The Bulldogger

December’s Bulldogs of the Month

Savanna States, Staff Writer December 2, 2016

Erica Whipple What do you want for Christmas? A teacup puppy named Spot, because no one names their dog Spot anymore. Favorite part of Christmas? ABC’s Christmas movie spectacular and Christmas...

7 Sensational studs to watch this winter sports season

Christian Buck, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

Junior Braiden Ruffin - Wrestling Last year, Ruffin brought home a State championship to North Platte for the first time since 2012. This season, Ruffin’s goal is to become the first wrestler in school...

November Bulldog of the Month

Savanna States, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

Andrew Phares Favorite part of fall: Marching band and the Superior we got. Most used phrase: “You’re right.” Fun fact: I don’t like chocolate but I’ll eat Reese’s Pieces. Vanessa...

Senior Trevon Weaver stands alone on the sideline during the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs 59-12 victory against Omaha Bryan.

Onto the next one: fall sports recap

Will Stone, Sports Editor November 4, 2016

The tears flowed freely, guys were sobbing. This marked the end of Bulldog football for 28 gentleman. A season with highs and lows ended with a bang against the Omaha Bryan Bears on senior night. A 3rd-and-17...

Senior Derrick Burge zeroes in on an incoming ball, preparing for a good hit

On the Burge of greatness

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief September 16, 2016

Name: Derrick Burge Grade: Senior Age: 18 Height: 6’3” Hair Color: Blonde Relationship Status: Single Biggest Challenge: My serves and staying in the game mentally. Sometimes it’s easy to...

Notorious D.I.G.

Notorious D.I.G.

Brett Folk, Staff Writer September 16, 2016

Biggest Challenge: Having bad knees Biggest Success: Getting looked at by college, I suppose Biggest hope for the season: Make it to State.What motivates you: Getting looked at by colleges. How long...

Sydnee Miller practices her routine before her color guard try-out last Wednesday.

Twirling flags and feelings

Color guard
Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief May 6, 2016

When watching marching band next year, you’ll only see one new face amongst the flags. After last Wednesday’s try-outs, 11 members made the team. Color guard is a team that visually represents the...

Kijana Owens takes the ball up court in the Dawg House.

Bulldogs at work 100%

Thomas Hoatson, Layout Editor February 8, 2016

Heart, family, and selflessness is the mantra for this year’s North Platte men’s basketball team. It is evident that the team plays by these values on the court. The team is well-rounded and dependent...

Hungry 2 overcome

Bailey Hiser, Staff Writer January 8, 2016

H2O is the motto for this year’s North Platte swim and dive team; they are Hungry 2 Overcome. “We swim in a pool that is not legal; we aren’t allowed to do dive starts in our pool. So the swimmers...

The scoop on Central

Will Stone, Sports Editor November 6, 2015

On Oct. 30 the North Platte Bulldogs traveled to Omaha for a playoff showdown with the Omaha Central Eagles. The Dawgs played stout defense through most of two quarters. The Eagles punched it in...

Dawgs defy doubters

Will Stone, Sports Editor November 6, 2015

Water dripped off of football coach Bernie Madison as he walked towards midfield to shake hands. He was soaked, but he couldn’t care less. His North Platte High School Bulldogs had knocked off the...

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