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Andrew Odle

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting

Andrew is a junior in Journalism II at Lakota West High School. He loves sports, he loves to write about certain topics in sports. His favorite sport is basketball and he enjoys playing with friends. He is also a member of the Lakota West Student Broadcasting Club and hopes to one day be a sports broadcaster. He likes movies, playing basketball, and listening to music.

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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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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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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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NBA Playoffs: Second Round Takeaways

NBA Playoffs: Second Round Takeaways

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting May 23, 2024

With the second round nearly wrapped up, there is much to take away from these playoffs. New stars and upcoming young teams are headlining the most impressive parts of the 2nd round, while familiar faces are also coming up huge.  Anthony Edwards is...

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Five Things We Learned From Round One of The NBA Playoffs

Five Things We Learned From Round One of The NBA Playoffs

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting May 9, 2024

With the first round of the NBA playoffs nearing a close, there are many things to take away from the matchups we saw. There were many game-winners and clutch-time moments in the first round, this is what to take away from the first round. The Suns...

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What is So Scary About The Ocean?

What is So Scary About The Ocean?

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting April 25, 2024

Whether you’ve been to a beach or have gone fishing before, most of us have thought about the wonder of the ocean before in our lives. It is a place sprawling with life and biodiversity on the coral reefs, but also a vast open space filled with nothing...

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A Look Into the New College Football Playoff Format

A Look Into the New College Football Playoff Format

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting March 4, 2024

With the 2023-24 College Football season ending, the 4-team playoff format leaves. The new format will be a 12-team playoff, a large jump from four teams.  How does it work? The new 12-team playoff will include the “five highest-ranked conference...

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How the Cavs Turned Around Their Franchise

How the Cavs Turned Around Their Franchise

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting February 15, 2024

Led by star SG Donovan Mitchell, along with Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and others, the Cavs had an optimistic look into the 2023-24 season. They have won 17 of their last 19, and have taken over the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference....

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Ohio State Adds Several Transfers

Ohio State Adds Several Transfers

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting February 2, 2024

The 2024 offseason has begun for the Ohio State football team, after a loss to Missouri 14-3 in the Cotton Bowl. That game and the loss to Michigan have given Ohio State fans much cause for concern, as many feel that the program is starting on a downward...

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