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The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

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The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

In the first half of the Huskies matchup with the Firebirds, junior guard Haley Shin (11) drives to the basket. Shin and the Huskies defeated the Firebirds 43-31.

Huskies pick up first win of season against Firebirds, 43-31

Olivia Dowell, Writer December 7, 2017

In their second game of the Lady Hawks Classic on Thursday Dec. 7 at Olathe East, the Huskies had a weak offensive first half against Lawrence Free State. BVNW ended up trailing LFS, 3-8, at the end...

Senior guard Kate Kaufman dribbles the ball at the top of the key. The Huskies would lose to the Hawks 52-24.

Hawks rout Huskies, 52-24

Ethan Knauth, Writer December 6, 2017

The offense for the Huskies started out strong against Olathe East in their first game of the Lady Hawks Basketball Classic on Dec. 5 at Olathe East. BVNW would end up gaining an early 10-6 lead in...

Senior guard Kate Kaufman drives and takes contact during the first half of the Huskies 34-29 loss.

BVNW girls basketball drops season-opener against SME, 34-29

Gabe Swartz, Anna Cowden December 2, 2017

In their first game action of the 2017-18 season, the girls varsity basketball team was defeated by Shawnee Mission East, 34-29. For much of the afternoon, the Huskies offense struggled mightily. BVNW...

Senior guard Max Johnson goes up for a fast break layup late in the first quarter of the Huskies 70-62 season-opening victory.

No. 3 Huskies open season with 70-62 win over No. 9 Hogan Prep

Gabe Swartz, Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2017

Blue Valley Northwest basketball fans welcomed a new sight Friday night, as the Huskies started an entirely new backcourt with senior guards Sam Ward and Max Johnson, alongside junior guard Christian...

After spending most of the 2016-17 season on the bench, senior guard Max Johnson will need to play a larger role for the Huskies this year.

Swartz on sports: Examining BVNW basketball’s biggest question marks entering this season

Swartz on sports, Gabe Swartz December 1, 2017

The Northwest basketball program is back in action at home Friday night against Hogan Prep at 7 p.m. but before they get back on the court this season, we’ll examine five questions they’ll need to...

BVNW senior Sam Ward prepares to take a shot during boys basketball practice in the BVNW Main Gym Nov. 20.

Winter Sports Preview

November 30, 2017

EKL all-stars tie KU barnstormers 90-90 in exhibition game

EKL all-stars tie KU barnstormers 90-90 in exhibition game

Gabe Swartz, Sports Editor May 7, 2017

The Kansas barnstorming tour visited Blue Valley Northwest on Saturday night, as University of Kansas graduates Frank Mason, Landen Lucas and Tyler Self went up against a cast of EKL all-stars. Mason,...

Kansas barnstormers take on BVNW and EKL seniors

Kansas barnstormers take on BVNW and EKL seniors

Gabe Swartz, Sports Editor May 4, 2017

Kansas basketball players Frank Mason, Landen Lucas and Tyler Self bring their talents to BVNW Saturday May 6. The Jayhawk basketball players, who concluded their collegiate playing careers this spring,...

Huskies hold on, defeat Lions 64-61 to win state title

Huskies hold on, defeat Lions 64-61 to win state title

Gabe Swartz, Sports Editor March 12, 2017

With 18.4 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, senior guard A.J. Pleasant stepped to the free throw line with the Huskies clinging to a 62-61 lead. Pleasant, scored 16 points on the night, but said...

Previewing the state championship game

Previewing the state championship game

Gabe Swartz, Sports Editor March 11, 2017

WICHITA- Heading into the state championship game Saturday March 10, the Huskies match up with the Lawrence Chesty Lions, who enter with a 17-7 record after defeating Blue Valley North in their state...

No. 1 Huskies ice out No. 4 Firebirds in state semifinals, 67-40

No. 1 Huskies ice out No. 4 Firebirds in state semifinals, 67-40

Gabe Swartz, Sports Editor March 11, 2017

For the fifth straight game, the No. 1 seed Huskies led from start to finish, defeating the No. 4 seed Free State Firebirds, 67-40. BVNW came out on fire offensively, jumping out to a 12-4 lead with 2:27...

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