Spotlight on: Kyla Cristopher-Moody
Jasmin Lee, Writer
November 13, 2018
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KYLA CHRISTOPHER-MOODY sprinted into 2nd place at the Cross Country State Championship. This competition was held at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. This was her 8th State Competition and she is excited to see what the future holds as she heads off to college next year. ...
WB Swim Glides into Finals
Jasmin Lee, Writer
November 13, 2018
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WEST BLOOMFIELD Girls Swim and Dive took 3rd place at League Finals. At Royal Oak High School, more than half of the Girls Swim and Dive Team placed in the top 16 of their individual events and relays. Mattie Smith qualified for States in the 100 Breaststroke. She will be swimming at the State Meet o...
WBHS’S Marching Band and Color Guard Land 7th
Parker Semanson, Writer
November 9, 2018
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On Saturday November 3, WBHS’s Marching Band and Color Guard concluded their season by performing at the MCBA state finals, located at Ford Field. Their show, which was titled Technologic Takeover, received a score of 90.075, earning them 7th place. Shruthi Ravindran, a junior and proud member of ...
Lakers face off against Catholic Central
November 8, 2018
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Your 8-2 West Bloomfield Lakers will be playing in the District Final for the third straight year, and their fourth in 5 years. They destroyed Plymouth last week with the final score being 49-14. The Lakers are facing their toughest challenge yet in elite Catholic Central. They will be playing the Shamrocks of Detro...
Lakers Playoff Preview
October 25, 2018
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For the 5th straight year, theWest Bloomfield Lakers have clinched a playoff spot, and will be facing off against Plymouth (6-3) on Friday, October 26. Almost a year after their last playoff action, the Lakers are looking to avenge their state championship loss last season at the hands of their OAA re...
Varsity Volleyball Goes Through Season Undefeated
October 24, 2018
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West Bloomfield High School’s varsity volleyball team has had an outstanding season this year, with a record of 8-0. The team’s most recent game was on Thursday, October 18 against Waterford Kettering. The game also doubled as senior night, meaning the line-up was all seniors. The Lakers won w...
Lady Lakers Celebrate Last Home Meet
Jasmin Lee, Writer
October 18, 2018
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West Bloomfield Swim and Dive girls team had their last home meet on Thursday, October 11th. This swim meet was a tri-meet against Detroit Country Day and Avondale High School. Along with game night, it was senior night. There are five seniors on the West Bloomfield Swim and Dive team: Bhargav...
Lakers Come Up Short in Homecoming Game
Tre Briscoe, Writer
October 11, 2018
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It was a busy Homecoming week at West Bloomfield High School, concluding with the Lakers playing in their annual Homecoming game. The game against Southfield A&T got off to a fast start, but the Southfield Warriors did not give up easily. The defense for Southfield A&T was nonexistent in ...
L-Girls Take on Powderpuff
Jenna Anderson, Writer
October 5, 2018
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On Wednesday, October 3, the L-girls took the football field. After two, competitive, 20 minute halves between the juniors and seniors, the juniors won this year’s Powderpuff game with a score of 18 - 6. During the first half, Chloe Barnthouse, the quarterback for the juniors, scored 2 touchdowns...
Equestrian Team Gallops to 3rd Place
Jenna Anderson, Writer
September 19, 2018
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On Saturday, the 15, the coed West Bloomfield Varsity Equestrian Team saddled up for their final meet of the season. After participating in the competition, the seven riders finished 3rd in their division of District 1! Aanya Belsare, a junior and member of the team, said: “I’m really proud ...
WBHS Swim Team Blows Royal Oak Out of Water
Jasmin Lee, Writer
September 19, 2018
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The second home meet win in a row from the Lady Lakers Swim and Dive team against Royal Oak occurred on Thursday, September 13th. West Bloomfield has swam against Royal Oak before, but this is the first time they have won a meet against them. Also, since Royal Oak is in the same league, WB is one step...
The Bloomfields Battle It Out
Parker Semanson, Writer
September 18, 2018
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Lakers go all out when it comes to supporting our football team. Every game, we dress up according to a chosen theme. We come ready to yell all of our signature chants. On September 14, the Lakers traveled to the home of the Blackhawks, decked out in all black. BHHS wanted to show us up as best ...
