The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

TRIUMPH. Avery Schmidt, ‘23, takes a win at the women’s regional wrestling meet on Jan. 27. Schmidt, wrestling at 170 lbs., and Ava Blue McDermott, wrestling at 120 lbs., will wrestle at the state tournament on Feb. 2 and 3 in Coralville. Schmidt hopes to end up on the podium, and the girls will be there to cheer each other on as she said “Sticking together and cheering for each other helped lead us to our success at regionals,” said Schmidt. (Sophie Bitter)

Winter Sports Check-In

Sophie Bitter, Reporter March 24, 2023

Let the Madness begin: Tips and tricks to filling out your bracket.

Let the Madness begin: Tips and tricks to filling out your bracket.

Michael Spahn, Reporter March 12, 2023

It’s that time of year! Soon the NCAA will release the field of 68 college basketball teams that will participate in March Madness. For many people that means it’s time to fill out a bracket.  Over...

Super predictions for the big game

Super predictions for the big game

Michael Spahn, Reporter February 13, 2023

The matchup is set. The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 57.  The Eagles just came off a 31-7 victory over the 49ers. They are led by quarterback Jalen Hurts who...

Shot clock quickens Iowa basketball’s pace

Claire King, Reporter February 13, 2023

“Five, four, three, two, one…..SHOOT!”  If you have ever been to a college or professional basketball game before, you might often hear this from the fans and the bench. This is because of the...

Girls fired up to make a wrestling ‘state’-ment

Annie Elbert, Reporter December 6, 2022

As we fall into winter sports, there is a whole lot of excitement on the horizon especially surrounding girls’ wrestling. On January 12, 2022, Iowa Girls High School Association announced that girls’...

Eagles flying high into playoffs

Eagles flying high into playoffs

Quinn Walsh, Reporter October 25, 2022

With the postseason approaching in football, Wahlert has high standards for this year's playoffs. The team is currently 5-2 going into the last week of the regular season. The postseason assignment has...

Golden Eagles suffer first loss of the season at Xavier.

Golden Eagles suffer first loss of the season at Xavier.

Michael Spahn, Reporter September 10, 2022

The Golden Eagles suffered their first loss of the season to the Xavier Saints Friday night, 40-7.  The game started with a Wahlert punt; then the Eagles were able to stop the Saints on fourth down...

Golden Eagles play upset once again: Improve to 2-0.

Golden Eagles play upset once again: Improve to 2-0.

Michael Spahn, Reporter September 3, 2022

The Golden Eagle football team pulled off another upset last night taking down number 6 (3A) Assumption, 34-21. Entering this game, Wahlert was 0-9 in their last nine meetings versus the Knights, with...

Ryan Brosius, 23, gets ready to take on West Delaware on Friday night. Brosius ran for two touchdowns in the 31-14 win.

Defense helps seal the deal

Michael Spahn, Reporter August 27, 2022

The Golden Eagle football team started off its 2022 season with a bang defeating #2 (3A) West Delaware, 31-14.  West Delaware got on the board first, 6-0, after both teams went three and out to start...

State: It’s A Tradition

Kayla Wuebker, Reporter May 24, 2022

Everyone knows about the 70 state banners hanging in the Wahlert gym. But most people don’t know about the state traditions that play a big part in achieving those banners. Ellie Meyer, ‘22, ...

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