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Shohei Ohtani and Yamamoto Yoshinobu take pictures together as the key players to the Dodgers. The two players are also the most know international players in the MLB.

The “Global” Brand Expansion

How the Dodgers dynasty has relied on a new Japanese approach to getting new prospects.
By Evan Perez, Staff Writer May 21, 2026

Recently the Los Angeles Dodgers have started to look less like an MLB team and more like a global all-star team. One of the biggest reasons for this is how they have taken advantage of using Japanese...

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Senior Jack Settles pitching against Bennington. The Wolves won this game 2-1. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Preps

For the Love of the Game

Opportunity to play outside of the school year
By Ronan Clements, Staff Writer May 13, 2026

As the school year begins to wind down and high school sports come to an end, a new opportunity arises for athletes around the nation; club sports. Many athletes have the option to continue playing their...

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A picture detailing the many choices in education a senior faces before graduating.

The Hardest Decision

Athletes must make a choice that has big implications on there future
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer May 13, 2026

Senior year is a stressful time for many, with seniors deciding where to go to school, apply for scholarships, and truly find out what kind of life they want to pursue. There's a certain type of student...

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On December 18, 2022 Lionel Messi lead Argentina to the World Cup final where they won in penalties to secure his first ever World Cup. Argentina looks to defend their title in the 2026 World Cup taking place in the United States.

Stars, Stripes, and Soccer: The World Cup Returns to the U.S.

The 2026 World Cup takes place in the US for the first time since 1994.
By Harrison Vokt, Staff Writer May 12, 2026

Every four years, the World Cup happens and it takes place this summer in June. People suddenly start to care more about soccer when the time comes around and you hear them talking about teams and players....

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Aaron Judges celebrates before rounding third base by saluting the USA dugout. This 2 run home run helped the USA team add to their lead against Brasil on the way to their WBC opening round win. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Tribute.

One Championship, Two Defintions of Greatness

America finally takes the WBC seriously but for different reasons then the rest of the world
By Evan Perez, Staff Writer April 20, 2026

The World Baseball Classic, or WBC, has been seen as a tournament that didn’t really matter. It’s been viewed by countries only competing for the title of the “Best Baseball Nation,” but many didn’t...

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The winning team from the Captain’s Cup with the trophy after the Gatorade Scrimmage. Team Jack Olson and Zac Keenan won the trophy after going into penalty kicks in the Gatorade Scrimmage on March 9, 2026. 

Photo Courtesy of Renee Vokt.

Offseason Work Fuels Wolves Hopes

Winter conditioning and competitive scrimmages prepare the Wolves for a strong start to the season
By Harrison Vokt, Staff Writer March 12, 2026

With the 2024-2025 soccer season not ending the way the boys soccer team wanted it to, they are ready to come back this year stronger than ever. The team is ready to put in the work to achieve the goal...

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Barry Fries on the sideline after a stop against Elkhorn High. Fries then lead the Wolves to a 51-7 victory over the Antlers.

A New Beginning Yet to Start

Barry Fries’s future has already been affected by the coaching carousel of college athletics
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2026

On April 5, 2025, then junior Barry Fries thought his collegiate future was settled as he committed to the Iowa State Cyclones football program. An accomplished feeling set in knowing his hard work had...

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Ex-MLB umpire Angel Hernandez. He retired from umpiring during the 2024 season. Photo Courtesy of Orlando Ramirez of USA TODAY Sports.

Robo Ump

New automated system makes big impact on Major League Baseball
By Ronan Clements, Staff Writer March 10, 2026

Since baseball’s creation in the 1800’s, rules revolving around the game have drastically changed. Originally, pitching mounds were 45 feet from home plate. Pitchers also used to throw underhand until...

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Seniors Sutton Piatkowski and Ethan Beachy high five at mid court in a game vs McCook on monday, March 2. The wolves won the game 72-45.

Cutting Down The Nets

Elkhorn North boys basketball's regular season ends with a district title
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer March 6, 2026

With the high school basketball regular season coming to an end, the Boys Basketball team is heading to Pinnacle Bank Arena to compete in the state tournament. With the team's state championship goals...

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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti holds up the championship trophy after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Getting Better: The Hard Way

Rebuilding a sports program takes time and effort
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

In sports, teams rise and fall all the time. Specifically in college and high school athletics, the wheel of powerhouse programs is always turning, sometimes faster than others. Every team not winning...

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2025’s College football playoff bracket has consisted of several dominant wins and surprising losses. Every game up to the National Championship has been played. Courtesy of CBS Sports.

College Football Playoff Imperfections

The College football community expresses their anger over the disagreements surrounding the playoffs
By Jack Reinoehl, Section Editor January 14, 2026

The recent change from a four-team playoff to 12 has brought a lot of positive feedback as the amount of games has gone from three to 11. Along with this comes disagreement with what teams are qualified...

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