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Weigh In: The Complex Diet of Wrestlers

Weigh In: The Complex Diet of Wrestlers

A look into the effects diet has on wrestlers
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter February 7, 2025

Wrestling season is a long battle on the mats, but the bigger battle is with the number on the scale. High school wrestlers have to maintain their weight class to compete in their division. This may sound...

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A image showing just a few of the different injuries that sports can cause. It shows a knee injury, a foot injury, and a hand injury. Photo credit to CSP Global.

2 Sports, 2 Risky?

Playing multiple sports in high school can be extremely risky
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

2 Sports, 2 Risky? Playing multiple sports in highschool can be extremely dangerous Whether or not they play them, watch them, or hate them, everyone knows what sports are. They are popular, active...

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Omaha Supernovas in team huddle during their game. Photo courtesy of Omaha Supernovas Instagram

PVF: A New Era Of Volleyball

The growth and impact of the second season of the Pro Volleyball Federation
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

2024 was the year of volleyball. It was the year of the first ever pro league in the United States, the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The inaugural season in 2024 consisted of seven teams, the Omaha...

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Boys basketball cheers on the team hitting a three when they are up in a game. The shot was taken in a game against the Hastings Tigers when most of their starters came out so the bench could play.

The Unexpected Uprising

Boys basketball, currently 10-2,continues to push with hope for state
By Ava Newbauer, Reporter January 30, 2025

The boys' basketball team has shown remarkable improvement this year, positioning themselves as a strong contender for the state championship.  Key factors, such as enhanced teamwork, strategic coaching,...

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This graph shows the NBA playoff games with atleast 8 million views. The chart can be seen as almost a down slope. Photo courtesy of sportsmediawatch.com

The Problem With the NBA

The NBA's viewership decline has become a serious problem; many wonder if the NBA will be able to climb back.
By Jack Reinoehl, Section Editor December 19, 2024

In the 2011-2012 season, the NBA was theoretically at its peak. Averaging 2.51 million viewers per game, the NBA was very successful. But eleven years later, the NBA is only averaging 1.36 million viewers...

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Indianapolis Colts running back, Jonathan Taylor, wears the new 2024 guardian cap during his regular season games. He wears this cap for extra protection and cushioning on his helmet to help him avoid serious injuries. Photo courtesy of Yahoo Sports

New and Improved: NFL Safety

NFL players risk their lives on every play, so the league should take the time to make sure their players are prepared and protected.
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2024

The National Football League (NFL) has seen drastic changes in their equipment since their founding in 1920. Fully leather helmets with no face mask, turned into a cheap flimsy moldable plastic with a...

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Makenzie Peter swims at a meet completing a breaststroke. She finished fifth in the 100 meter breaststroke.

Making Waves

Makenzie Peter’s dedication and perseverance in the pool helped her sign at SDSU
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Swim is a very competitive sport, and is not easy to get into college for. Makenzie Peter was the only one to sign for swim at the past signing day. Whether she is competing in a race or or just getting...

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This picture features Michael Kroupa focused on the game he's coaching at state.
Photo courtesy of Michael Kroupa.

New coach sets plans for new legacy

Girls basketball coach Michael Kroupa plans for his first season with the Wolves
By Olivia Cemer, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

The girls basketball team is experiencing a change in leadership this year with new head coach Michael Kroupa. Taking over for four-time state championship coach Ann Prince is a lot to live up to, but...

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Gianni Bianchetti skates to the puck during an OJL (Omaha Junior Lancers) game on Nov. 4, 2024. They played against the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders, winning 5-1. Photo courtesy of Gianni Bianchetti

The Balancing Act

The tightrope hockey student-athletes walk on
By Kyler Hilts, Reporter November 22, 2024

ENHS offers a wide range of sports for its students—football, volleyball, tennis, swimming, and bowling, to name a few. However, a genuine hockey team is notably absent from our roster.  While there...

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Senior Kendall Gragert looks to the sidelines for advice from his coaches after a flag is thrown. Once he got the signal from the coaches, he lined up for the next play.

Friday Night Lights

A rundown of the 2024 football season
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter November 21, 2024

In the past four years the Elkhorn North football program has been on top of mountains, as well as in the deepest parts of the valley. In their first two seasons the Wolves had a combined record of 2-16...

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Husker fans boo at an official’s call during the game against Fordham at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Huskers would win the game by a score of 52-7. Photo credit to Zekiel Williams/The Daily Nebraskan.

The Biggest Graveyard in Nebraska

Nebraska fans are quick to point the finger when the team fails
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Nebraska football was once great, and many believe that they can soon return to their former glory. But this dream and idea can bring out the worst part of the fanbase: their toxicity and hurry to place...

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Jack Reinoehl interviewed more than fifty students during school to determine how often they watch the NBA. He was able to determine that the amount of students who actively watch the NBA is less than he assumed.

What is the NBA Emirates Cup?

A simple new addition to the NBA is more complicated than it seems
By Jack Reinoehl, Section Editor November 13, 2024

The National Basketball Association averages around 1.5 million viewers during each regular season game, which is very low for national sports. In comparison, the NFL averages 17.9 million viewers each...

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