Brandon Urbano

Baseball Rewind

By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter • Published May 20, 2024

The Elkhorn North baseball team holds the district champion plaque after beating Skutt Catholic.

Track and Field Recap

By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter • Published May 20, 2024

Sydney Stodden (12) holds state runner-up trophy. She is surrounded by her teammates celebrating their win.

Dear Nebraska Media | An Open Letter

The good, the bad, the changing world of journalism.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published May 15, 2024

Dear Nebraska Media, It’s my last day of high school. The last of the start. My mom tells me not to end on a sour note and that’s not at all my goal. Nebraska Media, you gave me my livelihood. I...

Your Fearless Writers (and a Photographer)

Elkhorn North journalism competes in State Journalism for a fourth year in a row.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published April 23, 2024

On April 22, the staff behind the North Howler took on the NSAA Class B State Journalism Championships in Norfolk, Neb. Each year, during the month of February, submissions open for journalism advisers...

Elkhorn North Announces the Hiring of Michael Kroupa as Head Girls Basketball Coach

Kroupa will be Elkhorn North’s second head basketball coach.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published April 11, 2024

On April 11, 2024, Elkhorn North Activities Director Luke Ford announced Michael Kroupa will assume the head girls’ basketball coach position. Elkhorn North’s former head coach, Ann Prince, announced...

Britt Prince wins Back to Back Nebraska Gatorade Player of The Year Titles

The Nebraska signee adds another award to the already impressive resume.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published March 14, 2024

Senior point guard Britt Prince gets added to the Nebraska Gatorade Player of The Year list again this year with a 4-peat and an even stronger stat-line to her name. Prince averaged 27 points a game with...

EMC: An Unstoppable Conference

By Gavin Topf, Reporter • Published March 12, 2024

Elkhorn North Girls' Basketball vs Omaha Skutt Catholic in the State Championship.

Girls Basketball Season Recap

By Jake Tuttle, Reporter • Published March 7, 2024

The girls basketball team standing around their four consecutive state champion trophies. This was shortly after the Wolves defeated Skutt Catholic High School in the Nebraska Girls Basketball State Championship...

PSA: If You See Something, Say Something

Mental Health Matters

By Brandon Urbano and Grace Jesske • Published February 28, 2024

Wolf of the Week: Nike Orgilbold

By Abby Leatherman, Reporter • Published February 9, 2024

Nike Orgilbold dunking in Elkhorn North's gym on media day.

Wolf of the Week: Ellie Lary

By Ellie Hoegemeyer, Reporter • Published December 15, 2023

Senior Ellie Lary prepares to throw the ball. Lary was bowling at the Mark in a tournament.

Attitude, Effort, Focus

Published December 15, 2023

Junior Will Farrington dribbles the ball up the floor, starting the offensive set for the wolves. This was at the game on Dec. 16, 2022 vs Waverly which resulted in a loss of 62-40.

From The Ground Up

Published December 15, 2023

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

Winter Sports Pep Rally | Photo Series

Published December 11, 2023

Choir teacher Casey Allen and sophomore Audra Brabec at the winter pep rally. Each teacher and cheerleader duo choreographed an eight count to preform at the winter pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

The Unseen Process

By Kailey O’Brien, Content Editor • Published December 6, 2023

Stodden racing the open 800 at the Kruger May Invitational on April 13, 2023. Stodden is now committed to run at the University of South Dakota.

Choosing the Right Path

Published December 6, 2023

The “Best of Fall” | Photo Series

Take a look at some of the top moments from 2023 fall sports at Elkhorn North.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published December 2, 2023

During the 2023 fall sports season I covered 33 Elkhorn North sporting events from football to softball and from Omaha to Crete. Most games I shot solo but my brother, Andrew Urbano, assisted me for the...

Pups of the Pack: Jenna Polking

By Chloe Mead, Managing Editor • Published November 9, 2023

Jenna Polking hugs Hailey Marshall and Morgan Bitcon after a cross country race.

Monday Rewind: Bennington, Here They Come

By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief • Published November 6, 2023

Junior Jase Reynolds (2) celebrates after scoring against Scottsbluff in the 2023 NSAA State Football Quarterfinals on Friday, November 3rd, 2023.

Monday Rewind (Freshman Edition): Knocked off the Pedestal

By Donovan O’Brien, Guest Reporter • Published October 23, 2023

The freshman team breaks the huddle one last time. They end the season with a record of 4-3.

Monday Rewind: The Postseason is Almost Here

By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief • Published October 23, 2023

Johnny Ferguson goes on a long 40 yard run. He is brought down at the one to put the Wolves in scoring position.

Wolf of the Week: Ava Spies

By Olivia Cemer, Staff Writer • Published October 13, 2023

Ava Spies hits the ball during the 2022 state championship game against Skutt Catholic. She played the entire game as a middle hitter.

WolVES of the Week: Christian Schlott and Andrew Decker

By Chloe Mead, Managing Editor • Published September 27, 2023

Sophomore Christian Schlott performs on the baritone saxaphone with the rest of the marching band.

Breaking: Elkhorn North Wins the NSAA Cup

Elkhorn North dominated Class B in activities and athletics this past year.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published May 30, 2023

During the 2021-2022 school year, the Wolves proved that Elkhorn North’s athletics and activities programs was one of the best in the state, earning second place in the NSAA Class B All Division Cup...

Girls Basketball: The First Two Weeks in Pictures

Photos from Freshman to Varsity basketball games throughout the beginning of the season.

By Kailey O’Brien and Brandon Urbano • Published December 16, 2022

Not So Small Town Elkhorn: A Deep Dive into the Growing Community

The development of Costco, UNMC, and Elkhorn Athletic's are significantly changing the shape of the Omaha-Elkhorn community.

By Brandon Urbano and Grace Jesske • Published December 16, 2022

With the new possibility of Costco just a street over from Elkhorn North, many residents of this suburban area have mixed feelings about this new commercial development. Many students and staff of...

News Brief: One Act and Show Choir

As One Act wraps up and Show Choir starts up, take a look at what has been accomplished and what is yet to come!

By Brandon Urbano and Alicia Hernandez • Published December 15, 2022

One Act On Monday, November 21, Elkhorn North’s One Act when up against Waverly, Bennington, and Elkhorn High School and took first place at the Easter Midland Conference. One Act held auditions...

Wolf of the Week: Zander Limbeck

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published December 9, 2022

After his hard work in practice and showing off his amazing bowling skills, Zander Limbeck was chosen by his peers as this week’s Wolf of the Week. “He bowled a 201 yesterday at our bowling meet....

Breaking: Nebraska’s Mickey Joseph Arrested

Nebraska’s Mickey Joseph Arrested Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph was arrested on domestic assault allegations.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published December 1, 2022

On November 30th, 2022 at 1:54 pm Nebraska’s Interim Head Coach, Robert “Mickey” Joseph, was arrested on suspicion of domestic assault. Joseph became the Interim Head Coach following the firing...

Wolf of the Week: Josh Basilevac

By Grace Jesske, Content Editor • Published November 4, 2022

Does Apple Need Your Money Again?

A breakdown of the release of the iPhone 14 series.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published October 10, 2022

Every year it's the same thing, Apple announces a live event date, people come up with concept designs, and leaks start to surface. This year the Apple Event, for the release of the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro...

Monday Rewind: Falling Short of Rivalry Victory

By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor • Published October 4, 2022

Christian Young attempts to tackle an Elkhorn rusher

Softball vs. Roncalli/Duchesne | Photo Series

On September 15, 2022, the Elkhorn North Softball team beat Roncalli/Duchesne 8-2.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published September 23, 2022

The Pack Update

By Tara Binte Sharil, Managing Editor • Published September 22, 2022

(L-R) Seniors Morgan Going, Hannah Nadgwick, Caleb Polking, Garrett Heaney, and Ian Armbrust clapping to different cheers as the new seniors lead the student section for the first time this year. It is...

Don’t know DECA? Don’t Worry it’s Simple Really!

Elkhorn North is finally getting settled with their very own DECA Chapter.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published September 15, 2022

Distributive Education Clubs of America? DECA? Confusing names and Acronyms? Fear not, Distributive Education Clubs of America is a fancy name for a club that gets today’s generation into and prepared...

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