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2025 Spring Sports Recap

Jun 12, 2025 Waukee CSD athletes wrapped up an exciting spring season! We’re proud to recognize their efforts and success. Take a look at the highlights from spring varsity sports at Waukee High School and Northwest High School: Tennis The NWHS girls tennis team claimed their very first state title in team tennis! The Wolves […]

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Waukee CSD athletes wrapped up an exciting spring season! We’re proud to recognize their efforts and success. Take a look at the highlights from spring varsity sports at Waukee High School and Northwest High School:

Tennis

The NWHS girls tennis team claimed their very first state title in team tennis! The Wolves also had their best showing for the individual tournament in school history.

2nd place doubles: Mia Deines/London Taylor
5th place singles: Riley Hilton
8th place doubles: Ella Steffensmeier/Kate Osier

The Northwest boys tennis team earned another team state title for the second year in a row.

3rd place singles: Jake Nelson
4th place singles: Kellan Croatt
4th place doubles: Vivek Kothari/Maarten Beekhuis
5th place doubles: Drew Fenton/Vincent Flynn

NWHS had two entires in the coed state tennis tournament. The Wolves earned both first and second place!

Coed State Champs – London Taylor and Jake Nelson
Coed State Runner-up – Riley Hilton and Kellen Croatt

Girls Golf

NWHS finished off their great season as runner-up at the state meet, losing in the championship by just one stroke.

NWHS students Adalyn Wiig, Kendall Curran, and Hannah Kenkel were named to the All-District Team.

Soccer

WHS and NWHS punched their tickets to the girls’ state soccer tournament, meeting in a semifinal matchup. Northwest edged Waukee 1-0 to advance, then went on to defeat Linn-Mar 3-2 in the championship to claim the Class 3A state title.

Both teams were well represented on the Class 3A all-tournament team. Northwest had five players selected: Grace Thomason, Lindsay Shane, Josie Jones (named captain), Romey Croatt and Izzy Simonini, while Waukee had two players named to the honorary team: Stella Braddock and Lauren Nidey.

Track & Field

Our track and field programs had an impressive season. The NWHS girls team claimed the 4A State Team Title for the third time in four years! There were also six relay winners:

800m Sprint Medley Relay
1600m Sprint Medley Relay
4x100m Relay
4x200m Relay
4x100m Shuttle Hurdle Relay
4x400m Relay

The NWHS boys and girls teams had a great showing at the Drake Relays:

NWHS Boys Shuttle Hurdle — Drake Relays record, school record, & all-time Iowa best
NWHS Girls 4×400 and 4×200 — fourth straight title in the 4×200
NWHS Girls Shuttle Hurdle — Drake Relays record
NWHS Girls 4×100 — second consecutive title and a Drake Relays record
NWHS won the first-ever mixed 4×400

The NWHS girls team also won the Drake Relays Cup as the best girls team.

The WHS boys team placed 13th and the girls team placed 11th at the state meet. Both teams broke several school records:

WHS Boys Shuttle Hurdle Relay — 59.31 – Tavian White, Cal Meisner, Lucas Peterson, Noah Hinrichs
WHS Boys Distance Medley Relay — 3:27.75 – Tavian White, Alvin Grier, Jayden Jeter, Jonas VanDis
WHS Boys 3200m — 9:09.12 – Jonas VanDis

WHS Girls 4x100m Relay — 48.04 – Lena Bruening, Estelle Hinke, Gentry Williams, Jana Maharry
WHS Girls Long Jump — 18’5″ – Lena Bruening

Esports

The WHS Esports League of Legends team finished as runner-up in the State Spring Showdown.

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HIGH SCHOOL Alan Arsenault Special to the Telegram & Gazette Players from Bella Marble and Granite (North High) puts their hands in before facing Eddie’s Super Plaza (Doherty) in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League championship game on Tuesday July 22, 2025. Alan Arsenault/Special To The Telegram & Gazette Eddie’s Super Plaza (Doherty) and Bella Marble and […]

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Players from Bella Marble and Granite (North High) puts their hands in before facing Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty) in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League championship game on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty) and Bella Marble and Granite (North) tipoff in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Bella Marble and Granite (North)'s Jyzeer Fiske drains a 3-pointer versus Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty) in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Bella Marble and Granite (North)'s Robert Williams drives as Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty)'s Josiah Bates defends in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Bella Marble and Granite (North)'s Tylib Jenkins looks to pass as Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty)'s Jayden Orhon defends in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty)'s Jayden Orhon, left, and Bella Marble and Granite (North)'s Miguel Numez reach for a rebound in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Bella Marble and Granite (North)'s Jyzeer Fiske drives as Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty)'s Jariel Hernandez defends in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty) and Bella Marble and Granite (North) compete in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty)'s Ryan Dennis shoots over Bella Marble and Granite (North)'s Joseph Jaddah in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty)'s Hezaki Brown leaps towards the basket versus Bella Marble and Granite (North) in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Eddie's Super Plaza (Doherty) poses with their trophy after defeating Bella Marble and Granite (North) in the Kingsway-Crompton Summer League Championship on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

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Top New Mexico high school football WRs, who will have best 2025 season? Vote

What better way to prep for the high school football season than looking at which players are worth watching on Friday nights? New Mexico high school football will kick off August 18 (first Friday night), which is just under a month away. So, as we gear up for the bright lights, loud crowds and big-time […]

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Top New Mexico high school football WRs, who will have best 2025 season? Vote

What better way to prep for the high school football season than looking at which players are worth watching on Friday nights?

New Mexico high school football will kick off August 18 (first Friday night), which is just under a month away. So, as we gear up for the bright lights, loud crowds and big-time plays, High School On SI will break down New Mexico’s top players by position heading into the 2025 season.

Not only does this preseason coverage highlight the best returning players ahead of the fall, but it allows the New Mexico high school football community to VOTE on which player could have the biggest 2025 season.

Could it be a rising sophomore? A highly-touted prospect? Could it be a player not listed below?

Some of the players might not be the most highly touted, recruited or covered, but their numbers indicate they are performing at their respective level — and likely impacting victory for their programs.

Below is a list of New Mexico’s top wide receivers to watch ahead of the 2025 season based on a few factors: stats from the previous season (from MaxPreps.com), recruiting status (from 247Sports), and the discretion of the reporter (Tarek Fattal).

(Athletes listed in alphabetical order | Voting poll at bottom of page)

Cox-liggins was one of the state’s best sophomores in 2024. He caught 64 passed for 1,112 yards and 12 TDs. The 6-foot-3 wideout averaged 101 yards per game and averaged 17.4 yards per catch.

Duran tallied 941 yards on just 37 catches and 12 TDs in 2024.

Erickson hauled in 57 passes for 906 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior in 11 games.

Smith led all freshman in receiving yards in 2024. He had 62 catches for 698 yards and 12 TDs for a 10-2 squad last fall.

Lee was one of few 1,000-yard receivers in 2024. He caught 58 balls for 1,182 yards and 17 TDs in 11 games as a junior for the 8-3 Warriors.

Maldanado could be considered the No. 1 wideout in the state heading into 2025. While others on the list could breakout into big seasons, Maldanado is expected to deliver after 918 yards receiving and 11 TD catches to help Cleveland win the 6A title.

La Cueva reached the 6A final in 2024 and could be a force to be reckoned with again in 2025. Montano had 35 receptions for 417 yards and five TDs last year and will likely double his production in 2025.

In 13 games as junior, Winnikoff brought in 51 catches for 781 yards and five TDs for a 6A Cruces team that could see Winnikoff turn into its No. 1 wideout in 2025.

The voting poll will close on Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. (PT).

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Recent arrest in Connecticut highlights concerns about safety of children online

A former law enforcement officer turned safety expert explained how to protect kids while they use social media or gaming systems. SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — After a recent arrest in Connecticut involving possession of child sexual abuse material, a former law enforcement officer offered advice Tuesday on how to protect kids while they use social media […]

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Recent arrest in Connecticut highlights concerns about safety of children online

A former law enforcement officer turned safety expert explained how to protect kids while they use social media or gaming systems.

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — After a recent arrest in Connecticut involving possession of child sexual abuse material, a former law enforcement officer offered advice Tuesday on how to protect kids while they use social media or gaming systems.

On July 19, Connecticut State Police arrested Daniel Lowell, 63, of Norwich after a year-long investigation uncovered more than 400 images of child sex abuse materials inside his home.

Scott Driscoll, a formal law enforcement officer who investigated internet crimes against children, said he’s seen cases like this too many times.

“It just fuels my passion on trying to prevent it, because what I saw as an adult made me go ‘wow,’ and now we’re going back 22 to years when I started,” Driscoll said.

He also addressed a concerning trend he said has stuck with him all these years.

“It was shocking how quickly someone would send an inappropriate picture, ask for an inappropriate picture,” he said.

Driscoll encouraged parents who have kids that use personal devices and go on social media to keep close tabs on what they’re doing online.

“Parents need an active role, and it’s not easy, but it’s something that is very important. We’ve got to keep instilling in our children, if you don’t know someone, they are a stranger,” he said.

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Driscoll offered a number of ways parents can monitor their child’s social media and online habits. These include:

Understanding how technology works
Considering family pairing on social media
Setting an appropriate age limit for children to be on social media
Talking to kids about what is going on in their lives

Emily Pacheco said her eight-year-old son has started learning online safety at his school.

“He comes home and lets me know you can’t chat with people you don’t know online, you can’t friend people you don’t know online so it’s really good they teach him that,” Pachesco said.

Robert Young said he’s constantly monitoring his niece’s and nephew’s devices.

“I’m always very skeptical about what they are watching and what they are looking at and I’m always taking their tablets and making sure like, ‘I want you to go outside.’ If I can be with you, I feel like you’re safe with me. So yeah, I’m always watching them,” Young said.

Driscoll said the best apps for kids are ones that do not have messaging abilities.

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Rash, Whitaker highlight VHSL Class 4 All

King George rising senior Callista Rash and Courtland rising senior Kayden Whitaker were among the local highlights as the Virginia High School League released the Class 4 spring track and field teams on July 13. Both Rash and Whitaker finished second in their respective events, Rash in the girls 400-meter dash final and Whitaker in […]

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Rash, Whitaker highlight VHSL Class 4 All

Both Rash and Whitaker finished second in their respective events, Rash in the girls 400-meter dash final and Whitaker in the boys 100 final.

track story P1 — King George rising senior Callista Rash was named to the VHSL Class 4 all-state team for spring track after a podium finish at states in June.

COURTESY OF CALLISTA RASH

For Rash, this comes after winning her second state championship during the winter in the girls 500, an incredibly accomplished high school career already that still has a year of time to add on to.

Whitaker also earned all-state honors as a member of Courtland’s state champion 400 relay team. It’s comprised of him, Brayden Bachiller, Daijon Edwards and Anthony Marshall, a group that broke their own school record and earned all-American honors at Adidas Nationals in June.