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A collection of the winter sports this year. Photo by: Tara Binte Sharil and Jaiden Mencke

Too Icy For You

Recapping the 2020-2021 winter sports season
By Tara Binte Sharil, Managing Editor March 2, 2021

Despite the unpredictable Nebraska weather, the Elkhorn North winter sports teams have persevered through the distressing winter. All five sports have proven themselves that they are not here to mess around....

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The Elkhorn North student section on its feet as it cheers on the Wolves

New Tradition, New Feud

The Elkhorn North and Elkhorn High boys basketball teams have now played twice in the Wolves' inaugural year
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor February 11, 2021

Some might say anything can happen in a rivalry game, especially in a brand new one. And last Tuesday’s game held up to these standards. In its first year of play, the Elkhorn North boys basketball...

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Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski celebrate after winning

Brady Proves Yet Again

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs to lay claim as Super Bowl 55 champions
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor February 9, 2021

It was a game no one expected. The fans came into it thinking they would see a back and forth burner right to the end.  It was two explosive offenses. A rising star versus a twenty-one year veteran. The...

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West O gym located right off Maple.

Students Make Gains Outside of School

Working out outside of school and sports is a hobby of many students at Elkhorn North.
By Payton Coulter, Social Media Manager January 13, 2021

Many students who like to workout on their own have access to either an at home gym, or they have a membership at a public gym. The Elkhorn district has many gyms around such as West O, Common Ground,...

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Photo by: ClutchPoints

NBA: Back in Business

After just three months off, the new NBA season has started and is already providing great basketball to watch.
By Brandon Orgilbold, Reporter January 5, 2021

Purple and gold confetti glide down in the arena of the NBA Bubble located in Orlando, Florida. Laker players celebrating with bottles of champagne and a shiny Larry O’Brien trophy kept in a priceless...

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Drew Broady working on his swing.

Life of a Single-Sport Athlete

Being a single-sport athlete allows more time to perfect the game and work on skills and muscle gains. 
By Jack Vokt, Reporter November 23, 2020

When it comes to offseason work, spending time on skills or spending time on gaining muscle depends on the sport and how close the season is. For Jack Lusk, a basketball player, his offseason is more skill...

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The Elkhorn North offense and Elkhorn defense line up for the coming play.

The Michigan and Ohio State of Elkhorn

The school split of Elkhorn High and Elkhorn North has set the stage for a rivalry between the schools.
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor November 19, 2020

The Red River Showdown, Bedlam, The Iron Bowl, The Holy War, Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, The CyHawk Series, The Axe Game. Then there’s “The Game,” as it is known to be the name of the historic...

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 JV volleyball team prepares before they compete for their Ralston game. Photo by: Tara Binte Sharil

You Just Got Served!

A recap of the 2020 volleyball season
By Tara Binte Sharil, Managing Editor November 13, 2020

The Elkhorn North volleyball team just completed their first season on October 31, 2020. The varsity team played districts on Saturday against Waverly and got runner up.  The 2020 season had many obstacles...

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The Unified Bowling team.

Get to Know Unified Bowling

The one sport offered to not only students in the special education program, but every student at Elkhorn North
By Payton Coulter, Social Media Manager November 12, 2020

Unified bowling is an amazing program offered to everyone, including people who do not get the chance to participate in a varsity sport. It is focused on team building and strengthening relationships within...

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Michaela Palmer swinging at the ball.

What it Takes to be an Athlete

Dive into what it is like preparing for a tennis match, softball, and football game.
By Jack Vokt, Reporter October 21, 2020

Being an athlete can be very stressful especially during the school year. Competing at a high school level is a dramatic change from a club level. The amount of physical excursion in a week is incomparable.  Athletes...

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