2013 Around the West columns

November 20, 2013 Lutes hope for better luck second time around “We’re definitely excited to get another shot,” said senior Jordan Patterson. “Each game we play, we have an opportunity to get better. And we’re going to be a better PLU team than the first time that we played them this year."

November 13, 2013 One goal left for Saints This season has been like a track race for Tyler Harper and St. Scholastica. The Saints stumbled over their first hurdle, suffering a season-opening loss at Whitworth. But since then, they have cruised to nine consecutive wins.

November 6, 2013 Warhawks: Back on track Jake Kumerow and UW-W have a new focus and appear to be back on track to reach the playoffs after picking up back-to-back wins vs. UW-Oshkosh and UW-Platteville the last two weeks.

October 30, 2013 Lockdown defense keys 'Cats The Wildcats have held opponents under 10 points per game, helping the team race out to a 6-0 start and increasing the program’s impressive streak of consecutive winning seasons.

October 22, 2013 Spartans pass a big test Dubuque wants to be where it was in 2011 – atop the IIAC standings. After Saturday's win vs. Coe, they're a little closer.

October 16, 2013 Bethel brothers bring the chemistry So often, football players describe their relationships with teammates like that of brothers. At Bethel, that relationship can be taken literally.

October 9, 2013 Platteville Pioneers pushed by prolific passing UW-Platteville was tabbed to win this year’s conference title. At the clip that the Pioneers’ spread offense is scoring, it’s no wonder the other schools have so much respect for UW-P.

October 1, 2013 It can all end in a flash If there is one thing Manny Gamble would like other football players to remember it’s to cherish every moment on the field, because you never know when your time is up.

September 25, 2013 Taking center stage Whitworth's Bryan Peterson should have no problem performing on a big stage. That’s because Peterson has plenty of on-stage experience already in the school's theater department.

September 17, 2013 Norton gives back as he recovers from neck injury Luther football player Chris Norton suffered a spinal cord injury in a game in October 2010. Given just a 3 percent chance to regain use of arms and legs, Norton has worked constantly and is now giving back.

September 10, 2013 Hussey clicking on both ends for Pomona-Pitzer Duncan Hussey wasn't satisfied with just playing defensive back for Pomona-Pitzer, and it turned out the Sagehens could really use him on offense as well.

September 4, 2013 Games to watch for 2013 As the 2013 season nears, there are a number of games that stand out on the schedule – many of which could decide conference championships and playoff berths.