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KK Mathis Hot Start

KK Mathis Hot Start

Ethan Vaught May 14, 2021

Following a disappointing ending to the 2020 spring sport closure, the Lakota West girls softball team is making its comeback, and junior team star KK Mathis, has been the backbone to their early success. Mathis is top 5 in every single statistical category,...

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Together, Yet Separated - West Freshman

Together, Yet Separated – West Freshman

Ethan Vaught March 24, 2021

The Lakota tradition of showcasing and pursuing academic excellence both in and out of the classroom has been a steadfast truth that has continued over many years. This prestigious reputation has been in effect since the original Lakota High was built,...

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Bama's 18th National Title

Bama’s 18th National Title

Ethan Vaught February 5, 2021

To close out a very sporadic 2020-21 season, the National Championship game this year was not a game to miss. In their first appearance back after ending their five-year streak reaching the College Football Playoffs, Alabama University was back like they...

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Movie Review: Zodiac

Movie Review: Zodiac

Ethan Vaught December 17, 2020

The Zodiac Killer was an American serial killer of the late 1960s and 70s who remained completely anonymous throughout his killings while sending taunting letters to the San Francisco Bay area press during his actions. He has been confirmed to kill at...

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Food Review: Top Local Smoothies

Food Review: Top Local Smoothies

Ethan Vaught and Carter Rust November 16, 2020

With the overwhelming amount of smoothie options in the West Chester area, it can be hard to choose which one. Therefore, the West Press has decided to do the work for you. We have narrowed it down to the three best smoothie shops: Tropical Smoothie Café,...

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Athletic Future For Our Firebird's

Athletic Future For Our Firebird’s

Ethan Vaught November 16, 2020

Here at Lakota West High School, there is a very large number of student-athletes competing in a wide variety of Division 1 sports against teams all across Ohio. Primarily in the past two years, Lakota West has experienced multiple elite athletic teams...

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College Demographics

College Demographics

Ethan Vaught October 15, 2020

As Mr. Brown states every morning on the announcements, Lakota West is a premier school in Ohio. West is known for its athletics as well as academics.  We know that some West athletes go to various schools to continue their athletic careers, but where...

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West Press Tries: Golf

West Press Tries: Golf

Ethan Vaught September 17, 2020

The Firebird Spirit is tightly knit throughout Lakota West, but nowhere is it stronger than in the athletics, especially the Lakota West men’s golf team. The Firebirds have strung together a strong senior core, with Jacob Bitonte, Luke Daignault, Jacob...

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