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Running into the season

Addi Welgos September 30, 2025

The Cross-country season is underway, and the Huskies opened their season on September 6th at the Greg Wilson Classic, held at Johnson County Community College. Although the boys' team finished 5th...

Serving up success with new courts

Serving up success with new courts

Ally Smith September 30, 2025

The Blue Valley Northwest girls tennis team started off the new season with brand new tennis courts. The proposal  to get new tennis courts was passed at the April board meeting and a budget was set for...

Soccer team defeated in opening game on newly named field

Soccer team defeated in opening game on newly named field

Jacob Corpus and Renee Lundy September 9, 2025

BVNW started the season off with a 1-0 loss against BVN. Despite this, head soccer coach Brian Pollack said that there are great things to work with. “I love the rivalry, it's something that we...

Sophomore Mariam Kante dribbles the soccer ball towards Blue Valley Northwest goal during the Girls Soccer Charity Night on Apr. 10. Against Blue Valley West. “Mental health is something a lot of people struggle with, especially people our age, and I feel like mental health awareness is very important and valuable. With all of us supporting the same thing, I felt it brought the team closer.” Kante said.

Kicking for a cause

Natalie Churchill and Ruby Halverson April 24, 2025

The girl's soccer game against Blue Valley West on April 10 was not only about raising money; it was about raising mental health awareness.  SPEAK UP is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to...

During the girl's soccer practice Mar. 6, Head coach Michelle Pothoven spent time talking to the team before beginning drills. “I’m enjoying seeing what we’ve worked on in practice happening during the games, that is so exciting,” Pothoven said.

The advantage of adaptation

Sydney Barnett and Sri Trikona April 6, 2025

The 2024 Northwest girls soccer team lost to Blue Valley West in the state championship, 3-0. They ended the season with 14 wins, six losses and one tie. Head coach Michelle Pothoven said this team was...

Sophomore Ava Pulliam analyzes her opponent before beginning a wrestling match Dec. 7. She said when she is "getting a feel" for her competitor she looks to see if they rely on strength, speed or technique.

Girl’s wrestling team welcomes new coach

Madison Kraft, Online Editor February 7, 2025

Entering its second season as a sport at Northwest, the girls’ wrestling team welcomes new head coach Kendrick Latchman. Sophomore Ava Pulliam, who began wrestling when the sport was first introduced...

Junior Ayden McGibboney was the highest scorer against the Junction City Blue Jays Jan. 28 with 16 points.

Huskies fall to Junction City High School

Miles Thomas, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

After winning a close game against a 12-3 Benton High School, the Huskies attempted to make a statement against an aggressive Junction City team. Head Coach Aaron Ihm said the Huskies knew getting a win...

Senior swimmer John Christianson performing the back stroke.

Diving into boy’s swim

Natalie Churchill, Writer January 24, 2025

This year’s swim season welcomed returning coach Taylor Sieperda to help with the weights program. Head coach Kyle Farrington said the addition of Sieperda to the coaching team allowed better assist...

Seniors Addie Wight, Bella Hopkins, Macie Gorman and Kat Davis pose for a picture during their senior night Jan. 14. “All four of them just hold themselves really well,” Head coach Hannah Haworth said. “They're nice, kind and caring, and I think that helps the younger dancers look up to them.”

The Pack Dance Team celebrates their seniors while preparing for nationals

Sydney Barnett, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2025

The Pack Dance Team seniors Kat Davis, Macie Gorman, Bella Hopkins and Addie Wight were recognized during their senior night, Jan. 14. Head coach Hannah Haworth said it’s cool to see how much these seniors...

Sophomore Rogen Anderson passes the ball through Blue Valley North's defense. The game ended with a score of 0-0. "A tie isn't what we were hoping for, but we weren't unhappy with our performance," Anderson said. He stated that the team hopes to gain momentum from this match and begin a strong season.

BVNW ties against BVN in boys’ soccer home opener

Emily Olm-Shipman, Writer September 7, 2024

Kicking off their season, the BVNW boys’ varsity soccer team played their season opener at home with full stands watching as they faced Northwest’s biggest rival, the Mustangs at Blue Valley North. “This...

Photo from girls varsity soccer game against Bishop Miege, May 7.

Huskies clinch victory on senior night

Danielle Croom, Writer May 9, 2024

In their final home game of the season, the Huskies secured a 2-0 triumph over the Bishop Miege Stags, marking an emotional farewell for nine departing seniors. Before kickoff, the team honored seniors...

Girls swim team seniors were recognized for their contributions to the team, April 25.

Girls swim senior night

Lindsay Maresh, Writer April 30, 2024

The girls varsity swim team competed against Mill Valley High School Thursday night. During this meet, the seniors girls were recognized as a part of senior night. Senior Sophia Paduano said this was...

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