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The Transfer Portal

Brigh Conner January 15, 2026

Since 2018, The NCAA Transfer Portal has benefited thousands of college athletes all over the country. Being super accessible to all, athletes are able to find schools they think might fit their desires better, all by the click of a button.  Opening...

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#7 Lakota West vs #2 Moeller: Game Preview

#7 Lakota West vs #2 Moeller: Game Preview

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting November 6, 2025

A week after taking down Hamilton 30-0 in round one of the playoffs, the 7th-seeded Lakota West Firebirds will travel to take on a familiar postseason foe: the 2nd-seeded Archbishop Moeller Crusaders. Tall Task For the Birds This game certainly...

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Shocker in Fairfield: Lakota West Falls 10-7

Shocker in Fairfield: Lakota West Falls 10-7

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting September 25, 2025

On Friday, September 19th, 2025, the Lakota West Firebirds lost their second consecutive game, 10-7, to the Fairfield Indians.  Homecoming Heroics The Fairfield Indians came into the game vs Lakota West as heavy underdogs, after losing to the Firebirds...

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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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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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