Varsity goes 7-0; looks to keep streak going vs. Hiawatha
October 23, 2009 • Skylar Bond, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
The varsity football boys are making an impressive entrance into district play, with an undefeated 7-0 record so far, which for a Holton team in the last 10 years is pretty average. The boys played Atchison County Community High School (ACCHS) for the Homecoming game this year and dominated the game,... Read more »
Cats claw their way to the top
October 23, 2009 • Sam Riley, Features Editor
Filed under Sports
Volleyball around the area is starting to finish up the JV volleyball team has an overall record of 25-7. Their losses over the season were to Royal Valley, Rossville, Silver Lake, Jeff West, Nemaha, and Sabetha two times. “Our team works really hard together, and I think that this year has been... Read more »
Lady Cats strive for success
October 23, 2009 • Kadi Suarez, Online Editor
Filed under Sports
A long fought battle for league was hashed out on Tuesday the 13th of October. Holton and Effingham were fighting for a first place finish in the Big 7 League. The League Title had come down to one last game, and the Cats put up an outstanding fight. Unfortunately, the Lady Cats picked up a second place... Read more »
Freshman pounce to a victory
October 23, 2009 • Christa Hill, Asst. Features Editor
Filed under Sports
Aw, Tip, tip, tip keep the change. Cha-Ching! Is one of the many cheers that can be heard on the freshman volleyball court, on game night. This year the team has been working together to get more intensity and communication on the court. So far it has paid of with a record of 26-6. They will play October... Read more »
DeLay of Game
October 21, 2009 • Jackson DeLay, Online Editor
Filed under Sports
Fantasy Outlook: On the rise – Nate Burleson (Sea)- With Hasselback back under center and weak pass defenses in upcoming weeks, Burleson is a good pickup. He is owned in 70% of ESPN leagues. Droppable- Terrell Owens (Buf)- Big name Owens is overrated and not worthy of a roster spot. He is owned... Read more »
Xc runners try to finish season strong
October 21, 2009
Filed under Sports
The cross country season is soon winding down to an end with only regionals remaining. The top seven for both girls and boys will be running at regionals. Of course, if they compete well as a team, there is state after that. The teams competed in league this past Thursday, Oct. 15. The girls finished... Read more »
JV Looks to Finish Strong
October 21, 2009 • Drew Porter
, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
Holton’s Junior Varsity football season is about to come to a close with only one game remaining in the season. After starting out the season by crushing Perry-Lecompton and Royal Valley, they took a stumble against Topeka High. After the Topeka High game, their remaining four games were at home. Their... Read more »
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
October 1, 2009 • Lindsey Yonke, Co-Editor- Features, Asst. Copy Editor
Filed under Sports
Lacing up your tennis shoes, looking up at parts of the course you can see, feeling your heart starting to pound and stomach starting to hurt from being nervous, you look at the surrounding competition. The sport is Cross Country. The season is underway and expectations are still high. “My expectations... Read more »
JV, freshman dominate games
October 1, 2009 • Skylar Bond, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
The JV football team has come out to a roaring start into the season, beating the Perry- Lecompton Kaws, 33-0 in their first game and annihilating the Royal Valley Panthers, 60-0. Throughout the first part of the season, the JV has had a very strong defense and a productive offense. Until Topeka High.... Read more »
Cut-offs and ponytails
September 29, 2009 • Kadi Suarez, Online Editor
Filed under Opinion, Sports
Girls are completely different from boys. Can I get an Amen? Physical differences would have to be the most obvious. If you were told to look at group of people and group them into a female group and a male group it would be an easy task, am I right? Even the occasional cross dresser would not cause... Read more »
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