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

Tennis teams serving up talent

Emma Earles, Chief Editor May 1, 2018

As spring sports near the homestretch of their seasons, many teams are focusing on their goals and what it will take to get them there. The tennis teams in partic ular have high hopes for the rest...

Drake Relays: A preview of state competition

Drake Relays: A preview of state competition

Emma Earles, Chief Editor May 1, 2018

The widely renowned Drake Relays celebrated their 108th year of competition this weekend. Thousands of athletes of all different levels gathered in Des Moines to showcase their talents, Wahlert’s men’s...

Flexing his way to the top!
Boone McDermott, 18, celebrates as he wins his individual weight class. McDermott also helped Wahlert win their first ever title as a team.

Champs At Last!

Jared Weber, Reporter March 7, 2018

Champions at last! The 2017-2018 Wrestling team won the first state wrestling title in Wahlert’s history. Wahlert sent four wrestlers to state this year: Kolton Bartow, Josh Ramirez, Boone McDermott,...

After Districts, Bowling Teams look to Future

Jack Doyle, Reporter February 14, 2018

  This past Tuesday, both the men’s and women’s bowling teams competed in the district bowling meet at Cherry Lanes. The Golden Eagles had very tough competition within their district with...

Cael Schmitt, Matthew Schmitz, Max Einarsen, Bennett Cutsforth, Bryce Anstoetter, Isaac Ripley, 20, and Nathan Walsh, and Carter Oberfoell, 19 warm up with speed ladders for Strength and Conditioning.

Student athletes put in the extra effort this off-season

Jared Weber, Reporter January 11, 2018

Year by year, high school sports become increasingly intense. The cutthroat atmosphere makes it difficult to succeed. Student-athletes are focusing more on their sports by doing extra work outside of practices....

Sisters storm the court

Sisters storm the court

Ali Schneider, Editor January 11, 2018

There’s no doubt that the women’s basketball team has some pretty amazing chemistry on and off the court. Some of the undeniable bonds on the court could be a result of players sharing some DNA. This...

Champions at Last

Jared Weber, Reporter November 8, 2017

Baseball’s boring? The 2017 World Series will certain contest that statement. Tension at its highest, fans a nervous wreck, home run after home run, temperatures over 100 degrees, players getting...

Natalia Verastegui, 19, is another member of the swim team going to state. She will be swimming the 400 free relay and the 100 free.

Lapping the competition

Jared Weber, Reporter November 2, 2017

     “We have come a long from the beginning of the season to now,” says Ariana Yaklich, ‘21. The swim team continued its momentum from last year’s state run throughout this season breaking...

Coach Cynthia Wagner poses with the varsity runners, managers and alternates after winning state.

Running past the competition

Emma Earles, Chief Editor October 31, 2017

This past weekend, the women’s cross country team brought home the fifth State Girls’ Cross Country title in Wahlert school history. This serves as the the first 2017 title, keeping the streak of annually...

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