Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY
Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY
Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY
All content by Bryce Ruder
Winning the offseason comes with big in-season expectations, which these teams will have to overcome. On the other hand, losing an offseason can be detrimental, especially if there is no hope for the future.

NFL Offseason Winners and Losers

Some teams have taken many strides to become contenders this year, but for every team that wins, there has to be a team that loses.
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • May 13, 2025

   With the NFL draft now over and mandatory minicamp about to start, let's take a look at who I think have really taken the measures to improve their team in the offseason as well as some who I think...

As my senior year comes to a close, I think back and relish the moments I spent with the journalism department.

My 20 Month Stay in Room 201

What goes on behind the somewhat closed doors of the Journalism department?
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • May 12, 2025

I will never forget the first time I walked into my new Journalism I class in room 201. It was the second semester of my sophomore year. I remember that I was late for the class because I couldn’t seem...

Another season of winter sports is finished and they are looking to continue our schools legacy.

Winter Sports Check-in

With winter sports coming to a close, what have our school's teams accomplished this year?
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • March 11, 2025

Our school is one of the most notorious schools in the area when it comes to sports. During the wintertime, we have four sports going on, men's and women's basketball, wrestling, and girl's swimming. These...

Pickleball Commits Q and A

Who are these commits and how did they come to choose pickleball?
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • March 11, 2025

  Troy Skinner:  Q: What made you decide to do pickleball in college? A: I wanted to do something fun and enjoyable while also improving my skills.  Q: What are you most excited for...

With March already well underway, here are my personal predictions on who will survive the madness.

March Madness Predictors

With basketball season in full swing, what are we going to expect?
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • March 11, 2025

   Now that the football season is over, it’s time for basketball and March Madness. Unlike football, any basketball team has a chance to win as long as they get hot at the right time. This will be...

With the new college football playoff being introduced, excitement levels around college football continue to rise.

A New Era

With the addition of eight new teams, the college football playoff is looking to make an entertainment splash.
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • December 20, 2024

   As the sun rose on a new football season in 2024, college football fans woke up to bomb shell headlines. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that the playoffs, which take...

With so many successful student athletes at our school, why aren't most of them talked about?

Missing the Celebration Bus

Why is recognition for winning and making school history lacking?
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • December 20, 2024

   The standard for sports here at our school is held in the highest regard. Our sports have consistently won the Ozark Conference All-Sports Championship, an award given out to the school with the best...

College overtime rules have seen some major changes over the past couple years, and it's time for the NFL to do the same.

The Curse of the Coin

Too many football games have recently been decided by the flip of a coin
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • December 19, 2024

   Recently many National Football League (NFL) teams have been victimized by the rules that are used for overtime in a game. Overtime is used as an extra playing time after the end of regular game time,...

Building a pool on campus and moving away from the Foster Natatorium is something that our school should consider.

The Overlooked Necessity

Why an on campus pool is one of the more overlooked problems.
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • October 16, 2024

   A natatorium, a place where swimmers call home. A place where athletes come to train, recover, and interact with other athletes. However, what’s even more shocking is the fact that our school doesn’t...

Each Cabinet position has its own sets of jobs. Some of these responsibilities are well known while others are out of the public eye.

Meet the Student Government

A look at how each member contributes to the Cabinet and Student Council
Bryce Ruder, Sports Editor • October 16, 2024

   Being a part of the Cabinet is special. Each person has a specific role and job that they are in charge of. However, many students don’t know exactly what each position does and why they are important....