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The Northern Light

The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light

Track talk with Ryan Mauwa

Track talk with Ryan Mauwa

Ryan Mauwa, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

In track and field, athletes are trained year round to be in the best shape as humanly possible, with lifting weights, speed work, plyometrics and isometrics combining with their longer running workouts....

In a relay race, a single set of handoffs can make or break a team's chance to qualify for the state meet under the current model. This shouldn't be the case. Photo courtesy of Sandy Kocinski.

Track talk with Ryan Mauwa

Ryan Mauwa, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

High School track and field athletes train almost year round to only drop seconds, sometimes milliseconds off of their times. We have to discipline ourselves to achieve goals along with qualifications....

The 2024 NBA playoffs bracket.

NBA playoff predictions

Chase VanderWalle and Asher Carpenter May 29, 2024

The NBA Finals are coming up and there are 4 teams in contention: the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Boston Celtics, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Indiana Pacers. Chase: the Celtics I believe that...

Senior Keegan McIntyre runs out of bounds after receiving a pass from QB Braylen Amos in the Huskies' matchup against St. Joe on September 29. Portage Northern went on to secure a 48-22 victory.  in the Huskies' matchup against St. Joe on September 29. Portage Northern went on to secure a 48-22 victory.

Varsity football defeats St. Joseph high school 48-22

Brie Quick, Ella Morofsky, Abby Hosler, and Ian Eby October 3, 2023

On Friday, September 29th, 2023 the Portage Northern varsity football team brought themselves to a 6-0 record with a 48-22 win over St. Joseph High School. The game featured a variety of pregame...

Looking forward Into Tom Izzo’s future at the helm of MSU

Ben Knight, Staff Writer April 13, 2022

With Michigan State’s exit from this year's March Madness tournament, questions have begun to arise about Tom Izzo’s future with the program. Izzo is undoubtedly one of if not the greatest college...

Skate park local Matt Lasiter completes a boardslide on a rail at South Westnedge Skate Park.

South Westnedge skate park ready for warm weather despite needing renovations

Mitchell Barnard, Staff Writer March 24, 2022

As the weather turns warmer, Huskie skateboarders are headed outside to find new places to ride. The South Westnedge skatepark, located on 9010 S Westnedge Ave, is a place for everyone. The park is for...

March Madness preview

March Madness preview

Ben Knight, Staff Writer February 24, 2022

With NCAA men’s basketball nearing March Madness, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that there is no clear number one team. Before the season started, Gonzaga was the number one team in the nation,...

An inside look at Huskie Bowling

An inside look at Huskie Bowling

Miles Slocum, Photographer February 7, 2022

Players meet with coach to talk game strategy during a time out.

Huskie basketball: beyond the win loss record

Jackson Barnard, Associate editor February 2, 2022

The start of basketball season found the men’s basketball team looking to bounce back from their substandard performance during the previous season. The Huskies currently possess a 2-9 record and...

Senior Lyse Bates digs a ball from the back row. As a libero, she often sets up the plays.

Senior Lyse Bates hustles, hits, and never quits

Abby Hosler, Staff Writer October 26, 2021

Senior Annelyse “Lyse” Bates has been playing volleyball ever since she was in 5th grade, when she instantly fell in love with the sport. “I like the team culture and the team competitiveness,”...

Sophomore Randi Rodriguez is catching for many of the new pitchers. “I enjoy catching because there is always something to do,” she says.

Softball team prepares for season debut

Bryana Quick, Staff Writer March 24, 2021

PN softball coaches Ed Bowe, Jim Migaliaccio, Mike Hinga and Jim Swinehart have been holding 4 person workouts since the beginning of February to prepare the girls for the season, but with Covid restrictions...

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