The 2025 homecoming dress up days were as follows:
Monday-Adam Sandler Day
Tuesday–“Mathlete” vs. Athlete
Wednesday- Jersey Day
Thursday- Rhyme Without Reason Day
Friday-Class Color Day
One of the top tradition of the Normal West Homecoming week is the Wildcat Volleyball game–a chance for male students to show their skills and defend their class’s name.
During the first game of the night, the juniors beat the freshmen, 15-10 in both sets.
Then the seniors beat the sophomores, 15-10–first set, 15-11, second set.
Next, the seniors beat the juniors in a three-set match, 15-13, first set, 5-15, second set, and 15-13 in the third set.
The last game of the night was played first to 21 points, win by two.
In this barn-burner, the staff beat the seniors in a three-set match, losing the first 15-21, then 21-14, and finally winning the third set 15-6.
The Homecoming Parade was held on Wednesday, Sept 10.
The parade had a variety of participants from sports teams to clubs, and had a large turnout with attendees of all ages.
The grand marshall was 2026 retiree, Paula Birsa. Birsa is a long-time school nurse at Normal West.
The freshmen class board organizes the parade each year.
The infamous homecoming powderpuff game is always a fan favorite, and this year was no different.
The competition was very back-and-forth, ending in a 30-30 tie between the junior and senior teams.
The seniors relied heavily on Addyson Hammond, who had two touchdowns on the night.
The juniors had Journey Johnson who also had two touchdowns.
With only 40 seconds left in regulation, the seniors looked to be on their to taking a win; however the juniors marched down the field, scoring with no time left on the clock. A missed field goal left the 2025 homecoming game tied.
Football: The 1-1 Normal West Wildcats will face 1-1 Danville 9/12 at 7:00 p.m. The theme for the student section will be neon.
Boys Soccer: The boys had a busy but successful week, going 3-0 during homecoming week.
On Monday, Sept. 8 , they defeated Bloomington Central Catholic, 9-0. On Tuesday, Sept., the boys defeated Richwoods, 5-1. Lastly, on Thursday, Sept. 11, they defeated Champaign Central, 2-0.
The Wildcats are currently 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big 12 conference.
Boys Golf : The whole team placed 2nd in the Champaign Central invite on Wednesday Sept. 10.
Individually, Senior Parker McDermott placed 2nd, Freshman Brayden Bain placed 3rd, and Junior Logan Bowman placed 10th.
The Boys have a 2-day invite at Metamora on Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13.
Girls’ Golf: The girls traveled to Lincoln Elks on Monday, Sept. 8. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the girls competed in the Intercity meet at Ironwood Golf Course.
They are led by junior captain, Evan Bankston.
Volleyball: The Wildcats are sitting at 4-5 overall and 3-0 in the Big 12 Conference.
This week, the girls defeated Urbana on Sept. 9 and Manual on Sept. 11.
The girls head to the Lincoln tournament this weekend.
Girls Tennis: The Wildcats completed matches on Wednesday, Sept. 10 and Thursday, Sept 11. They will head to the Bloomington Invite tomorrow, Sept. 13.
Boys and Girls Cross Country: With a new head coach, the Wildcats are off to a fast start. They head to Peoria Central High School tomorrow, Sept. 13.
Girls Swimming and Diving: The girls swim team had a home meet on Tuesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday Sept. 11.
They will head to Richwoods tonight, Sept. 12 to wrap up their homecoming week activities.
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