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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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Isabella Koleno

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer

Hi! I’m Bella Koleno, a junior, and this is my second year on the Warrior Watch staff. I am part of the volleyball and softball teams, FCA, and student government. After high school, I plan to go to college and earn a degree in psychology.

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Logan Liptak locks in on his opponent during the Warriors’ game against River Valley.

Athlete of the Week: Logan Liptak

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025

Logan Liptak locks in on his opponent during the Warriors’...

Drake Taylor hypes himself up before his match against Currwensville.

Athlete of the Week: Drake Taylor

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025

Drake Taylor has been selected as the Warrior Watch...

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Emigh passes to one of his teammates against River Valley.

[Photo] Male Athlete of the Week: Easton Emigh

Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer
January 27, 2025

Emigh passes to one of his teammates against River...

Jaykob Sample is on the mat ready to face off against his opponent.

Athlete of the Week: Jaykob Sample

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
January 7, 2025

Jaykob Sample has been selected as the Warrior Watch...

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Dylan McGonigal locks in on defense in his game against River Valley.

Athlete of the Week: Dylan McGonigal

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
January 7, 2025

Dylan McGonigal has been selected as the Warrior Watch...

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

[Photo] Male Athlete of the Week: Owen Koleno

Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024

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

Frankie Leskovansky tracks in a pass as he looks to catch it

[Photo] Male Athlete of the Week: Frankie Leskovansky

Hansen Lannen, Editor
October 8, 2024

Frankie Leskovansky tracks in a pass as he looks to...

Frankie Leskovansky running in the Warriors’ only touchdown of the night.

[Photo] Warrior Football Team’s Challenges Continue with Latest Loss

Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024

Frankie Leskovansky running in the Warriors’ only...

Coby Kephart punts against the co-op Juniata Valley Hornets at Williamsburg.

[Photo] Male Athlete of the Week: Coby Kephart

Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024

Coby Kephart punts against the co-op Juniata Valley...

Conner Danko drops back to pass the ball against Juniata Valley.

Male Athlete of the Week: Conner Danko

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024

Conner Danko drops back to pass the ball against Juniata...

Kurtis Fetters running in the Warriors’ second touchdown of the night.

[Photo] Warrior Football Fall Short in Tough Battle Against the Hornets

Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024

Kurtis Fetters running in the Warriors’ second touchdown...

The Warrior Marching Band waiting to take the field at Williamsburg

[Photo] WB Band Brings the Funk

Addison Collar, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024

The Warrior Marching Band waiting to take the field...

Alexa Prestash made a goal kick against Bald Eagle last season.

Female Athlete of the Week: Alexa Prestash

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024

Junior Alexa Prestash has been selected as Warrior...

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The Warriors celebrate their three-set win against Claysburg-Kimmel in their home opener.

West Branch Volleyball Aims High as Season Begins

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024

The Warriors are currently ranked second for Class...

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The Warriors running out to their second home game against the Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs.

[Photo] Tough Start for Warriors Football

Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024

The Warriors running out to their second home game...

Makenna Moore prepares to get her lead off of third during their game.

The Softball Team Moves On In Districts

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023

The Lady Warrior softball team got their first win...

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Brody Rothrock prepares to field a ball in left field.

Baseball Team Continues To Dominate With A Win Over Juniata Valley

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023

On Monday, the baseball team played their final regular...

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Kamryn MacTavish gets ready to field a ball in the Lady Warrior's home game against Mount Union.

Softball Team Remains First in District Rankings

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023

On Monday, April 17th, the Warriors suffered their...

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Nick Parks and Evan Emigh work together on the wiring to adapt a toy.

Gifted Program Students Take on the Adaptive Toy Project

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

On Monday, March 27th, members of the Central Intermediate...

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The baseball team gathers together after a win during the 2022 baseball season.

Baseball Season Preview 2023

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023

With mandatory spring athletic practices starting last...

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Sophomore Joel Evans shoots a foul shot late in the District 6 Championship game.

Boys’ Basketball Team Falls to United in District Chamionship

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023

On Thursday, March 2nd, the Warrior Basketball team...

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The three seniors stand with their gifts from Coach Koleno.

Lady Warriors Top the Mounties on Senior Night

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023

The senior night celebration brought the entire team...

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Katrina Cowder goes for a jumper to add to her 12 point total against Mount Union.

Lady Warriors Top the Trojans

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
January 22, 2023

The Lady Warriors earned the victory on January 19th...

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Senior Kyle Kolesar goes up for a shot at the low block against Glendale.

Warriors Fall to Harmony Owls in a Nail-Biting Game

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023

On January 12th, the West Branch Boys' Basketball team...

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Erin Godin defends Juniata Valley’s post player at the December 16th game.

Lady Warriors Lose Heartbreaker to the Hornets

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
December 18, 2022

Last Friday night, the West Branch Lady Warriors lost...

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8th Day of Christmas

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022

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The Lady Warrior volleyball team huddles together after the win over Shade.

Lady Warriors Win First Round of State Playoffs

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022

After a win on Tuesday, November 8th, the Lady Warrior...

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The volleyball team stands together for the playing of the national anthem.

Lady Warrior Volleyball Team Advances to District Finals

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022

The Lady Warrior Volleyball team is advancing to the...

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The Lady Warriors celebrate as they are announced tournament champions.

JV Volleyball Team Wins ECC Tournament

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022

On Saturday, October 15th, the Junior Varsity Volleyball...

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The Warriors line up to make their next game-changing play.

West Branch Gets a Thrilling Win on Homecoming Night

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022

On Friday, September 30th, West Branch defeated Curwensville...

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The Warriors gather on the field to have their post-victory discussion.

Warrior Football Takes Down the Vikings

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022

Last Friday, West Branch spoiled Glendale’s homecoming...

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The players line up on the field for the Warrior vs. Warrior throw-down.

West Branch Wins in the Warrior vs. Warrior Match-Up

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022

On Friday night, the West Branch Warriors defeated...

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The Warriors run onto the field for their 2022 season debut against Philipsburg-Osceola.

The End of the Backyard Brawl

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
September 1, 2022

On Friday night the Warriors faced off against the...

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Jonah reading his essay for the local Patriot’s Penn contest at the VFW.

West Branch Student Wins 100 Dollars in Local Contest

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022

Jonah Porter, an eighth-grade student, won 100 dollars...

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This is an image of the cover of the middle school yearbook.

Middle School Students Make Their Own Yearbook

Isabella Koleno, Middle School Staff Writer
May 23, 2021

Did you know that there is a middle school yearbook...

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Mrs. McGonigal receives her MAC grant certificate from McDonald's representative, John Croyle.

New Supplies for Middle School Art

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020

The Middle School and Elementary art teacher, Mrs....

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2019 Reindeer Games

2019 WB’s Family Reindeer Games

Isabella Koleno
December 9, 2019

Are you between the ages of 0-99? If the answer is...

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