Westerner girls fall twice to open 2026
By Greg Bates Contributing writer After scoring a pair of wins right before the holiday break, the Akron-Westfield girls’ basketball team was rolling. However, the Westerners suffe…
A-W boys’ wrestling drop three matches at SCC
By Greg Bates Contributing writer The Akron-Westfield boys’ wrestling team took part in a quadrangular at South Central Calhoun on Jan. 6 and lost all three of its duals. The Weste…
Girls' wrestling takes second in back-to-back tournaments
By Ryan Wilson Contributing Writer SIOUX RAPIDS – There was little doubt the Akron-Westfield girls’ wrestling team was ready to compete when it showed up at the Sioux Central Tournamen…
Nov. 18 Sports Recap: Girls’ wrestling starts year at triangular
SIOUX CITY – The Akron-Westfield girls’ wrestling team kicked off its 2025-26 season on Tuesday night competing in a triangular at Sioux City North. The Westerners fell in both dual ma…
Girls’ wrestling continues to expand
By Ryan Wilson Contributing Writer AKRON – The Akron-Westfield girls’ wrestling team may only be starting its second year of competition, but it appears it is getting in on the ground …
Simply the best: Westerners receive fall postseason recognition
By Ryan Wilson Contributing Writer AKRON – When it is all said and done, there is nothing more rewarding for an athlete than being honored for the hard work put into their sport. For s…
Small competes at State cross country meet
By Ryan Wilson Contributing Writer FORT DODGE – Upon learning that he qualified for the Iowa State Cross Country Class 1A Championships, Akron-Westfield sophomore Archer Small attempte…
A-W volleyball loses in regional playoffs
Westerners fall in three sets to Remsen St. Mary’s By Brett Newtson Contributing writer The Akron-Westfield volleyball team knew it was a tough assignment. The Westerners opened th…
Small qualifies for state XC meet
A-W sophomore sets PR By Brett Newtson Contributing writer Akron-Westfield’s Archer Small is headed to the Class 1A State Cross Country Meet after finishing ninth in the qualifying…
Hitting his stride
Archer Small is headed to state as a sophomore By Brett Newtson Contributing writer Akron-Westfield’s Archer Small came up big this fall, shaving time off every race he competed in…
A-W drops close match to Gehlen
Westerners will play Jays again in regionals By Brett Newtson Contributing writer The Akron-Westfield volleyball got down 2-0 in their match against Gehlen Catholic on October 7 and…
A-W defense dominant in close loss
Westerners lose to St. Albert 14-7 By Brett Newtson Contributing writer The Akron-Westfield defense played one of their best games of the season as they held St. Albert to only 14 …
A-W football faces must win game
Westerners travel to Logan-Magnolia Friday By Brett Newtson Contributing writer The math is simple for the Akron-Westfield football this week as they end the regular season on the …
Five A-W runners set Personal Records
By Brett Newtson Contributing writer You couldn’t ask for much more from the A-W cross country team as they took part in the Kingsley-Pierson Invitational on October 7. “Really plea…
Westerners to host Wildcats for Homecoming
After back-to-back losses the Akron-Westfield football will have to play one of their best games of the year as they host 8th ranked Woodbury Central for Homecoming on Friday night. …
A-W drops district game at IKM-Manning
The Akron-Westfield football team faced a pivotal road battle against IKM-Manning on September 26. The Westerners (2-0 in district), along with Woodbury Central (3-0) and St. Albert …