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Firebirds Flying High Three Weeks Into the Season

Firebirds Flying High Three Weeks Into the Season

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting September 11, 2025

On Friday, September 5th, 2025, the Lakota West Firebirds defeated the Hamilton Big Blue 38-6 on the road to capture their second win of the season. Bouncing Back The Firebirds have bounced back nicely after losing their first game of the season,...

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Firebird Volleyball: A Season Preview

Firebird Volleyball: A Season Preview

Amira Scherzinger, Social Media Manager August 28, 2025

Lakota West is known for being a powerhouse, especially in sports. The Firebirds have gone to the state final four, won state, and have consistently won the Greater Miami Conference Championships (GMC) in almost every sport. However, football and boys'...

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Lakota West vs Mason Game Preview

Lakota West vs Mason Game Preview

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting August 28, 2025

The Lakota West football team looks to bounce back this Friday after an opening season loss at the hands of St. Xavier, 14-7.  Team Comparison Both Mason and West opened up their seasons by scoring 7 points in a loss, respectively, as Mason fell...

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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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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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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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Firebirds Fall Short Against Vikings

Firebirds Fall Short Against Vikings

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting September 17, 2024

On Friday, September 6th, the Firebirds played the Vikings in a high-stakes GMC matchup. Last season, these two teams played each other twice, in which Princeton won the regular season matchup 18-3 and West won the second matchup in the playoffs 19-7....

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Firebirds Triumph over St. X with Strong Defense and Offensive Heroics

Firebirds Triumph over St. X with Strong Defense and Offensive Heroics

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting August 29, 2024

A familiar foe, St. Xavier had come into the game starting senior quarterback Chase Herbstreit, son of Ohio State football quarterback Kirk Herbstreit. Herbstreit had been the starter in the Bombers’ win over the Firebirds last year, in which the defense...

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Destination, Hawaii! East/West Marching Band Trip

Destination, Hawaii! East/West Marching Band Trip

Thomas Price, Website Manager December 14, 2023

If you had to go on vacation to any place in the world, where would it be? Some people might say London or Tokyo; Others might say Paris or Australia. One of these places is a must-see bucket list type of place: Hawaii. Announced early 2022, The Lakota...

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A Look Inside the Lakota West Marching Band 2023

A Look Inside the Lakota West Marching Band 2023

Thomas Price, Website Manager November 16, 2023

Lakota West has always been known for having spectacular athletics and extra-curricular activities for students. With all of their impressive wins and records held over the years, one program West offers has become a pinnacle of the school’s success:...

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Bolden Bests Kitna In A Blowout Victory Over East

Bolden Bests Kitna In A Blowout Victory Over East

Nick Johnson, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2023

The Lakota East Thunderhawks entered the game limping with only one win on the season after beating the Colerain Cardinals in week six. The Firebirds, on the other hand, came into the game riding an impressive five-game winning streak that helped them...

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