By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

 It was an all-around great season for Akron-Westfield boys’ wrestling — both as a team and individually.

Akron-Westfield youth wrestler Kamdyn Guthridge placed fourth at the recent Super Peewee State Tournament.

Kamdyn was in a 32 man bracket and lost his first round but  battled back and won his next five matches to earn his place on the podium. 

Albert E. Hoschler Post No. 186 of The American Legion hosted a  Pancake Feed Feb. 24 at the Akron Legion Hall to raise funds for its Junior League baseball team. 

For $10 all you can eat pancakes were served along with eggs, sausage, and drink. Coaches, team members, parents, and friends all helped with the successful feed.

Winning 14 games with young players sets the program up for next season

 By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Over a dozen elementary, middle school kids compete in the sport at Akron-Westfield

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Cole St. Pierre of Akron placed seventh at the 2024 Iowa AAU State Wrestling Tournament in his division Feb. 24 and 25 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. A-W youth wrestlers Joshua Webb and Carter Utesch also wrestled at the state tournament but did not place.

Sophomore finishes 29th place in Class 2A bowling tournament

By Greg Bates

Wrestler just misses on placing at state meet for Sergeant Bluff-Luton

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Fellow A-W senior wrestler Friedrichs takes fourth in his weight class

 By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Westerners finish season at 13-8 after tough losses down the stretch

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Westerners enjoyed a nice playoff run with two victories

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Nielsen, Koch and Marnach all sign to play college football

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

The Akron-Westfield boys’ basketball players are hoping a successful regular season translates into a deep postseason run.

Hughes joins exclusive club in notching 1,000th career point

 By Greg Bates

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

Hunter Henrich capped off his year by racing his best at the IHSAA State Swimming Championships.