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The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

Warrior Watch
The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

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Gracie Eyerly

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Gracie Eyerly and I am a junior at West Branch. This is my second year involved in Warrior Watch and I am also involved in FCA, student government, prom committee, and I’m on the softball team. After high school, I plan to attend college to become a physical therapist.

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Joel Evans dribbling the ball down the court during a game against St. Josephs.

Athlete of the Week: Joel Evans

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025

Senior Joel Evans has been selected as the Warrior...

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Koleno shooting a foul shot during a game against St. Josephs.

Athlete of the Week: Owen Koleno

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025

Senior Owen Koleno has been selected as the Warrior...

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English teacher Sadie Dickson posing for a picture in her classroom.

Teacher Feature: Sadie Dickson

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025

Sadie Dickson began teaching at West Branch as an eighth-grade...

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Joel Evans jumping up to get the ball during the tip-off against River Valley.

Athlete of the Week: Joel Evans

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024

Senior Joel Evans has been selected as the Warrior...

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Owen Koleno shooting a foul shot during a game against River Valley.

Athlete of the Week: Owen Koleno

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024

Senior Owen Koleno has been selected as a Warrior Watch...

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Owen Koleno runs the ball in a game against Claysburg-Kimmel.

Male Athlete of the Week: Owen Koleno

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024

Senior Owen Koleno was selected as Warrior Watch’s...

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Makiya Mack goes up for the block in the game against Williamsburg.

Female Athlete of the Week: Makiya Mack

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024

Senior Makyia Mack has been selected as Warrior Watch’s...

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The 2024 homecoming dance will be themed “Under the Stars”!

2024 Homecoming Festivities

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024

The student government club has decided to keep the...

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Cale McDowell celebrating with his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal

PO/WB Boys’ Soccer Team Starts Hot

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
September 6, 2024

The Philipsburg-Osceola/West Branch Boys soccer team...

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The team poses together after a big win against Curwensville in the regular season.

Lady Warriors Dominate Crushers 10-0 for First Playoff Victory

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
May 22, 2024

After the West Branch Lady Warriors were seeded number...

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Senior Mallory Graham making a catch while colliding with junior Layla Thompson.

West Branch Softball Wraps Up the Regular Season

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024

The Warriors wrapped up their regular season on Monday...

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The Lady Warriors celebrating Makenna’s 400th varsity career strikeout after beating Mount Union.

The Lady Warriors Collect Their 17th Straight Win

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024

The West Branch Lady Warriors started the four-game...

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Isaac looking to round 1st during the game against Southern Huntington.

Male Athlete of the Week: Isaac Tiracorda

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
May 5, 2024

Senior Isaac Tiracorda was selected as the Male Athlete...

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Greysyn Gable behind the plate for the West Branch Lady Warriors.

Female Athlete of the Week: Greysyn Gable

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
May 5, 2024

Senior Greysyn Gable has been selected as the Female...

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A photo of Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department album cover.

Album Review: The Tortured Poets Department

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
April 23, 2024

On April 19th, 2024, singer and songwriter Taylor Swift...

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NASA Science’s photograph of the 2024 Solar Eclipse that happened this past week.

Solar Eclipse Passes Over Central Pennsylvania

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024

On April 8, 2024, a rare solar eclipse passed over...

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A spring-themed photo with easter eggs and letters that state happy Easter.

How WB Students Have a Hoppy Easter

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024

As we are in the springtime season with Easter break...

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Mrs. O’Hare and Pennsylvania State Representative Dallas Kephart in front of the STEAM Night banner.

West Branch Heats Up on STEAM Night

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
March 2, 2024

On February 21st, West Branch hosted its first-ever...

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It's that time of the year to think about applying for scholarships! Talk to Mrs. Porter for scholarship packets if you are interested.

Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024

If you are a senior or an upcoming senior at West Branch,...

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Book cover of Maybe Not written by Colleen Hoover.

A Review of “Maybe Not”: A Must-Read for Romantic Hearts

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024

Book cover of Maybe Not written by Colleen Hoover....

The cover of Maybe Now written by author Colleen Hoover.

“Maybe Now” You’ll Read This Series

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
January 13, 2024

The cover of Maybe Now written by author Colleen Hoover.

Landon Bainey wrestling at the Ultimate Warrior tournament this past weekend.

Male Athlete of the Week: Landon Bainey

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

Landon Bainey has been selected as Warrior Watch’s...

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The West Branch Lady Warrior Competition Cheer team competing in states.

Team of the Week: Lady Warrior Competitive Cheer Team

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

The West Branch Competitive Cheer team has been selected...

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Book Cover of Maybe Someday, first book in the series, written by Colleen Hoover.

Maybe Someday Book Review

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
January 6, 2024

If you like to read romance novels, Maybe Someday is...

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12th Day of Christmas

12th Day of Christmas

11th Day of Christmas

[Photo] 11th Day of Christmas

December 20, 2023

11th Day of Christmas

9th Day of Christmas

[Photo] 9th Day of Christmas

Allison Shingledecker, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2023

9th Day of Christmas

8th Day of Christmas

[Photo] 8th Day of Christmas

Braeden Salter, WBTV
December 15, 2023

8th Day of Christmas

12th Day of Christmas

[Photo] 4th Day of Christmas

Zachary McGonigal, WBTV
December 11, 2023

12th Day of Christmas

West Branch’s annual reindeer games will take place on December 21st.

2023 Reindeer Games and Holiday Spirit Week

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
December 10, 2023

  Many fun and festive activities are returning to...

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The Lady Warrior volleyball team on the fire truck after winning the District 6 Championship.

The Lady Warrior Volleyball Team Wins D6 ‘A’ Title Two Years in a Row

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023

 On Saturday, November 4th, the Lady Warrior volleyball...

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West Branch Sophomores visit the Diesel Mechanics Shop, joined by current WB and CCCTC student Cody Kephart.

Sophomores Visit The Clearfield County CTC

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023

On Tuesday, the 31st, approximately 85 West Branch...

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Alexa Prestash defending the Lady Warrior’s goal in the home Pink out game.

Female Athlete of the Week: Alexa Prestash

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023

Alexa Prestash was selected as Warrior Watch’s Female...

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Nick Stavola running with the ball in an away game against Curvensville.

Male Athlete of the Week: Nick Stavola

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023

Nick Stavola was selected as Warrior Watch’s Male...

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WB eSports team after winning the championship game against Shade Central.

After a Successful First Season, the WB eSports Team is Back

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023

Our very own West Branch Warrior eSports team finished...

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Coach Betts providing guidance from the third-base coaching box in his final game as the West Branch softball coach.

Coach Betts and The Lady Warriors Softball Team Make it to the Elite 8

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023

After Coach Betts led the 2022-2023 West Branch Warrior...

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