A-W comes out on top over Hinton
By Hank Krause Akron-Westfield traveled over hill and dale and around a couple of bends to play the Hinton Blackhawks Sept. 8. Hinton, a friendly, old nemesis is always up to a tough …
Pickleball pastime proves popular with area educators
Sport brings healthy rewards for local participants By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner Grab the paddles-pickleball is serving up a good time for some Akron enthusiasts. The sport is …
Jacobs honored for achieving 1,000 career assists
Jacobs honored for achieving 1,000 career assists By Greg Bates Contributing writer When Robyn Van Eldik was coaching AAU volleyball for seventh- and eighth-graders a few years ago, sh…
Westerner boys place 12th at invite
Westerner boys place 12th at invite By Greg Bates Contributing writer The Akron-Westfield cross country teams were back on the course on Sept. 7, competing in the Sibley-Ocheyedan meet…
A-W splits pair of matches on court
By Greg Bates, Contributing writer The Akron-Westfield volleyball team got back in the win column after five consecutive losses. The Westerners downed MMCRU in straight sets on Sept.…
Empowering Athletic Excellence: Akron-Westfield Welcomes New Strength and Conditioning Coach
By Jennifer Wendel Akron-Westfield High School is embarking on a transformative journey within its athletic program as Nick Jacobs takes on the role of the new Strength and Conditionin…
A-W football scores first win of season
Westerners put up 28 unanswered points to beat Sibley-Ocheyedan By Greg Bates Contributing writer One week after its offense sputtered, the Akron-Westfield football team rebounded in a…
Westerners drop four matches on the week
Westerners drop four matches on the week By Greg Bates, Contributing writer It was a tough three-day stretch for the Akron-Westfield volleyball team. The Westerners dropped a four-set …
Westerners cross country teams open season
Boie is top finisher for boys By Greg Bates, Contributing writer The Akron-Westfield cross country teams kicked off their season on Aug. 29 at the BHRV meet at the Rolling Hills Countr…
Bruget competes in grueling 100-mile race
A-K cross country coach battles elements in Booneville Backroads Ultra By Greg Bates, Contributing writer It was like nothing Jerod Bruget had ever experienced. The former U.S. Marine…
A-W football falls in opener
A-W falls in opener By Hank Krause The Akron-Westfield Westerners hosted the Ridge View Raptors to open the 2023 Football season. A-W lost the close one, 7-6. Ridge View is a combinati…
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Westerner football trying to qualify for playoffs for first time since 2018
Experienced group back on gridiron, Westerner football trying to qualify for playoffs for first time since 2018 By Greg Bates, Contributing writer The seniors on this year’s Akron-West…
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: A-W Solid junior class paces volleyball team
Solid junior class paces volleyball team; Westerners start year playing really well, in ‘midseason form’ By Greg Bates, Contributing writer After the Akron-Westfield volleyball team pl…
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: A-W Boys’ cross country returns six of its top runners
Boys’ cross country returns six of its top runners; Girls’ team consists of just two athletes By Greg Bates, Contributing writer Four years ago when Jerod Bruget helped start up the Ak…
Terpstra takes leadership torch
Senior is a four-year starter on gridiron for Westerners By Greg Bates, Contributing writer In his first three years as a starter on the Akron-Westfield football team, Jack Terpstra w…
A-W Football Underway
By Hank Krause The Akron-Westfield Westerner football team started practice a week ago. The team is under the direction of John Sievert, Morningside grad, Nathan Harris, Morningside gr…