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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

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Jack Nitz

Jack Nitz, Sports Editor

Jack Nitz is a senior and the Sports Editor of “The Express.” Outside of newspaper he is the Senior Class President, the DECA treasurer, National Honor Society membership co-chair, and a member of Quill and Scroll Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. In his free time Jack enjoys spending time with friends, watching and playing sports and talking about Fantasy Football. Jack is looking forward to covering BVNW sports this year and hopes to improve on his leadership and writing skills this year.

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Junior Emily Chiasson returns the ball in a tennis match, Sept. 20.

Girls Tennis team places second at regionals, junior Emily Chiasson finishes first in singles

October 15, 2021
Junior Ricki Li (6) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Bishop Miege.

Huskies defeat Stags, 3-1, on senior night

October 8, 2021
Senior Steven Whitter breaks a tackle in the Huskies 47-10 victory over St. James, Sept. 24.

Huskies dominate on both sides of the ball, defeat Thunder, 47-10.

September 25, 2021
Senior Sebastian Meriano (9) returns a punt in the varsity football teams win over St. Joseph Central.

Huskies rout St. Joseph Central (Mo.), 49-6.

September 18, 2021
The varsity football team celebrates a 35-21 win over Blue Valley in their season-opener.

No. 5 Huskies defeat No. 3 Tigers, 35-21, in rematch of last year’s playoff game

September 4, 2021
Junior Nick Cusick runs the ball in the varsity football game against Blue Valley West, Oct. 23. (Photo by Grace Davis)

Football

August 27, 2021
New boys basketball coach announced

New boys basketball coach announced

June 4, 2021
Junior Megan Yates (left) consoles senior Isabel Schelhammer (right) after the Huskies loss in the state quarterfinals.

Huskies end season in state quarterfinals with 3-0 loss to Lancers

May 26, 2021
Junior Matthew Lemke walks off the field after a loss.

No. 11 Huskies fall to No. 6 Hawks in regional semifinal game

May 24, 2021
The girls varsity soccer team celebrates after receiving the regional championship trophy.

No. 13 Huskies upset No. 5 Hawks in overtime, 2-1, to win regional championship

May 20, 2021
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

May 19, 2021
Sophomore Easton Wasinger (24) throws a pitch in the varsity baseball game.

Huskies hold on late, defeat Mustangs, 7-4

May 13, 2021
Freshman Elise Grosdidier throws a pitch in the varsity softball game against Mill Vallley.

Huskies split doubleheader against Timberwolves

May 5, 2021

Legendary coach Ed Fritz retires

April 28, 2021
Senior point guard Alston Mason dribbles the ball in the varsity basketball game against Blue Valley North.

Senior Alston Mason commits to Oklahoma

April 13, 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.

March mania

April 2, 2021
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

February 6, 2021
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

February 3, 2021
Senior Alston Mason dribbles the ball during the boys varsity basketball game against Lawrence High.

Strong second half propels No. 1 Huskies to victory over No. 2 Lions, 72-50

January 27, 2021
Huskies get off to hot start, defeat Shawnee Heights, 47-41

Huskies get off to hot start, defeat Shawnee Heights, 47-41

January 22, 2021
Freshman Lanie Douglas dribbles down the court at the game against Blue Valley West, Jan. 8.

Edwards and Douglas lead Huskies to win over Jaguars, 48-41

January 9, 2021
Committed.

Committed.

December 17, 2020
Head coach Matthew Shulman hands the Grosdidier sisters their awards.

Grosdidier sisters win Athlete of the Week award

December 11, 2020
Senior Will Vancrum passes the ball away from Blue Valley North in the varsity game, Oct. 2.

Vancrum takes Midfielder of the Year, Pollack takes Coach of the Year for the EKL

November 11, 2020
Sophomore running back Grant Stubblefield runs the ball up the field. He finished the game with 140 yards and two touchdowns.

Huskies win first playoff game in 11 years, defeat Lancers, 42-14

October 30, 2020
Senior Riley Beach runs in a meet on Sept. 19. The girls cross country team took first place in regionals.

Girls cross country places first at regionals, nine runners qualify for state

October 28, 2020
Sophomore Sam McIntosh dribbles the ball.

Northwest defeats Basehor-Linwood, 5-0

October 15, 2020
The Varsity volleyball team huddles together at the game against BVN.

Northwest goes 1-1 in triangular

September 26, 2020
Senior Aidan Knauth runs to stop a breakaway, Sept. 15.

Northwest is defeated by Rockhurst, 0-1, in the first game of the season

September 16, 2020
Current senior Will Vancrum dribbles the ball during the varsity substate game on Oct. 29 2019

Boys Soccer vs. Rockhurst Preview

September 15, 2020
Changes to Summer Conditioning Program

Changes to Summer Conditioning Program

June 16, 2020
New head baseball coach named

New head baseball coach named

May 26, 2020
John Hilton named new athletic director

John Hilton named new athletic director

May 16, 2020
Nathan Harris (Right) substitutes for another player who had a broken hand. “I was friends with two members of the team at the time so they reached out without practicing with them at all. I drove to play with them in Tulsa,” Harris said.

Game on

May 5, 2020
Senior and student body president Annabelle Nitz speaks during an assembly.

Seniors react to their last quarter of high school canceled due to COVID-19

March 30, 2020
Juniors Mikayla Rakolta and Emily Moser wear Chiefs gear following the teams Super Bowl win, Feb. 2.

Chiefs win second Super Bowl in franchise history; Northwest reacts

February 3, 2020
Northwest introduces club boys volleyball

Northwest introduces club boys volleyball

January 16, 2020
Sophomore Eliana Klathis works at her family owned Greek restaurant, Pita Blu.

Greekin’ Out

January 3, 2020
Mike Pauley goes up for a layup in the Blue Valley Northwest basketball game, against Blue Valley Southwest, on Feb.2. BVNW defeated BNSW, 70-48.

Triple Threat

October 28, 2019
Junior Grace Yan hits a ball against Shawnee Mission East on Sep. 13.

Girls Tennis

August 30, 2019
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