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Steven Verplancken getting blocked by an Eastern Washington University player.

Wildcat’s men’s basketball against Eastern Washington and University of Idaho

Collyn Cowles, Reporter January 23, 2024

Inside: Wildcat’s men’s basketball against Eastern Washington and University of Idaho Paw: WSU men’s basketball goes up against Eagles and Vandals Sports Editor: Collyn Cowles Weber State...

Breakdown before Boise

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Asst. sports editor February 28, 2023

Going into spring break, Weber State University’s men's and women's basketball teams are headed to the Big Sky Tournament in Boise, Idaho, on March 4-8. Last season, Montana State University won both...

Wildcat center Alex Tew drives inside against Idaho forward John Harge. Tew leads the team in blocks with 14 this season.

Senior night victory over the Vandals

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor February 28, 2023

Weber State University’s men’s basketball beat the University of Idaho 67–53 on Feb. 25 at the Dee Events Center in a senior night victory. "We wanted to get third place wrapped up," Wildcat head...

Forward Jadyn Matthews (5) and Tamalii Fonoti (24) celebrate after a basket. Matthews finished the game with 21 points.

Late-season dub at the Dee

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Asst. sports editor February 23, 2023

Weber State University’s women's basketball team beat Portland State University 62–55 on Feb.18 at the Dee Events Center. Wildcat forward Vicky Parra started the game off by scoring early with a jumper...

Wildcat center Alex Tew goes up for a two-handed slam during a game on Jan. 7.

An Early-Season Analysis

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Asst. Sports Editor January 17, 2023

The men’s basketball season is fully underway, and Weber State University is ranked No. 5 in the Big Sky Conference with new head coach Eric Duft at the helm. Almost halfway through the season, it’s...

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...

The Weber State womens soccer team setting up for a play during their game on Sept. 22 against Idaho.

Big Sky soccer send off

Emily Miller, Sports editor October 27, 2022

Soccer teams across the Big Sky Conference have wrapped up regular season play and are preparing for the Big Sky Conference Soccer Championship in Greeley, Colorado, on Nov. 2-6. Of the nine schools...

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 womens 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...

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