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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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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 14, 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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Bengals Fall 1-4, Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Baltimore

Bengals Fall 1-4, Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Baltimore

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting October 10, 2024

This past Sunday, our offense scored 38 points, but the Bengals still dropped a crucial game to a division rival. What Went Wrong Cincinnati looked like they had the game locked down, with multiple different 10-point leads in the second half. The...

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Kendrick Lamar: Super Bowl 2025

Kendrick Lamar: Super Bowl 2025

Ysabel McCreadie September 26, 2024

It was announced last Sunday that Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Super Bowl scheduled on February 9th, 2025 at Caesars Superdome. It's the American rapper’s second time at the Super Bowl, but it's his first time headlining alone. The previous time...

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FC Cincinnati Scrap Away Point at Nashville SC

FC Cincinnati Scrap Away Point at Nashville SC

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting September 26, 2024

FC Cincinnati leaves Nashville with an away point, and they have a second-half free-kick goal from star wingback Luca Orellano to thank for that point. The start of the match was a nightmare for FCC. Nashville star midfielder Hany Mukhtar started a...

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Homecoming Game Preview: Lakota West Vs. Colerain

Homecoming Game Preview: Lakota West Vs. Colerain

Alex Dufek, Lizzy Meyer, and Josh Perkins September 26, 2024

During this year’s homecoming game for Lakota West, the Colerain Cardinals come to West Chester seeking their first win of the season against the 4-1 Lakota West Firebirds. Recap of the 2023 Contest In last year's game at Colerain, Lakota West...

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Bengals Look Even Worse After Atrocious Loss to Washington

Bengals Look Even Worse After Atrocious Loss to Washington

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting September 26, 2024

After an okay performance vs Kansas City, the Bengals look more lost than ever before. Cincinnati had a strong first drive but struggled in the red zone the rest of the game. Cincinnati had several miscues; Burrow missed on several throws and McPherson...

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Lakota West Rolls Middletown Behind Offensive Explosion

Lakota West Rolls Middletown Behind Offensive Explosion

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting September 26, 2024

Coming off a loss to Princeton, Lakota West has responded fiercely, with wins over Fairfield 50-14 and Middletown 51-7. When asked how it felt to bounce back after a tough loss to Princeton, quarterback Sam Wiles said, “We feel great, you know it’s...

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FC Cincinnati Summer Transfer Window Recap

FC Cincinnati Summer Transfer Window Recap

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting September 17, 2024

FC Cincinnati's main goal during this window was to ensure they didn’t let their “championship window” slip away, as general manager Chris Albright said in the post-secondary transfer window press conference. “I think we’re on a two to three-year...

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Cincinnati Embarrassed at Home by New England: What Went Wrong?

Cincinnati Embarrassed at Home by New England: What Went Wrong?

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting September 17, 2024

After a pathetic home opener, the Cincinnati Bengals will now attempt to regroup heading into week 2. The biggest question remains: What went wrong? Expectations VS. Reality After his massive contract, Burrow had an injury-riddled season in 2023...

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