Tanner D., grade 6
Middle North
By now, you probably know that the New Orleans Saints are your 2009-2010 NFL world champions. By getting their first appearance in a Super Bowl followed by a win, all-star quarterback Drew Brees quotes, “Marti-grah starts early this year and the celebration will never end.” Drew won the MVP award following the game. His team, the Saints, played really hard against the Colts and made the Super Bowl another great game to remember.
The Northwestern Wildcats played the Indiana Hoosiers on Thursday the eighteenth of February. Northwestern was up in the first ten minutes of the first half but not by too much this let the Hoosiers hold on and get ahead. Indiana got ahead by up to nine points and then dwindeled from there. The Hoosiers had their lead decrease to four at half time. The score remained at 42 to 31in the second half, Indiana was up. The Wildcats broke away to tie the game at fifty with just less than six minutes to go. The rest of the game was a hard fought battle to score. The score was 66 to 65 with fourteen seconds to go, they were going to have to play tough defense. Jamie Braun from the Hoosier's was at the line for free throws she sunk both, This meant Indiana was up by three with only thirteen seconds to go. Northwestern knew they were gonna have to drive down and make a three pointer. The Hoosiers were playing tough press but Beth Marshsall managed to get it down to Mesha Reed at half court, Meshia had a tough defender on her so she worked hard and drove down to the lane. Meshia had a great pass to the top of the key Beth Marshall caught the ball quickly set up and with four seconds to go she sunk a three pointer tie the game. In over time Northwestern was strong and lead the way. They were ahead by as much as five and then only one. There were lots of free throws shot by Northwestern in over time,that made the win possible.
By: Kenzie Renihan, Grade Seven
Middle South
The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Michigan Wolverines. Both teams came out strong and it was a close game. Eleven of Northwesterns first fourteen were three pointers. The Wolverines had a 18-14 lead till Amy Jaeschke led the way in a 9-0 run, this put Northwestern in the lead of 23-18. The score at half time was 34 to 29. Northwestern came out strong at half time and so did the Wolverines. There were many ties and lots cheering. Nothwestern was up by one with less than a minute to go. Both teams were playing strong and Michigan fouled Beth Marshall. There was another foul drawn but this time on Kendall Hackney, Hackney made one of her fouls and sealed the win. Northwestern won with a score of 64-60. The Northwestern is in there best season yet with a record of 14-9. The Wildcats have not swept a Big ten team since 1998 to 1999.
Northwestern had an amazing win over the Minnesota Gophers on Sunday January 17th 2010. This was a great game to watch it was scout day at Welsh-Ryan arena, there were over 1,000 people cheering for the Cat’s. The Wildcat’s had a small lead at half time 32-31 this meant that they would have to block shots, grab rebounds and score some baskets. Northwestern didn’t do really well with this though Minnesota gained a slight lead but was overtaken by Northwestern.
By Robbie W.
Middle North
The Northwestern Wildcats football team had an 8-5 season, with notable losses to Syracuse, Michigan State, and Auburn in the Outback Bowl. However, the Wildcats beat the experts when they were predicted to lose by 7, but actually lost by 3. The final score was 38-35. Quarterback Mike Kafka threw around 79 passes and completed around 59 (I don't remember exactly) for 530 yards and 5 interceptions. There were also notable victories against then-No. 4 ranked Iowa, rival Illinois, a last-second win vs. Eastern Michigan, and a 42-14 win over Towson State.
By Tanner D., Grade 6
Middle North
The 2009-2010 NFL season has been filled with exciting wins and devastating loss's. Now, we are coming into the playoffs and with that nearing, I think that now is a nice time to tell you my pick for the 2009-2010 AFC and and NFC championship games, and the 2009-2010 Super Bowl, better known as Super Bowl XVIV (44). So, let's start out with the AFC championship game pick.
Robbie W., Grade 7
Middle North
Exciting news for Northwestern Football fans! The Wildcats had an excellent season, with their final record be 8-4, ranked fifth in the Big 10. They had a couple "come- from-behind" victories, barely beating some teams. They won the first Land of Lincoln trophy against their rival the Illini. They also were picked for the Outback Bowl last weekend, over # 4 ranked Wisconsin.
By Jack Miller
Middle South
On the 18th the Northwestern Men's Basketball team lost to Butler 54-67. Butler was ranked 10th for the Pre-season rankings. Northwestern current records is 1-1. The Wildcats are not ranked and are at the bottom of there division. Still, the season just started and there is a lot of catch up time. Northwestern won there first game at home against NIU on the 13th 77-55. Northwestern will have a game against Tennessee State on the 22nd and then they play the Liberty Flames on the 24th.
By: Kaitin Gramins, Grade Seven
Hawthorn Middle South
If you are not a person who enjoys watching football, I understand. But this game was worthwhile to watch. Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers. Brett Favre back at Lambeau Field. This game was either Aaron Rogers' (the Packers quarterback) chance to excel to greatness, or Brett Favre's chance to prove himself still worthy to the game.
By Jack Miller, 6th Grade
Middle South
Tuesday, the Hawthorn South Eagles boys basketball teams won their home openers. The Sixth and Seventh grade team won 48-44 in Overtime.
The Eight grade team score was not reported to any of our reporters. All info gave to us was that the Eight grade team won. More info will be provided in a later update. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Both teams will play at Hawthorn Middle School North on Thursday with the Eight grade team playing first and the Sixth and Seventh grade team playing second. Entry to the game costs $1 for General admission (including South Students) and is free for North students with I.D. Remember, if you are planing to go to a home game at South bring your I.D. for free admission.