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Year in Review: Sports

Year in Review: Sports

Ben Lewis, Staff Writer June 2, 2016

Many high school students try out for and participate in the sports we offer here at Portage Northern. Some, however, make a name for themselves and prove their dominance. We have compiled a list of athletes...

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder small forward and superstar, has been performing on a whole new level leading all players in points per game with 27.7.

NBA Playoffs Update

Salvador DelVecchio, Staff Writer May 25, 2016

This year’s NBA playoffs have been deemed “boring” and “dull,” with games decided by the blow of the whistle.  In the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers have not lost a game, sweeping both the Detroit...

Like a fitbit

Like a fitbit

Nick Vichinsky, staff writer March 28, 2016

The winter months have come to an end. With that comes the end of baggy sweatshirts, jackets, and sweatpants that cover up the winter months of hibernation and feasting weight. This means that it’s time...

Nolan Smith

Nolan Smith

Salvador DelVecchio, staff writer March 28, 2016

Most superstar athletes have been playing their sport since the time they could walk.  Nolan Smith (12), one of three of Portage Northern's State Qualifiers, started his wrestling career in seventh grade....

Last home game

Last home game

Ben Lewis, staff writer March 28, 2016

“Senior night allows people to see who the seniors on the team are. It also makes the seniors feel they really contributed and were part of the team,” says Adam Farran (12). Senior night is a night...

Powerlifting

Powerlifting

Taylor Slager, Staff Writer March 21, 2016

Bench press, squat, and deadlift are the three most widely known power lifts. During practices the powerlifting team does specific lifts to keep an even balance of muscle in the body and this helps them...

A bond unified

A bond unified

Fernando Trice, staff writer March 21, 2016

For many students, high school sports are just a hobby. For this group of seniors, it is more  than that. Most that are participating in high school sports, want to further their skill set in college,...

Ballin like March Madness: Things to watch in this years NCAA Tournament

Ballin’ like March Madness: Things to watch in this year’s NCAA Tournament

Carter Landis, Staff Writer March 16, 2016

It’s been the craziest year for college basketball. This year upsets have been more predictable. No team ranked #1 has held the position for more than 5 weeks. With all that said, it might be even harder...

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Drew Dixon, staff writer March 7, 2016

A desolate, frozen wasteland lies over the field of summer as one of the greatest seasons in Portage Northern Baseball history fades into memory. However, new memories lie in the wait. Last season was...

PN Lax

PN Lax

Ryan Beadle, staff writer March 4, 2016

Portage Northern’s men's lacrosse team is coming off of a strong 2015 season with a record of 13 wins and 8 losses. The Huskies are looking to build on that in the 2016 campaign, here are some key things...

Hard work

Hard work

Brooklyn Hudson, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

Strike after strike,  leaving pins, and missing the spare; can  this ruin the chance to go to states? That average needs to stay high and staying consistent will get a place for states at the end of...

The cold never bothered them anyway

The cold never bothered them anyway

Lyndsey Case, Staff Writer January 6, 2016

With the huge shortfall of snow thanks to Michigan weather, there is nobody who wants that white fluffy substance more than skiers and snowboarders and more specifically the Alpine Ski Team. The Alpine...

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