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Michael McKay

Michael McKay, Niles West Sports Network Anchor

Mike heads the Niles West Sports Network, and when he isn’t writing sports stories, he is out playing football and baseball with his teammates. He is a huge Cubs fan, and loves being around his family and friends.

All content by Michael McKay

NWSN Episode 71: Girls Soccer with Nina Gillespie

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
May 17, 2019

NWSN Episode 70: Girls Water Polo with Lauren Brace

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Apr 26, 2019
The girls varsity soccer team lines up for the National Anthem before their game.

Girls Soccer Defeated at PepsiCo Showdown

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Apr 19, 2019
German teacher Caroline Adducci with her daughter, Hazel.

“Sweet Caroline” Adducci

By Michael McKay, Sports Social Editor
Apr 3, 2019

NWSN Episode 69: Softball with Grace Bencivenga

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Mar 22, 2019
Niles West huddling up for a team discussion at senior night.

Boys Basketball Season Comes to a Close

By Michael McKay, Sports Social Editor
Mar 5, 2019

NWSN Episode 68: Boys Water Polo with Aleks Petrovic

By Michael McKay, Sports Social Editor
Mar 1, 2019

NWSN Episode 67: Baseball with Bradley Pawlow

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Feb 26, 2019
Mrs. Lisa Dunham posing at her desk during her fifth period Health Careers class.

Lisa Dunham: Health and Happiness

By Michael McKay, Sports Social Editor
Feb 25, 2019
Last seasons girls varsity softball team gathering at the mound mid-game.

2019 Girls Softball Preview

By Michael McKay, Sports Social Editor
Feb 25, 2019

NWSN Episode 66: Boys Throwing with Antonio Murillo

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Feb 8, 2019
Will the Patriots Get RAMmed?

Will the Patriots Get RAMmed?

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Feb 1, 2019

NWSN Episode 65: Girls Track with Alba Note

By Michael McKay, Sports Social Editor
Jan 25, 2019

NWSN Episode 64: Boys Track with Josiah Shin

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Jan 17, 2019
Clemson Wins College Football Championship

Clemson Wins College Football Championship

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Jan 10, 2019

NWSN Episode 63: Boys Basketball with Richie Noparstak

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 30, 2018

NWSN Episode 62: Boys Swimming with Dan Liston

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 30, 2018
Senior Samantha Galanopoulos at the line to take free throws.

Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Maine East

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 29, 2018
Leader of the Pack Winners Revealed

Leader of the Pack Winners Revealed

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 20, 2018
A beautiful, cool morning for the Flag Ceremony.

West’s Veterans Honored

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 12, 2018
Leader of the Pack: Fall Sports Edition

Leader of the Pack: Fall Sports Edition

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 9, 2018
The Wolves get together for their time-out to discuss.

2018-19 Girls Varsity Basketball Preview

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 7, 2018

NWSN Episode 61: Wrestling with Nabil Saiyed

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 4, 2018

NWSN Episode 60: Girls Volleyball with Majla Spahija

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 4, 2018

NWSN Episode 59: Girls Swimming with Michelle Gonzalez

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Nov 4, 2018
West Homecoming: Poor Timing, Poor Spirit

West Homecoming: Poor Timing, Poor Spirit

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Oct 5, 2018
UFC 229: McGregor v. Nurmagomedov Preview

UFC 229: McGregor v. Nurmagomedov Preview

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Oct 4, 2018

NWSN Episode 58: Boys Soccer with Luke Chapman

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Sep 14, 2018
Senior Austin Kessem with his mother and brothers, after winning the State Championship.

Austin Kessem: A Hockey Life

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Sep 11, 2018
2018 Chicago Bears Season Preview

2018 Chicago Bears Season Preview

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Sep 6, 2018

NWSN Episode 57: Girls Volleyball with Ellie Scalero and Katrina Grunst

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Aug 31, 2018
New Alpha in the Wolf Den: Athletic Director Dana Krilich

New Alpha in the Wolf Den: Athletic Director Dana Krilich

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Aug 23, 2018
Varsity boys golf team practices puts on the green.

2018 Boys Varsity Golf Preview

By Michael McKay, Sports Editor
Aug 15, 2018
Track and Field athletes show off the official Iron Wolf Menu poster.

[Photo] New Athletic Menu at West of Edens

By Sarah Cohen and Michael McKay, Staff Writers
May 21, 2018
Girls Athlete of the Month: Spring Edition

Girls Athlete of the Month: Spring Edition

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
The baseball field when thee Cubs played the Red Sox this past year.

MLB Season Update

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Apr 18, 2018

NWSN Episode 55: Girls Water Polo with Jade Oribello and Melissa Corlaciu

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Apr 16, 2018

NWSN Episode 54: Boys Baseball with Kyle Gibson

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Mar 23, 2018
The girls varsity soccer team lines up for the National Anthem before their game.

Girls Varsity Soccer Preview 2018

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Mar 22, 2018

NWSN Episode 53: Girls Soccer with Edita Mackic

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Mar 19, 2018
The Kansas Jayhawks practicing prior to the March Madness tournament in 2016.

The Kickoff to March Madness

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Mar 12, 2018

NWSN Episode 52: Wrestling with Ismail Patel

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Mar 9, 2018
Ping-Pong Team Takes 3rd in State

Ping-Pong Team Takes 3rd in State

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Feb 28, 2018
The athletic training facility is located on the first floor of Niles West.

The Athletic Training Facility: Here to Help

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Feb 20, 2018
Students in French Club created hallway decorations for the International Week celebrations. Photo by Mike McKay.

[Video] International Week: French Club

By Grace Geraghty, Editor in Chief
Feb 8, 2018
Eagles Defeat Patriots in Legendary Championship

Eagles Defeat Patriots in Legendary Championship

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2018
Last year's distance track members starting their race off all together.

2018 Boys Track & Field Preview

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Jan 25, 2018
Alabama Wins College Football Championship

Alabama Wins College Football Championship

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Jan 18, 2018
Boys Athlete of the Month: Winter Edition

Boys Athlete of the Month: Winter Edition

By Sarah Cohen and Michael McKay
Dec 13, 2017
Bad News Bears: Season Update

Bad News Bears: Season Update

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Dec 12, 2017
Adnan Perazic: Classroom Joker

Adnan Perazic: Classroom Joker

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Dec 5, 2017
NW Flag Raising Ceremony: A Veteran's Day Tribute

NW Flag Raising Ceremony: A Veteran’s Day Tribute

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2017

2017 Girls Basketball Preview

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Nov 10, 2017
Houston Astros Win the World Series

Houston Astros Win the World Series

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2017
Fans arrive for Game 4 of the NLCS as the Chicago Cubs play host to the New York Mets on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Cubs Lose Chance to Win the World Series

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2017
Red Ribbon Week Begins Monday

Red Ribbon Week Begins Monday

By MIchael McKay, Staff writer
Oct 23, 2017
2017 College Football Power Rankings

2017 College Football Power Rankings

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Oct 17, 2017
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates his RBI triple during the seventh inning on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Cubs 2017 Playoffs Preview

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Oct 4, 2017
Pat Savage Invitational Preview

Pat Savage Invitational Preview

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Sep 29, 2017
Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kyle Long isn't a star, but is admired for his selfless contributions to the team - attributes that are valuable in the workplace, according to a new study. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Bear Down: 2017-18 Season Preview

By Michael McKay, Staff Writer
Sep 14, 2017
2017-18 Boys Varsity Golf Preview

2017-18 Boys Varsity Golf Preview

By Michael McKay
Aug 23, 2017
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