The Callahan Cancer Center Purpleout Dodgeball Tournament
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The benchwarmers
Sophia Chingren, News Editor
September 28, 2018
Whether you’ve watched the movie “The Benchwarmers” and laughed your way through it, or you’ve actually been in Clark and Richie’s shoes, we’ve all heard the expression “benchwarmer” before. But what’s it like to be someone who doesn’t get playing time, and what’s the coach thinking...
Big changes, bigger improvements
Avery Munson, Layout Editor
September 28, 2018
Filed under Sports
This fall the North Platte Bulldogs got a new cross country coach with a familiar face. Head coach, and former Bulldog, Jake Hasenauer has come back to his roots to lead this team in a new direction. The past 2 years he has been the assistant coach at Gering High School. “That passion for the bulld...
Swingin’ sophomore starter
Ainsley Nichols, Managing Editor
September 28, 2018
Filed under Sports
Sophomore Abby Orr is a silent threat. A varsity starter since she began playing high school softball last year, Orr has managed to prove her skill time and time again. Since the beginning of softball season this year, she’s not only hit several home runs for the Lady Dawgs, but has also managed to ...
Athlete Superstitions
Nathenial Crow, Staff Writer
September 28, 2018
Filed under Sports
What do these athletes believe will help them do better? Sophomore Tom Moss "The cross country has an apple that has a bell in it that they shake and it is called the happy apple." Coach Todd Rice "Always eating the same thing and if I was wearing something that was lucky I would...
Serving up a storm
Anam Vaziri, People Editor
September 28, 2018
Filed under Sports
For senior Avery Munson, tennis is not just a sport; it’s a lifestyle. Since the age of 9, Munson has been taking tennis lessons two to three times a week, participating in tournaments around the state, going to camps all around the Midwest, and never failing to put in everything he’s got. Flash forwa...
Recruiting tips and tricks
Avery Munson, Layout Editor
September 28, 2018
Filed under Sports
Every year, thousands of high school athletes are selected to take their athletic ability to the next level. There are many steps to take to get to a place of being recruited. Here are some tips to get you to the same spot. 1. Create a list of schools you would like to attend. Start with a wide r...
Leaving on Hiatt-us
Clay Stone, Sports Editor
May 11, 2018
Teacher, Coach, Leader, Friend. No matter where you are in North Platte, you’ve associate one of these titles with Josh Hiatt. Ever since Hiatt was a kid he has lived, worked, and breathed NP, he also has taught more than a few lessons. From his desk in the 2300 pod, to his drills in both football...
Awesome Occupation
Morgan Fischer, Social Media Editor
May 11, 2018
Filed under Sports
Coaches. They’re out on the track, pool deck, field, and occasionally in the classroom. Whether you realize it or not, coaches are with you every step of the the way, pushing you to reach your highest potential. These remarkable people are incredibly influential in making athletes, the athletic departme...
Lady Dawgs dominate Districts
May 4, 2018
Filed under Sports
Fremont Tigers girls soccer (5-11) had no answer for the North Platte Bulldog soccer team (12-3) on Monday, April 30. The Lady Dawgs put on an absolute beatdown in their 8-0 win over the tigers, with goals contributed by 6 different players. The girls kept that momentum rolling into their next game versu...
Morgan Fischer, Social Media Editor
September 28, 2018
Herbie the Husker. Chester the Cheetah. Even Toucan Sam from the Froot Loops box. These popular mascots exist to promote businesses. Each mascot is a way to symbolize individual...
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