Huskies start strong, defeat Jr. Blues 53-41, to win state title for third year in a row

Jonny Isaacson, Writer

March 10, 2019

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Coming into the state championship game, the Huskies defense allowed 63.5 points per game in their previous two matchups. Knowing that BVNW needed to start with a strong defense, head coach Ed Fritz decided to start the game in their zone. “We played 1-3-1 the whole night tonight,” Fritz sa...

Huskies Win Third Straight State Title With Victory Over Washburn-Rural 53-41

March 10, 2019

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No. 2 Huskies to take on No. 1 Blues in state championship game

March 9, 2019

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The No. 2 Blue Valley Northwest Huskies will play the No. 1 Washburn Rural Blues in the 6A state championship game Saturday at 6:15 p.m. at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita. The Huskies reached the championship by defeating Shawnee Mission South, 61-57, improving to 22-2 on the season. The Blues defeated...

Late comeback sends No. 2 Huskies to third state championship in a row with 61-57 win over No. 6 Shawnee Mission South

Jonny Isaacson, Writer

March 9, 2019

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For the second straight game, the Huskies found themselves staring at a late deficit, down by eight heading into the fourth quarter. Having been outscored in each of the three previous quarters, head coach Ed Fritz, decided to ask the team a question after the third quarter, according to senior Christian B...

Blue Valley Northwest Huskies Advance to State Championship With 61-57 Victory over Shawnee Mission South Raiders

March 9, 2019

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Sturdivant to leave BVNW for Texas

Ethan Knauth, Online Copy Editor

March 7, 2019

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The ability to start on the varsity football team as a freshman is a rare trait for a BVNW football player according to head coach Clint Rider. Yet, one and a half years ago, sophomore J. Michael Sturdivant did just that, starting at wide receiver. “The ability to start as a freshman is somet...

No. 2 Huskies to play No. 6 Raiders in 6A state semifinal game

March 7, 2019

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The No. 2 Blue Valley Northwest Huskies will play the No. 6 Shawnee Mission South Raiders in the 6A state semifinal game Friday at 4:45 p.m. at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita. The Huskies reached the semifinals by defeating Olathe North, 75-70, improving to 21-2 on the season. The Raiders upset No....

Huskies Advance to State Semifinals After 75-70 Victory over Olathe North

March 7, 2019

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Big third quarter propels No. 2 Huskies over No. 7 Eagles, 75-70

Jonny Isaacson, Writer

March 6, 2019

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Going into the locker room having been outscored in the preceding half, the Huskies found themselves looking at a nine point deficit, down 37-28. BVNW made a few adjustments in the second half, which helped to win them the game. Head coach Ed Fritz said the Huskies’ adjustments on defense helped t...

Boys Basketball Substate Championship 2019

March 4, 2019

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Girls Basketball Substate 2019

March 4, 2019

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BVNW withstands a late comeback, advances to the 6A state championships with 71-64 win over Olathe West

Jonny Isaacson, Writer

March 2, 2019

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For the ninth time in ten years, the No. 1 Blue Valley Northwest Huskies advanced to 6A state, after defeating No. 9 Olathe West on Friday night. The game started with the Owls jumping out to an early, 16-15 lead to end the first quarter. The team's ability to stay together is what senior Christian Bra...