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One Year Later: Are College Sports Changing for the Worse?

Caleb Polking takes a look at how college athletics have continued to change since his 2021 opinion piece
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor November 21, 2022

The buzzer sounded. Zeros on the clock. The college basketball world was shocked. Little fifteen-seeded Saint Peter’s erupted in celebration as John Calipari’s mighty two-seeded Kentucky Wildcats were...

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Monday Rewind: Defeat in a Defensive Showdown

A low-scoring affair ended in a 21-7 victory for Bennington over Elkhorn North
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor October 18, 2022

Elkhorn North gave Class B’s very best a run for its money on Friday night. In fact, the Wolves played Bennington closer than any other team has so far this season, with the next closest game the Badgers...

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Monday Rewind: Winning Amidst Adversity

Elkhorn North was able to edge Mount Michael in a 27-24 nail-biter
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor October 11, 2022

It wasn’t pretty at times, but Elkhorn North’s match-up at Mount Michael on Friday appeared in the win column for the Wolves. Ultimately, that’s all that will matter. Sure, Elkhorn North will look...

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Christian Young attempts to tackle an Elkhorn rusher

Monday Rewind: Falling Short of Rivalry Victory

Elkhorn North fell to 4-2 on the season after sustaining a 49-35 loss to Elkhorn on Friday night
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

It was the tale of two halves. Momentum shifts left and right. Two conflicting offensive styles. Massive chances and missed opportunities. After a high scoring affair which resulted in a final reading...

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Junior, Sam Thomas, throwing shot put at the state track meet. Every year state track is hosted at Burke High School in May, and during the 2022 field events it was quite warm. Photo Courtesy of Sam Thomas.

Standing Above the Rest

A look into the athletic, academic, and social life of Elkhorn North's, Sam Thomas.
By Mallory Ringenberg, Editor In Chief October 3, 2022

Sam Thomas is a junior at Elkhorn North who has experienced a plethora of success in different areas throughout his high school career. His participation in athletics, such as football and track, are only...

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The JV Girls Golf Team holding up their medals after a successful match.

JV Girls Golf Update

By Kailey O’Brien, Content Editor September 28, 2022

There is no lack of talent on the Elkhorn North Girls Golf team, which explains why the JV team is full of talent all across the board. With most of their meets already under their belt, the JV team has...

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Monday Rewind: Back on Track

Elkhorn North rebounded from its week four loss and downed brand new Omaha Westview 49-6 on Thursday night
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor September 27, 2022

On the heels of its 24-20 loss to Grand Island Northwest the previous week, the Wolves were able to put another game in the win column after defeating the Omaha Westview Wolverines with a score of 49-6....

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Monday Rewind: Missed Opportunity, Lessons Learned

Grand Island Northwest erased an Elkhorn North 20-3 halftime lead to hand the Wolves their first loss of the season
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor September 20, 2022

  After steaming past its first three opponents to amass a 3-0 record to start the season, Elkhorn North suffered its first defeat to Grand Island Northwest with a score of 24-20. The Wolves, after...

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Boys Varsity Tennis Update

Boys Varsity Tennis Update

The boys varsity tennis team has started off their season strong and is getting ready for the state tournament.
By Courtney Hagestad, Editor September 16, 2022

The Elkhorn North varsity boys tennis team is not just a group of guys who play tennis; they have a passion and love for the sport unlike any other. They are also known for their hard work and sportsmanship...

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Monday Rewind: Momentum Continues

The Wolves are now 3-0 on the season after convincingly defeating Crete 40-7
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor September 13, 2022

A 3-0 start. After two wins in two seasons, Elkhorn North is now one of the hottest Class B teams through week three. The Wolves have rolled past all three opponents with a combined score of 138-7. Overall,...

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Update: Boys Varsity Cross Country

Update: Boys Varsity Cross Country

The boys varsity cross country team placed first on 9/1/22 at the the DC West invitational.
By Alicia Hernandez, Reporter September 9, 2022

On Thursday, September 1, the girls' and boys' cross country teams ran at Sycamore Farms (Junk Stock) in Waterloo, Nebraska. At this particular race, the weather was not the most ideal. It was scorching...

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The Wolves cross country team posing for a photo after one of their last workouts of the summer training season.

JV Cross Country Update

Wolves start off their season strong at the DC West Invitational
By Meghan Cunningham, Content Editor September 7, 2022

The Wolves are off to an impressive start as they kick off their 2022 competitive cross country season. Both boys and girls JV teams have had incredible success in just the first two meets of the season,...

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