Mark your calendars for the Akron-Westfield Youth Swing & Toss Dual fundraiser for Saturday, July 11, at the Akron Golf Course. Tee off will be at 9 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. 
A silent auction will be held for folks that wish to bid on various items, all of which were donated by community members. Some of of the silent auction items include various gift baskets with themes of coffee, hand-made items, hair styling gift basket, and much more. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

It was an up and down week for the Akron-Westfield softball team.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

After dropping three straight games, the Akron-Westfield baseball team got back on track with a huge conference win over Gehlen Catholic. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

After starting the season with just one victory in their first five games, the Akron-Westfield softball team may have turned a corner.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

The young players on the Akron-Westfield baseball team have had to get acclimated to the varsity game at a quick pace. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

At the beginning of the season, Tess Frerichs, Kaberlee Fairbanks and Avery Gaswint traveled to Ames for an early-season indoor meet. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Being shorthanded at the Class 1A State Qualifying Meet hurt the Akron-Westfield boys’ track and field team. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Both the Akron-Westfield golf teams carried momentum from a solid regular season into the postseason. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

The Akron-Westfield boys’ track and field team opened its season by facing stiff competition in the Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational on March 30. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

In its first outdoor meet of the season, the Akron-Westfield girls’ track and field team had a strong showing. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

It was a good start to the season for the Akron-Westfield golf teams.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

When Matthew Swancutt threw four straight strikes in his opening game, he thought he might have his best finish ever at the IHSAA state boys’ bowling tournament. 

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.