Members of the Akron-Westfield 2024 boys golf team are, front row (l-r:) Jacob Pierce, Campbell Anderson, Arik Allard, Brody Pearson. Back row, Laytin Koch, Luke Meinen, Jackson Marnach, Carter Wilken, Matthew Swancutt, Jackson Neubrand. Head coach is Todd Colt, assistant coach is Jon Harris. Photo by Dodie Hook

Members of the Akron-Westfield 2024 girls golf team are, front row (l-r:) Reyna Pierce, Bradee Pierce, Faith Martinsen, Peyton Vanderhelm, Kaylie Meinen, Allison Palmer. Back row, Berklie Jacobson, Lainey Schuknecht, MacKenzie Johnson, Allie Swoyer, Emerson Gravenish, Ainsley Naslund, Josie Smith. Head coach is Todd Colt, assistant coach is Jon Harris. Photo by Dodie Hook

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

As the underclassmen gain experience, a few upperclassmen on the Akron-Westfield boys’ track and field have been doing the heavy lifting early this season.

Wilken, Marnach lead a solid Westerner squad on the links 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

After a run to state last season, interest is on the rise for the Akron-Westfield girls’ golf team.

Westerners will rely on upperclassmen mixed with solid freshmen

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Work continues on the Akron-Westfield sports complex at the football field. The new stands are in and work on the new concession stand continues (upper right). The new press box has been added since the picture was taken.

Work progresses at football field Work continues on the Akron-Westfield sports complex at the football field. The new stands are in and work on the new concession stand continues (upper right). The new press box has been added since the picture was taken.

A-W track and field teams get off to quick start at Dan Lennon Invite

 By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Five Akron-Westfield juniors and seniors were recipients of the 2024 War Eagle Conference top 5% of their class academically and were honored at a recent banquet: seniors Ashton McCully and Audrey Miller and juniors Daynen McKee, Campbell Anderson, and Josie Jacobs.

Akron-Westfield athletes are taking advantage of new, state-of-the-art equipment

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

The weather was a little windy, but nice, for an afternoon of baseball March 10 at Sargent Field in Akron. The Akron-Westfield American Legion baseball team opened its season facing Le Mars in a double header. The first pitch was thrown out by Hoschler Post Commander Stan Rolfes.

Westerner junior is ready to play basketball in college

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Three Akron-Westfield girls basketball players have been named  All-Conference: Mackenzie Hughes, first team, Josie Jacobs, second team, and Allie Swoyer, honorable mention. A-W finished fourth in the War Eagle Conference with a 7-3 record.

Boys’ hoops will have to replace seven seniors as well as its coach for next year

 By Greg Bates

Contributing writer