NFL Conference Championship Preview
Anthony Rubek, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
This years playoffs have been nothing but crazy. So far, we’ve witnessed huge upsets and comebacks. This continues with the sixth seeded Tennessee Titans traveling to Kansas City to battle the second seeded Chiefs and the second seeded Green Bay Packers taking a trip to Levi’s Stadium to take on the first seeded San...
Monarchs Cruise to Opening Night Win Over Kearney
Anthony Rubek, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
Every team's goal is to start a season with a win after a long offseason of training. An opening night win could help set the tone for a successful season. Papio did just that in dominant fashion on Thursday night. The Monarchs defeated the Kearney Bearcats 67-30 to win their first game of the season. Senior forward Lindsey Ingwerson led all scorers with 15 points. Papio was lock ...
Rising to the Top
Ellie Beiser, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019
Teaching an old dog new tricks is difficult, which is why when the dog is still a puppy you train them to sit, stay, maybe even shake or play dead. In sports, few see the positives of starting over as this puppy. The boys basketball team was a new puppy last year, learning the basics of what it means to be on the team. “Last year we had a lot of young kids except Preston Kell...
Rowdy yet Respectful
Anthony Rubek, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
I was at my five-year-old cousins flag football game and then something happened that was shocking. A parent ran on to the field yelling at the referee for a missed illegal block in the back call on one touchdown. I have never seen someone that upset over a game played by kindergarteners. But if a parent...
Reconstructing Success
Ellie Beiser, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
A puzzle with a thousand or even a million pieces is not impossible. Completing it may take some time, but there is no doubt in the feeling of accomplishment. The girls varsity basketball team is building a successful team this year. Head coach, Josh Siske, has little to no doubt in the returning and new players abilities to assis...
Student Section Leaders
Jake Williams, Video Editor
November 18, 2019
The Student section leaders Nick Ripa, Trevor Sotak, and Hunter Scruggs explain what it is like to lead their student section
Sidewalk Surfing
Parker Allen, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Nearly 60 years ago in California skateboarding or “sidewalk surfing” surfaced. Now this craze is popular throughout kids has rolled into PLHS and taken some students by storm. This select group of students from PLHS have invested hundreds of dollars on boards and equipment in order to fill the void ...
State Warm-up
October 24, 2019
An undefeated season, winning districts, and setting new school records are all small glimpses that led to another state title for the Monarchs softball team. About three weeks ago the girls and coaches took a Charter bus down to Hastings to have practice on the state field. The coaches...
Bringing Controversy to the Nation’s Most Innocent League
Josh Hennings, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
In 2014, Electronic Arts (EA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), were sued for using college athletes’ images and likenesses without compensating the players. After the trials, college athletes were awarded $60 million dollars by a federal judge. After the money was awarded, EA had to halt all pr...
Art teacher and Linemen coach
Jackson Vetter, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Shawn Blevins is a lineman coach for the football team at Papillion-La Vista high school. He also teaches art at the high school and has brought his talents and traits of creativity to the students and staff. He has been at Papillion-La Vista for four years and taught at Westside for 17.
New JV Tennis Coach
Ellie Beiser, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Every athlete is partial to their sport, whether the persuader is the way a bat feels in their hands or the thrill of watching a golf ball slice through the air. Perhaps, it’s the stamina needed for running or the Friday night lights illuminating the field. Fall sports like these create major ela...
