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Bomar shares a laugh with coach Chenault. Bomar sits at the end of the Walk of Champions parade at Lakota East to honor his accomplishments at the 2024 track and field state meet.
Writing His Own Book
Landyn Bomar, the two time seated shotput state champion, is a leader and beacon of inspiration for the East community.
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor • December 17, 2024
From left: Matthew Hoelscher, Larkin Willis, Luke Huggins, and Blake Gibbs.
Premier Performers
East Boys Cross Country seniors talk about their goals, achievements, and advice for incoming runners this season.
Macie Manzardo, Sports Editor • December 10, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles & Sofia Wise
Each issue Spark will feature athletes from East and West who showcase exemplary talent.
December 3, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise
Best in the Nests: Sofia Wise
Sofia Wise is a senior member of the Lakota East Dance team, contributing to the team’s three state titles for Game Day performance, two state titles for Small Hip Hop, and four Universal Dance Association High School Nationals finalist titles.
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor • November 22, 2024
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles
Best in the Nests: Sam Wiles
Senior Sam Wiles is the starting quarterback for the Lakota West Football team. With a total of 914 passing and 504 rushing yards over a span of seven games, Wiles has led the team to a standing of 6-1 and first place in the GMC.
Max Earl, Associate Sports Editor • November 15, 2024
East @ Moeller -- Video Highlights
East @ Moeller — Video Highlights
Reed McClelland November 11, 2024
October 23, 2024: Lakota East Mens Soccer team faces off against Middletown in their first postseason playoff game. Senior Chris Mfuranzima started by scoring an early goal off Middletown's goalkeeper's hands. Middletown answered back but East senior Luis Perez-Luna scored a goal to end the first half. Scoring slowed in the second half and halted at 2-1 with East in the lead. The Thunderhawks took the win and will move forward to play Beavercreek this Saturday.
Men’s Soccer VS Middletown Photos
October 23, 2024: Lakota East Men's Soccer team faces off against Middletown in their first postseason playoff game.
Jack Riordan, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024
The offensive line huddles before a play, led my quarterback Jamison (JT) Kitna. East Varsity Football plays a scrimmage against La Salle High School on Aug. 9, ending in a 12-7 loss from the Thundhawks.
New Year, New Team
East Varsity Football opens the 2024-25 season with a fresh start. As a result of the hard work put in over the off-season, an exciting year is anticipated.
Max Earl, Associate Sports Editor • October 21, 2024
Dixon uses an iron while on a steep hill. Dixon scored a 46 overall on the course.
In The Driver’s Seat
As the only senior on the East Girls Golf team, Bella Dixon displays her positive influence on the younger girls, as well as on the community.
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief • October 14, 2024
Senior Haylie Yeazell
(right) runs towards the ball
at the end of the first half.
Yeazell finishes off the first
half of the East Girls Soccer
team’s opening game against
Mount Notre Dame that
ended in a tie 0-0 game.
Fresh Foundations on the Field
East Girls Varsity Soccer enters the season with new head coach and familiar face Emily Miller and her exciting agenda for greatness in the 2024-25 season.
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor • October 6, 2024
Gracie Mckenna on the lacrosse turf.
Heart And Hustle
East junior, Mckenna Grace, balances lacrosse, school, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.
Emma Voss, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024
Flipping the Script
Flipping the Script
Lakota East gymnasts feel refreshed with the positive switch from club to high school.
Macie Manzardo, Staff Writer • January 29, 2024
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