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Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor

Brandon Urbano is back for his third year, this time as Sports Editor. He is an experienced photographer and videographer, working for many top tier programs like Creighton and the NCAA. During newspaper though, who knows what he actually does.

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

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

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor
April 11, 2024
Britt Prince wins Back to Back Nebraska Gatorade Player of The Year Titles

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

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor
March 14, 2024
Elkhorn North Girls Basketball vs Omaha Skutt Catholic in the State Championship.

[Photo] EMC: An Unstoppable Conference

By Gavin Topf, Reporter
March 12, 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 on March 2nd, 2024.

[Photo] Girls Basketball Season Recap

By Jake Tuttle, Reporter
March 7, 2024

PSA: If You See Something, Say Something

By Brandon Urbano and Grace Jesske
February 28, 2024
Nike Orgilbold dunking in Elkhorn Norths gym on media day.

[Photo] Wolf of the Week: Nike Orgilbold

By Abby Leatherman, Reporter
February 9, 2024
Senior Ellie Lary prepares to throw the ball. Lary was bowling at the Mark in a tournament.

[Photo] Wolf of the Week: Ellie Lary

By Ellie Hoegemeyer, Reporter
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.

[Photo] Attitude, Effort, Focus

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.

[Photo] From The Ground Up

December 15, 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.

[Photo] Winter Sports Pep Rally | Photo Series

December 11, 2023
English teacher Jeff Lacey flips senior Maya Schmeeckle. Each teacher and cheerleader duo choreographed an eight count to preform at the winter pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

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Senior Colin McMahon holds the microphone before he speaks. He was the MC at the winter pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

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Senior Jayse Munter runs with the final chair in musical chairs. He was the winner of the game at the winter sports pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

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Senior Murphy Maloney tries to hold onto the last chair in musical chairs while Senior Jayse Munter pulls the chair out of his hands. They fought for the chair at the winter pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

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Seniors Murphy Maloney and Jayse Munter are ready to take the final chair in an intense game of musical chairs. The audience was anxiously waiting to see who the winner would be at the winter pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

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Winter sport athletes fight for the chairs left in a game of musical chairs. As the game continued, the game intensified at the winter pep rally Dec. 8th 2023.

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Seniors Colby Driever and Delaney Bott lead the senior class in the cheer truckin. They demonstrated the cheer at the winter pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

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Senior Delaney Bott and Social Studies teacher Anthony Dunn mid-air as they preform a cheer. Each teacher and cheerleader duo choreographed an eight count to preform at the winter pep rally on Dec. 8th 2023.

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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.

[Photo] The Unseen Process

By Kailey O'Brien, Editor
December 6, 2023
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[Photo] Choosing the Right Path

December 6, 2023
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Senior Reese Booth (1) celebrates with the team after a big kill during the NSAA Class B State Volleyball Semifinals against Skutt.on November 3rd, 2023. Booth is the setter for the Wolves.

The “Best of Fall” | Photo Series

By Brandon Urbano, Chief Photographer
December 2, 2023
Jenna Polking hugs Hailey Marshall and Morgan Bitcon after a cross country race.

[Photo] Pups of the Pack: Jenna Polking

By Chloe Mead, Reporter
November 9, 2023
Junior Jase Reynolds (2) celebrates after scoring against Scottsbluff in the 2023 NSAA State Football Quarterfinals on Friday, November 3rd, 2023.

[Photo] Monday Rewind: Bennington, Here They Come

By Tyler Cooney, Reporter
November 6, 2023
The freshman team breaks the huddle one last time. They end the season with a record of 4-3.

[Photo] Monday Rewind (Freshman Edition): Knocked off the Pedestal

By Donovan O'Brien, Guest Reporter
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.

[Photo] Monday Rewind: The Postseason is Almost Here

By Tyler Cooney, Reporter
October 23, 2023
Ava Spies hits the ball during the 2022 state championship game against Skutt Catholic. She played the entire game as a middle hitter.

[Photo] Wolf of the Week: Ava Spies

By Olivia Cemer, Guest Reporter
October 13, 2023
Sophomore Christian Schlott performs on the baritone saxaphone with the rest of the marching band.

[Photo] WolVES of the Week: Christian Schlott and Andrew Decker

By Chloe Mead, Reporter
September 27, 2023
Braden McCafferty pitching at the varsity baseball game against Elkhorn High. His team was lead to win 11-5.

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Senior pitcher Braden McCaffery striking out yet another hitter during Tuesdays game.

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Senior pitcher Braden McCafferty thowing a game against Elkhorn high on The Hill, on Tuesday, April 18th. He secured the win 11-5 after pitching five innings.

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Senior pitcher Braden McCafferty pitching on Tuesday, April 18 vs Elkhorn High. He helped lead the Wolves to an 11-5 victory over the Antlers.

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Braden McCaffrey pitching at the Varsity baseball game. They played against Elkhorn High at our field.

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Senior Braden McCrafferty pitching that the varsity baseball game. They played against Elkhorn High at home.

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Graphic of the sports that earned Elkhorn North Cup Points.

Breaking: Elkhorn North Wins the NSAA Cup

By Brandon Urbano, Reporter
May 30, 2023
Sydney Stodden is back on defense. Elkhorn North was able to hold Bennington to eight points in the second half.

Girls Basketball: The First Two Weeks in Pictures

By Kailey O'Brien and Brandon Urbano
December 16, 2022
Not So Small Town Elkhorn: A Deep Dive into the Growing Community

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

By Brandon Urbano and Grace Jesske
December 16, 2022
Sammy Eckstrom and Nolan McCormick giving the audience a passionate performance with their facials.

News Brief: One Act and Show Choir

By Brandon Urbano and Alicia Hernandez
December 15, 2022
Wolf of the Week: Zander Limbeck

Wolf of the Week: Zander Limbeck

By Brandon Urbano
December 9, 2022
Coach Frederick Doscher discussing with the whole bowling team.

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Jon Doscher, senior, releasing the ball.

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Landon Porter, senior, prepares to curve the ball down the lane.

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Alayna Vaughn, sophomore, after releasing the ball down the lane.

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Jayse Munter, junior, prepares the ball for a perfect curve down the lane.

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Landon Porter, senior, releases the ball straight down the lane.

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Ellie Lary, junior, waits patiently before releasing her ball down the lane.

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Grace Jesske, junior, prepares to throw her bowling ball down the lane.

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Ellie Kennington, senior, throwing her ball down the lane.

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Ben Sullivan, junior, watching his teammates bowl.

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Head Coach Robert Mickey Joseph Courtesy of NBC Sports

Breaking: Nebraska’s Mickey Joseph Arrested

By Brandon Urbano, Reporter
December 1, 2022
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[Photo] Wolf of the Week: Josh Basilevac

By Grace Jesske, Reporter
November 4, 2022
iPhone 14 Pro model. Courtesy of Apple.

Does Apple Need Your Money Again?

By Brandon Urbano, Reporter
October 10, 2022

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Christian Young attempts to tackle an Elkhorn rusher

[Photo] Monday Rewind: Falling Short of Rivalry Victory

By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
Ashlyn Caniglia on deck. She has 23 hits so far this season.

Photo Series: Softball Elkhorn North Softball Vs Roncalli/Duchesne

By Brandon Urbano, Photographer
September 23, 2022
The cheerleaders excitedly lead the cheers to the student section as the crowd, up on their feet, yells the cheers with their loudest voices.

[Photo] The Pack Update

By Tara Binte Sharil, Managing Editor
September 22, 2022
Dont know DECA? Dont Worry its Simple Really!

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

By Brandon Urbano, Photographer
September 15, 2022
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[Photo] Update: Color Guard

By Alicia Hernandez, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Josh Basilevac takes the snap against Lincoln Northwest on Friday, September 3rd

[Photo] Monday Rewind: Business Taken Care of

By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor
September 6, 2022
Josh Basilevac attempts to lose a defender Friday night vs. Hastings

[Photo] Monday Rewind: A Commanding Win to Start the Season

By Caleb Polking, Sports Editor
August 29, 2022
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[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Landon Johnson

By Meghan Cunningham, Reporter
April 1, 2022
Stodden coming out of the blocks at the starting line of the 400 meter dash.

[Photo] Adrenaline Rush

By Meghan Cunningham, Reporter
March 30, 2022
PURCHASE: Class of 2022 Group Photo

PURCHASE: Class of 2022 Group Photo

By Brandon Urbano and Chloe Healy
February 11, 2022
Carson Ripley looks for options in Elkhorn North’s game against Elkhorn High

[Photo] Entering the Final Stretch

By Caleb Polking, Striv Manager/Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
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