New and improved
Emma Snyder, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Last year, both the varsity and JV girls soccer teams had disappointing records. But with the new season rapidly approaching, excitement surrounds the future of girls soccer at MCHS. The girls soccer team this year is going to be younger consisting of mostly freshmen and sophomores. New assistant var...
Kansas City tramples 49ers in Super Bowl LIV
Chase Creech, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
Super Bowl LIV was held this past Sunday, February 2. The Kansas City Chiefs played the San Francisco 49ers to close off the 100th season of NFL history. The game was held at Miami Gardens Stadium in FloridaThe quarterbacks in this game were a pair of young superstars in the making. Patrick Mahom...
The NFL’s International Dilemma
Chase Creech, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
The National Football League is the most profitable professional sports league in the world. Bringing in roughly 13 billion dollars annually, they are considerably more successful than any other league. The NFL has begun expanding, trying to turn their product into one that can be enjoyed by fans inte...
Varsity boys basketball has high hopes for season
Zach Brown, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
After a disappointing 2018-2019 season, the MCHS boys varsity basketball team aim to bounce back with hopes of once again becoming a competitive force in the FVC. The team finished with a record of 2-28, placing second to last in conference last season. Instead of allowing last season to cast a ...
Boys cross-county team steps it up at State
Zach Brown, Sports Editor
November 15, 2019
On Saturday, November 9 in Peoria, the MCHS varsity boys cross-country team finished 20th out of 25 teams in the IHSA State final meet. Though the outcome may not have been as positive as many would have hoped for, the team enjoyed it while it lasted, soaking in the experiences that the state champion...
Boys Bowling team strikes back
Zach Brown, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
This Saturday, November 9, the Warriors boys bowling team will begin their season at Viking Lanes in South Beloit. The team is looking to build off of last years’ success, and has high hopes entering the 2019 - 2020 campaign. Dale Gross has been coaching boys bowling for three seasons. When asked wha...
Successful volleyball season ends in Regional defeat
Zach Brown, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
The varsity volleyball season came to a end during the Regional championship game against Lake Forest High School on October 31 in the East Campus main gym. The Warriors took on Lake Forest to compete for a chance to advance to the sectional round of the state playoffs being held at Warren High...
Opinion: Corruption in Dallas
Chase Creech, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Is it really an honor to play for the Dallas Cowboys, to wear blue and white, while also playing for "America’s Team" who hasn’t won a Super Bowl or attended one since 1996? The blame for the team not performing can be pointed towards Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Jason Garrett, h...
Boys cross-country aims high following FVC title
Zach Brown, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
The boy’s varsity cross-country team came home from Plato Park in Elgin with a conference championship, and continue their undefeated streak as Regionals approach. With the cross-country regular season closed, the Warriors find themselves undefeated in conference as the state playoffs begin. Havin...
Boy’s golfer headed to State after team Regional win
Ciara Duncan, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
After winning the regional tournament, McHenry West’s girl’s and boy’s golf teams try their hand at Sectionals this week, with Truman Keppy advancing to State. With the season coming to a close, McHenry’s golf teams celebrated an advancement to sectionals in DeKalb and Mt. Prospect this week. Aft...
Varsity football kicks off season strong
Zach Brown, Sports Editor
October 8, 2019
The varsity football team have their sights set on the postseason after a promising first half of the 2019 season. Six weeks into the season, the Warriors hold a record of 3-3 and find themselves tied for No. 3 in the Fox Valley Conference. With four weeks remaining, the Warriors will need to win...
Should college athletes be paid?
Peyton Roper, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
In 2017 the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) made close to $1.1 billion in total revenue. Now think about the players. They do not receive any rewards for their play and contributing to this large number of $1.1 billion. This year, Duke, a highly ranked basketball team, has sold out a...
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Jamie Rotfeld is a Junior at McHenry High School's West Campus. He enjoys baking, drawing, pottery, and he is a member of the West's Art Club as well as being a chairman for the GSA. In his free time,...