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The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler

The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler

Caleb Polking

Caleb Polking, Sports Editor

Caleb Polking is a senior in his third year on staff. He’s a STRIV guy and helps run the Howler’s sports scene. He also loves to jump on desks and put peanut butter in the ceiling.

All content by Caleb Polking
Alabama's Bryce Young, the number one overall pick, holds a Carolina Panthers jersey following his selection

Draft Discussion

Caleb and Mason give their takes surrounding the 2023 NFL draft
By Caleb Polking and Mason Salisbury | May 12, 2023
Wolf of the Week: Tara Binte-Sharil

Wolf of the Week: Tara Binte-Sharil

Senior newspaper managing editor Tara Binte-Sharil displayed her journalistic talent at Class B state journalism last week
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | May 1, 2023
Britt Prince cuts the net at Pinnacle Bank Arena after winning the Class B State Championship.

Three-peat

The Elkhorn North girls’ basketball team defeated Skutt for its third state championship in the program's three year existence
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | March 13, 2023
The 2023 NFL playoff bracket is set in stone and ready to take off this weekend

Postseason Draws Near

Caleb and Mason give their takes ahead of what should be an eventful NFL playoffs
By Caleb Polking and Mason Salisbury | January 13, 2023
NILionaires

NILionaires

New legislation allows college athletes to make money.
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | January 4, 2023
Senior Cole Sharar (70) contemplating the former play in the Elkhorn North Vs Mount Michael game.

Sharar the Speaker

Senior Cole Sharar has a unique passion driving him forward.
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | January 4, 2023
A picture of the college football playoff national championship trophy

Conference Championships Setting the Fate of the Final Four

Caleb and Mason are back to predict 2022’s power five college football conference championships
By Caleb Polking and Mason Salisbury | December 2, 2022
A visual of the Power Five college football conferences receiving money from TV companies

One Year Later: Are College Sports Changing for the Worse?

Caleb Polking takes a look at how college athletics have continued to change since his 2021 opinion piece
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | November 21, 2022

Monday Rewind: Defeat in a Defensive Showdown

A low-scoring affair ended in a 21-7 victory for Bennington over Elkhorn North
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | October 18, 2022

Monday Rewind: Winning Amidst Adversity

Elkhorn North was able to edge Mount Michael in a 27-24 nail-biter
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | October 11, 2022
Christian Young attempts to tackle an Elkhorn rusher

Monday Rewind: Falling Short of Rivalry Victory

Elkhorn North fell to 4-2 on the season after sustaining a 49-35 loss to Elkhorn on Friday night
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | October 4, 2022

Monday Rewind: Back on Track

Elkhorn North rebounded from its week four loss and downed brand new Omaha Westview 49-6 on Thursday night
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | September 27, 2022

Monday Rewind: Missed Opportunity, Lessons Learned

Grand Island Northwest erased an Elkhorn North 20-3 halftime lead to hand the Wolves their first loss of the season
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | September 20, 2022

Monday Rewind: Momentum Continues

The Wolves are now 3-0 on the season after convincingly defeating Crete 40-7
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | September 13, 2022
Josh Basilevac takes the snap against Lincoln Northwest on Friday, September 3rd

Monday Rewind: Business Taken Care of

Elkhorn North traveled to brand new Lincoln Northwest for week two and prevailed 70-0
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | September 6, 2022
Josh Basilevac attempts to lose a defender Friday night vs. Hastings

Monday Rewind: A Commanding Win to Start the Season

Elkhorn North opened up the 2022 season by shutting out Hastings 28-0
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | August 29, 2022
Elkhorn North lines up against Elkhorn High in the 2021 rivalry game

Fall Sports Preview: 2022 Edition

A look at each Elkhorn North fall sports team as seasons are commencing
By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor | August 25, 2022
The Elkhorn North Baseball team takes a picture with the state championship trophy after defeating Waverly.

Trial 2 of Elkhorn North Athletics: A Success

The culmination of the spring sports season, which included three state championships, reflects the overall advancement of the Elkhorn North athletics program in its second year
By Caleb Polking, STRIV Manager/Sports Editor | May 23, 2022
An image of Wordle.

The Internet’s Newest Sensation

Wordle has been on the rise since December of 2021 and is now one of the most widely played online games.
By Caleb Polking, STRIV Manager/Sports Editor | April 14, 2022
Kansas players, including Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun, celebrate the Jayhawks' incredible comeback victory over North Carolina, 72-69

Another Year of Madness

Caleb Polking, Mason Salisbury, and Landon Mahnke dive into the biggest headlines of this year’s NCAA college basketball tournament
By Caleb Polking, Mason Salisbury, and Landon Mahnke | April 12, 2022
The Elkhorn North girls' basketball team raises its state championship trophy after a 49-36 win over Skutt

Back-to-Back

The Elkhorn North girls’ basketball team continues to build a dynasty with its second state championship
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | March 25, 2022
Brandon Orgilbold shoots a free throw in Elkhorn North's game against Aurora

Entering the Final Stretch

Both the Elkhorn North boys and girls basketball teams are hitting the midpoint of the season.
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | February 4, 2022
The 2022 NFL Playoff Bracket

January’s Biggest Hit

Caleb and Mason give several predictions heading into the NFL postseason
By Caleb Polking and Mason Salisbury | January 18, 2022
An American Underdog poster.

Film Review: American Underdog

A review of the greatest undrafted football player of all time’s story, now in theaters.
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | January 13, 2022
Several images of the many great war movies

Ranked: War Movies

A ranking of the top ten best war movies of all time.
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | December 9, 2021
Michigan's Hassan Haskins celebrates after a touchdown against Ohio State

A Revolutionary Season Heads for Conference Championship Week

Caleb and Mason give their predictions for this year’s college football conference championships.
By Caleb Polking and Mason Salisbury | December 3, 2021
Bennington's Dylan Mostek gets into the open field in the state championship against Aurora

Bennington’s Dominance and Everyone Else

While entertaining, the Class B football season did not live up to the hype that 2020 had produced
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | December 3, 2021
The Wolves celebrate after scoring a point against Norris in the state semifinal matchup

Wolves Prove in Year Two

The Elkhorn North volleyball team had an excellent second season which capped off with a state semifinal appearance.
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | November 15, 2021
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) logo

Are College Sports Changing for the Worse?

The world of college sports is changing rapidly especially after this summer
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | November 3, 2021
The Elkhorn North offensive line faces up against the Elkhorn defensive line

Football Friday’s Battle of Maple Street

Elkhorn High took year two of the rivalry over Elkhorn North in convincing fashion
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | October 20, 2021
Brock Marler (75), rushes into a pile-up after a defensive play

Wolf of the Week: Brock Marler

2-Way Starter Brock Marler has made big impacts on the football team in his sophomore year
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | October 8, 2021
Photo courtesy of ESPN Press Room.

Football Fanatics’ Main Event

With football season on the horizon, people prepare their NFL fantasy football teams
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | September 9, 2021
The Wolves' linemen push and shove as the play begins

Fall Sports Preview

The Elkhorn North fall sports squads prepare for their second ever season
By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor | August 27, 2021
The Wolves watch Lincoln Southeast warm up prior to the game

First Season on The Hill

The Elkhorn North baseball team has made great strides in its inaugural season
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | May 21, 2021
The greatest sports movies span across a wide variety of sports

Top Ten Sports Movies

A ranking of the top 10 best sports movies
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | April 29, 2021
The construction on 180th and Blondo intersection is well underway

“Road Work Ahead”

The construction on 180th and Blondo street has been an ongoing project for over a year
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | April 22, 2021
Freshman Jeriah Station runs the ball up the field

Athletes in Preparation

Many athletes at Elkhorn North use one sport to prepare for another.
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | April 13, 2021
The famous Croque Garcon Burger at Block 16

Food Review: Best Restaurants of Omaha

Local eateries top the must-eat list.
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | March 26, 2021
Wrong Answers Only with Brandon Orgilbold

[Video] Wrong Answers Only with Brandon Orgilbold

Ramping up ENHS's social anxiety one question at a time.
March 5, 2021
Shan Acharya pancakes an Elkhorn defensive lineman

Big Man Has Even Bigger Plans

Junior Shan Acharya is currently going through the recruiting process for college football
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | March 1, 2021
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, Striv/Sports Manager | February 11, 2021
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, Striv/Sports Manager | February 9, 2021
On the Spot with Brandon Orgilbold

[Video] On the Spot with Brandon Orgilbold

Things get awkward.
February 8, 2021
Head cross country coach, Bob Wolf, talks to his team

In the Classroom and On the Field

Teaching in coaching in high school is something many teachers enjoy doing
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | January 22, 2021
Photo by: today.com

Christmas Movie Reviews With B.Dot and CP

Here are our ratings and reviews on the best Christmas movies.
By Brandon Orgilbold and Caleb Polking | December 15, 2020
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, Striv/Sports Manager | November 19, 2020
Mr. Ford in his 2020 school picture.

Leaving Home for a New One

Athletic Director Luke Ford left Elkhorn High to be one of the founders of brand new Elkhorn North
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | November 5, 2020
Elkhorn North parking lot from above.

Students Behind the Wheel

High school is the time that people begin their driving careers
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | October 20, 2020
Head Coach Scott Frost leads the Huskers onto the field.

Back on the Gridiron

Nebraska football will make a return to the field in October
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | October 2, 2020
The new Elkhorn North weight room has been a great piece of the new school.

Pumping New Iron

Brand new ENHS weight room catches the attention of many.
By Caleb Polking, Striv/Sports Manager | September 16, 2020
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