Both hoops teams hope to build on last year’s record-setting seasons
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Last season, the girls’ basketball team advanced further in the playoffs than any other girls’ basketball team in Northwood’s history. This year’s team...
Gender and sports
By Emily Brooks Staff Writer “Okay, what about us? Hey, we’re here too. They didn’t even recognize us,” said girls’ basketball player Yancey Luft. Luft...
Two long-time coaches retire
By Kaitlyn Mattiace Staff Writer Over the years at Northwood, many coaches, teachers and principals have made a lasting impression on students throughout the school....
In Training: Trainers, managers aid teams
By Madison Roberts & Caroline Schneider Staff Writers “I’ve had to tape a JV player to the bench,” senior football trainer Becky Jurius said. “I...
NHS Sports Briefs
Wrestling team off to 4-2 start As of last week, the wrestling team was 4-2, following a 42-39 win over Cedar Ridge Dec. 14. For...
On to the next level: From player to coach
By Austin Moody Staff Writer “Fun, very different from high school, but fun,” said basketball coach Russ Frazier, describing his experience as a college athlete....
Beyond NHS: Students turn to club sports
By Ally DeJong Staff Writer “We’re always playing soccer, we’re always on the road. We really don’t have time to do anything else.” Freshman Jamie...
Girls’ golf finishes 2nd at States in program’s 4th year
By Caroline Schneider Editor-in-Chief In 2008, three freshmen, two seniors and their new coach walked onto a golf course as Northwood’s first female golf team....
Nerf or Nothing
By Gloria Rodriguez Staff Writer Only a few people remain on the gym floor, strategically hiding behind and maneuvering around the many barricades, trying to...