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Changes to the LCK: Kinship, Contest and Controversy

Changes to the LCK: Kinship, Contest and Controversy

Philip Lee January 16, 2025

The 2024 season of League of Legends has ended, with another win for the LCK team T1. Looking back, there were many powerful teams who made the Worlds Tournament, as well as a very competitive regular season. As the 2025 season approaches, many changes...

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The Road Ends Here: Ohio State vs Notre Dame

The Road Ends Here: Ohio State vs Notre Dame

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting January 16, 2025

#8 Ohio State vs #7 Notre Dame. How did we get here? Before discussing the matchup between the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish, let’s first dive into how we got into this position. If you would’ve told someone when the BCS system was still around...

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Lakota West Girls Basketball: GMC Mountain Top

Lakota West Girls Basketball: GMC Mountain Top

Alex Dufek January 16, 2025

January has arrived and it’s time for girl's high school basketball. In 1966, in South West Ohio, the GMC Conference was born. The oldest and maybe the best conference in Ohio was established in 1966 with only 6 schools from the start. Then came the...

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NFL Wildcard Weekend Review

NFL Wildcard Weekend Review

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting January 16, 2025

With Wildcard Weekend wrapped up, let’s take a look at the winners and losers from last week’s matchups.  Houston Texans Vs. LA Chargers: 32-12 The games began in Houston with this demolition of the Chargers. LA started the game with a 6-0...

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Cincinnati Loses Another One-Score Game at Home Vs. Pittsburgh

Cincinnati Loses Another One-Score Game at Home Vs. Pittsburgh

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting December 6, 2024

The Bengals add to a long list of one-score losses, this time in a crucial game to an AFC North Rival. Game Recap Despite scoring 38 points, the team lost in a shootout to the Steelers 44-38. It was a rollercoaster of a game, with both teams’...

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FCC Eliminated From 2024 MPS Cup Playoffs

FCC Eliminated From 2024 MPS Cup Playoffs

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting December 5, 2024

After a full 90 minutes and a penalty kick shootout, New York City FC upset FC Cincinnati and advanced to the next round of the MLS Cup. The first half would start with FCC on the front foot, as they would get numerous goal-scoring chances early on....

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Western Conference Power Rankings

Western Conference Power Rankings

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting November 25, 2024

Now that the NBA season is nearly five weeks in, things are beginning to fall into place in the standings. The West is 44-25 versus the East this season, so let's take a deep dive into the power rankings of an incredibly stacked conference.  Criteria These...

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Cincinnati Bengals: Lost in the Hunt

Cincinnati Bengals: Lost in the Hunt

Alex Dufek November 25, 2024

Led by Head Coach Zac Tayor, this Cincinnati AFC team is struggling overall and going into their bye week. The Bengals have been on the decline for the last 2 years, being 9-8 last season and being 4-7 this year. When looking at these AFC matchups this...

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Firebirds Battle Back, Win Thriller Over Elder

Firebirds Battle Back, Win Thriller Over Elder

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting November 14, 2024

The #2 seed in Region 4 of the OHSAA Division 1 playoff bracket, with a 10-1 record, the Firebirds came in confident they could make a deep run in the playoffs led by coach Tom Bolden. The opposing team, heavy underdogs, the #7 seed Panthers, came in...

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After Winning GMC, Firebirds Turn Focus Towards Playoffs

After Winning GMC, Firebirds Turn Focus Towards Playoffs

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting October 31, 2024

On Friday, October 25, 2024, the Lakota West Firebirds defeated the Mason Comets 41-0, ending their regular season. With that win, the Firebirds won a share of the GMC title, which they shared with the Princeton Vikings. The Firebird's only loss throughout...

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Blockbuster Trade Leaves KAT in New York. Julius Randle in Minnesota

Blockbuster Trade Leaves KAT in New York. Julius Randle in Minnesota

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting October 31, 2024

On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves trade became official. The deal sends Karl-Anthony Towns and draft rights to James Nnaji (via Charlotte) to the Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita...

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Cincinnati Loses Again, Falling 0-4 at Paycor

Cincinnati Loses Again, Falling 0-4 at Paycor

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting October 31, 2024

After two straight wins, the Bengals dropped an embarrassing 20-point loss to the Eagles, remaining winless at home. Game Recap The Bengals started off hot, with nearly a 10-minute drive resulting in a Ja’Marr Chase touchdown catch. The defense...

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