maria Sanchez, Features Editor
February 7, 2012

As the end of the season is near, the girls’ swim team prepares for the last meets of the season by taking it easy, according to coach Megan Sassenrath. “We have begun tapering, so we’ve cut our yardage down significantly last week and this week to rest the girls’ muscles for fast swims at conference.... Read more »

Wrestlers take third place at MRVC tournament

Abbey Fisher, Sports Editor
January 17, 2012

Last Friday, the wrestling team succeeded in earning third place at the MRVC tournament, with 323.5 points. According to assistant coach Andrew Rives, seniors Travis Britz, 285, Joe Hunter, 152, and Tyler Wood, 138, have stood out on the team. Wood and Hunter both placed second in their weight classes... Read more »

Girls’ basketball faces ranked opponent

Hannah Franz, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012

The wildcat girls’ basketball team will take the court tonight against Smithville at 5:30 in the main gym after a tough loss against Notre Dame De Sion high school this past Tuesday 57-43. “Tonight we play a state-ranked team. It’ll be a tough game. I’m looking for us to come out and put our... Read more »

FFA prepares for upcoming events

Maria Sanchez, Features Editor
January 11, 2012

This past Tuesday, January 10, Cass Career Center FFA held its January meeting with more than forty members attending. According to FFA Reporter, junior Emily Hix, FFA members discussed the upcoming Barnwarming dance during the meeting. The annual Chapter Barnwarming Dance will be at North Park Activity... Read more »

Boys basketball improves winning record

Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
January 11, 2012

Tuesday January 10, the HHS boys basketball team defeated Excelsior Springs 48-33, making the season record 9-4 at this time. There are 12 regular games left in this season and then districts. “This group [of boys] is very unselfish,and are working on trying to be a more consistent team,” said head... Read more »