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Wolf of the Week

Rieck races against other schools during the meet. He was half way through the course.

Wolf of The Week: Derek Rieck-Capellan

Senior cross country runner breaks the school record
By Abby Kwon, Staff WriterPublished September 19, 2025

On Sept. 12, the Elkhorn North cross country team competed in the Platte River Rumble where senior Derek Rieck-Capellan broke the school record for the boys 5k and placed 9th overall out of 168 other runners. The...

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Junior running back Andersen Taylor breaking tackles in the Gatorade scrimmage on August 29, 2025. Photo courtesy of Renee Vokt

Wolf of the Week: Andersen Taylor

Junior running back leads the team against York
By Harrison Vokt, Staff WriterPublished September 12, 2025

After only the second game of the season for the Wolves, junior Andersen Taylor made a name for himself. The team starts off with a 2-0 record, while Taylor is responsible for 107 yards on 12 carries with...

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Reagan Wallraff's 25-26 season stats so far in comparison to the national average. Almost all of her stats tower the averages. Statistics graph found at https://www.maxpreps.com/ne/elkhorn/elkhorn-north-wolves/athletes/reagan-wallraff/volleyball/stats/?careerid=d1fjciftnhavf&sportSeasonId=758b6b67-5a8f-4d36-adbf-8a9d3ee48f81

Wolf of the Week: Reagan Wallraff

Junior volleyball player leads the state in kills this season by nearly 50
By Jack Reinoehl, Section EditorPublished September 4, 2025

Only nine games into the season, junior Reagan Wallraff has amassed 142 kills and lead the Wolves to an 8-1 record. With a team ranking of No. 1 in the state, and No. 31 in the nation via maxpreps, Elkhorn...

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Paige Asher delivering a pitch in a softball game. She pitched her first season on varsity her freshman year. Photo courtesy of Paige Asher.

Wolf of the Week: Paige Asher

Sophomore shines in season opener
By Ronan Clements, Staff WriterPublished August 29, 2025

The Elkhorn North softball team was very successful in their season opener, dominating the Omaha Bryan Invite, a tournament with schools from all over the Metro. Over the four games they played from Aug....

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Senior soccer player Jordan Zielnski dribbling thru the defenders. Photo courtesy of Mark Coe

Wolf Of The Week: Jordan Zielinski

Senior pushes through foot injury and finds new life goals
By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff WriterPublished May 9, 2025

On May 1st, Elkhorn North girls soccer faced off against Lincoln Northwest. Senior Jordan Zielinski scored a goal and had two assists during the match. This was Zielinski's first time on the field since...

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On Wednesday,  April 30, the Newspaper staff passed out the North Howler print issue. Payton was estatic to distribute the North Howler's work and show off the teams dedication and creativity. Photo courtesy of Chloe Healy

Wolf of the Week: Payton Brummels

Senior Payton Brummels exemplifies positive leadership as the North Howler Editor-In-Chief
By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-ChiefPublished May 2, 2025

Payton Brummels joined the Newspaper staff as a reporter at the start of the 2023-24 school year. Brummels spent her first year on staff writing numerous articles for the north howler website and improving...

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Wolf of the Week: McKenzie Dunn

Wolf of the Week: McKenzie Dunn

Sophomore helps JV girls tennis win duel against Class A school
By Bella Smith, Staff WriterPublished April 25, 2025

On April 15, the JV girls tennis team played Class A Lincoln East in a dual. The JV team won 5-4 overall with sophomore tennis player McKenzie Dunn responsible for the tiebreak against East's #3 single. Dunn...

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Junior Korivn Pham drumming for the Elkhorn North pep band during the fall sports pep rally on August 25th, 2023.

Wolf of the Week: Aidan Carlson

Senior leads the jazz band to a state win
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished April 17, 2025

In April, Elkhorn South hosted the annual NSBA Jazz Festival, where jazz bands from all over the state competed for titles. Senior Aidan Carlson, who won “Outstanding Soloist” as well as an award for...

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Junior Barry Fries competing in the 110 meter hurdles. This competition took place last year at Waverly.

Wolf of the Week: Barry Fries

Junior Barry Fries makes incredible comeback to track and field
By Asher Christo, Staff WriterPublished April 11, 2025

At the Norris track meet on April 3, junior Barry Fries placed 3rd in the 110 meter hurdles and 4th in the 300 meter hurdles. This achievement is made even more impressive by the recovery Fries made after...

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Sophomore Max Yager pitches against the Norris Titans on March 21, 2024; the game ended with a score of 8-3. Yager pitched two scoreless innings. 
Photo courtesy of Gary Yager

Wolf of The Week: Max Yager

Sophomore makes impressive moves on the mound
By Chloe Mead, Managing EditorPublished April 4, 2025

On Friday, March 28, the baseball team competed against Mount Michael high school. Sophomore Max Yager made his varsity debut, pitching 5.1 innings with 66% being strikes.  “He's worked really hard...

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Senior Skyler Cooley is stopping the ball from going in the goal. The Wolves ended up winning this game vs Elkhorn High.

Wolf of the Week: Skyler Cooley

Senior soccer player transitions to a new position for the good of the team
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished March 28, 2025

For the past three seasons, Senior Skyler Cooley has been a field player for the Elkhorn North girls soccer team. Despite having two varsity goalies last season, one has graduated and the other quit due...

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Senior Emma Carter poses for her last media day as an Elkhorn North cheerleader.  She is a captain of the varsity cheerleading team.

Wolf of the Week: Emma Carter

One senior cheerleader makes a huge difference
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished February 28, 2025

In any sport, bouncing back from an injury is tough. Having hurt her ankle last year in a stunt accident, Emma Carter has shown that someone overcome adversity and come back better than ever. “It...

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