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Western Freshman Basketball Falls in Rematch with Marshall

Posted on 02/11/2026

The Western Freshman Basketball Team lost to Marshall, 51-34, in the rematch at the Den on Tuesday. Ethan Harris scored 14 points, including four three-pointers, and snagged three rebounds and a blocked shot. Western trailed, 10-8, after the first quarter, and tied the game at 10-10, but couldn’t keep pace with the Red Hawks. Logan Young scored six points, pulled down three rebounds, dished an assist and swiped a steal. Lincoln Warner scored four points and tallied five assists, two rebounds and a steal. Peyton Munz came off the bench for three points, three rebounds and a blocked shot. Carter O’Connell hit a three-pointer, grabbed a rebound and handed out an assist. Chaysten Stephenson scored two points and pulled down two offensive rebounds. Joel Toyer ended with two points, two assists, one rebound and a blocked shot. Keegan Snellenberger gathered a rebound. Western had a season-low in turnovers. The Panthers were outrebo

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JV Girls Battled Marshall

Posted on 02/11/2026

The Lady Panthers traveled to Marshall on Tuesday evening to take on the Redhawks. While the final didn’t go our way, we gained a valuable learning experience in a 29–39 conference loss. We had trouble finding our rhythm offensively, and Marshall came out with a lot of energy.There were still plenty of positives to build on. Madds Brandt and Izzy Smith led the Panthers with 6 points each. Sylvia Bivens added 5 points and gave a great effort from start to finish. Carley Gilbert and Lauren Nally each connected on a three-pointer.We’ll get back to work tomorrow and shift our focus to a tough matchup against Belleville on Thursday. This group is ready to respond and give their best effort as we continue the season at 10–3.

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7th Grade A Girls Basketball Defeats Harper Creek

Posted on 02/10/2026

A Team Won 43-41: The Western Panthers 7th grade Girls A team pulled off a gritty, hard-fought comeback win over Harper Creek, taking the victory 43–41 after battling back from a tough first half.Western found themselves down early, trailing 13–7 after the first quarter and 23–10 at halftime. But the Panthers came out of the locker room fierce and ready to rock, flipping the momentum in the third quarter by scoring 18 points while holding Harper Creek to just 7. The intensity carried into the fourth, where Western added 15 more points and limited Harper Creek to 11, setting up a dramatic finish.The final quarter was neck and neck, tied 41–41 with about 20 seconds left, when Baylei Mohr stepped up and drilled a clutch two-pointer to give Western the lead. With 2.4 seconds remaining, Harper Creek had one last chance off an inbounds play under their basket, but their final shot missed, sealing the Panthers’ comeback victory.Mohr led all scorers with an outstanding 28 points, hitting three

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7th Grade B Girls Basketball Defeated Harper Creek

Posted on 02/10/2026

The Western Panthers 7th grade girls B team put together a strong all-around performance to defeat Harper Creek 30–11. Western set the tone early with tough defense, holding Harper Creek to just 1 point in the first quarter. By halftime, the Panthers had built a 14–3 lead, keeping control of the game with disciplined play on both ends of the floor.Jules Smith led the way with an impressive 24 points, including 8 clutch points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Alexys Blair, Brae Everett, and Eden Stahl each added 2 points to round out the scoring. Western’s defense stayed locked in late, allowing Harper Creek only 2 points in the fourth quarter.The Panthers’ ability to limit scoring, maintain composure, and finish strong highlighted a complete team effort in another solid win.

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JU beat Lenawee United 9-3

Posted on 02/09/2026

Goals - Conner Welter (2), Brennan Forward, Hayden Haynes, Parker Gough, Brennan Davis, Aidan Carter, Isaiah Norwood, Peyton PaquinAssists - Tyler Dwyer (2), Peyton Paquin (2), Forward (2), Jackson Ziebell, Bentley Paquin, I. Norwood, Haynes, Gough, CarterSaves - Dylan Foster (14) Overall Record 15-10-0Final League Record 7-4-0 Next game Fri Feb 13 at 3:00 pm vs Eastside (Biggby Arena - East Lansing)

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7th Grade B Girls Basketball Battled Hastings

Posted on 02/05/2026

B Team Lost 26-24:The Western Panthers 7th grade girls B team came up just short in a hard-fought battle against Hastings, falling 26–24. Western set the tone early with strong defense, holding Hastings to just two points in the first quarter and taking early control of the game.Hastings responded before halftime, edging ahead 12–10 at the break. The momentum shifted again in the third quarter as Hastings went on a 10-point run to build their lead. Refusing to back down, the Panthers showed resilience in the fourth quarter, answering with a 10-point run of their own and closing the gap late.Jules Smith led Western with 12 points, followed by Emma Decker with 6 points. Malley Murphy added 4 points, and Lexi Payne chipped in 2 points. Despite the strong comeback effort, Western was unable to complete the rally, but the Panthers’ defensive intensity and determination kept the game competitive until the final buzzer.

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7th Grade A Girls Basketball Defeats Hastings

Posted on 02/05/2026

A Team won 60-18: The Western Panthers 7th grade girls A team delivered a commanding performance against Hastings, rolling to a 60–18 victory while controlling the game from start to finish. Western jumped out early, taking a 15–2 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back.The Panthers were especially dominant on the defensive end, holding Hastings scoreless for the entire third quarter while exploding for a 21-point run of their own. Relentless defense, strong boxing out, and aggressive rebounding allowed Western to control possession and set the tempo throughout the game.Baylei Mohr led the way with an outstanding all-around performance, finishing with 21 points, 4 steals, and 4 offensive rebounds, creating scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. Eden Stahl caught fire offensively with 11 points while adding 3 defensive rebounds. Callie Sayles also had a huge night, contributing 10 points, 4 steals, and 4 defensive rebounds.Emmary Carothers added 7 p

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JU lost to Dexter 4-2

Posted on 02/05/2026

Goals - Brennan Forward, Hayden HaynesAssists - Bentley Paquin, Isaiah NorwoodSaves - Jonah Hughes (20) Overall Record 14-10-0League Record 6-4-0 Next game Sat Feb 7 at 5:30 pm vs Lenawee United (Biggby Arena - Chelsea)

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Varsity Basketball Defeats Holt

Posted on 02/04/2026

Western earned a hard-fought road victory tonight, defeating a talented two-loss Holt team. The Rams were a formidable foe with multiple top tier wins on the resume.. Both teams went on runs in the first half, until Western was able to create a double digit lead. The Rams punched back with 3 threes in a 90 second span to cut the deficit halftime. The second half brought dry spells for both teams with scoring settling down. In the end, the Panthers pulled it out through great ball movement and teamwork. Western takes on Portland at home for another great test!

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Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Adrian Madison

Posted on 02/04/2026

Western 56 Adrian Madison 42 The Western Panthers put together a complete performance, defeating Adrian Madison 56–42 in a game defined by discipline and defense. Western turned in their best defensive effort of the season, with constant communication setting the tone from start to finish.Chance Pangborn led the Panthers offensively with 20 points, while balanced scoring followed from Tony Miller and Andrew Parrott with 9 points apiece. Charlie Stevens added 7, Roarke Watterson chipped in 5, and Brody Parrott finished with 4 to round out the scoring attack.Just as impressive was Western’s poise against pressure. Facing Madison’s scrappy, aggressive defense, the Panthers committed only 9 turnovers, a testament to their composure and teamwork.A strong defensive mindset, smart ball movement, and unselfish play powered Western to a well-earned win.

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JV Girls Basketball Defeated Holt

Posted on 02/04/2026

The Lady Panthers traveled to Holt on Tuesday evening and showed true grit as things didn’t go their way for much of the game. The girls stayed composed, trusted their mechanics, and battled through adversity to put the Rams in their place. The Panthers came away with a hard-fought 34–25 win.We continue to rise when faced with adversity, and that growth is commendable.Leading the way was Izzy Smith with 13 big points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals. Maycee DeGoat added 7 points, 5 rebounds, and showed improvement at the free-throw line. Kylie Vancalbergh chipped in 4 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. Ellie Hackworth dominated the boards with 14 rebounds and added a bucket as well.We have our first Friday night home game this Friday at 5:30pm—come check us out! This win moves our record to 10–2.

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Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Napoleon High School

Boys Varsity Baseball

Posted on 07/29/2025

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Boys JV Tennis vs. Holt Senior High School

Boys JV Tennis

Posted on 08/20/2024

Parma Western JV Tennis travelled to Holt on 8/19 for our first match. We split with Holt as we had wins at 1 Singles Isaac Chilson 8-5, 2 Singles Drew Gillett 8-2, 3 Singles Tyler Gilbert 9-8(7-4) and 1 Doubles Luke Collins and Brady Smith 8-3. Congrats and good work guys. Tomorrow, Western JV Tennis hosts Chelsea JV at 4. Go Panthers!

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Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Northwest High School

Girls Varsity Soccer

Posted on 05/24/2024

ByRebecca Villagracia rvillagracia@mlive.comPARMA, MI – Western earned a key victory Friday night in a district quarterfinal matchup of Jackson area soccer teams. Western faced rivals Northwest at Western High School’s Panther Bowl in Parma. Western emerged victorious with a final score of 7-0.

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Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Olivet

Girls Varsity Basketball

Updated on 03/07/2024

Western 36, Olivet 30

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