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John Przekota

John Przekota, Staff Writer

John is a senior at Niles West this is his third year on NWN. He swims and plays baseball. He enjoys hanging out with his friends and watching football and baseball.
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The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 16, Featuring Chris Rodriguez and Mackenzie Bickhaus

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
May 10, 2024

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 15 Featuring Mr. Stern

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
May 2, 2024

The Niles West Sports Podcast S2 Ep 14, Featuring Grace Zeintarski and Kitana Forsythe

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Apr 19, 2024

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 13 Featuring Abe Chirayil and Scooter

By John Przekota
Apr 9, 2024

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 13 Featuring Adrian Canchola and Andrew Pawlow

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Mar 21, 2024

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 12 Featuring Aishah Khan and Katelyn Daly

By John Przekota and Aishah Khan
Mar 11, 2024

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 11 Featuring Chris Rodriguez and Karol Chmielewski

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Mar 5, 2024

The Niles West Sports Podcast S2 Ep, 10 Featuring Nora Schmidt and Summer De La Cruz

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Feb 27, 2024

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 9, Featuring Mr. Bellwoar

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Feb 20, 2024
Ryan Luecker, junior, looking down the alley after rolling his turn

Ryan Luecker: First State Bowler in Niles West History

By John Przekota and Danica Calalang
Feb 15, 2024
Opinion: What Should The Bulls Do At The 2023 Trade Deadline

Opinion: What Should The Bulls Do At The 2023 Trade Deadline

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Feb 8, 2024
The Best Super Bowl Snacks

The Best Super Bowl Snacks

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Feb 5, 2024
Vaughn Holleran, senior, sings "Dream a Little Dream," by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong with accompaniment from Justin De La Cruz to conclude the first act of Niles West's Coffeehouse Cabaret on Nov. 17.

Vaughn Holleran: The State Singer

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Dec 14, 2023
Napoleon: Is It Worth The Watch?

Napoleon: Is It Worth The Watch?

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Dec 12, 2023

The Niles West Sport Talk Podcast S2 Ep 8, Featuring Peter Mestousis and Ivan Gonzalez

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Dec 11, 2023
Opinion: What is the Best Christmas Movie?

Opinion: What is the Best Christmas Movie?

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Dec 5, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 7, Featuring Aidin Custovic and Auston Ryan

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Dec 4, 2023
Coach Waz directs plays to the boys.

Boys Basketball Shoots for Even Better Record

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Nov 27, 2023
Coach Torresso smiling as he walks onto the field. Picture via @nileswestwolves219 on Instagram.

Nick Torresso: The Coach Who Has Turned The Football Program Around

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 6, Featuring Aidan Sebastian and Logan Brandfellner

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Oct 30, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 4, Featuring Mr. Parnther

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Oct 15, 2023
Bears Early Season Struggles

Bears Early Season Struggles

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Oct 13, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 3

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Oct 2, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Episode 2, Featuring Jason and Jayden Fowler

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Sep 15, 2023
Opinion: The Chicago Bears Will Compete In The NFC North Division

Opinion: The Chicago Bears Will Compete In The NFC North Division

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Sep 13, 2023

The Niles West Sports Podcast Season 2 Episode 1

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Aug 31, 2023
Opinion: Ted Lasso Can Coach More Than Just Soccer

Opinion: Ted Lasso Can Coach More Than Just Soccer

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023

Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Episode 17 Featuring Meyer Rogoff

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
May 9, 2023
Logo of the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox Early Season Struggles

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
John Wick Chapter 4: Is It Worth The Watch?

John Wick Chapter 4: Is It Worth The Watch?

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023

The Sports Talk Podcast Ep 16, Featuring Nathan Magsino and Krishna Patel

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Apr 28, 2023
Daniel Woo preparing to swing at an incoming ball.

Boys Tennis Preview

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Apr 3, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 15, Featuring Jack Mate

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Mar 24, 2023
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[Photo] Boys Swim and Dive Qualifies for State

Mar 7, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 14, Featuring Eisen Kim and Peter Korzun

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Mar 6, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 14, Featuring Superintendent Mr. Moore

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Feb 22, 2023

Podcast Takeover Collab

By Fiona O'Dwyer, Bryanna Ayala, John Przekota, and Quinn Gilbert
Feb 15, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 13, Featuring Chris Rodriguez

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Feb 14, 2023
Joseph Fontelera in front of his previous restaurant, Boonie Foods. His new location, Boonie's Filipino Restaurant, is at 4337 N. Western Ave. in Chicago.

Joseph Fontelera: Niles West Alum & Chopped Contestant

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2023
West Fans Weigh in on The Super Bowl

West Fans Weigh in on The Super Bowl

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Feb 12, 2023

The Niles West Sport Talk Podcast Ep 12, Featuring Jaden Vo and Zach Guerrero

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Feb 8, 2023

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 11, Featuring Toby Galson and Grace Zientarski

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Feb 1, 2023
Opinion: Who Will Win the Super Bowl?

Opinion: Who Will Win the Super Bowl?

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Jan 16, 2023
Lit Center Tutor Krishna Patel Brings Positivity to Niles West

Lit Center Tutor Krishna Patel Brings Positivity to Niles West

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Dec 20, 2022
Soul Good Coffee: Where The Coffee is in Fact Good For Your Soul

Soul Good Coffee: Where The Coffee is in Fact Good For Your Soul

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Dec 15, 2022

The Niles West Sport Talk Podcast Ep 10, Featuring Davee Flowers

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Dec 13, 2022
Is The World Cup Watch Party A Score?

Is The World Cup Watch Party A Score?

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Dec 13, 2022

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 9, Featuring Coach Kelley Latting

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Dec 10, 2022
Opinion: The 2022 World Cup

Opinion: The 2022 World Cup

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Dec 6, 2022

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 8, Featuring Mr. Macejak

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Nov 21, 2022
Senior Josh Chupich celebrates a win last year.

Josh Chupich The Wrestling Star

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Nov 16, 2022

Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 7, Featuring Mr. Kosiba

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Oct 27, 2022
Parkview players huddle up to discuss the game plan.

Clint Decierdo takes a jump shot in the defenders face.

Park View player attempts a three point shot.

Fans go crazy after a shot was made.

Jack Wendel goes up for a layup.

Emaad Habibovic celebrates after hitting a game winning shot.

Players from the Lincoln Hall vs Culver game watch the ball go up.

Players from Fairview celebrate the victory in the championship game.

Omo Edegbe goes up for a contested layup.

Rohail Ahmed takes a contested jumper.

Lincoln huddles up before the championship game.

Kostas Koukounaras shoots the ball.

Player from Lincoln Hall attempts a jump shot.

Lincoln Hall and Fairview battle for the rebound

Mikey Massih dribbles the ball up the court.

Emaad Habibovic brings the ball up the court.

Park View fans celebrate after shot was made.

Trisha Cirineo shoots a three pointer.

Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 6, Featuring Mr. Stanford

Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 6, Featuring Mr. Stanford

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Oct 19, 2022
Follow Up On Mia Cejovic The Three Sport Star

Follow Up On Mia Cejovic The Three Sport Star

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Oct 4, 2022
Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 5, Featuring Mr. Baum

Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 5, Featuring Mr. Baum

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Oct 3, 2022
Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 4, Featuring Maddux Niedermaier

Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Ep 4, Featuring Maddux Niedermaier

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Sep 26, 2022
Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Episode 3

Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Episode 3

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Sep 20, 2022
Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Episode 2, Featuring John Bae

Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Episode 2, Featuring John Bae

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Sep 13, 2022
Teams shake hands after a hard fought game.

Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Jones

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Sep 12, 2022
Niles West News Sports Talk Podcast Episode 1

Niles West News Sports Talk Podcast Episode 1

By John Przekota and Quinn Gilbert
Sep 6, 2022
Jones players celebrate as Niles West players show clear frustration.

Niles West loses a tough game with a final score of 0-1.

Tony Quito kicks the ball out of the corner.

Sophomore Tarik Louafi shows visible frustration by laying on the ground as his shot was blocked.

Jones celebrates because they score the only goal in the game as Niles West tries to recover.

Coach Villamil and Coach Papaioannou talk to the team at half time

Jones Goalie makes an exceptional save.

Goalie Preston Pieczka dives to save a goal.

Captain Nathan Kostovetsky takes a shot.

Captain Evan Baxevanakis passes the ball.

The starters huddle up before the start of the game.

The team captains meet before the game to discuss the plays.

Niles West Says Adios and Gracias to School Counselor Andrew Johnson

Niles West Says Adios and Gracias to School Counselor Andrew Johnson

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
Herrera with his boxing gloves.

Niles West Alum Mario Herrera Takes on Boxing

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
May 17, 2022
NFL Draft Review

NFL Draft Review

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Niles West Esports Takes a Trip To State

Niles West Esports Takes a Trip To State

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Apr 26, 2022
You'll Feel Good After Getting Soul Good Coffee

You’ll Feel Good After Getting Soul Good Coffee

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Apr 25, 2022
One of the top players for the Chicago Bulls, DeMar DeRozan.

Can the Bulls Force a Comeback?

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Apr 20, 2022
2021-2022 freshman cabinet members

What’s Freshman Cabinet?

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Mar 23, 2022
West player trying to steal the ball from the opposing team.

Boys’ Water Polo Makes a Splash

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Feb 25, 2022
Super Bowl LVI will be played at Sofi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022.

Kick-off to the Super Bowl LVI

By John Przekota, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2022
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