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Stodden coming out of the blocks at the starting line of the 400 meter dash.

Adrenaline Rush

Pressure, adrenaline, stress and their powerful effects on athletic performance.
By Meghan Cunningham, Content Editor March 30, 2022

Regardless of their sport or skill level, every athlete has to learn to face pressure and deal with adrenaline at some point in their athletic career. So, what exactly is adrenaline and why does it...

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Going for the Goal

Going for the Goal

Soccer athletes and coaches set their goals for the 2022 soccer season.
By Alicia Hernandez, Reporter March 29, 2022

As a new soccer season rolls around at the Elkhorn North, soccer athletes are determined to play at the 2022 NSAA State Soccer Championship. In order to play at state, these athletes are creating goals...

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The Elkhorn North girls' basketball team raises its state championship trophy after a 49-36 win over Skutt

Back-to-Back

The Elkhorn North girls’ basketball team continues to build a dynasty with its second state championship
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor March 25, 2022

The buzzer sounded and the dog pile ensued, signaling back-to-back state championships for the Elkhorn North girls’ basketball squad.  Following a split series of 1-1, the Wolves soundly defeated...

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Tyler Japp

The World of Wrestling at ENHS

Elkhorn North’s wrestling team has had a successful season and they will look to continue their success at the state tournament.
By Brandon Orgilbold, Reporter February 15, 2022

When it comes to high school sports, everyone thinks of football, basketball, and baseball. While there are many other sports, one sport that does not get the recognition it deserves is wrestling. Elkhorn...

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Brandon Orgilbold shoots a free throw in Elkhorn North's game against Aurora

Entering the Final Stretch

Both the Elkhorn North boys and girls basketball teams are hitting the midpoint of the season.
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor February 4, 2022

As we begin the month of February, the basketball squads at Elkhorn North will take on their final month of the season and, without a doubt, the most important stretch of regular season play. With December...

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Kirby Smart holding his National Championship Trophy

Renaissance Season

A recap of the historic college football season.
By Mason Salisbury, Reporter January 18, 2022

Recapping the entire season One of the best seasons College football has seen in decades came this season. In a wild and crazy year teams still managed to battle Covid and play games sometimes without...

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The 2022 NFL Playoff Bracket

January’s Biggest Hit

Caleb and Mason give several predictions heading into the NFL postseason
By Caleb Polking and Mason Salisbury January 18, 2022

The 2021 NFL season has brought a slate of excitement across 18 weeks of play all culminating with what should be an explosive and high-stakes playoffs. With the wild card matchups beginning this weekend,...

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Photo by: The Ringer

A Fresh Start for the NBA

The NBA season has just begun and there have been many surprises and disappointments this season.
By Brandon Orgilbold, Reporter December 9, 2021

After nearly two years, the NBA finally has a normal season. No fan restrictions, no Disney bubble. Just high-level basketball and an exciting season underway.  To start off, the former Western Conference...

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Bennington's Dylan Mostek gets into the open field in the state championship against Aurora

Bennington’s Dominance and Everyone Else

While entertaining, the Class B football season did not live up to the hype that 2020 had produced
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor December 3, 2021

When one is looking at a sports season and speculating on championship status, a number one seed vs. number two seed is usually not one that most fans enjoy. That’s ultimately how the 2021 Class B football...

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Boys State Tennis competitors for this school year. Several underclassmen were able to compete and helped increase the boys tennis team overall State placement from the previous year.                    (Photo Courtesy): @elknorthtennis on Twitter

Beyond Expectations

Elkhorn North's underclassmen help prove how a first-year school can compete with varsity contests
By Corinne Mead, Reporter December 2, 2021

By far one of the most impressive accomplishments of any public school in Omaha is the athletic success demonstrated by Elkhorn North High School in its inaugural years. Athletes had to set forth immense...

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Paxon Piatkowski shooting a free throw.

Road to Lincoln

A preview of the upcoming Elkhorn North boys basketball season.
By Mason Salisbury, Reporter November 30, 2021

In a year where no one knew what to expect, the Elkhorn North boys basketball team proved to be a fierce competitor among all of their opponents.  In the Wolves inaugural season they had many ups and...

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