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Riley Aiono (first photo) and Samiyah Worrell (second photo) were key contributors in their two seasons at Northwest College and will soon reunite at Chadron State College. Aiono said the duo’s built-in chemistry will help CSC thrive.

Northwest Trappers to reunite at Chadron

While Samiyah Worrell’s and Riley Aiono’s days of playing together at Cabre Gym are now in the past, they will soon reunite. After two seasons with the Northwest College women’s … more

By Carson Field | 6/15/21

Hayden Peterson shoots a 3-pointer for Northwest College. The guard recently signed with Central Baptist College, an NAIA program in Arkansas.

Northwest guard commits to NAIA school in Arkansas

One of the Northwest College men’s basketball team’s key contributors from the 2021 season is headed to the next stage. Guard Hayden Peterson signed with Central Baptist College, an NAIA … more

By Carson Field | 6/8/21

NWC Trappers ink four to 2021 class

Northwest College men’s basketball’s 2021-22 roster is taking form. Head coach Jay Collins recently signed three commits to his 2021 class: Juan Pablo Camargo, Zane Langrehr and Lane … more

By Carson Field | 6/8/21

NWC women’s basketball player signs with MSUN

A recent Northwest College graduate is headed north to continue her basketball career. Sydney Prather signed a letter of intent with Montana State University — Northern last week, becoming … more

By Carson Field | 6/1/21

Trapper men fall to Otero in shortened playoff game

When reflecting upon the 2021 Northwest College men’s soccer season, there will be a great focus on what could’ve been. The Trappers’ last game of the year was no … more

By Carson Field | 5/20/21

Despite second-half improvement, Northwest College falls 5-0 to LCCC

The first 45 minutes of Northwest College’s Region IX playoff game against Laramie County Community College weren’t pretty. NWC trailed 4-0 and struggled to compete with the Golden Eagles … more

By Carson Field | 5/20/21

Trapper rodeo sturdy throughout 2021 spring

The 2021 Northwest College spring rodeo season was supposed to be a campaign of rebuilding. With the team composed of mostly newcomers, head coach Del Nose expected the season to serve more as … more

By Carson Field | 5/13/21

Trappers unable to capitalize

Northwest College’s men’s soccer team saw plenty of opportunities in its most recent games, but unfortunately, the squad didn’t take advantage. The Trappers wrapped up the … more

By Carson Field | 5/13/21

NWC women end regular season with road losses

Northwest College’s women’s soccer players felt two very different ways about their last two losses. The Trappers fell 2-0 on May 5 against Central Wyoming College before … more

By Carson Field | 5/13/21

NWC wins after early goals

Another match, another quick start for the Trappers. NWC’s men’s soccer team picked up its fourth win of the 2021 season Friday, defeating Western Nebraska Community College 3-2 … more

By Carson Field | 5/6/21

‘A misfit group’

Brian Erickson didn’t go to the ends of the earth to find Northwest College women’s soccer players for the 2021 season, but he went pretty darn close. With just 11 players on the … more

By Carson Field | 5/6/21

Kaitlin Castle boots a ball in a NWC women’s soccer match earlier in the season. The Trappers displayed growth in their recent losses to WNCC and LCCC.

Trappers compete in road losses to WNCC, LCCC

Even though Northwest College women’s soccer couldn’t earn a win last weekend, the Trappers showed significant growth in their most recent matches. The women lost road games to … more

By Carson Field | 5/4/21

Tumekie Blackwood slides for a ball in NWC’s April 21 match against Central Wyoming College. Blackwood got the Trappers on the board early, scoring the opening goal in the third minute.

Trappers eclipse .500 with wins over CWC, NJC

After two strong performances in a row, the Trappers are back to their winning ways. Northwest College men’s soccer took down Central Wyoming (4-2) and Northeastern Junior College (1-0) last … more

By Carson Field | 4/29/21

Shyley Hunter, Kierra Cutright and Kindee Lewis celebrate after Hunter scored the go-ahead goal against Central Wyoming on April 21. NWC escaped with the 3-2 win, its first of the year.

NWC women earn first win over Central Wyoming

After grabbing a 1-0 lead over Central Wyoming on April 21, the Northwest College women’s soccer team found itself in a hole. The Trappers allowed two goals in a row to trail 2-1 at … more

By Carson Field | 4/29/21

Jerome Mabry (above) and Jaren Fritz recently signed with four-year schools. Mabry will continue his career at UM Crookston while Fritz will play at MSU Billings — both NCAA Division II programs.

Trapper players commit to four-year programs

In a couple of months, two Northwest College men’s basketball players will climb to the NCAA Division II ranks. Sophomores Jerome Mabry and Jaren Fritz signed their letters of intent at … more

By Carson Field | 4/29/21

Jess Wambeke and Taylor Winland sign their letters of intent with Northwest College on Friday, with NWC coach Jay Collins on hand. Also pictured (from left): Ryan Boettcher, Jeff Samson, Pat Winland, Julie Winland, Cooper Winland and Rylee Winland.

Rocky Mountain hoopers sign with Northwest

Two Grizzlies will soon become Trappers. Rocky Mountain High School seniors Taylor Winland and Jess Wambeke signed with the Northwest College men’s basketball team Friday. Winland and … more

By Carson Field | 4/29/21

Goalkeeper Alexa Williams hits a ball away in Northwest College’s Saturday match against Otero and collides with teammate Shyley Hunter, who was defending. Despite falling to the Rattlers, the Trappers scored their first goal of the year when Kierra Cutright cashed in on a corner kick.

Trappers score first in losses

Though Northwest College women’s soccer dropped its last two matches, the Trappers showed progress on the offensive side, scoring their first goals of the season. NWC fell to 0-5 on the … more

By Carson Field | 4/22/21

Taisei Goto (left) plays defense Saturday against Otero. NWC head coach Rob Hill hopes the team uses its most recent losses as a learning experience as it dives into the heat of the season.

NWC unable to sustain leads against Otero, TSJC

As Northwest College dives into the heat of the 2021 men’s soccer season, the focus will be learning how to better contain leads. The Trappers dropped matches against Otero Junior … more

By Carson Field | 4/22/21

Northwest College hosts the Apodaca Duals on Jan. 29. A majority of NWC wrestlers and coach Jim Zeigler have been suspended for eight dates as a result of a ‘severe weigh-in violation’ in March.

NWC wrestlers, coach suspended after sauna use

A majority of Northwest College’s wrestlers and head coach Jim Zeigler have been suspended for the rest of the season and part of the next for a “severe weigh-in violation” last … more

By Carson Field | 4/15/21

Thomas Mullen celebrates Wednesday after scoring a go-ahead goal against Casper College. The Trappers escaped with a 3-2 win after his score in the 79th minute.

Trappers score late goal to win opener

In the 78th minute, after the Trappers led for nearly the entire game, Casper College’s Gabriel Gonzales knotted up the Northwest College men’s soccer team’s season opener at 2-2. … more

By Carson Field | 4/15/21