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The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The No. 2 wrestler in the state for the 220 pound weight class, senior Josh Cruz, battles it out against a Gardner Edgerton wrestler on Jan. 31.

BVNW goes 2-0 in duals on Senior Night

Ben Brown, Sports Editor January 31, 2018

With a score of 33-36 in favor of the Trailblazers, the last two matches of Wednesday night’s Senior Night wrestling dual became crucial in determining who would come out on top between BVNW and...

Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Parker Braun (23) goes up for a dunk attempt during the first quarter of the Huskies matchup with East at BVNW Jan. 30. The Huskies defeated the Bears, 87-28.

Huskies throttle Bears, 87-28

Ben Brown, Sports Editor January 31, 2018

On the first play of the game, senior guard Sam Ward threw a lob from the top of the key to his fellow senior forward Parker Braun who was lurking by the baseline. Braun was able to use his 6-foot-9...

Blue Valley Northwest head coach Ed Fritz smiles as the clock winds down during the fourth quarter of the Huskies matchup with St. Thomas Aquinas at BVNW Jan. 27. The Huskies defeated the Saints, 69-46.

Fritz gets 600th win as Huskies defeat Saints, 69-46

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief January 27, 2018

Head boys basketball coach Ed Fritz reached a milestone Saturday by picking up his 600th career victory. “It just means that I’ve been around a lot and had a lot of good coaches, a lot of good...

Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Max Johnson goes up for a layup during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 68-41.

Huskies win Border Classic, 68-41, over Pittsburg High

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief January 20, 2018

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Saturday afternoon junior guard Christian Braun and the Huskies found themselves in the midst of a rowdy Pittsburg High School crowd. The Purple Dragon student section was all over...

Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Becky Delgado (0) goes up for a layup during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Delgado and Harrison lead BVNW to a 54-29 victory over Pittsburg

Ben Brown, Sports Editor January 20, 2018

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Entering the second quarter, the varsity girls basketball team had a 9-8 lead over Pittsburg, but needed a spark offensively. In a fifth-place game against the Pittsburg Purple...

Blue Valley Northwest junior forward Matthew Chapman (50) attempts to steal the ball from an Olathe Northwest player during the first quarter of the Huskies matchup with the Ravens at Pittsburg High Jan. 19. The Huskies defeated the Ravens, 52-38.

BVNW pulls away late to defeat Olathe Northwest, 52-38

Ben Brown, Sports Editor January 20, 2018

PITTSBURG, Kan. - In an unusual start for the Huskies, the boys basketball team found themselves in a low scoring game in the first quarter. This semifinals matchup between No. 4 BVNW and No. 3 Olathe...

Blue Valley Northwest sophomore guard Veronica Spillman (3) prepares to pass the ball during the Huskies matchup with North Kansas City at Pittsburg High Jan. 19.

Huskies exterminate Hornets, 47-16

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief January 19, 2018

PITTSBURG, Kan. -- It did not take long for the Blue Valley Northwest Huskies to take control of their Border Classic matchup with North Kansas City High School’s JV squad Friday afternoon. With...

Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Parker Braun (23) gets fouled by Grandview senior guard Mason Taylor in the third quarter of the Huskies matchup with Grandview at Lees Summit High School Jan. 13.

Fourth quarter comeback gives Grandview edge over Blue Valley Northwest, 58-53

Ben Brown, Sports Editor January 14, 2018

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. -- In yet another game, the Huskies found themselves in a close game coming down the stretch. In Saturday’s night matchup between Blue Valley Northwest and Grandview as part of...

Blue Valley Northwest junior guard Christian Braun (0) drives the ball during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Blue Valley North at BVN Jan. 12.

No. 1 Huskies drop No. 4 Mustangs, 65-48

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief January 13, 2018

In a battle between two of the top teams in the state of Kansas, the No. 1 ranked Blue Valley Northwest Huskies found themselves in a familiar position Friday night. At the half, the Huskies held a 34-26...

Blue Valley Northwest junior guard Haley Shin (11) dribbles the ball during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Blue Valley North at BVN Jan. 12.

Mustangs trample Huskies, 44-27

Ben Brown, Sports Editor January 13, 2018

In their last game against the Mustangs, the Huskies had arguably their best quarter of the season as they led by 25-2 after the first quarter, but would eventually go on to be defeated by Blue Valley...

Senior Rudhra Thakur and junior John Walls celebrate on Jan. 9.

Wrestling team rolls past Falcons and Raiders; Serbousek picks up 400th career win in duals

January 12, 2018

BVNW vs. Olathe South (43-34) 106: OSHS wins by forfeit, 0-6 113: BVNW wins by forfeit, 6-6 120: RJ Holiwell gets pinned by OSHS, 6-12 126: John Walls gets pinned by OSHS, 6-18 132:...

In the 170 weight class, Garrett Parks attempts to maintain his position on top of his opponent at Shawnee Mission South.

Wrestling team places second in invitational at Shawnee Mission South

January 11, 2018

Results 113: Rudhra Thakur: 3rd 126: Luke Gawlick: 3rd 132: Eric Gawlick: 2nd 138: Brooks Rockey: 4th 145: Brock Weinstein: 4th 170: Garrett Parks: 2nd 182: Max Wagoner: 2nd 195:...

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