A-W sophomore threw a 300 during a practice round

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win.

The Akron-Westfield girls’ basketball team will take an ugly W over a tough loss any day of the week.

In their first game in two weeks, the Westerners built a double-digit lead at home against MMCRU en route to a 43-33 victory on Jan. 16.

Akron-Westfield is on a roll, picking up wins in five of their last six contests. They are now 6-3 overall.

Trainer plays integral role in helping Michigan football team win national title

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

When Phil Johnson moved to Ann Arbor, Mich., in 2000, he was eager to make a difference.

As a trainer for multiple sports at the University of Michigan, Johnson was in charge of getting the athletes healthy and ready to compete.

Westerners win three times right before holiday break

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Photo by Tami Small       (info on photo)

Hughes scores 26 points in downing Gehlen Catholic

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Although it’s early in War Eagle Conference play, the Akron-Westfield boys’ basketball team is sitting in first place.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Despite not shooting well, the Akron-Westfield girls’ basketball team did the little intangibles right.

Wrestlers also down Le Mars, MVAOCOU in duals

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Cutline info is on photo

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

A-W wrestler notched his 100th win, but he has his sights set on a state title

By Greg Bates

Akron-Westfield senior wrestler Jadyn Friedrichs achieved a milestone at the Jim Henrich Invitational in Akron Dec. 9 by achieving his 100th win. One hundred wins is a benchmark of excellence in high school wrestling. Jadyn wrestled at 132 and was champion at the Invitational.

Four individuals take home titles for Westerners

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

 Westerners beat Gehlen for first time since 2009

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

 It was a great first tournament of the season for the Akron-Westfield boys’ wrestling team.