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Senior Ava Spies (10), Senior Delaney Briganti (5), and Senior Reese Booth (1) getting ready to block the ball from Skutt. They were successful in the block. Elkhorn North ties the first set 9-9 at the State Tournament Semi- Finals on November 3, 2023

Fight for state ends at semi final

A loss to Skutt ends a strong volleyball season and team's run for state.
By Harrison Vokt, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

The Wolves victory in the district final over the Bennington Badgers took them to their third appearance in the state tournament. In their first game, Elkhorn North volleyball swept #7 Seward High School...

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Junior Jase Reynolds (2) celebrates after scoring against Scottsbluff in the 2023 NSAA State Football Quarterfinals on Friday, November 3rd, 2023.

Monday Rewind: Bennington, Here They Come

The Elkhorn North Wolves (10-1) take down the Scottsbluff Bearcats (5-6) in a 35-16 victory
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2023

The Wolves faced off against the Bearcats on November 3, at 4:00pm. Winning this game would take the Wolves farther than any football team has gone in school history. The coin toss went to the Wolves,...

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Junior Chase Loftin (23) cuts up the sideline during the 2023 Class B Football Playoff game against Elkhorn High on October 27th, 2023. This pass sets up a new set of downs for the Wolves.

Monday Rewind: One Step Closer

The Wolves (9-1) defeat the Antlers (4-6) in the first round of the 2023 Class B State Playoffs.
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2023

It was a frigid Friday night, the temperature was under 35 degrees, the wind gusting over 10 mph. The Elkhorn North Wolves faced off against their rivals from Elkhorn High for the second time this year....

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The finish line of the cross country season

The finish line of the cross country season

Both boys and girls teams raced at the state meet.
By Abby Leatherman, Reporter October 26, 2023

On Oct. 20, the varsity girls and boys cross country teams competed at the state meet in Kearney, Neb. The girls took an impressive second place finish, the best in school history, and the boys fought...

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Johnny Ferguson goes on a long 40 yard run. He is brought down at the one to put the Wolves in scoring position.

Monday Rewind: The Postseason is Almost Here

The Wolves improve to 8-1 with a commanding 35-7 win over the Blair Bears.
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2023

It was a perfect 60 degree Friday night and the Elkhorn North Wolves hosted the Blair Bears for the regular season finale. The Wolves received the first half kickoff. The first drive, for the Wolves, took...

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The freshman team breaks the huddle one last time. They end the season with a record of 4-3.

Monday Rewind (Freshman Edition): Knocked off the Pedestal

Two freshman football teams fight in a very close match.
By Donovan O’Brien, Guest Reporter October 23, 2023

The Wolves freshmen football team (2-3-1) took on Skutt’s undefeated freshmen on Thursday, Oct. 12 led by head coach Colton Schneider.  The wolves were down 0-14 at the end of the first quarter....

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Photo courtesy of Skyler Cooley.

Softball’s Historic Season

In their first ever state tournament appearance, softball soars to finish third.
By Kailey O’Brien, Content Editor October 19, 2023

In a school that found early success in many athletic programs, this softball season has continued to solidify that standard. Through the adversity of weather delays, softball remained focused and sound...

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Elkhorn North poses with the state championship trophy. This is the first state title for the boys tennis team. Photo courtesy of the NSAA.

Boys tennis takes the win at state

They came out on top after a long and hard battle at state on Oct. 16-17.
By Bella Smith, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

Boys varsity tennis took their first state title on Tuesday at the Woods Tennis Center in Lincoln, Neb. On Monday, the class B state tournament began. The boys fought hard and only dropped one match...

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Pac 12 becoming Pac 2

Pac 12 becoming Pac 2

More than 20 Power 5 schools switch conferences
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Conference changes have played a big role in college football over the history of the collegiate era. These conference realignments started in 1979, with East Tennessee , a D2 school, leaving the Ohio...

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Girls golf state competitors posing together after winning second place at state.  The state tournament was held in Scottsbluff.

Girls Golf Runs Up at State

Elkhorn North golf places second at the Class B state tournament
By Katelyn Hughes, Reporter October 13, 2023

The girls golf team took second at the state tournament in Scottsbluff. They played against 64 golfers from 20 competing Class B schools.  The team was comprised of senior Julia Karmazin, senior Emma...

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Leah Robinson and Ella Ford push past Norris competitor after the hill at Mount Michael.  Both girls pass her to allow for an overall win.  The phrase "We over Me", is written on the girls legs as they run together.

Running with the Pack

Though often viewed as an individual sport, the Wolves show the reality of cross country.
By Payton Brummels, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2023

“It's all in your head,” highlights the mental toughness required for cross country.  Though it is a sport that requires consistent individual resilience, athletes need teammates to rely on. Running...

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Senior Tommy Meckna catches a deep pass from sophomore Ethan Beachy. He scores to make the score 21-0.

Monday Rewind: The Streak Continues

The Wolves remain undefeated (7-0) in a blowout win against the Knights (2-5)
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2023

The Elkhorn North Wolves are now 3-1 over the past four years against the Mount Michael Knights in a completely unbalanced Thursday night victory. The game started off the way none of the fans expected...

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