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The Student News Site of Willis High School

The Voice of the Wildkats

The Student News Site of Willis High School

The Voice of the Wildkats

Sports

NEVER SLOWING DOWN. During the swim meet against Oak Ridge and College Park, junior Keddie Ramsden celebrates his new personal record for the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:08.86. The Aquakats are seeking more school records along with advancing to regionals this Friday and Saturday.

Diving into district

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff Jan 20, 2023

Headphones in, mind drifting at ease and disconnecting with reality is not an uncommon sight on the bus ride, especially before nine teams battle for a spot at regionals. This Friday and Saturday, the...

THANKS MOM. On senior night, senior Michael Scholwinski is accompanied by his mom Kim. The seniors of the boys and girls teams were honored before their match this week.

Emotions dispense the hardest takedown

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor Jan 13, 2023

The mats are rolled out and the tensions are high. Seniors who have given their life, body, and mind to the wrestling program are finally celebrated in a night of remembrance. The stage is set, and the...

THE GREATEST STORY EVER PLAYED. On January 9, the Georgia Bulldogs claimed their second consecutive CFP championship against the TCU Horned Frogs. The game had the largest margin for a championship at 58 points.

Domination in Inglewood

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff Jan 13, 2023

Go Dawgs. On Monday, January 9, the Georgia Bulldogs clashed against the TCU Horned Frogs for the College Football Playoff National Championship. The 13-1 season for TCU was a thriller for all college...

RUN FAST AND TURN LEFT. Athletes interested in track and field need to contact any of the coaches for more info.

Track meeting kicks off season, practice

by Hannah Hartman, VOW staff Jan 11, 2023

The joke is all you need to know to be successful in track is to run fast and turn left. The truth is the sport is much more complicated. Tryouts for the track and field team began Monday,  Jan. 9 at...

WORLD CUP. WIth many of the favorites knocked out of the competition, the World Cup Championship may go to an underdog.

Major upsets create ‘World Cup confusion’

by Juan Meza Chavez Dec 13, 2022

Shoot. Score. Upset. The world cup has begun, and there's another year of drama and controversy. Major upsets in the round of 16 leaving Spain, Germany, USA out of the next round of quarter-finals....

ONE LAST HURRAH. During senior night, seniors Lainey Osborn, Brooks Cesan, and Peyton Sewell get together to share a memory with each other. The three were recognized for their dedication to Aquakats and much more.

Seniors recognized for dedication, loyalty to swim program

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff Dec 9, 2022

As the seniors walk across the bulkhead, the audience claps and cheers for their dedication and sacrifices they made to prepare for the next meet. All of the long and gruesome practices, the constant smell...

GO GATORS. With his friends, family and coaches there to watch, junior DJ Lagway picks up the Florida hat, signifying his commitment to the Gators. Lagway chose the University of Florida over Baylor, Clemson, USC, and Texas A&M.

Junior quarterback draws national attention with college decision, five-star status

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff Dec 9, 2022

#lagway2theswamp The attention of Willis and the nation were on five-star 2024 quarterback DJ Lagway as he commited to play football at the University of Florida on Wednesday. Lagway chose the Gators...

DIVING TO VICTORY. After a recent second place finish, junior Kelsey Weddington has qualified for All-American status. This will open up college and scholarship opportunities for the diver.

Jumping right in as an All-American

by Hannah Hartman, VOW staff Dec 7, 2022

Diving is a sport that takes dedication, guts, time and hard work. Standing on the platform knowing that all things must be perfect to get that higher score. It about the moment when talent meets preparation...

TAKING CONTROL. Dominating her opponent, junior Melanie Garcia wrestles in the dual against Kingwood Park. The team has been busy competing once or twice a week to prepare for district competition.

Wrestling team sets sights on remaining season, future matches

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff Dec 1, 2022

As the referee blows the whistle to start the action, two elite student-athletes meet in the middle to shake hands before their duel. After the handshake, they are cheered upon by their teammates as both...

FORE! At a recent tournament, freshman Jacob Lee drives a ball. For Lee and other freshman on the team, this first part of the season was time for adjustments to high school play.

Birdie! Willis boys golf prepares for their next tournament this season

by Hannah Hartman, VOW staff Nov 28, 2022

Memories and competing with teammates bring bonding moments.  Willis boys-golf competed in the Moody Gardens scramble and took home third place. After taking home the win, however, these boys aren’t...

ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL. Honoring her favorite colors, senior Taylor Hayes painted her brick in green and gold.

Volleyball seniors leave their mark on program

by Rosalyn Gutierrez, VOW staff Nov 15, 2022

Sunflowers grow tall and bloom bright yellow petals in fields where they call home. Bears live in the wild surrounded by dense forests they call home. SAVVYP10 is written on the license plates of the car...

ALUMNI WANTED. The girls soccer team will play a team composed of former players on Dec. 3.

Alumni game challenges team, prepares them for district play

by Juan Meza Chavez Nov 11, 2022

It is time for alumni to dust off those old shin guards and lace up their soccer cleats. On December 3rd at Berton A. Yates Stadium, the girls soccer team us current is hosting an alumni game. A new...

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