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

Taking a knee: NFL players protest

Sophia Shubatt October 4, 2017

by Sophia Shubatt Of the Gleaner   Athletes across the nation, from high schoolers to players in the NFL and MLB, have been taking a knee during the National Anthem. Many fans are outraged,...

You ‘bat’ it’s going to be a good season

Emma Earles, Editor May 26, 2017

“Go back to state for the third time in a row, play at Principal (park) and then be the first team from Wahlert to win a game at state.” These are the goals Owen Funke, ‘18, and the rest of the baseball...

Spring sports thriving at state

Spring sports thriving at state

Andrew Evans, Reporter May 26, 2017

Soccer The boys’ soccer team is currently in substate. They are looking to qualify for state for the second year in a row and possibly win state for the first time since 2012. The girls’ soccer...

BBA or the Wahlert weight room?

BBA or the Wahlert weight room?

May 12, 2017

by Noah Sigwarth Of the Gleaner In the grueling race to reach peak athletic performance, players and their parents are willing to do whatever it takes to gain an edge on the competition. Weight...

A Gruhling struggle

A Gruhling struggle

Jack kalb, Reporter April 3, 2017

Many of those who roam the halls of Wahlert go unknown and unnoticed. A perfect example of a student, who is the polar opposite of this description, is Ivan Gruhl. Those who haven't been able to get to...

Unexpected change

Unexpected change

Jack Kalb, Reporter March 8, 2017

After winning the state championship last summer, the men’s tennis team knew that there were going to be many obstacles in the way of repeating. Despite knowing that, they had no idea what was going...

Wake em up!

Wake ’em up!

March 3, 2017

  The boys’ basketball team’s charge for the state tournament came to an abrupt halt Monday night as the Eagles fell 58-39 to Cedar Rapids Xavier in the substate final. As disappointing as...

More than football

More than football

Ben Meyer, Sports Editor February 18, 2017

On July 23, 2017, Iowa’s best high school football players will battle at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. For the second year in a row, Wahlert will send a player to represent the North team in the...

Comeback for the ages

Andrew Evans, Reporter February 15, 2017

One of the most exciting Super Bowls was last Sunday, Feb. 5th. Over 111.3 million viewers watched as quarterback Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots made the biggest comeback win in...

Cael Schmitt, 20, drives in for a layup against Iowa City West.

Teamwork makes the dream work

Riley Collins, Reporter February 6, 2017

The sophomore boys’ basketball team had a rough start with a record of 2-7 in their first nine games. But, upon starting to play more as a team, they have won six out of their last seven games. Coach...

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