A Basketball Rush
November 24, 2009
As basketball season resumes, the Gold Rush and the newly reunited Blue Crew are returning to the courts. Read more
Laying Out for Neuqua Ultimate
March 27, 2009
They seem to be everywhere. Students carry around mysterious white discs through the halls and the same students are never seen without one. What started out as a game just played in PE has become a team sport and extremely popular club at Neuqua Valley. Read more
Coach Charged with Player’s Death
March 4, 2009
Anyone who has ever played competitive sports has gone through it. The practice where your legs feel heavy, your pads are weighing you down, the heat inside your helmet is sweltering, and your coach could not care less. The only thought in your mind is getting home, resting up, and recovering for the next practice. Read more
Girls Basketball Plays Pink
January 30, 2009
At every major Neuqua sporting event, the Gold Rush, as well as newly-founded Blue Crew, can be found cheering the athletes on to victory with cheers, chants, and the singing of the school song. But on Friday, February 13, it will be a group of Neuqua’s own athletes cheering for a cause of their very own. The girl’s basketball team is bringing Pink Out Night to their courts during the Lake Park home game. Read more
Soccer Ends with a Bang
December 18, 2008
The Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team has a lot to be proud of at the conclusion of their 2008 season. Managing to endure the long, challenging year, the boys have become IHSA Regional, Sectional, and Super Sectional Champions. The team also earned “Best of the West Runner Up,” third place in the Collinsville Tournament, and fourth place in State after a hard fought battle with Rockford. The Wildcats also had a dominant record of 21-6-2 and were 7-1-2 in the Upstate Eight. It was the fifth time in the past seven years that the varsity team has posted at least twenty wins in a season. Read more
Varsity Football Halted in Post Season
November 25, 2008
Unable to obtain success in the postseason, the Wildcats’ football season came to an early end this year with four wins and five losses. Fortunately, according to Head Coach Bryan Wells, several players had record breaking performances and the team itself had valuable, intangible triumphs. Read more
Wildcats Rebound in Homecoming Game
October 24, 2008
The homecoming game is one of the most pivotal games of Neuqua’s football season and this year, students were worried. “It would ruin homecoming if we lost our game,” said Sophomore Meghan Gradle, “St. Charles East is a good team and I really hope we don’t lose.” Scheduled on the Friday before the dance, the homecoming game is vastly attended and is one of many events that kick-off, no pun intended, as well as gets students excited for homecoming. Read more
Boys Soccer Ready to Live Up to Last Year
September 15, 2008
For the past couple of years, Neuqua Valley’s Varsity Men’s Soccer Team has done all but disappoint fans with their performance on the field.
