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Wrestling over a football, Ty MacPherson fights to grab the ball. (Weber State Athletics)

Closing out the preseason

Emily Miller, Sports editor September 15, 2022

The Weber State University football team is returning to Stewart Stadium on Sept. 17 to take on the Utah Tech University Trailblazers after a historic win against Utah State University on Sept. 10. Previously...

WSU Football players after making a point for their school.

Starting off on the right foot

Emily Miller, Sports editor September 6, 2022

The Weber State University football team kicked off their home and season opener against Western Oregon on Sept. 1 at Stewart Stadium. The Wildcats handed the Wolves a 41–5 loss. Finding victories...

An intense exchange between Webers Braxton Gunther, 25, and James Madisons Seth Naotala, 46, requires intervention as tensions rise. Photo credit: Isabella Torres

Final farewell for football seniors

Emily Miller November 29, 2021

Weber State football closed out their season on Nov. 20 against the University of Northern Colorado in a 48–17 win at Stewart Stadium.The Wildcats didn’t qualify for playoffs after finishing...

Ty Macpherson, 17, celebrates the win of the Wildcats final football game of the season at Stewart Stadium. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Wildcat football finds first win at home

Emily Miller November 22, 2021

What used to seem like an impossible feat, beating Weber State University at home, was turning into a regular occurrence for visiting teams this season. The ‘Cats were winless at home before hosting...

Weber States Winston Reid, 43, blocks the helmet off of Portland States Darien Chase, 19, following an incomplete pass. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

Another home game, another loss: 4–5 overall

Emily Miller November 8, 2021

Playoff hopes for the Weber State football team have been crushed at the hands of Portland State after a 30–18 loss at Stewart Stadium on Nov. 6.The Wildcats have not brought a win to Stewart Stadium...

Rashid Shaheed looks back at his teammates as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

A return touchdown to remember

Alec Cipollini November 8, 2021

Wildcats senior wide receiver and punt returner Rashid Shaheed was named the FCS Special Teams Player of the Week and Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after breaking the all-time record of most return...

Preston Smith attempts to tackle a Montana State player. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

Wildcat football searches for first win at home

Emily Miller November 3, 2021

Weber State University's football team is coming back to Stewart Stadium with a two-game winning streak and is set to host Portland State University on Nov. 6.After a rocky start to the season, the ‘Cats...

Rashid Shaheed runs down the field with the football. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

It’s the history books for Shaheed

Emily Miller November 1, 2021

Rashid Shaheed made history as the Weber State Wildcats defeated the Idaho State Bengals 40–17 on Oct. 30 in Pocatello, Idaho. The Wildcats found their first scoring opportunity of the game after...

Eddie Heckard, 5, celebrates with his teammates. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

Defensive player of the week: Eddie Heckard

Alec Cipollini November 1, 2021

Eddie Heckard was dubbed the Big Sky Conference's Defensive Player of the Week after his performance in Weber State University's 35–34 win against the then-No. 2 Eastern Washington University on...

Wildcat safety Braxton Gunther, 25, celebrates with his teammates safety Preston Smith, 7, cornerback Maxwell Anderson, 21, and Sione Lapuaho, 93, following his interception against UC Davis on Sept. 25, at Stewart Stadium. Photo credit: Robert Casey / Weber State Athletics

Tallying up tackles

Emily Miller October 18, 2021

The growing success of Weber State University's football team was too good to ignore for Braxton Gunther as a safety at Utah State University in 2017-18. The Utah native found himself sporting Purple...

Wildcat defensive lineman Jared Schiess, 91, and Sione Lapuaho, 93, prepare for the snap at Stewart Stadium on Sept. 25. Photo credit: Robert Casey / Weber State Athletics

‘Cats are back with a Homecoming attack

Miles Shaw October 11, 2021

The Weber State University Wildcats' homecoming football game is set for 8 p.m. on Oct. 15 under the lights in the foothills of the Wasatch.Coming off a bye week after the team's win at Cal Poly, Weber...

WSUs Homecoming Week is being kicked off with the annual 5k race on Ogdens campus. Photo credit: Alex Guzman

Running for a cleaner earth

Claire Young October 11, 2021

Kicking off Homecoming Week is the annual 5K race on campus organized by Weber State Campus Recreation Services.The race consists of a 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) course that travels all around the Ogden campus,...

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