The wrestlers are warmed up, hydrated, and ready to go. The bout is about to begin. Into the ring step… two girls? From February 16-18, athletes from all over Nebraska gathered in the CHI Health Center to prove their skills in the state wrestling tournament. This year, for the first time ever, MN sent not one, but two female wrestlers: senior Hailey Siebrass and freshman Makenzie Martin, the team’s...

An ambitious group of high schoolers take the “W” as they make their own intramural teams.  Earlier this year, the soccer team, SWFC and basketball team, CBC sparked widespread enthusiasm with their intramural high school sports teams. Compared to traditional high school athletics, which tend to be high pressure and highly competitive, these high schoolers have created a space that allows for...

Splashing, with each stroke down the lane. Pushing each muscle to its limit for victory. For senior Kalvin Hahn, swimming is not only his passion but is also streamlining him to success. After graduating in May, Hahn will attend West Point Military Academy where he will swim for the school.  “Swimming has gotten me to places I could never go without it. Because of swimming, I have gotten to meet...

A black puck of rubber flies across the rink, with players on skates not far behind. This sport, known for its high-speed action and its fight-prone players, takes place not only on the ice but in conference rooms and in MN’s study halls as well. Despite its reputation, hockey is a sport that requires a lot of time management skills and that needs to be well planned out. Team captain Jacob Hyder,...

When someone mentions the world's biggest soccer tournament, there is only one name that comes to mind, the Fifa World Cup. It is easy to picture the bright white lines painted on a green field so large it makes players look like action figures. However, the only thing bigger than the World Cup field itself is the fanbase. With over 4 billion viewers, the World Cup makes soccer the most-watched...

Breathe in. Breathe out. Block out all the eyes on you. Focus. Set up your play. Examine the hole, grip the club in your hand, and then glance back at the ball. Fix your stance. Hit the ball. Boom.  This is what girls golf did every match in the season. The girls had grown used to the routine and stakes were high once again this year in the ultimate battle of the NSAA State Girls Golf Championship...