Beads of sweat collect on junior football player Araf Evans Jr.’s forehead as the evening dusk sets over his silhouette on the field. He prepares to take on the demanding gameday football routine again, but this time something’s different. The colors of his uniform are a bright blue and true green, not the deep purple and yellow he had grown accustomed to. The threaded words across his chest read...

As two teams walk on to the field, they both know that this is it. After over 20 games across the season for each team, it will finally be decided which of the 32 teams in the NFL will win it all. This year in New Orleans, the dominant Kansas City Chiefs and equally hot Philadelphia Eagles play to put a cap on a thrilling 2024 football season. In a rematch of Super Bowl LVII at the end of the 2022...

Coach Christina Hansen stood at the edge of the mat, watching as more girls joined the team this season. A rush of excitement coursed through her veins at the surge in the number of eager spirits and fresh faces. A smile graced her lips. These athletes were committed and determined, ready to push boundaries and prove to everyone that wrestling was for anyone willing to do the work regardless of gender. This...

The roar of the crowd. The squeaking of sneakers. The faint swish of the net. As the Millard North Basketball Teams get ready to play, they are greeted by some different competition. Here, against unfamiliar schools in unfamiliar territory, they’re not just showcasing their skills against the best teams in Nebraska. Here, their talents are on display against some of the best teams in the country. Every...

Music blares loudly in Millard North’s weight room as athletes, ranging from football, soccer, swim, and basketball programs, converse with their respective teams in 7th hour Weight Training. Gym teachers and coaches decided earlier this year to modify 7th hour Weight Training class to be more specific and specialized towards athletes. Though they share the same name, the new 7th hour Weight Training...