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Sophomore Malik Lillard (15) chases after a ball against Omaha Central on Wednesday, May 4, in the District Championship Game.

I believe in North Platte High

Will Stone, Sports Editor May 6, 2016

I believe in North Platte High. I believe that things are looking up for North Platte sports. I believe it’s incredible that our volleyball ladies took two games at the state tournament. You went there...

Senior Paxton Smith and Freshman Jarret Veddar run with the pack during practice

Setting the bar

Avery Munson, Layout Editor April 1, 2016

"I felt nervous knowing it was the first meet of the season, also knowing I was setting the bar going forward into the season," senior Shay Bamesberger said. On March 18th the NPHS track team went to UNK...

Senior Adam Engle puts a ball upfield for a teammate

Guys going for gold

Will Stone, Sports Editor April 1, 2016

Junior Will Phillips is no stranger to good soccer; he has been the varsity goalie since his freshman year. In each of his first two years, the Bulldogs fell short of reaching the state tournament, but...

The 2016 swim and dive seniors pose in front of the Devaney Center as they leave the pool for the last time.

Shaving seconds, diving for success

Will Stone, Sports Editor March 7, 2016

After over three months of preparation, the time had come. On February 25-27, North Platte High School swim and dive state qualifiers splashed into Lincoln to compete against the top in the state. Diving...

Girls Tennis Coach John Lehmer, along with the other coaches prepare for strong sports seasons.

Great Expectations

Avery Munson, Layout Editor March 4, 2016

John Lehmer,  Girls' Tennis Coach What are some goals for the season? -Get the girls better at tennis -Have them appreciate the sport of tennis What are you looking for in players? -Effort -Competitiveness What...

Sophomore Jamon Davis swims the breastroke at the Dawgs home meet on January 28.

Whip kick king

Will Stone, Sports Editor February 8, 2016

“Coach Jahnke, singing along to ‘Stitches’ while we were waiting around at a meet, definitely. He will probably hate me for saying that,” sophomore Jamon Davis said about his favorite memory of...

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...

Tough road, tougher players

Will Stone, Sports Editor January 8, 2016

“We have an uphill battle with challenging teams ahead, but our kids embrace those challenges. I'm confident we will be a well-rounded team by the end of the season and surprise a few teams,” said...

Sophomore Emilio Ramos and freshman Jake Hendren compete for the pin at the Blue & Gold Scrimmage.

Bright lights and Dawg-fights

Will Stone, Sports Editor December 4, 2015

Senior David Mata said, “The team may be young, but we’re hungry. We want to win and we want to have fun. The upperclassmen are showing better examples in the wrestling room and out in public. Our...

Jackrabbits, Giants, and Falcons, Oh my!

Will Stone, Sports Editor December 4, 2015

To anyone who ever said intramurals is informal and non-competive has never watched the Little Giants or the Falcons play. In the whole league this year, the matchup of these two teams, is the one to watch....

Well swishes

Will Stone, Sports Editor December 4, 2015

“I feel we have a highly competitive, energetic group of kids. We also have some experience which is always a plus,” said North Platte High School Head Boys’ Basketball Coach Matt Kaminiski. He said...

Waves of Experience

Will Stone, Sports Editor December 4, 2015

The North Platte Swim team is hitting the pool for the 2015-2016 season. The team brings back a lot of major contributors. “We have a lot of depth coming back for girls and boys. The girls’ returning...

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