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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
Jonny Isaacson

Jonny Isaacson, Co-Sports Editor

Jonny Isaacson is a senior and the Co-Sports Editor for “The Express.” Outside of Newspaper, Jonny enjoys hanging out with friends, watching and playing sports and binge watching TV shows. In school, Jonny’s favorite subject is history. Upon graduating, he plans on majoring in sports journalism in college. This year, Jonny hopes to improve his own writing while also helping sports writers on staff further develop their skills.

All content by Jonny Isaacson
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
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

Legendary coach Ed Fritz retires

Jonny Isaacson and Jack Nitz
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

Jonny Isaacson and Jack Nitz
April 13, 2021
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
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
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
Senior Jack Chapman takes a shot during the boys varsity basketball game against Blue Valley West, Jan. 8.

Huskies dominate paint, defeat Jaguars 66-41

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
January 9, 2021
Senior point guard Alston Mason dribbles the ball in the varsity basketball game against Blue Valley North.

Big first half pushes No. 2 Huskies past No. 5 Mustangs, 71-56

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
December 19, 2020
Jeremy, Paul, Laura, Lisa, and Lily Bredemeier pose outside their house after they had finished putting up decorations for their Super Bowl party. Feb. 2.

A love like no other

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
November 23, 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

Jonny Isaacson and Jack Nitz
November 11, 2020
Junior Mikey Pauley attempts to avoid a tackle.

Huskies season ends in 24-7 loss to Tigers

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
November 7, 2020
Senior Riley Beach runs in a meet on Sept. 19. The girls cross country team took first place in regionals.

Girls Cross Country takes second at 6A state championship

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
November 4, 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

Jack Nitz and Jonny Isaacson
October 30, 2020
Senior Will Vancrum dribbles the ball through the defense.

Huskies defeated by Timberwolves 3-1

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
Senior Leo Clennan sacks the quarterback against Blue Valley North, Oct. 9.

Late comeback attempt falls short, Mustangs defeat Huskies, 34-27

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
October 10, 2020
Senior Will Vancrum races for the ball.

Huskies inch closer to EKL title, defeat Bishop Miege, 2-0

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
October 9, 2020
Senior Fitz Horn (8) plays offense against the Mustangs.

Huskies defeat rival Mustangs, 4-2

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
October 3, 2020
Junior Ellison Gracik rises up to spike the ball.

Gallery: Husky Volleyball goes 1-1 in Triangular

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
October 1, 2020
Junior Andrew Mitchell celebrates tying the game with three minutes to go.

Late comeback gives Huskies 3-3 tie with Jaguars

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
September 25, 2020
Senior Fitz Horn makes a move on the defender.

Mitchell’s hat trick lifts Huskies past Tigers, 4-2

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
September 23, 2020
Sophomore running back Grant Stubblefield (3) runs the ball into the endzone to extend the Huskies lead to 24-10.

Defense leads way, Huskies defeat Tigers 24-17

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
September 18, 2020
Junior Audrey Malis (23) rises to hit the ball in the girls varsity volleyball game against Blue Valley, Sept. 15.

Huskies go 0-2 in triangular, fall to Tigers and Saints

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
In their “One Last Game” the Huskies beat the Mustangs by a score of 20-2.

Seniors play in last game, Huskies defeat Mustangs, 20-2

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
June 25, 2020
Huddled in a circle, the varsity softball team talks to each other during a game.

One last game

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
June 23, 2020
Changes to Summer Conditioning Program

Changes to Summer Conditioning Program

Jack Nitz and Jonny Isaacson
June 16, 2020
New head baseball coach named

New head baseball coach named

Jonny Isaacson, Jack Nitz, and Megan Yates
May 26, 2020
John Hilton named new athletic director

John Hilton named new athletic director

Jonny Isaacson and Jack Nitz
May 16, 2020
Athletic Director Kevin Gerke smiles as he watches a Northwest football game.

Remembering Kevin Gerke

Jonny Isaacson and Ethan Knauth
April 10, 2020
Former varsity baseball coach Jade Samborski talks to the baseball team during a game against Lee Summit West on March 18, 2019.

Varsity baseball coach Jade Samborski resigns

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
April 3, 2020
For the first time in school history, the spring sports season has been cancelled.

Spring sports season canceled

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
March 24, 2020
Ankith Sheshappa (right) plays a game of chess with sophomore Alex Mojica (left) Jan. 15. “Chess in general has been beneficial to my mental strength,” Sheshappa said.

Always protect your king

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
March 19, 2020
Senior guard Markell Hood (25) drives into the paint. He would finish the game with 10 points.

2020 KSHSAA state basketball tournament canceled following quarterfinal round

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020
Junior Jack Chapman is seeking his third straight state championship.

Athlete of the week: Jack Chapman

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
March 10, 2020
Senior Markell Hood (25) rises up to dunk the ball in the team's substate semifinal game

Huskies advance to Substate Championship, defeat Jaguars, 80-56

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020
Junior Caiden Casella took third place at the 6A Kansas state wrestling tournament Saturday Feb. 29.

Athlete of the week: Caiden Casella

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
In the Kansas City Chiefs part of the 101 awards, Chairman and CEO of the Chiefs Clark Hunt speaks.

NFL 101 Awards recap

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
February 29, 2020
Junior Megan Edwards drives in for a layup on a fast break.

Girls basketball to not have substate game

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
February 28, 2020
Junior Alston Mason (1) attempts a layup to give the Huskies a five point cushion late in the fourth quarter.

Huskies hold on, defeat Tigers 73-66

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
February 22, 2020
Senior Markell Hood (25) prepares to pass the ball to the wing in a 70-56 win over Bishop Miege.

No. 1 Huskies defeat defending EKL champions Bishop Miege, 70-56

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
February 11, 2020
Senior Danny Robinson signs with the University of Kansas to play football during the spring athletic signing ceremony, Feb. 6.

BVNW senior tackle Danny Robinson commits to the University of Kansas

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
February 7, 2020
The route for the the parade starts at 6th Street and Grand Blvd, heading south on Grand Blvd, west on Pershing Road, north on Main, culminating at Union Station.  

What to know about Chiefs parade

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
February 4, 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

Jonny Isaacson and Jack Nitz
February 3, 2020
Junior Jeremy Bredemeier waves a 'Chiefs Kingdom' flag during the Sweetheart assembly, Jan. 31. Bredemeier is a life-long Chiefs fan.

50 years in the making

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
February 2, 2020
BVNW alumni Parker Braun (23) and Christian Braun (0) watch the action from the bench after checking out in the fourth quarter of the Huskies matchup against Lawrence High at Charles Koch Arena March 8. The Huskies defeated the Lions, 65-37.

Braun Bros to square off in renewed Border War

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
January 6, 2020
Junior Jack Chapman shoots a free throw on his way to 25 points in the boys varsity basketball game on Jan. 4.

Big second quarter fuels Huskies big win over Cardinals, 67-40

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
January 4, 2020
Junior Jack Chapman drives past a defender in the boys varsity basketball game on Dec. 20.

Career night for Chapman pushes No. 18 Huskies over No. 5 Mustangs, 84-71

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
December 21, 2019
Senior Grace Coble avoids a turnover while dribbling the ball down the court.

Huskies drop home-opener to Lions, 54-47

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
December 10, 2019
Junior Jack Chapman drives in for a contested layup.

No. 25 Wildcats upset No. 3 Huskies, spoil season-opener, 55-38

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
December 7, 2019
Senior Veronica Spillman tries to break free of a double team.

Late comeback effort falls short, BVNW girls basketball drops season-opener against Storm, 52-44

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
December 5, 2019
Senior Campbell Newby holds up a sign during the KSHSAA state game day competition, on Nov. 23.

BVNW cheer team wins 2019 6A KSHSAA state championship for first time in program history

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
November 24, 2019
Senior Markell Hood carries toward the basket during the game against Blue Springs, Nov. 30. BVNW defeated BSHS, 70-40.

“Late Night in The Pound” returns for first time since 2016

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
The NCAA unanimously voted to start the process of modifying its rule to allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, on Oct. 29.

NCAA paves way for athletes to profit off names, images and likenesses; BVNW athletes respond

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
November 5, 2019
Senior Evan Ranallo catches the football in the air during the varsity football game against Shawnee Mission Northwest, on Nov. 1.

Huskies season ends with 56-42 loss to Cougars

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
November 2, 2019
Senior Meiko Pearson hugs sister Alayna Pearson after losing final game of season to Blue Valley, 2-0.

Huskies end season in substate championship with 0-2 (13-25, 15-25) loss to Tigers

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
October 26, 2019
Senior Jackson Million dribbles a ball in a game against St. Louis University, on Sept. 28.

MLS star Matt Besler to visit with Husky Soccer

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
October 25, 2019
Senior Beth Shniderson winds up for a shot on Sept. 4.

Shniderson qualifies for 6A state tournament for third year in a row

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
October 20, 2019
Senior receiver Evan Ranallo hugs coach David Faggett after beating BVN, on Oct. 18.

Pauley’s big game lifts Huskies over rival Mustangs, 33-28

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
October 18, 2019
Senior move in Markell Hood dribbles the ball in the game against Blue Valley on senior night on Feb. 14 at BVNW. The win improved the Huskies record to 17-2.

KSHSAA approves rule change for transfer students

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
Senior Evan Ranallo catches the game-winning touchdown against Harrisonville High School, Sept. 13.

Huskies win first game in two years, defeat Wildcats, 34-28

Jonny Isaacson, Sports editor
September 14, 2019
From left to right, Jacob Troutner, Evan Ranallo, Leo Clennan and Nick Schwarz stand for the anthem ahead of the varsity football game, Sep. 6.

Thunder defeat Huskies in first game of season, 41-14

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
September 7, 2019
Junior Riley Beach runs in the 6A state cross country meet, on Oct. 28.

Cross Country

Jonny Isaacson, Sports Editor
August 30, 2019
Senior Abby Bishop pitches the ball in the regional championship game against Mill Valley on May 14. BVNW was defeated by MV, 14-6.

No.1 Jaguars eliminate No. 8 Huskies in regional final, 14-6

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
May 15, 2019
Sponsor for the class of 2020 Sara Doerhoefer (second from left) poses with teachers Kerry Kinkelaar, Emily Halastik and Sara-Nicole Harper.

Math teacher and class of 2020 sponsor Sara Doerhoefer announces resignation following end of school year

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
April 23, 2019
Senior Christian Braun drives the ball in the game against Saint Thomas Aquinas on Friday Jan. 25 at STA. The Huskies defeated the Saints, 67-58.

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

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
March 10, 2019
Senior Christian Braun dribbles the ball in the game against Blue Valley West on Friday Feb. 8 at BVW. BVNW defeated BVW, 57-49.

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

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

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
March 6, 2019
Senior Christian Braun wears teammate and fellow senior Matthew Chapman's jersey (50) in the game against Olathe West on March 1 at BVNW. The Huskies defeated the Owls, 71-64.

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

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
March 2, 2019
Juniors Logan Cully and Grace Coble get their new laptops Tuesday Feb. 5.

Students and staff face concern with the Wi-Fi

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
February 17, 2019
Senior Mike Peake is honored before the game against Blue Valley for senior night.

Davis hits game winner, No. 4 Huskies top No. 18 Tigers on senior night, 76-75

Jonny Isaacson and Ethan Knauth
February 15, 2019
Junior Markell Hood dribbles the ball down the court in the rivalry game against the Mustangs. The Huskies defeated the Mustangs 58-52, Dec. 14.

No. 1 Huskies win a thriller against No. 11 Mustangs, 58-52

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
December 15, 2018
Senior Mike Peake defends a Vikings player in the game against Shawnee Mission West on Dec. 7 at Shawnee Mission East. BVNW defeated SMW, 70-49, improving to 4-0 on the season.

No. 1 Huskies defeat unranked Shawnee Mission West, 70-49, to win the Championship Showdown

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
December 8, 2018
Senior Christian Braun drives to the basket during their game against Blue Springs, Friday Nov. 30. BVNW defeated BSHS, 70-40.

No. 1 Huskies start season with 70-40 win over unranked Blue Springs

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
December 1, 2018

Tigers cruise past Huskies, 49-13, in Homecoming game

Jonny Isaacson and Aidan Knauth
September 29, 2018
Girls Golf

Girls Golf

Jonny Isaacson, Writer
August 24, 2018
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