Strong performance from Mason helped the Huskies survive against the Mustangs, 67-64
Jack Bensing, Writer
January 18, 2020
Getting off to a solid start defensively, the Huskies were able to prevent the Mustangs from scoring their first basket until halfway through the first quarter. The defense effort continued for the Huskies and they entered halftime with a double digit lead. Juniors Alston Mason and Jack Cha...
Northwest introduces club boys volleyball
Jack Nitz, Writer
January 16, 2020
Last spring, Heart of America Volleyball formed the Kansas City High School Boys Volleyball League after gaining more interest in boys volleyball at the club level. Twenty-seven teams throughout the KC Metro area played in the league last year. Girls varsity volleyball coach Molly Haggerty said BVNW...
Mason makes his BVNW debut in a blowout victory against Lincoln Prep
Tessa Regan, Writer
January 14, 2020
After not being able to play in the first several games for Northwest due to district transfer rules, junior Alston Mason played his first game wearing the Huskies uniform Monday night at Saint Thomas Aquinas against Lincoln Prep. Despite all eyes on how Mason would perform going into the game, Maso...
Braun Bros to square off in renewed Border War
Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
January 6, 2020
Committing to play basketball for the University of Kansas on Sept. 17, 2018, BVNW alum Christian Braun officially split the Braun household. With his older brother, Parker Braun already committed and redshirting at the University of Missouri, the Brauns had an athlete at each rival school. Upon...
Big second quarter fuels Huskies big win over Cardinals, 67-40
Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
January 4, 2020
Starting the second quarter, the Huskies found themselves trailing 10-12 after a weak offensive showing in the first quarter. The Huskies would not follow the same trend, however, jumping out to a 27-14 lead after beginning the quarter with a 17-2 run. The Huskies would continue the run and take a 32-...
Career night for Chapman pushes No. 18 Huskies over No. 5 Mustangs, 84-71
Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
December 20, 2019
Going into the second half, the Huskies would be leading 40-24 thanks to a big 25-11 run sparked by senior guard Markell Hood. Hood finished the quarter with 17 points including five threes. Hood said he was just looking to be aggressive and bring lots of energy. "We were just coming in to bring energy...
Cricket Craze
Olivia Dowell, Print Editor
December 13, 2019
Cricket, a popular pastime in European and Eastern-asian countries, has caught on at BVNW this year. Boasting 40 members, the cricket club focuses on athletics and also serves as a way to promote diversity and balance in the clubs the school has, club sponsor Ian Frazier said. “[The cricket club...
Huskies drop home-opener to Lions, 54-47
Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
December 10, 2019
For much of the first half, the Blue Valley Northwest and Lawrence High girls basketball teams were neck and neck, unable to seperate themselves. Tied 20-20, the Lions would go on a 15-2 run to put them up 35-22 midway through the third quarter. A big factor in the run would be when the Lions ca...
No. 25 Wildcats upset No. 3 Huskies, spoil season-opener, 55-38
Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
December 6, 2019
Jumping out to a 6-2 lead early in the first quarter, the Huskies came out of the gates hot. They would soon lose control however as the Wildcats would close out the quarter on a 15-2 run to give them a 17-8 lead over Northwest. A big reason the Huskies were able to keep the game within single dig...
Late comeback effort falls short, BVNW girls basketball drops season-opener against Storm, 52-44
Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
December 5, 2019
Searching for answers on both sides of the ball trailing, 44-28 late in the fourth quarter, the Huskies found a solution in junior guard Megan Edwards. After hitting her first shot with 2:10 remaining in the third quarter, Edwards would spur a 12-5 run that would put the Huskies within single dig...
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