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The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside.

Westside Wired
The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside.

Westside Wired
The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside.

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Mary Nilius

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer

Hi, my name is Mary Nilius! I’m a photographer for Sports Journalism this year. I’m a senior and this is my third year in Sports Journalism. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at [email protected].

All content by Mary Nilius
Westside's Dalton Bargo is the second Westside baseball player awarded the honor.

[Photo] Dalton Bargo Named PBR Nebraska Hitter of the Week

Grace Vandercoy and Jordan Nogg
May 3, 2022
Sophomore Coehen Rusin sends a free kick up the field

[Photo] Westside Boys Soccer Exits Metro Tournament Early in Heartbreaker

Natallie Pease
April 19, 2022
Senior Naomi Choquette throws in against Millard North

[Photo] Westside Girls Soccer Makes Semifinals in Metro Conference Tournament

Amir Rasulov, Sports J Writer
April 14, 2022
Westside’s Jackson Yeager recently was awarded the Prep Baseball Report Nebraska’s Hitter of the Week

[Photo] Westside Baseball’s Jackson Yeager Earns PBR Hitter of the Week Award

Grace Vandercoy and Jordan Nogg
March 26, 2022
Westside’s junior Lademi Davies sprints at the 2021 State Track Meet

[Photo] Westside Girls Track Starts Off Season with Historic Start

Carter Jankovich, Sports J Writer
April 8, 2022
Westside’s boys soccer starting lineup stands next to each other prior to their game against Omaha Bryan in 2021

[Photo] Westside Boys Soccer Coach Mike Deans Unique Transition to Westside

Tallie Pease, Sports J Writer, WTV Live Tech Producer
April 5, 2022
Chase Kroeber tees off as his teammates watch from behind

[Photo] Boys Golf Season Preview: Warriors to Showcase Arguably Most Talented Westside Team Ever in Coach Froendt’s Final Season

Ben Kaufman, Sports J Writer
April 1, 2022
Westside senior Lauren Gsellman kicks a ball back into play

[Photo] Westside Girls Soccer Starts Off Season with Mixed Results Against Top Competition

Amir Rasulov, Sports J Writer
April 2, 2022
Then junior, Chloe Green runs at the 2021 Class A State Track Meet at Burke High School

[Photo] Westside Track & Field Preparing for Strong Campaign in 2022

Carter Jankovich, Sports J Writer
March 23, 2022
Then junior Elle Hoffman booths the ball into play in Westside’s 2-1 win over Millard North on Mar. 30, 2021

[Photo] Westside Girls Soccer Season Preview: Chemistry and Senior Leadership Keys for the Warriors in 2022

Amir Rasulov, Sports J Writer
March 23, 2022
Westside boys soccer prepares with one of the deepest teams in Class A this season

[Photo] Boys Soccer Season Preview: Warriors Hoping to Lean on Depth to Start Off Season

Natallie Pease
March 18, 2022
Westside sophomore quarterback Anthony Rezac runs onto the field prior to the 2021 Class A State Championship Game - Photo by Mary Nilius

Westside’s Adriana DiPrima drives in for a layup up against Marian - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Senior Spotlight: Westside Girls Basketball Seniors Reflect on Time with Program

Joe Scioli, Sports J Writer
February 20, 2022
Warriors hope to add onto their resume as the season slowly comes to its climactic ending - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Westside Swimming Continues to Impress in Back Half of Season

Ben Kaufman and Amir Rasulov
January 26, 2022
Sophomore Sydney Fuehringer-Rolles has been just one young piece that has had to step up for the team - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Warriors Swim & Dive Team Off to Strong Start in Opening Weekend

Connor McLeod, Sports J Writer
December 8, 2021
Kaitlyn Hanna (22) dribbles around an Omaha North defender in 2020. The Warriors will take on the Vikings in their next matchup on Thursday, Dec. 9 - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Westside Girls Basketball Splits Opening Weekend Tip-Off Tournament

Tallie Pease and Ben Kaufman
December 8, 2021
Westside's Kaitlyn Hanna prepares a jump shot in a February 5, 2020, 47-44 loss up against Millard West - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Westside Girls Basketball Tips Off Season at Home

Tallie Pease and Ben Kaufman
December 2, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: State Championship vs. Gretna

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
November 29, 2021
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[Photo] Westside Football To Make Third Straight Trip to State Championship Game

Grace Vandercoy and Jordan Nogg
November 15, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Westside vs Bellevue West Semifinals

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
November 15, 2021
Madilyn Siebler (left) and Isabella Lamb (right) celebrate a point after a dominant block from lamb

[Photo] Volleyball Prepares for First Appearance at State Tournament Since 2002

Natallie Pease, Sports J Writer, WTV Live Tech Producer
November 3, 2021
Westside volleyball holding the A-7 District Plaque after their win against Fremont. The Warriors are headed to the state tournament for the first time since 2002 - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Westside Volleyball Wins District Tournament for First Time Since 1994

Tallie Pease and Ben Kaufman
October 29, 2021
Westside’s Grant Guyett toe-taps on the near sideline for a Westside first down against Grand Island on Sept. 24. Guyett was 4-4 in receptions with 33 yards and a touchdown - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Westside Football’s Feature Wideout: Grant Guyett

Grace Vandercoy, Sports J Editor
October 29, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Varsity Volleyball vs. Fremont

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
October 27, 2021
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[Photo] Westside Football Ends Regular Season an Undefeated 9-0

Jordan Nogg, Sports J Editor
October 24, 2021
Outside Hitter Samantha Laird has had a huge presence with 255 kills this season. The junior also has 285 digs on the season. Warriors are hot at the perfect time - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Westside Volleyball on Hot Streak, Winning 10 of Last 11

Tallie Pease and Ben Kaufman
October 18, 2021
Kyle Vincentini brings out an American flag in their game up against Papillion-La Vista - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Westside Football Ready for Homecoming Matchup

Grace Vandercoy and Jordan Nogg
October 8, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Varsity Volleyball vs. Lincoln Northstar

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
September 30, 2021
Dominic Rezac leads the team out before their game against Grand Island on Sept. 24 - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Westside Football Continuing Success With Players in New Roles

Grace Vandercoy and Jordan Nogg
October 1, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Westside vs. Grand Island

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
September 25, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Powderbuff 2021

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
September 23, 2021
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[Photo] Adam Markus

September 4, 2021
Destiny Ndam-Simpson as a sophomore had the third most kills in the state - Photo by Mary Nilius

[Photo] Hawaii Commit Destiny Ndam-Simpson Shines as Addition to Volleyball Team

Tallie Pease and Ben Kaufman
September 13, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: JV Volleyball vs. Bellevue East

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
September 2, 2021
Boys Soccer Falls in District Final

[Video] Boys Soccer Falls in District Final

Michael Zimmerman, Sports J Writer
May 17, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Burke

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
May 12, 2021
Boys Golf Takes First in Lincoln Southwest Invite

[Video] Boys Golf Takes First in Lincoln Southwest Invite

Tristan Alvano, Sports J Writer
May 11, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Varsity Soccer Senior Night vs. Millard South

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
April 28, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Omaha South

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
April 10, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys JV Soccer vs. Papillion LaVista

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
April 6, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Papillion LaVista

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
April 6, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Varsity Soccer vs Millard North

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
April 1, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Bryan

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
March 30, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Westside Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Bellevue West

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
March 24, 2021
Westside Girls Basketball Fails to Qualify for the State Tournament

[Video] Westside Girls Basketball Fails to Qualify for the State Tournament

Martin Mormino and Natallie Pease
March 6, 2021
The Warriors' Extend Their Losing Streak

[Video] The Warriors’ Extend Their Losing Streak

Martin Mormino and Natallie Pease
February 21, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Gretna

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
February 19, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Millard West

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
February 8, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Marian

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
January 22, 2021
Reagan Rosseter, solo member of Westside's Girls Wrestling team.

[Photo] In-Depth: Regan Rosseter, the Only Wrestler for Girls Wrestling

Grace Vandercoy, Sports J Editor
December 8, 2020

PHOTO GALLERY: Football State Championship Game Photos

Mary Nilius, Sports J Photographer
December 3, 2020
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[Photo] Recap: Warriors Overcome Patriots in Semi-Finals

Charlie Cox and Grace Vandercoy
November 18, 2020
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[Photo] Recap: Volleyball Season Ends at Districts; Looking Towards 2021

Tristan Alvano and Michael Zimmerman
November 6, 2020
QB Cole Payton runs in for a TD.

[Photo] Preview: Warriors Set to Faceoff Against the Islanders

Charlie Cox and Grace Vandercoy
October 30, 2020
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[Photo] #1 Ranked Warriors Set to Face-off Against #3 Ranked Saints

Grace Vandercoy and Charlie Cox
October 16, 2020
#88 Parker Kotas catches a pass.

[Photo] Recap: Warriors Slay Panthers

Charlie Cox and Grace Vandercoy
October 13, 2020
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[Photo] Recap: Softball Reflects on its 2020 Season

Caleb Pass, Sports J Writer
October 12, 2020
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Westside Boys Tennis Continue Their Historic Year

[Video] Westside Boys Tennis Continue Their Historic Year

Martin Mormino, Sports J Writer
September 29, 2020
Westside Volleyball Falls to Elkhorn South

Westside Volleyball Falls to Elkhorn South

Tristan Alvano, Michael Zimmerman, and Mary Nilius
September 23, 2020
Junior Madilyn Siebler deflecting.

Warriors Slay the Dragons for the First Time in 12 Years

Michael Zimmerman, Tristan Alvano, and Mary Nilius
September 11, 2020
Recap: Softball Seeks to Bounce Back in 2020 Season

Recap: Softball Seeks to Bounce Back in 2020 Season

Martin Mormino, Caleb Pass, and Mary Nilius
September 11, 2020
Girls Golf team 2020

Preview: Girls Golf looks forward to 2020 season

Caleb De La Cruz and Mary Nilius
September 4, 2020
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[Photo] RECAP: Volleyball Looks Towards Bright Future After Improving Record

Nathanael Monjarez
November 15, 2019
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[Photo] Disappointed Westside Volleyball Team Competes in Busy Week

Nathanael Monjarez
October 23, 2019
Westside students put their shoes up prior to kickoff in a road game at Gretna.

[Photo] Red Shield Wins Second Straight State Title

Jonathan Snover, Sports Journalism Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2019
Senior McKenna Nemecek sets the ball earlier this season.

[Photo] Volleyball falls to Elkhorn South on Senior Night

Nathanael Monjarez
October 14, 2019
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[Photo] Volleyball Rises Above Lincoln North Star

Nathanael Monjarez
October 8, 2019
Senior Jack Bush attempts a field goal last week against Omaha Creighton Prep.

[Photo] PREVIEW: Westside to Take on Huskies Friday Night

Jaden Taylor, Sports J Editor in Chief, WTV Live Club Director
October 4, 2019
Westside junior Avante Dickerson stiff arms a Creighton Prep defender on Friday night.

[Photo] RECAP: Warriors Fight Past Jr. Jays in Homecoming Win

Jaden Taylor, Sports J Editor in Chief, WTV Live Club Director
October 1, 2019
Counselor Ted Dondlinger wears a 'Kindness...it's personal' shirt during freshmen orientation.

[Photo] Westside Introduces New ‘Kindness…it’s personal’ Motto

Ellie Anglim, Wired Staff Writer
August 30, 2019
Senior Mia Lund does a handshake with senior Grace Chin as the starting lineup is announced.

PHOTO GALLERY: Freshmen Orientation 2019

Mary Nilius and Erin Pinhero
August 28, 2019
Sophomore Anna Schmillen was a member of the #1 doubles team at the tournament.

[Photo] SEASON RECAP: Westside Tennis Finishes Season Strong, Looks Ahead to Future

John Maier, Sports Journalism Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
Junior Julia Steiner was a member of the 2019 state tournament team.

[Photo] Young Westside Tennis Team Takes on State Tournament

Jonathan Snover, Sports Journalism Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 16, 2019
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[Photo] Tennis Team Wraps Up Season at Metro, State Tournaments

John Maier, Sports Journalism Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
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[Photo] Girls Tennis Team Not Phased by Youth, Looks Forward to Future

John Maier, Sports Journalism Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
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[Photo] From Africa to Nebraska: Tennis Player Making Mark at Westside

John Maier, Sports Journalism Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
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Mary Nilius