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FC Cincinnati Finalize Deal to Sign Evander from Portland Timbers

FC Cincinnati Finalize Deal to Sign Evander from Portland Timbers

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting February 28, 2025

FC Cincinnati are finalizing a blockbuster transfer to acquire star attacking midfielder Evander from Portland Timbers. The deal involves a cash transfer fee of $12 million plus add-ons. It will be one of the biggest outbound transfers by an MLS team...

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Lakota West Boys Basketball Season Recap

Lakota West Boys Basketball Season Recap

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting February 28, 2025

With the tournament coming up soon, it’s time to reflect on an incredible regular season for the Lakota West Boys basketball team. We’ll go from December to the middle of February, discussing the ups and downs of a season to remember. December Lakota...

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Orlando Begins to slide: Post All-Star Break Eastern Conference Power Rankings

Orlando Begins to slide: Post All-Star Break Eastern Conference Power Rankings

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting February 27, 2025

Now that we have crossed through the All-Star break, let's take another look at the Eastern Conference power rankings as we get closer to the playoffs. Washington Wizards  The Wizards' one goal is to tank for Cooper Flagg or another high-draft...

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FC Cincinnati Loan Alvaro Barreal to Santos

FC Cincinnati Loan Alvaro Barreal to Santos

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting February 26, 2025

FC Cincinnati announced in a press release Thursday that it has loaned defender Alvaro Barreal to Brazilian first-division side Santos FC. The loan will last until December 2025, and Santos will have a purchase obligation if performance metrics are...

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FC Cincinnati Finalizes Transfer of Lucho Acosta to FC Dallas

FC Cincinnati Finalizes Transfer of Lucho Acosta to FC Dallas

Ethan McDonald, Lakota West Broadcasting February 26, 2025

FC Cincinnati has agreed on a blockbuster deal to sell former MLS MVP Lucho Acosta to fellow MLS side FC Dallas. The deal was completed using the league’s new Cash for Player trade system. This system allows MLS teams to send cash to other teams...

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Lakers Climb with Luka: Post-Allstar Break Western Conference Power Rankings

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting February 26, 2025

Now that we have crossed through the All-Star break, let's take another look at the Western Conference power rankings as we get closer to the playoffs. Utah Jazz  The Jazz are simply entering a rebuilding year. No one on the roster is safe from...

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NBA: Pretenders or Contenders

NBA: Pretenders or Contenders

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting February 26, 2025

Welcome to the annual midseason NBA Contenders or Pretenders. We will be discussing the top four teams in the Eastern and Western conferences and deciding if they are pretenders or contenders when it comes to the playoffs Eastern Conference 1. Cleveland...

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Dance Competition Season: A Run-Down

Juliana Wilkes February 26, 2025

Dance competition season is now in full swing. Many studios have prepared for six or seven long months. However, not many people outside the dance world are very informed about dance competitions in general, so here is everything you need to know. Dance...

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The Avengers: University of Georgia Track & Field Recruits

The Avengers: University of Georgia Track & Field Recruits

Saniya Taylor February 25, 2025

The University of Georgia's new track and field recruits have displayed talents that are beyond what many high school athletes are capable of. They gain the title “avengers” as more track athletes commit to the school, and more importantly, how they...

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Athlete Spotlight: Adex Scherzinger

Athlete Spotlight: Adex Scherzinger

Amira Scherzinger February 25, 2025

Lakota West is home to many talented athletes, but attention often goes to the upperclassmen or those who participate in more popular sports like football and basketball. While there are certainly skilled players in these sports, it's important to recognize...

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Athlete Spotlight: Adelyn Twyman

Athlete Spotlight: Adelyn Twyman

Amira Scherzinger January 30, 2025

When thinking about talented Lakota West athletes, sophomore Adelyn Twyman should come to mind. Twyman is a 2 time varsity letter winner, from both her freshman year playing softball, and her sophomore year playing volleyball.  Twyman is a powerhouse...

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Lakota Basketball Matchup: East/West Rivalry Breakdown

Lakota Basketball Matchup: East/West Rivalry Breakdown

Alex Dufek January 30, 2025

Here at Firebird Arena on January 24th, 2025 Lakota West and Lakota West East faced off against each other to see who will take home the Lakota trophy. For over 26 years, Lakota East and Lakota West have been battling annually after the split of Lakota...

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