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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

Junior Grant Stubblefield shoots a layup in the Huskies 64-60 win over the Jaguars, Jan. 7.

Huskies defeat Jaguars, 64-60, in back-and-forth game

Alyssa Gagnon, Writer January 8, 2022

  The Blue Valley West boys basketball team had not lost a game all season - that is until they played the Blue Valley Northwest Huskies. Going into the game, junior Grant Stubblefield said...

Defense leads the way as Huskies defeat Timberwolves, 46-32

Defense leads the way as Huskies defeat Timberwolves, 46-32

Jack Nitz, Sports Editor January 7, 2022

After an 18-day break, the girls varsity basketball team was back in action, taking on Blue Valley Southwest. The Huskies sprung out to a 16-8 lead by the end of the first quarter and used that momentum...

Junior Grant Stubblefield shoots a free throw in the Huskies 69-54 win over the Mustangs, Dec. 17.

No. 10 Huskies hop out to early lead, defeat No. 3 Mustangs, 69-54

Lucy Halverson, Writer December 19, 2021

A week before this game, the Huskies took on their rival Mustangs in the championship game of the Championship Showdown Tournament and were defeated, 58-47. Junior Grant Stubblefield said the previous...

Aaron Ihm named new boys basketball coach

Aaron Ihm named new boys basketball coach

Jack Nitz, Sports Editor June 4, 2021

Aaron Ihm has been named the next boys basketball coach for the Huskies. Ihm served as the boys basketball coach at Raytown South (Mo.) for six years, winning five district championships, three conference...

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...

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...

Senior Nick Sullivan guards an opponent in the boys varsity basketball game against Blue Valley North.

No. 1 Huskies fall to No. 3 Mustangs in overtime nail-biter, 63-62

Jack Nitz, Sports Editor February 6, 2021

Earlier this season, Blue Valley Northwest took on Blue Valley North and won, 71-56. The Huskies came into this game looking to sweep the season series and continue their win streak over their rival Mustangs...

Senior Alston Mason attempts a contested jumper in the boys varsity basketball game against Blue Valley High.

Huskies ride early lead to win over Tigers, 71-57

Jack Nitz, Sports Editor February 3, 2021

After establishing an early lead helped Blue Valley Northwest to a 77-40 win over Greenwood Laboratory on Saturday, the Huskies knew it was important to continue to bring intensity as they went into the...

Guest Opinion: A Decade of Dominance

Guest Opinion: A Decade of Dominance

Andrew Lind February 1, 2021

Editor’s Note: The author of this article, Andrew Lind, is a 2018 graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School. Andrew is also a former player of head basketball coach Ed Fritz and a teammate to several...

Senior Alston Mason drives into the paint, ready to attempt a layup.

Fast-paced Huskies cruise to win over Greenwood Laboratory, 77-40.

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor January 31, 2021

Starting the game, it was clear the Huskies were intent on keeping their trend of setting the pace and playing quick. The fast pace helped the Huskies end the first quarter on a 14-3 run. Senior point...

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