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The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler

Garrett Ringenberg

Garrett Ringenberg, Staff Writer

Senior Garrett Ringenberg is a staff writer on the North Howler. Garrett loves writing about sport events and topics, ranging from high school to professional levels. He enjoys researching different sports controversies and arguments. He hopes to produce interesting and relevant work that everybody can enjoy.
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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 WriterPublished 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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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 WriterPublished 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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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 WriterPublished 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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Wolf of the Week: Myles Trausch

Wolf of the Week: Myles Trausch

Senior leads the student section at sports events.
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished November 15, 2024

Every school has a student section, but not all of them come to a multitude of sports, or attend many different games in a week. The Elkhorn North student section is different. Although there may not...

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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 WriterPublished 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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The Elkhorn North Wolves Football team, preparing to play the Bennington Badgers in a hard fought game on Friday, October 25th.

Standing Out in the Huddle

There are standout players for the Wolves on both sides of the ball.
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished October 28, 2024

With a record of 7-1, the Wolves have dominated many games this season.  The famous saying, “There's no I in team” is taken to heart by sports teams across the globe, but there needs to be a certain...

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Nebraska volleyball player Harper Murray in an interview with an ESPN reporter.

Too Great of Expectations

Some of the most exposed athletes in the world are still children
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished September 23, 2024

Through interviews, reporters/news, as well as social media, student athletes, high school and collegiate, are put at extreme risk. Although they are still teenagers/children, they are expected to act...

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Next Stop, Nebraska

Next Stop, Nebraska

ENHS teacher travels across the country while pursuing her teaching career
By Bella Smith and Garrett RingenbergPublished September 6, 2024

In teaching, experience means everything. The longer someone has been a teacher, the more respected, efficient instructor they become. Linscomb, an experienced English teacher new to Elkhorn North,...

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Lebron James pumping up the crowd in the NBA Finals. Many saw "The Goat" as the only reason the Cavaliers made it to the finals and had a historic run. He was the face of the NBA, and that's how the Cavs and NBA gained popularity.

Players Equal Popularity

An increase in players being the face of a team
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished May 17, 2024

Ever heard the phrase, “There's No I In Team''? A Majority of sports require a full roster of players that are expected to perform at a high level in order for the team to be successful. There are players...

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Expanding A Legacy

Expanding A Legacy

Elkhorn North baseball team introduces a fourth team.
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished March 14, 2024

After back-to-back state championships, the Elkhorn North baseball team is forming a fourth team, as compared to three teams in previous years. Last year, the program consisted of a reserve team, a JV...

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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 WriterPublished 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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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 WriterPublished 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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The end of this team, but not this family

The end of this team, but not this family

The wolves lose in playoff semifinals
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished November 17, 2023

The Wolves football season came to an end on Friday night with a 30-6 loss to the Bennington Badgers. The Wolves finished their season with a record of 10-2, making their first semi finals appearance in...

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Lindquist preforms as "Peggy Sawyer" during the first act of 42nd Street. The musical premiered Nov. 10.

Wolf of the Week: Kallie Lindquist

Senior actress takes on big role in school musical.
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished November 10, 2023

As the debut of the musical 42nd Street neared, many students wondered who the star of the show would be. Senior Kallie Lindquist is a front runner to capture the eyes of the audience. Lindquist, the...

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Pac 12 becoming Pac 2

Pac 12 becoming Pac 2

More than 20 Power 5 schools switch conferences
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished October 17, 2023

Conference changes have played a big role in college football over the history of the collegiate era. These conference realignments started in 1979, with East Tennessee , a D2 school, leaving the Ohio...

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Tommy Meckna catches a deep pass. The Wolves set up inside the ten yard line and score.

Wolf of the Week: Tommy Meckna

Senior Tommy Meckna has a two touchdown game against rival
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished October 6, 2023

On Friday night, the Wolves played against the Elkhorn High Antlers. There were many impressive players, but Senior Tommy Meckna’s skills were especially put on display that night. Meckna had a big...

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The Elkhorn North defensive line and the GI Northwest offensive line go head to head. They went back and forth for the entire game.

Homecoming Football Game Against Grand Island Northwest l Photo Series

The varsity football team played and won the homecoming game on September 14th against Grand Island Northwest.
By Bella Thoreen and Garrett RingenbergPublished September 22, 2023

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Seniors Austen Allen, Austin Shirley, Collin McMahon, Aidan Claris, Jayse Munter, Tytus Kunz, Zac Horner and Tyler Murphy cheer lead at the girls powder puff game on September 13, 2023. They help hype up the student section with chants and games.

Powder Puff Press

Late push is not enough as the Black Team falls to Pink.
By Garrett Ringenberg, Staff WriterPublished September 21, 2023

On Wednesday, September 13th, the first official Elkhorn North Powder Puff game took place. Tensions were high between the Black and the Pink teams, as this game had been the talk of the entire school...

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