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Gabe Swartz

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Senior Scott Duensing and the Huskies walk off the field with the runner-up trophy after the Huskies matchup with Blue Valley at Hoglund Ballpark May 26. The Tigers defeated the Huskies, 1-0.

No. 1 Blue Valley ends No. 2 Blue Valley Northwest championship hopes, wins back-to-back titles

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
May 26, 2018

No. 2 Huskies advance to first state final in school history, defeat No. 3 Derby 4-3

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
May 25, 2018
The winningest pitcher in school history is senior Max Abramovich, who takes the mound Friday against Derby.

Ten reasons why Blue Valley Northwest can win the 2018 state championship

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
May 25, 2018
Senior Will Dennis throws a pitch during the Huskies matchup with Washburn Rural at Hoglund Ballpark May 24. The Huskies defeated the Blues, 9-3.

Huskies’ hot bats blast past Blues in quarterfinal win

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
May 24, 2018
Senior Josh Fiene slides on the grass after making a bare-handed play on a slow rolling ground ball during the Huskies matchup with Summit Christian Academy at Kauffman Stadium April 21. The Huskies defeated the Eagles, 6-2.

Road to State: A look back at the 2018 season

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
May 24, 2018
Players of the varsity baseball team dog pile after their game against Olathe East High School at the DAC. The Huskies defeated the Hawks, 2-0.

No. 2 Huskies clinch trip to state with 2-0 win over No. 10 Olathe East

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
May 15, 2018
Senior first baseman Holden Missey prepares to swing his bat against Blue Valley West at the DAC. The Huskies defeated the Jaguars 10-6.

Missey’s 4 RBI’s give No. 2 Huskies 10-4 win over No. 15 Jaguars

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
May 15, 2018

Matt Shulman named head girls varsity basketball coach

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
May 10, 2018
Senior Max Abramovich throws a pitch during the Huskies matchup with Bishop Miege May 1. The Huskies defeated the Stags, 4-3.

Abramovich shines in Huskies 4-3 win over Bishop Miege

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
May 1, 2018
Sophomore shortstop Ryan Callahan throws the ball to first for an out against Rogers High School at Lawrence Free State April 19. The Huskies lost to the Mounties, 7-4.

Extra inning rally gives Huskies 3-2 win over Cougars

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
April 27, 2018
Senior pitcher Will Dennis prepares to throw a pitch against Jefferson City High School. Dennis pitched 6 1/3 innings allowing one run on four hits, and struck out three Jefferson City batters. The Huskies defeated Jefferson City 3-1 at Lawrence Free State April 21.

Dennis shuts down Jays in Huskies’ 3-1 win

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
April 21, 2018

Students protest gun violence with school walkout

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
April 20, 2018
Senior first basemen Holden Missy hits the ball against Rogers High School at Lawrence Free State April 19. The Huskies lost to the Mounties, 7-4.

Baserunning blunders hurt Huskies in 7-4 loss to Rogers (Ark.)

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
April 20, 2018
Members of the Huskies team celebrate junior Sean Roseborough's (20) third inning home run during the Huskies matchup with Blue Valley at BVHS April 10. The Huskies defeated the Tigers, 15-10.

No. 2 Huskies outslug No. 1 Tigers, 15-10

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
April 10, 2018
Custer talks to Rosalyn Gold-Anwude of TNT after his game-winner against Tennessee in the second round. "It’s fun to hit a game-winner no matter what," Custer told BVNWnews, "but it doesn’t come along that often. In high school a lot of the time we were winning by too much to ever have to shoot a game-winner, so I mean I don’t think I’ve probably made more than four or five game-winners in my career."

From Ames to the Alamo: How Clayton Custer reunited with his best friend and brought Loyola Chicago to the Final Four

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
March 30, 2018
Three BVNW grads featured in South Region Elite Eight

Three BVNW grads featured in South Region Elite Eight

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
March 24, 2018
The Huskies hold up the trophy as champions of the Rob Jones Tournament, hosted by Olathe South.

Huskies open season as Rob Jones Tournament champions

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
March 23, 2018
The district is implementing a new schedule for the week of finals.

District announces revised finals schedule to fulfill senior hour requirements

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
March 20, 2018

State Championship- BVNW 51 Lawrence Free State 40 from Husky Headlines on Vimeo.

Back-to-back: No. 1 Huskies repeat as state champs with 51-40 win over No. 2 Firebirds

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
March 10, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Parker Braun (23) watches a free throw attempt during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Derby at Charles Koch Arena. The Huskies defeated the Panthers, 82-61.

Quick scout: Previewing the 2018 state championship game

Ben Brown and Gabe Swartz
March 10, 2018

State Quarterfinals- BVNW 65 Lawrence 37 from Husky Headlines on Vimeo.

No. 1 Huskies win rematch, defeat No. 8 Lawrence 65-37 in state quarterfinals

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
March 8, 2018
During the second half, senior guard Christian Braun (0) drives past Lee's Summit West guard Mario Goodrich (3) last year at Avila University Dec. 16.

Road to state: Revisiting the 2017-18 boys basketball season

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
March 8, 2018

Head girls varsity basketball coach Brian Bubalo announces retirement

Gabe Swartz and Ben Brown
March 5, 2018
Loyola redshirt junior guard Clayton Custer (13) earned Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year honors. Custer leads the Ramblers in scoring, 3-point percentage, assists and steals.

2014 graduates win conference awards at Loyola Chicago

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
February 28, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Sarah Martin cries after the Huskies substate matchup with Shawnee Mission Northwest at SMNW Feb. 27. The Huskies were defeated by the Cougars, 43-34.

Fourth quarter woes end Huskies season in 43-34 loss to Cougars

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
February 27, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest junior forward Madison Gerard (35) shoots the ball during the first quarter of the Huskies matchup with St. James Academy at BVNW Feb. 23. The Huskies were defeated by the Thunder, 37-33.

Blue Valley Northwest junior guard Haley Shin (11) dribbles the ball in transition during the first quarter of the Huskies matchup with St. James Academy at BVNW Feb. 23. The Huskies were defeated by the Thunder, 37-33.

Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Joe Pleasant (32) soars for the slam during the second half of the Huskies matchup with St. James Academy at BVNW Feb. 23. The Huskies defeated the Thunder, 56-23.

Huskies roll Thunder in Senior Night game, 56-23

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
February 23, 2018
District Attorney Steve Howe (left) and Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez (center) announced Feb. 20, 2018 the shooting of Blue Valley Northwest junior John Albers was justified.

Overland Park police shooting of BVNW student ruled justified

Gabe Swartz and Anna Cowden
February 20, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Joe Pleasant (32) goes up for a layup during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Blue Valley at BVHS Feb. 16. The Huskies defeated the Tigers, 56-27.

Blue Valley Northwest clinches outright EKL title with 56-27 win over Blue Valley

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
February 16, 2018
The Blue Valley Northwest cheer program was investigated Friday by KSHSAA for their performance at the Sweetheart assembly Feb. 8.

KSHSAA penalizes cheer program for illegal stunts during performance

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
February 9, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest junior guard Christian Braun (0) dribbles the ball in transition during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Bishop Miege at BMHS Feb. 6. The Huskies defeated the Stags, 56-39.

No. 4 Huskies upset No. 1 Stags, 56-39

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
February 6, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Bridget Harrison (5) dribbles past a defender during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Blue Valley Southwest at BVSW Feb. 2. The Huskies defeated the Timberwolves, 59-46.

Huskies edge Timberwolves, 59-46

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
February 2, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest head coach Ed Fritz smiles as the clock winds down during the fourth quarter of the Huskies matchup with St. Thomas Aquinas at BVNW Jan. 27. The Huskies defeated the Saints, 69-46.

Fritz gets 600th win as Huskies defeat Saints, 69-46

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
January 27, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Max Johnson goes up for a layup during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 68-41.

Huskies win Border Classic, 68-41, over Pittsburg High

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
January 20, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Becky Delgado (0) goes up for a layup during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

[Photo] Delgado and Harrison lead BVNW to a 54-29 victory over Pittsburg

January 20, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Bridget Harrison (5) drives the ball past a Pittsburg defender during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Kate Kaufman looks for a pass during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Kate Kaufman (23) looks for a pass during the first quarter of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Sarah Martin (14) shoots the ball during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest junior guard Haley Shin (11) dribbles the ball at the top of the key during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Evan Bail (22) throws a pass during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest junior guard Cate McClain (1) goes up for a layup during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Evan Bail (22) drives baseline during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Evan Bail (22) looks to pass the ball during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Kate Kaufman (23) prepares to shoot the ball during the fourth quarter of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Becky Delgado (0) jumps to pass the ball during the fourth quarter of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Haley Shin (11) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter of last year's matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

[Photo] Girls basketball

November 20, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Kate Kaufman (23) goes up for a layup during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest head coach Brian Bubalo and the Huskies bench gets excited after a play during the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest junior guard Haley Shin (11) defends a Pittsburg High player during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior guard Becky Delgado (0) goes up for a layup during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Head coach Brian Bubalo coaches up senior guard Becky Delgado (0) during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Pittsburg High at PHS Jan. 20. The Huskies defeated the Purple Dragons, 54-29.

Blue Valley Northwest senior forward Parker Braun (23) dribbles the ball on the perimeter during the fourth quarter of the Huskies matchup with Olathe Northwest at Pittsburg High Jan. 19. The Huskies defeated the Ravens, 52-38.

Blue Valley Northwest freshman guard Jack Chapman (3, pictured right) leaps to attempt to alter a 3-point attempt for the Ravens during the second half of the Huskies matchup with the Ravens at Pittsburg High Jan. 19. The Huskies defeated the Ravens, 52-38.

Blue Valley Northwest junior guard Christian Braun (0) shoots a free throw during the first quarter of the Huskies matchup with Olathe Northwest at Pittsburg High Jan. 19. The Huskies defeated the Ravens, 52-38.

Blue Valley Northwest junior forward Matthew Chapman (50) attempts to steal the ball from an Olathe Northwest player during the first quarter of the Huskies matchup with the Ravens at Pittsburg High Jan. 19. The Huskies defeated the Ravens, 52-38.

[Photo] BVNW pulls away late to defeat Olathe Northwest, 52-38

January 20, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest sophomore guard Veronica Spillman (3) prepares to pass the ball during the Huskies matchup with North Kansas City at Pittsburg High Jan. 19.

Huskies exterminate Hornets, 47-16

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
January 19, 2018
Blue Valley Northwest junior guard Christian Braun (0) drives the ball during the first half of the Huskies matchup with Blue Valley North at BVN Jan. 12.

No. 1 Huskies drop No. 4 Mustangs, 65-48

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
January 12, 2018
Senior guard Sam Ward (5) signals for a screen to be set for him during the second half of the Huskies matchup with Park Hill South Jan. 6 at Saint Thomas Aquinas. The Huskies lost to the Panthers, 56-52.

No. 20 Park Hill South upsets No. 3 Blue Valley Northwest, 56-52, with double-digit comeback

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-chief
January 6, 2018
The platforms inside of the weight room have been removed in an effort to create space and make the environment safer for athletes.

Weight room undergoes renovations during winter break

Gabe Swartz and Ben Brown
January 4, 2018

Huskies open 2018 with 49-34 win over Shawnee Mission North

Gabe Swartz and
January 3, 2018

No. 3 Huskies knock off No. 1 Mustangs, 69-58

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2017
Senior forward Joe Pleasant (32) dribbles the ball in traffic during the first half at Avila University Dec. 16.

Turnover-filled night downs No. 4 Huskies in 57-52 loss to No. 1 Lee’s Summit West

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2017
Junior guard Christian Braun (0), who scored 13 points in the Huskies loss, drives towards the basket.

Second half troubles hand BVNW their first loss in 55-50 loss to Hazelwood Central

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2017
The Blue Valley Northwest bench celebrates after a made 3-pointer by senior guard Sam Ward during the fourth quarter.

Senior forward Joe Pleasant (32) slams home a dunk during the fourth quarter of the Huskies 73-56 win over Ozark High School Dec. 8.

[Photo] WATCH: Blue Valley Northwest against Hazelwood Central

December 9, 2017
Senior guard Sam Ward (5) tied his career-high in points with 21 points again Friday night, including this made 3 in the third quarter.

[Photo] Braun brothers’ early success leads Huskies to 73-56 win over Ozark

December 9, 2017
After a steal and made layup by freshman guard Jack Chapman (3), senior forward Parker Braun (23) celebrates with the freshman.

Junior guard Christian Braun (0) awaits a screen during the fourth quarter of the Huskies 73-56 win Friday night. Braun scored 13 points in the win.

During the second half of the Huskies matchup with the Tigers, junior forward Matt Chapman (50) drives to the basket.

Senior guard Max Johnson (2) defends an Ozark High guard during the fourth quarter. Johnson scored 6 points in the Northwest win.

During the third quarter of the Huskies 73-56 win, senior guard Max Johnson (2) defends a Tiger player.

During the first half of the Huskies game against Ozark High, senior forward Parker Braun (23) leaps for a rejection.

During the second quarter of the Huskies matchup with the Tigers, senior forward Joe Pleasant (32) battles with an OHS player for the ball.

Senior guard Sam Ward (5) inbounds the ball during the second quarter of the Huskies 73-56 win.

Freshman guard Jack Chapman (3) prepares to hand the ball off to junior guard Christian Braun (0)during the second quarter of the Huskies 73-56 win.

As senior forward Parker Braun (23) looks on, senior guard Sam Ward (5) begins an offensive set for the Huskies.

Senior forward Evan Bail drives to the basket during the fourth quarter of Blue Valley Northwest's game against Lawrence Free State. The Huskies defeated the Firebirds 43-31 Dec. 7.

During the second half of the Blue Valley Northwest's matchup with Lawrence Free State, senior guard Kate Kaufman dribbles the ball past an LFS defender. Kaufman scored 10 points in the Huskies win.

Senior guard Bridget Harrison dribbles the ball baseline during the second half of the Huskies matchup with the Firebirds. Harrison scored in double-figures for the third consecutive game, with 10 points Thursday.

Senior guard Bridget Harrison (5) defends a Free State player while junior forward Madison Girard (35) looks on.

In the first half of the Huskies matchup with the Firebirds, junior guard Haley Shin (11) drives to the basket. Shin and the Huskies defeated the Firebirds 43-31.

[Photo] Huskies pick up first win of season against Firebirds, 43-31

December 7, 2017
Senior guard Kate Kaufman drives and takes contact during the first half of the Huskies 34-29 loss.

BVNW girls basketball drops season-opener against SME, 34-29

Gabe Swartz, Anna Cowden
December 2, 2017
Senior guard Max Johnson goes up for a fast break layup late in the first quarter of the Huskies 70-62 season-opening victory.

No. 3 Huskies open season with 70-62 win over No. 9 Hogan Prep

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2017
BVNW senior tight end Jackson Heath (44) runs up the middle to score a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Lawrence High School Oct. 27 at LHS.

Failed two-point conversion ends Huskies season in 28-27 loss to Lawrence

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2017
BVNW senior Stacie Williams (23) spikes the ball at Blue Valley West Oct. 21.

Huskies end season in substate semifinals with 0-2 (17-25, 17-25) loss to Mustangs

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2017
BVNW senior Garrett Parks (25) smiles as he is recognized prior to the game against Manhattan High School at the DAC Oct. 20.

Huskies finish 2-6 regular season with 50-22 loss to Manhattan

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2017
Tigers dismantle Huskies, 49-3

Tigers dismantle Huskies, 49-3

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2017
BVNW will implement a new hat policy starting Monday Oct. 16 that allows students to wear hats during school.

BVNW to implement new hat policy

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2017

[Video] SwartzCenter sit-down: Jackson Heath

October 6, 2017
BVNW senior tight end Jackson Heath (44) avoids a Gardner Edgerton defender during the first half against Gardner Edgerton High School Oct. 5 at the DAC.

Injury-riddled Huskies take down Trailblazers, 35-28, in Homecoming game

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2017
Oxford Middle School and Harmony Middle School players line up ready for a play during the first half of the HMS-OMS feeder game Oct. 3 at the DAC.

Oxford tops Harmony, 10-8, in football feeder game

Gabe Swartz and TJ Vore
October 4, 2017
Freshman J. Michael Sturdivant (21), junior Brandon Cooper (42) and senior Terrel Hunter (20) kneel during the national anthem. The three players were joined by inactive senior running back Chris Thomas in their peaceful protest.

Six BVNW turnovers lead to 52-27 loss to BVSW

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2017

Former BVNW student Daniel Salloi sees success with Sporting KC

Ryan Jones and Gabe Swartz
September 25, 2017
BVNW celebrates their first win of the season by dousing head coach Clint Rider with water at the DAC Sept. 15.

Rider picks up first win as BVNW downs BVW, 35-28

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2017
Sophomore Edward Thomas (28) gets stiff armed trying to tackle a Mill Valley wide receiver at Mill Valley Sept. 8.

BVNW football falls to 0-2 with 35-14 loss to Mill Valley

Gabe Swartz and Ben Brown
September 8, 2017
Head Coach Clint Rider talks to the team after their loss to BVN.

Huskies fall to Mustangs, 48-13, in season-opener

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2017

BVNW dominates KCC en route to 8-0 victory

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2017
Highs and lows

Highs and lows

Gabe Swartz and Jack Plank
August 27, 2017
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