Ayden Gutierrez, Author/Editor
October 16, 2019
Allport- On a night that saw multiple records shattered, a hungry Warrior offense put on a show en route to a 37-8 victory at L.T Drivas Memorial Field. For the first time all year, the Warriors were able to establish both the passing attack and the rushing attack. Will Herring was able to create havoc on the first drive, running right down the throat of the Blue Pirate defense. Herring rushed for 47 yards on the drive, capping it off with a 1-yard score. A rare miss from Sarah Betts made it 6-0...
Ayden Gutierrez, Author/Editor
October 10, 2019
Bellwood- The Warriors knew that traveling to 10th ranked Bellwood-Antis and coming away with a win would be no easy task; yet West Branch didn't back away from the challenge. After trailing 21-0 early, the Warriors went on a run. Ayden Gutierrez found Eddie Dale for a 79-yard touchdown to get West Branch on the board. Sarah Betts was 2-2 on the night in PAT's. On the ensuing drive, Camden Kopchik intercepted the Bellwood quarterback and put the Warriors in substantial field position. Although the...
Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
In the United States, the vaping epidemic is growing at an alarming rate among school-aged kids. In fact, the Truth Initiative reported that 2.1 million high school and middle school students were using vapes in 2017. In the last 30 days, 6 percent of youth and 10 percent of young adults have been reported to be using a type of e-cigarette called Juul. Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by heating nicotine liquid. In order to vape, you need some type of e-cigarette which...
Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
During the week of September 30th, Mrs. McGonigal dissected fetal pigs in her 10th grade Biology classes. The purpose of the lesson is to give the students a better understanding of their body and how it functions. Mrs. McGonigal has been dissecting fetal pigs in her class for over 25 years. Most students enjoyed the visuals in the lesson, however some were more disgusted than intrigued. Over the course of the week, Mrs. McGonigal removed different organs to explain what each one does for the...
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Story By Brian Andrews for the Warrior Watch
October 23, 2019
Lanse, PA -- While some teenagers are content to spend their time on video games, a few local teens are doing something very different. One of these teens is West Branch sophomore Brad Wood. The past two years he has been a member of the local squadron of the United States Civil Air Patrol. He along with others from the Nittany Composite Squadron have attended many activities. Some of these included orientation flights in gliders and powered aircraft such as the Cessna 182. ...
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Sage after winning his ICC medal
Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Sage Carr has been selected as Warrior Watch's Male Athlete of the Week for the week ending 10/20/19. Sage competed in and won in the ICC Middle School race this week as well as placed 2nd at the Bald Eagle Area invitational on Saturday. Sage has been running in cross country for the past 2 years. He says that his favorite thing about running is that it helps him relieve stress. Facts About Sage Grade: 8th grade Parents: Tabytha and Josh Siblings: Zaid and Ender Sports he...
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Olivia guarding the ball from the defender.
Kamryn MacTavish, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Olivia Straka has been selected as Warrior Watch's Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 10/20/19. She is being recognized for scoring 2 goals against Moshannon Valley to help win the Northern ICC Championship game. Olivia is a solid offensive player and can be relied on to pass to in order to get a goal. Olivia has been playing soccer since she was in kindergarten. Her goals for this season are to make it to states and win! Facts About Olivia Grade: 10 Parents: Jen and...
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Lauren dribbles the ball past the defender as she attempts to score.
Kamryn MacTavish, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
Lauren Timblin has been selected as Warrior Watch's Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 10-13-19. She is being recognized for her consistent offensive contribution to the Lady Warrior soccer team. Lauren has helped her team tremendously this season by scoring 9 goals. She is an asset to the Lady Warrior soccer team because she is able to set the strikers up for a great scoring opportunities. Lauren has been playing soccer since she was in kindergarten! Her goal this season is to win...
Noah Fry, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
After last season ended on May 15th, Survivor fans have been waiting for a new season to arrive. At last, the 39th season of the show has finally come. Survivor is a Reality...
Elijah Williams, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Ten High School Marching Bands from Clearfield, Centre, and Huntingdon Counties will perform at the 2019 Band Show. The date is set for October 19th at Bald Eagle Area High...
Kamryn MacTavish, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
As many may know, Disney World is extremely popular for it's creative snacks and meals. If you are taking a trip to Disney World you may want to check my list of recommendations...
Elijah Williams, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
On October 11th and 12th, the 2019 County Choir Festival will be held at Glendale High School. The festival is a two-day event and students attending will practice and prepare...
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Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
In the United States, the vaping epidemic is growing at an alarming rate among school-aged kids. In fact, the Truth Initiative reported that 2.1 million high school and middle school students were using vapes in 2017. In...
Sam Fry, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
Americans are interested in the world around them. There are many different sources of media that provide the viewer with the type of information they are looking for. There are multiple outlets in which media is consumed...
Noah Fry, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Senioritis - A supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance. However, is Senioritis real? Abby Tincher, an academic advisor at Southern...
Mercedes Nearhood, Author
March 10, 2019
Depression is a far-spread epidemic that is often overlooked that affects teens and adults worldwide. In fact, 16 million Americans deal with depression every year. But at West Branch alone, in a survey done in 2017, 29.7%...