The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

Senior Mary Hungerford kicks the ball in a game against St. Teresas Academy, April 29.

No. 13 Huskies defeat No. 4 Ravens, 3-1, in regional semifinal

Jack Nitz, Sports Editor May 19, 2021

After finishing the regular season with a 7-8-1 record, the Huskies entered their regional semifinal game against fourth-seeded Olathe Northwest as a 13 seed. Head coach Michelle Pothoven said the team...

Sophomore Easton Wasinger (24) throws a pitch in the varsity baseball game.

Huskies hold on late, defeat Mustangs, 7-4

Jack Nitz, Sports Editor May 13, 2021

Entering the game with an 8-10 record, head coach Mike Pangborn said the varsity baseball team went into their last Eastern Kansas League game of the year against Blue Valley North looking for a win. The...

Senior Olivia Shin waits for a pitch in the varsity softball pinkout game.

Huskies hold on late to split series against Mustangs

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor May 10, 2021

Holding a six run lead going into the final half inning of the doubleheader against Blue Valley North, the game seemed to be all but over. After losing the first game 7-6 in walkoff fashion, the Huskies...

Freshman Elise Grosdidier throws a pitch in the varsity softball game against Mill Vallley.

Huskies split doubleheader against Timberwolves

Jack Nitz, Sports Editor May 5, 2021

After sweeping St. James in their doubleheader the day before, head coach Kim White said the Huskies entered the doubleheader against the Timberwolves with a positive mindset and ready to win.  “The...

Senior Olivia Shin tags a runner in the varsity softball game against Mill Valley.

Huskies pick up first wins of season, sweep St. James

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor May 3, 2021

After a nail biting defeat two days prior, the Huskies were intent on coming out of the gate hot. In the first game of the doubleheader, the Huskies would take an eight run lead into the sixth inning,...

Legendary coach Ed Fritz retires

Jonny Isaacson and Jack Nitz April 28, 2021

Boys varsity basketball coach Ed Fritz announced his decision to retire from coaching in Kansas to members of the boys basketball program in the Performing Arts Center this morning.  After being hired...

Senior point guard Alston Mason dribbles the ball in the varsity basketball game against Blue Valley North.

Senior Alston Mason commits to Oklahoma

Jonny Isaacson and Jack Nitz April 13, 2021

After finishing his season with averages of 23 points, four rebounds and four assists, senior point guard Alston Mason made the decision to commit to the University of Oklahoma. Mason said there were multiple...

Junior Sammie Carey throws the ball to first base in the varsity softball game against St. Thomas Aquinas.

Huskies softball drops both games of doubleheader to Saints

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor April 3, 2021

Heading into the third inning of the first part of their doubleheader against St. Thomas Aquinas, the Huskies trailed, 1-0. After a double from junior Shayla Edwards, senior Olivia Shin would send...

The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament, which began on March 18 and lasts until April 5, provides college basketball fans with 19 days of games filled with upsets, buzzer beaters and crazy moments.

March mania

Jack Nitz, Sports Editor April 2, 2021

The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament, which began on March 18 and lasts until April 5, provides college basketball fans with 19 days of games filled with upsets, buzzer beaters and crazy moments....

Sophomore Reagan Priest (7) celebrates scoring a goal with senior Isabel Schelhammer (18). Priest finished the game with a hat trick.

Huskies dominate, defeat Stags 6-0

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor March 26, 2021

Blowing the game open, the Huskies went into halftime with a commanding 4-0 lead. Head coach Michelle Pothoven attributed the hot start to the team playing hard. “Our mindset was to play hard...

Senior Jack Chapman (3) and sophomore Grant Stubblefield (0) walk off the court as Lions players celebrate their win.

Huskies fall to Lions in state quarterfinal game, 52-47

Megan Yates, News Editor March 9, 2021

Senior Alston Mason, who led the team with 18 points, mentioned how the Huskies struggled at the beginning, while the Lions seemed ready.  “We started off slow and came out sluggish,” Mason said....

Senior Jack Chapman makes his move on an Olathe South defender in the boys varsity substate championship game.

Boys varsity basketball wins substate, defeats Olathe South, 74-46

Megan Yates, News Editor March 6, 2021

Going into the game, senior Jack Chapman said their team focused on winning, as this would allow the team to make yet another run at winning the 6A state championship.  “We wanted to make sure we...

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