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Example of the 2023 expanded College Football Playoffs.

The Expansion of the CFB Playoffs

The 2024-2025 College Football Playoffs are expanding from 4 teams to 12 teams
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2024

The College Football Playoffs (CFP) started in 2014 and consisted of four teams. This started the name “the new era of college football.” Within the playoffs, the championship was decided between the...

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Senior Dylan Palmer swims the 100 yard butterfly on January 27, 2024. Palmer's time was 58.66 seconds.

The Last Dive

After three successful seasons in the conjoined Elkhorn swim and dive team, this year's 2024 season did not disappoint. 
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter March 1, 2024

Battling a fast pace schedule, the team had nine boys and twelve girls qualify for state. The state swimmers from Elkhorn North were: Jenna Polking, Eva Reinoehl, Emersyn Shradar, Mackenzie Peter, Avery...

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Girls Wrestling duals against Skutt Cathoilc

Photos and short brief on Girls Wrestling
By Kendall Grasmick, Reporter February 29, 2024

The girls' wrestling team took the win in a dual against Skutt Catholic High School. The girls won by criteria 31- 30, by having the least amount of people forfeit. The team is made up of all three...

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The boys wrestling team celebrating together after a long day of matches on the mat. The team won the Platteview High School Invitational tournament on Dec 15, 2023.

Wrestling Season Recap

Looking back at the successes and growth from both the boys and girls teams
By Jake Tuttle, Reporter February 23, 2024

The boys and girls 2023-2024 wrestling season has come to an end after the state championship tournament from Feb 15-17. This year was the second season of the girls' wrestling team, giving them an independent...

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Junior Ella Ford races in the 1600 mile run on February 18, 2024. Preseason meets took place at the College of Saint Mary. 

Photo courtesy of Prep Running Nerd

Push for Preseason

Athletes pack the school to get ahead for the spring season.
By Paityn Christoffels, Reporter February 22, 2024

January and February are full of basketball games, wrestling matches, and swim meets. But what do other athletes do during these months? A majority of players who participate in spring sports spend...

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Big Winners and Losers

Big Winners and Losers

Fantasy leagues at ENHS show off their prizes and fun punishments.
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Over the past few years, Fantasy Football has been an infinitely growing industry, now worth more than 20 billion dollars. This past year, almost 30 million people in the United States took part in at...

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Patrick Mahomes throws the game winning touchdown to Mecole Hardman to win Super Bowl 58 on February 11.

NFL Season Recap

The 2023-2024 NFL comes to a close with the end of the Super Bowl
By Harrison Vokt, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

As another thrilling NFL season comes to a close, fans and analysts alike are reflecting on the highs and lows of the 2023-2024 NFL season. There were many surprises and disappointments this past season....

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No Time Left to Spare- Bowling Season Recap

No Time Left to Spare- Bowling Season Recap

Elkhorn North Bowling had an impressive 2023-2024 season setting and breaking records. 
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter February 9, 2024

On Dec. 7, 2023, the Wolves competed in the Lincoln Invitational. Individually, junior Alayna Vaughn placed second, senior Ellie Lary placed fifth, and senior Mallory Ringenberg placed seventh for the...

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The Elkhorn North girls cross country team was recognized at halftime of the Elkhorn North versus Elkhorn High Class B State Football Playoff game on October 27th, 2023. They were the Class B state runner-up.

Mind Over Matter

A deeper look into how sports psychology impacts teams and individuals.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter December 18, 2023

In order to achieve optimal athletic performance, athletes prioritize physical components: lifts in the gym, reps at the basket, shots on the goal. Alternatively, some sports fixate on the psychological...

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The wolves huddle after the post game speech. They just beat the Elkhorn antlers during the first round of playoffs on Oct. 27, 2023.

From The Ground Up

The football team improves from one to ten wins in just four years.
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

Over four years ago, head football coach Samuel Stanley stepped into a room full of enthusiastic young men, who, at that time, had very little high school football experience. This group would have to...

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Choosing the Right Path

Choosing the Right Path

The college commitment process for high school athletes varies across divisions
By Chelsea Mahloch, Social Media Manager December 6, 2023

The college commitment process for high school athletes varies across divisions This fall, 17 Elkhorn North students signed their national letter of intent to various schools. While all of these athletes...

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McKenna Murphy (31) draining a shot against Waverly on December 18, 2022. Murphy is now committed to play Division I basketball at Colorado State University.

The Unseen Process

The similarities and differences between sports recruiting processes
By Kailey O’Brien, Content Editor December 6, 2023

To continue a sport at the college level is something many high schoolers hope to accomplish, but few actually do. From volleyball and track to basketball, baseball, and football, many students have recently...

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