The Wolves finished what they started on Saturday, Oct. 5 after the game was postponed due to lightning. They polished off The Waukegan Bulldogs at their own homecoming game. A final score of 37-22 put The Wolves at 6-0, shattering the Niles West  record for best start to a season. The NWN had the chance to catch up with junior quarterback Tommy Galanopoulos ,head coach Scott Baum, and senior Emmanuel Obeng to discuss the team’s season that’s quickly finding its way into the record books.

NWN: How do you feel going into your game this weekend 6-0?

NWN: How far do you expect to go in the playoffs with this team?

Baum: We are going to go one week at a time and a lot has to do with the luck of the draw and the luck of the weather.  We are going to work hard toward winning some games and not get over our heads.

NWN: What are your expectations for the team’s performance going into the next 3 games against the “powerhouse” schools.

Baum: We divided the season in 3 sections. We know what we are getting into but going into these next games with 6-0  is giving us some confidence.

NWN: How will the team maintain their focus during the rest of the regular season knowing they are already in the playoffs?

Baum: We made the playoffs last year and got beat pretty good. The celebration wore off quickly and so this year the team is still modest and taking it game by game.

The Wolves take on Maine South October 11, Friday night at home. Come support the record breaking Niles West Football team.