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Kennedy Torch

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Kennedy Torch

Sophomore Kylan Walsh after winning a match against Iowa City.

Boys State Wrestling Yields Two Competitors

Sage Clow, Writer March 5, 2025

Kennedy Boys Wrestling sent two wrestlers to state on Feb. 19, sophomore Kylan Walsh and junior Max Panosh. The competition lasted through the Feb. 22 and was held at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines  On...

Senior Liz Renshaw pins opponent.

Girls State Wrestling Tournament Day One Wraps Up on 2/6

Maggie Goldberg and Taryn Oberthien February 7, 2025

The Girls State Wrestling tournament commenced Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. Five wrestlers from Kennedy qualified for the tournament, juniors Olivia Hallam, Meredith Kaump and Joscelyn Striker and seniors Liz Renshaw...

Kennedy E-Sports Prepares to Defend State Championship Title in February

Kennedy E-Sports Prepares to Defend State Championship Title in February

Briella Temple, Writer February 3, 2025

The Kennedy E-Sports team won two state titles in past seasons, including first place in Overwatch 2 last season and second place the previous season. The team is expected to excel this season as well.  E-Sports...

Kennedy Dance Team joins together for a picture after their jazz routine.

Dance Team Preps Soloists for State Qualifier

Emma Rood, Writer October 23, 2024

The Kennedy Dance Team will attend the Iowa State Drill Team Association (ISDTA)’s annual state solo qualifier competition on Oct. 24. Kennedy is bringing six soloists who will compete to perform their...

Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.

Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee

Maddy Gilchrist, Writer March 6, 2024

On Feb. 10, senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez won the state championship for Iowa’s Brain Bee. She will represent Iowa in the U.S. National Brain Bee Championship in Florida, April 19- 21. Jimenez...

Senior Joe Bean drives to the hoop through Iowa City West defenders.

Cougar Boys Basketball Aims for a Ticket to the Well

Maggie Goldberg and Miya Parker February 27, 2024

The Kennedy Boys Basketball Team (22-0) needs to beat North Scott (16-6) on Feb. 27 to continue their undefeated season and win their ticket to state. Their unscathed record has earned them the title of...

Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.

Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court

Miya Parker, Writer February 1, 2024

Wearing #15 is senior Micah Schlaak. Schlaak stands at 6’6” with 12.3 point average and making 67% of his shots. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Jon McKowen says he's been watching Schlaak since his...

Junior Cyrus Courtney anchoring the Shuttle Hurtle

Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Kingston Stadium

Isaac White and Emma Rood April 3, 2023

For the full album, check out our flickr page here.   Kennedy track and field competed at Kingston Tuesday, March 28. Going up against their rivals Jefferson and Washington, Kennedy took...

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.

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!

State Qualifier Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.

Kennedy Boys’ Wrestling Approaches State With Three Competitors

Maggie Goldberg, Writer February 15, 2023

Kennedy’s Boys' Wrestling is sending three Cougars to the 2023 IHSSA’s state traditional tournament. From Feb. 15-18, junior Collin Falck, weighing in at 160 pounds, and seniors Asher Smith and Jordan...

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