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Warrior Watch

The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

Warrior Watch

The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

Warrior Watch

Edwards smiles with pure joy after he punched his ticket to the State tournament.
Will Edwards Advances to the Sweetest Place in PA
Kyla Kephart, Staff Writer • March 4, 2026

William Edwards has shown himself to be one of the top wrestlers in the state. Edwards is a freshman wrestling at 114 pounds and is dominating in his first...

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The bocce ball team is also partnered with the Unified club, which is a newly formed inclusive club at West Branch. 
The Bocce Ball Team’s First Season Back Comes to an End
Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer • February 27, 2026

The West Branch Bocce Ball team returned to the competition this year, for the first time since 2020. The Warriors ended with a record of 6-10 in the regular...

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The West Branch auxiliary gym is full of school supplies and equipment.
The Old Gym Is Stacked
Brandon Brooks, Staff Writer • November 21, 2025

Since the start of the West Branch 2025 school year, the auxiliary gym, also known as the old gym, has been filled with school supplies and equipment due...

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West Branch bocce ball begins soon; the team is excited to play.
Bocce Ball Returns to West Branch
Cheyanne Bush, Editor • November 13, 2025

Bocce ball is starting up again at West Branch. There was a season in 2020, but there hasn’t been another one since. Members signed up at the beginning...

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Edwards smiles with pure joy after he punched his ticket to the State tournament.
Will Edwards Advances to the Sweetest Place in PA
Kyla Kephart, Staff Writer • March 4, 2026

William Edwards has shown himself to be one of the top wrestlers in the state. Edwards is a freshman wrestling at 114 pounds and is dominating...

William Edwards celebrates after winning his championship match at districts.
Athlete of the Week: William Edwards
Tyler Chilcote, Editor • February 18, 2026

William Edwards has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending Feb. 14, 2026. Edwards recently competed in the...

Jaykob Sample stands on the podium after placing fourth at the district tournament.
Athlete of the Week: Jaykob Sample
Tyler Chilcote, Editor • February 18, 2026

Jaykob Sample has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending Feb. 15, 2026. Sample recently competed in the PIAA...

Dale passes the ball to an open teammate on the inbound.
Athlete of the Week: Lily Dale
Conner Danko, Staff Writer • February 10, 2026

Lily Dale has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending Feb. 7, 2026. Dale is a sophomore on the Lady Warrior...

LEFT: Coby Kephart and Nick Parks take home the championship in the doubles tournament. 
RIGHT: Dylan McGonigal takes home the championship in the singles tournament. 

Left Photo: Dave Learish
The Annual FCA Badminton Tournament Continues to be a Success
Coby Kephart, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026

On Friday, February 20, the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Badminton Tournament took place. The tournament was hosted by Health and Phys. Ed teacher,...

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The bocce ball team is also partnered with the Unified club, which is a newly formed inclusive club at West Branch. 
The Bocce Ball Team’s First Season Back Comes to an End
Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer • February 27, 2026

The West Branch Bocce Ball team returned to the competition this year, for the first time since 2020. The Warriors ended with a record of 6-10 in the regular...

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Danny Clark shares a smile outside the library during his study hall. 
Teacher Feature: Danny Clark 
Coby Kephart, Staff Writer • December 9, 2025

Danny Clark graduated from West Branch in 2005, where he played basketball, ran cross country, and track. He was also a part of the varsity club and the...

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Gather, explore, and seek faith through resources in the area.
Exploring Faith with Other Students
EJ Reams, Staff Writer • November 25, 2025

Students seeking faith-based opportunities have several options in Central Pennsylvania. Expressing and exploring personal faith can be challenging for...

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The students and state park educators take a deep look at the macroinvertebrates. 
Taking a Dive Into a Stream Study
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29th, the Aquatic Biology class traveled to Alder and Flat Run. They participated in a stream study with state park educators Suzann,...

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CSOs run STEAM booths at STEAM Night and teach kids about pipettes, bridges, and fingerpainting.
Full STEAM Ahead
Skyler Hebel, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

Chief Science Officers (CSO) is a club whose members promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) within the school and community....

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Artificial intelligence is getting popular and is in most technology to help make our lives easier.
AI Use In Schools
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025

In schools and our daily lives, generative artificial intelligence has come into the picture in many ways. Generative AI is being used to create assignments,...

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Chief Science Officers (CSO), Emily Shingledecker and Ali McCamley provided students with an opportunity to build different bridge designs using LEGO bricks.
Another Success for STEAM Night
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025

On Wednesday, February 19th, West Branch hosted its second annual STEAM night. This special event was organized by high school teacher and technology coach,...

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Megadeth captured performing at the O2 Arena, London, 26 2025

Image cred: Justice for the Beholder of the Harvester of Blackened Straw
Megadeth Album Review: Megadeth
Addison Collar, Staff Writer • February 10, 2026

It’s the end of an era. After more than four decades and 17 studio albums, Megadeth has come to the end of their career with this self-titled album featuring...

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Rosalia’s new pop release clashes pop with classical music beautifully.
Album Review: Lux
Keagan Dobo, Staff Writer • January 13, 2026

On November 7th, the Spanish pop singer Rosalia released her fourth album, which is the peak of her discography thus far, and also now the second-highest...

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The first four episodes of the final season of Stranger Things will be released on Nov. 26, 2025
Stranger Things Season Five Preview
Tyler Chilcote, Editor • November 16, 2025

After a long-awaited three years, Stranger Things fans are finally getting the end to the saga that started nearly nine years ago. The official trailer...

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Join Pearl Gluck, an award-winning filmmaker in a filmmaking event.
Explore Filmmaking
EJ Reams, Staff Writer • October 19, 2025

Award-winning filmmaker, Penn State Laureate, and Artistic Director of the Centre Film Festival, Pearl Gluck, is hosting a filmmaking program in Phillipsburg...

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Stranger Things season five finally concluded the nearly 10-year saga.
Stranger Things Season Five Review
Tyler Chilcote, Editor • February 12, 2026

After years of waiting for the final season, many fans were left disappointed. Viewers thought it was rushed, and there were too many plot holes. Season five carried the heavy...

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Tim Burton's follow-up "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice is in theaters now.
Movie Review: “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice”
Cheyenne Koppenhaver, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, directed by Tim Burton, hit theaters on September 6th. Released by Warner Bros. Pictures, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, also known as Beetlejuice...

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Artists rendition of Billie Eilish from her album cover of Happier Than Ever.
Billie Eilish Gets Vulnerable on “Hit Me Hard and Soft”
Mazi Bender, Staff Writer • May 28, 2024

Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter who has been widely known since 2015 when she dropped her debut single "Ocean Eyes" which was written by her brother Finneas...

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A picture of pop star Dua Lipa during a live performance.
Radical Optimism: Dua Lipa’s New Album Falls Short of Expectations
Braeden Salter, Co Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2024

Dua Lipa is a name that needs no introduction. Whether that be her 2021 album Future Nostalgia, which is packed front to back with hit after hit, or the massive hit song...

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About Warrior Watch
About Warrior Watch

Warrior Watch is the official student news site of West Branch Area Senior High School, established during the 2018-2019 academic year. With a strong commitment...

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Looking to give a gift this holiday? Check out this list of popular, fun gifts for your friends and family.
2025 Christmas Gift Guide
Gracie Eyerly , Editor • December 12, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, it might be stressful trying to find the perfect gift for everyone. Let's dive into the perfect gift ideas that people are actually asking for this Christmas.  One of the biggest trends...

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Sign marking the entrance to Ralph’s Majestic Vista trail in Black Moshannon State Forest.
Fall Hiking in Moshannon State Forest
Keegan Reitz, Staff Writer • November 21, 2025

Ralph’s Majestic Vista is an entire 41.8-mile-long loop trail that is particularly beautiful in the fall, but don't be mistaken: in the winter, with the white glowing snow on the ground and in the trees, it's something...

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Life360 is an app that can be very helpful to families and friends but has downsides.
Should You Be Using Life360?
Tyler Chilcote, Editor • October 21, 2025

Life360 is an app that families use to track each member’s location throughout the day. It can show details like how fast someone is driving, the battery level of their phone, and more. The app has generated controversy...

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Participants of this year’s See You at the Pole gathering pose for a group photo.
See You at the Pole, September 24th
Simeon Zitsch, Staff Writer • September 29, 2025

Each year, the West Branch School hosts the popular event See You at the Pole (SYATP). This event is brought together by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and is an annual nationwide tradition in which many schools...

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