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Statistics showing the numbers of high school athletes that end up going to play college sports.

Pressure to Go Pro

High school students athletes feel obligated to play collegiate sports
By Harrison Vokt, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

For many high school athletes, the dream of playing sports in college starts at a young age. From early morning practices to weekend tournaments, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind. But what happens...

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The dance team poses for a picture at nationals in Orlando in January.

Poms Up for Dance

ENHS dance team continues to grow
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

The Elkhorn North dance team has experienced significant growth throughout its past five years. The team has ranged from six in 2022 to 16 dancers in the upcoming 2025 season: 10 returners and six new...

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A  depiction of a pack of wolves. It symbolizes the leadership the wolves have, as they are the last in the line, similar to senior leaders in high school athletics.

A Wolf Leads From The Back

Senior leadership is essential for athletic success
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

High school athletics is more than just a series of games; it's a crucible where young individuals forge character, learn teamwork, and develop leadership skills that extend far beyond the field. Among...

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Sophomore Ian Christo playing defense in the Elkhorn North v.s. Gretna East.

Tripping Over Hurdles

Negative individual characteristics can bring down a whole team
By Asher Christo, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

One second it's Friday night lights and buzzer beaters, and the next it’s punching lockers and hanging up jerseys. The epic highs and lows of high school sports are known far and wide. A team at its...

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Assistant coach Josh Hoins talks to senior Jayden Kohnekanp after a play. The wolves beat Elkhorn High 35-14 on November 1, 2024.

Beyond The Playbook

Athletes get much more than game fundamentals from coaches
By Chloe Mead, Managing Editor April 30, 2025

Coaches are put on a pedestal by their athletes. Not only do they improve the athletic skills of players, but coaches also teach athletes skills that can shape them as people outside of the sport. Along...

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Walter Clayton Jr. walking off the court after a 34-point game against Auburn in the Final Four. His calm but confident look summarizes his incredible tournament performance. Photo by USA Today.

The Madness

The best moments of March's action-packed basketball tournament
By Jack Reinoehl, Section Editor April 22, 2025

The NCAA basketball tournament that drew in an average of 10.2 million views per game produced several thrillers and entertaining matchups between some of the most skilled athletes in the world. The tournament...

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23 November 2008: A Kansas City Chiefs fan shows off his painted face in the first half against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills beat the Chiefs 54-31 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Photo courtesy of Corbis/Icon_Sportswire_via_Getty

Haters Gonna Hate

The disregard and animosity towards the Kansas City Chiefs is apparent, but what is truly behind it?
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have emerged as one of the most dominant teams in the NFL over the past few years, especially with their recent Super Bowl victories and a star-studded roster led by quarterback...

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Ella Japp (2nd left) and Keira Hecht (3rd left) after competing at the first All-Girls State Championship. Photo courtesy of Keira Hecht

To-Do: Homework, lift weights and make state history

Keira Hecht and Ella Japp compete in the first non coed State Wrestling Championship in Nebraska 
By Niharika Kandari, Section Editor March 7, 2025

Wake up, go to school, eat carefully balanced meals, go to practice, go to the gym, and then go back home. The life of a wrestler is one of discipline, hard work and practice. Once considered a mens-only...

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Senior cheerleaders pose for a picture after winning the state title in Grand Island, Nebraska.. This was their last time competing and they ended up winning it all to end their high school careers. Photo courtesy of Reyne Armbrust

Raising the Poms: Cheering through the year

Elkhorn North Cheer Team sets new goals and aspirations for future cheerleaders
By Ava Newbauer, Reporter March 4, 2025

Elkhorn North High School's cheer team is having an incredible year, showing that their dedication, hard work, and team spirit have truly paid off.  They have achieved some remarkable achievements and...

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The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles changed to welcome Luka to the city and team. The 77 signifies his jersey number and the yellow for the Lakers. Photo courtesy of Laker's instagram

He’s Supposed to Have a Statue

The trade that put the sport's world in a frenzy
By Jack Reinoehl, Section Editor March 3, 2025

Luka Dončić, arguably the purest scorer in the NBA, had just come off a successful season with the Dallas Mavericks. He and his team made it all the way to the NBA Finals and grabbed his fifth All-Star...

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A survey of 1,100 student-athletes shows what sports accumulate for the total amount of NIL money in the market. This graph was created in February of 2022, around a year after the NCAA approved NIL endorsements to college athletes. Graph courtesy of Student Athlete Insights

The Terror Behind NIL

Rapid growth of NIL has negative impacts on college athletics
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2025

NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) refers to a person's legal right to control how their image is used. Before 2021, college athletes were prohibited from receiving any NIL money or endorsements from brands...

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Super Bowl 59 will begin at 5:30PM on Sunday, Feb. 9. The Chiefs and Eagles will face for the second time in three years on the biggest stage. Photo courtesy of NFL.com.

Superbowl Unseen

Behind of the scenes of one of the biggest sporting events in the world
By Jack Reinoehl, Section Editor February 7, 2025

The 11th biggest sporting event in the world takes place again on the 9th of February. A football game that averages 123.4 million viewers, and gives many people a reason to party on a Sunday, showcases...

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