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Christian Young breaking around the corner on a run.

Athlete of the Week: Christian Young

Three games into the season, and Christian Young has only gotten better and better every week for the football team.
By Jack Vokt, Reporter September 17, 2021

Having a great game requires a great deal of effort and focused manners throughout the practices in a week. Christian Young, junior running back, covers both of these much needed attributes leading to...

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Cavenaugh on the field at a varsity home game

Managing the Wolves

A look into the life of sports team student managers.
By Meghan Cunningham, Content Editor September 16, 2021

Behind the scenes of any high school sport is a hardworking manager who takes care of all the little things in order for a team to function. At Elkhorn North, a few students have taken up the important...

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Ian Armbrust returning the serve

Boys Tennis Trains to Take Victory

An outlook on the off season training and new additions to the boys tennis team
By Mason Salisbury, Reporter September 13, 2021

After a tough inaugural season for the Wolves tennis team, they’re back to assert dominance this year. The Wolves finished sixteenth at state in 2020, where they played some very tough competition. The...

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Photo courtesy of ESPN Press Room.

Football Fanatics’ Main Event

With football season on the horizon, people prepare their NFL fantasy football teams
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor September 9, 2021

It’s a Sunday afternoon, beautiful weather outside, and the TV flipping between channels, showcasing NFL games currently being played. That’s a picture perfect Sunday for a football fan, and better...

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Photo Credits: theringer.com

The NBA Off-Season

The NBA’s Off-Season after the 2020-2021 season was one to remember.
By Brandon Orgilbold, Reporter September 2, 2021

Shiny blue, green, and silver confetti fall to the hardwood floor that has a prominent green deer logo on the center of the court. A tall man with a lean, 6’11 frame holds two trophies in tears. The...

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The Wolves' linemen push and shove as the play begins

Fall Sports Preview

The Elkhorn North fall sports squads prepare for their second ever season
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor August 27, 2021

School is back and classes are well underway, meaning fall sports are on the horizon. In Elkhorn North’s second year of operation, seniors are now a part of the school, which means that all athletics...

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The Wolves watch Lincoln Southeast warm up prior to the game

First Season on The Hill

The Elkhorn North baseball team has made great strides in its inaugural season
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor May 21, 2021

Rain, piercing wind, cold weather, and a group of guys with a passion for baseball have forged the new program at Elkhorn North. The Wolves have finished their first season on the diamond impressing everyone...

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Girls Soccer: The Wolves vs. The Antlers

Girls Soccer: The Wolves vs. The Antlers

The first season win for the girls soccer team against Elkhorn High.
By Alicia Hernandez, Reporter April 27, 2021

On Saturday, April 3, 2021, the Elkhorn North girls soccer team had their first season win against the Elkhorn High girls soccer team. The Wolves beat the Antlers 1-0. This game was very memorable for...

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Freshman Jeriah Station runs the ball up the field

Athletes in Preparation

Many athletes at Elkhorn North use one sport to prepare for another.
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor April 13, 2021

As the world of sports shifts to more specialization and single-sport athletes, the traditional well-rounded athlete is becoming a thing of the past. However, there are many benefits to playing more than...

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Junior, Molly Bruggeman, celebrates with her teammates after winning state.

The Ignitions of Superstitions

Many of Elkhorn North’s athletes believe in superstitions.
By Brandon Orgilbold, Reporter April 8, 2021

Sports are all around the world ranging from the smallest of countries to the biggest. Ranging from the hardwood on a basketball court to the putting green on a golf course, sports come in all different...

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Photo by: theringer.com

NBA: First Half Surprises & Disappointments

The untraditional 2020-2021 NBA Season is halfway done and here are some surprises and disappointments.
By Brandon Orgilbold, Reporter March 11, 2021

Three months in and a little over 1,000 total games played, the NBA season has been an eventful one. Surprises: There is no doubt that the Western Conference has been the most surprising with the...

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