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Weber State Men's Guard jumping to reach the ball before an opposing Idaho State player.

The next quarter for graduating athletes

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor April 13, 2023

The final game of any team's season at Weber State University marks the end to some college careers. Some student athletes continue on into professional leagues and some hang up their uniforms for the...

Wildcat safety Desmond Williams bench presses for the scouts. Using a 225 lbs weight, Malone recorded 21 reps.

Weber State’s Pro Day Protégés

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor March 28, 2023

To give a chance for seniors to perform in front of NFL scouts, Weber State University’s football team held their Pro Day on March 22 at the Marquardt Fieldhouse. "It was nerve-wracking but really fun...

Weber State offensive coordinator Mickey Mental taking photos for WSU.

Going Mental for football

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor January 17, 2023

The Dec. 3 football game in Bozeman, Montana, between Weber State University and Montana State University is a strange ending point. At the time, it was seen mostly as an ending point for a team with 10...

Wildcats Sherwin Lavaka #13, Simote Lokotui #56 and LJ Anderson #32 walking onto the football field during their game against Montana State on Oct. 15, 2021.

Opinion: Weber State vs. Montana State: The good, the bad and the ugly

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor December 1, 2022

The rain poured as the clock ran. It was fourth down and Weber State University's offense lined up 90 yards away from the end zone with 2:07 left — the classic two-minute drill. Quarterback Bronson Barron...

Devin Ford (83), Alema Tupuola (36) and Spencer Niutupuivaha (33) running after a punt took place.

Wildcats’ winter win

Emily Miller, Sports editor November 29, 2022

Weber State University’s football team hosted the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks at a snowy Stewart Stadium on Nov. 26. The Wildcats’ 38–31 victory sent UND home in the first round of...

Weber wins the weekend in Flagstaff

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Reporter November 22, 2022

Weber State’s football team defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks after Kyle Thompson secured a last minute field goal on Nov. 19, and the ‘Cats left Flagstaff with the Red Rock Rivalry trophy...

The Red Rock Rivalry was announced on Nov. 14. The trophy was designed and crafted by a local Flagstaff resident, Joshua Meyer, and is intended to tie together the two schools similar geographical locations. It is made of red rock, steel and wood.

The Red Rock Rivalry debut

Emily Miller, Sports editor November 17, 2022

Weber State football will hit the road and take on Northern Arizona University on Nov. 19 for the No. 7 Wildcats’ final regular season game of the 2022 season. This will be the 55th meeting between...

Tight end Justin Malone #88 running down the football field with a football in hand on Oct. 30. 2021.

Football Preview vs. ISU

Angelina Fontenot, Reporter November 10, 2022

Paw: Bengals on the Horizon: A look into football rivalry Inside: An in-depth look against Idaho State Angelina Fontenot Coming off a loss against Sacramento State University, Weber State University...

Sloan Calder punting the football at the game against Sacramento State.

Hornets sting the ‘Cats

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor November 8, 2022

In a battle between two of the top teams in the FCS, Weber State University’s football team lost to Sacramento State 33–30 on Nov. 5 at Stewart Stadium. The weather proved to be an issue during the...

Braxton Hill #35 of the Montana Grizzlies sacks Bronson Barron #10 of the Weber State Wildcats on Oct. 22.

Wildcat football touches down for seventh win

Emily Miller, Sports editor November 1, 2022

Weber State University’s football team bounced back to their winning ways after defeating the University of Montana 24–21 at Stewart Stadium on Oct. 29. The last time the Grizzlies and Wildcats faced...

Chinonso Opara leading the WSU football team out of the tunnel and onto the field during their game with Western Oregon on Sept. 1.

Opinion: Wildcats on top of week one power rankings

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 29, 2022

The Big Sky Conference football preseason is wrapping up, and it’s time for in-conference play. Coming into week two of the regular season, it’s time to look at which teams are on pace and which teams...

Faces of defeat play across the defense following a UC Davis touchdown in 2021.

Dominating UC Davis

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 27, 2022

After a tense final two minutes, Weber State University's football team left the west coast with their fourth-straight win of the season against the University of California, Davis, beating the Aggies...

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