By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Low numbers and injuries resulted in the Akron-Westfield boys’ wrestling program having just eight individuals compete in districts this year. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Year 1 under the leadership of Corey DeRocher was all about getting his players acclimated to a new system. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Within the Akron-Westfield boys’ wrestling program, Conner Morrow is known as a tough kid. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Nathan Schoenfelder got himself into the position he had hoped for: a chance to finish his career at the podium at the state wrestling tournament.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

After scoring an opening-round playoff victory, the Akron-Westfield girls’ basketball team saw its season come to an end five days later. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Even though the Akron-Westfield boys’ basketball team lost all 23 of its games this season, it doesn’t detract from the fact that young players gained invaluable experience.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

It’s just its second season as a state-sanctioned sport, the Akron-Westfield girls’ wrestling program made some positive strides.

1A-113 Conner Morrow (39-9) scored 14 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Conner Morrow received a bye

1A-113 Conner Morrow (38-8) scored 9.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Conner Morrow received a bye
Champ. Round 2 - Conner Morrow won by decision over Zakari Willems (Sumner-Fredericksburg)
Quarterfinal - Conner Morrow (won by decision over Carver Hinz (Jesup) 3
Semifinal - Kaiden Belinsky (Don Bosco) won by major decision over Conner Morrow

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Nathan Schoenfelder and Braydon Kusler have been practice partners all season, pushing each other to the extreme to reach their ultimate goal: advance to the state boys’ wrestling tournament. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Even though he was a freshman competing in the IHSAA boys’ swimming state meet, Kolt Henrich held his own. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Having qualified for the state bowling tournament twice before, Matthew Swancutt knows what it takes to come through in pressure situations. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

What a difference two days make.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

The Akron-Westfield boys’ basketball team’s season came to an end on Feb. 13.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

The most prolific girls’ wrestler in Akron-Westfield program history closed out her career at the state meet.