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The sun went down moments before Weber State’s homecoming matchup against Eastern Washington. The Wildcats beat the Eagles 45–21 on Oct. 8.

Opinion: Tiered ranking of Big Sky football

Emily Miller and Simon Mortensen October 13, 2022

Two weeks have gone by since the last power ranking, and a lot has happened across the Big Sky Conference for football. Sacramento State made bold statements with their offense, and Portland State seems...

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...

Dontay Bassett goes for a layup against the Montana Griz.

Dunks and downfalls of men’s basketball

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 8, 2022

What looked to be Weber State University's destination to lose early in the year, the 2021-22 Big Sky conference men's basketball season came down to a close four-way race. Following Montana’s dramatic...

Weber State University women's basketball team attempting to grab a basketball from Montana State players before they make a point. (Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Troubles and triumphs: women’s basketball in Big Sky

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor August 1, 2022

After a tournament full of upsets in Boise, Idaho, Montana State's women's basketball team won the Big Sky championship last season. With many All-Conference players returning this year, it's time to look...

Weber State preparing to play against Northern Colorado on Nov. 20, 2021.

Opinion: Opportunities and obstacles of Big Sky Football

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 18, 2022

With many of the key players in the Big Sky graduating over spring, this season starts a new era. The fall season is just around the corner, and major questions will be answered. For example, will Sacramento...

Hailey Price bumps a soccer ball off her head during a game against UNC in 2021.

Opinion: Strengths and shortcomings of women’s soccer

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 11, 2022

The 2021 Big Sky women’s soccer tournament was filled with massive upsets and close games. Strong teams like the University of Northern Colorado lost early while Cinderella story teams like Weber State...

WSU defends against CSUN's Nicole Nevarez.

Opinion: The ups and downs of Big Sky volleyball

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor June 27, 2022

With a new season just around the corner, it's time to catch up with fall sports. Helping fans know what to expect next season, this list gives the strengths and weaknesses of each volleyball team in the...

Weber State University clinched their first-seed spot in the Big Sky conference against Idaho State University. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

‘Cats collect conference crown

Simote Lokotui April 13, 2022

Weber State University's women's tennis team finished the regular season with a 7–1 record, clinching the first-seed in the Big Sky conference on April 10.The Wildcats played against Idaho State...

Sebastian Buxman levels his racket and eyes the tennis ball and his opponent's movement. Photo credit: Summer Muster

Tensions in tennis

Alec Cipollini March 21, 2022

In the first home match in over a month, Weber State University's men's tennis team returned to the Ogden Athletic Club and won 4–3 against the University of Idaho on March 19. After losing 4–0...

A University of Idaho player stands in front of the basket while Weber State's Daryn Hickok tries dribbling around her. Photo credit: Summer Muster

Disasters at the Dee

Collyn Cowles February 14, 2022

Weber State University's women’s basketball team lost games to Eastern Washington on Feb. 10 and the University of Idaho on Feb. 12 at the Dee Events Center. Wildcat forward Daryn Hickok played a...

JJ Overton jumps for the basket against the Bobcat defense. Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Wildcats drop the ball

Alec Cipollini February 7, 2022

In a highly-anticipated battle between Big Sky's top two teams, Montana State University claimed a 78–57 victory over Weber State University on Feb. 5.WSU was coming off an eight-game wining streak...

Rylin Adams goes in for a kill. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

Setting up for another championship

Emily Miller November 15, 2021

Weber State University's volleyball team earned a share of their second-straight Big Sky Championship after sweeping Northern Arizona University on Nov. 11 and Southern Utah University on Nov. 13 in three...

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