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2020 State Wrestling Recap

Nyarial Nyoak, Staff writer February 29, 2020

The Papillion La Vista wrestling team qualified 10 individuals into the 2020 NSAA state wrestling tournament. Five out of the 10 state qualifiers were seniors, and current freshman Coleton Haggin was the...

Cartoon by: Zach Long

Trash-Canning the Rich Tradition of Baseball

OPINION BY: Josh Hennings, Sports Editor February 25, 2020

In 2011, a 5'6, 168-pound kid from Venezuela named Jose Altuve made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Houston Astros. He would go on to be a six-time all-star, three-time American League (AL)...

The Monarchs finish their huddle by grouping together and going over their final game plans.

Bouncing Back

Ellie Beiser, Staff Writer February 22, 2020

The Papillion Lavista Monarchs faced off against the Millard South Patriots Friday, February 21st. An extremely physical game that unfortunately did not have the end result the varsity girls had hoped...

Junior Keegan Glynn attempts to block sophomore Larry De Felipe as he shoots for 2 points.

Intramural Basketball

Lily Ziebarth, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

Getting involved is largely emphasized around school. Teachers want kids to be involved in many things because it strengthens relationships, gets people out of their comfort zone, and helps students...

Two rivals, one team

Maddy Delos Reyes, Staff Writer February 4, 2020

Daniel Keller of PLHS gives us his thoughts on the vibes and feelings on how he sees swimming and what it takes to be a good swimmer. He gives us how he is viewed as a team captain for the swim team.

Super Bowl LIV Preview

Super Bowl LIV Preview

Anthony Rubek, Staff Writer January 30, 2020

After what has been an insane year, the NFL’s one hundredth season will come to a close with Super Bowl LIV (54). This years Super Bowl is a showdown between the second-seeded Kansas City Chiefs...

Sophomore guard Keegan Hylok shoots a three against Bryan Tuesday night. Every Monarch got to play in this 35 point win

Monarchs Roll By Bryan in Near Flawless Game

Anthony Rubek, Staff Writer January 29, 2020

Every teams goal before a game is to play it to the best of their teams ability. They want to play as good on offense as they do on defense, and most importantly, to get a win. The Monarchs did all...

NFL Conference Championship Preview

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...

Junior guard Jenna Hoelcher dribbles the ball against Kearney Thursday night. Hoelscher had five points and seven rebounds in the Monarchs win.

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...

Owen McLaughlin brings the ball down the court in a 2019 game against Westside. The Monarch boys will return this year to play them again.

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...

Rowdy yet Respectful

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...

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