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...
The “Weight” is Over
Cassie Kessler, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Athletes are constantly looking for ways to better their performance in order to give the best effort they can when game night comes around. Athletic weight training has been a large staple in sports and programs at PLHS. This year, the weight program has undergone several changes to benefit all ath...
Maroon v. White
Lily Ziebarth, PLpulse Writer
September 13, 2019
With a new head football coach coming in, the expectation of the Papillion-La Vista High School football team is to win more games this year. They have worked towards this by having an annual scrimmage every year before they kick off their season. With a new year and a new mindset, the team is expected to...
Silent Thunder
Hope Von Dorn, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
Every school has a sports team, but not many are ranked number one in Class A. After a long season full of hard work, Papillion-La Vista has been moved up in the rankings. After the devastating loss to Marian High School in the first round of the state competition last year, the team knew that they ...
Monarchs Moving On
Caitlyn Ryan, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
Lots of kids spend many years dreaming about playing a sport beyond high school. Slowly, they start to realize that they might not be able to achieve that, but for the few athletes who do get the chance to continue with their sport, it really is a dream come true. Seniors Lindsey Ingwerso...
Change Isn’t Always Bad
Reilly Healey, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Cross country is a sport meant for people who can handle getting pushed passed their comfort zones every step along the way. It is meant for people who can handle the drudgery, but also the rewarding aspects that come with it. It is made for determined, strong-willed, and competitive people. If someone...
Flipping the Script
Josh Hennings, Sports Editor
September 6, 2019
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Kansas Jayhawks usually aren’t NCAA teams that remind you of a legacy of football, but with the implementation of new coaching staffs and innovative facilities, these teams are looking to build a dynasty for years to come. Among the University of North Caro...
Adapting to New Changes
September 6, 2019
Skipping Practices, players not giving 100% at practice, sluggishly going through the motions in the weight room, it had to change. This past Summer at Papillion-La Vista High School the athletes were introduced to a new mental part of their game. Once the football department hired a new head coach withi...
Correcting the Past
Maddy Delos Reyes, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
The cheering crowd and the fall breeze flutter in the air on October 13, 2018. It is an unforgettable day for Monarch softball players. Losing the state championship game was a huge upset, and a shock to all. But this season, players are ensuring it won’t happen again. At the start of the season, the...
Causing a Racquet
Kyler Choquette, Sports Editor
September 5, 2019
Boys sports at Papillion LaVista have not quite risen to extreme heights of recently. Meanwhile the girls dominate in nearly any sport they touch. One bright spot for the boys is junior tennis player Ethan Neil. Neil is currently the number one ranked tennis player in Nebraska. He is fresh off...
Fitting In
August 30, 2019
Moving to a new school can be a very tough and very difficult experience. Attempting to become starting quarterback on the varsity football team in your first couple of months on school ground could also be hard. But one of the Monarchs' newest football stars has been able to overcome both of the...
