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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Brent Becerra fighting hard to pin a wrestler from Marion

Boys’ Wrestling 2022-2023 Season Video

Tori Paga, Videographer March 7, 2023



Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.

Boys’ State Wrestling Concludes Feb. 18

Louise Morand, Writer March 2, 2023

Colin Flack at 160 lbs., Jordan Twitty at 220 lbs. and Asher Smith weighing in at 182 lbs. wrestled at the 2023 IHSSA’s state championship. The tournament took place at the Des Moines Wells Fargo Arena...

Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.

Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor March 1, 2023

For more photos, visit our Flickr.

The Cougars pose after receiving their state qualifiers banner.

The Road to The Well: Boys Basketball Punches their Ticket to State

Molly Martin, Managing Editor March 1, 2023

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball team punched their ticket to state after a 76-48 win over North Scott on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The Cougars were led by senior Colby Dolphin with 18 points, junior Cyrus Courtney...

Sophomore Ella Moser brings the ball up the court.

JV Girls’ Basketball Video

Tori Paga, Videographer February 28, 2023

JV Girls' Basketball by Tori Paga

Senior Kenzie Reed defends his basket against Davenport West.

Photos: Boys Basketball Takes Down Davenport West In Substate Semifinal

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor February 28, 2023

For more photos, visit our Flickr.

Senior starters Colby Dolphin, Kenzie Reed and Carter Newhouse pose in the photo studio.

The Road to The Well: Boys Basketball Beat Davenport West 97-46 on Senior Night

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 28, 2023

After another win over Davenport West on Friday, Feb. 27, the Kennedy Varsity Boys’ Basketball team continued their undefeated season. Ending the substate semi-final with a final score of 97-46, the...

Junior Jenna Baker cheers on the Cougars.

Tryouts for Cheer Scheduled for After Spring Break

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 22, 2023

Tryouts for Kennedy cheerleading are coming soon. Tryouts are open to students grades 8-11 attending Kennedy next year. A tryout clinic will be held Monday, March 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the West Gym....

Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin pose with their medals after achieving second and third at the state bowling competition.

Bowling Makes Kennedy History, Taking Second and Third at State

Emma Rood, Writer February 21, 2023

Two Kennedy bowlers finished as finalists during the state bowling competition on Monday, Feb. 20. Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin took home second and third place respectively. Dolphin scored...

Kaylee Harris achieves first team all-state and places first in the girls bowling state qualifiers.

Kaylee Harris Reaches First in Bowling Individual Qualifiers

Madisen Maxa, Writer February 20, 2023

On Feb. 13, the Kennedy Girls’ Bowling Team competed in their state qualification event. Junior Kaylee Harris achieved first in individual bowling against 41 other competitors, with scores of 256, 192...

Senior Kenzie Reed Taking the ball up the court on a fast turnaround.

Photos: Boys Basketball Win at Xavier

Isaac White, Photographer February 17, 2023

For more photos, check out our Flickr!

Senior Kenzie Reed poses in the photo studio.

The Road to the Well: Boys Basketball goes Undefeated for the First Time in School History

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 17, 2023

For the first time in Kennedy's 55-year history, the Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball team has had an undefeated regular season. The season finale and senior night against Waterloo East were canceled...

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