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New Volleyball Rules

On February 20th, 2024, the NCAA Women’s Volleyball season will come with a new rule allowing setters to double on the second contact. According to the NCAA, this rule was brought into the game to make it more consistent with fewer fouling errors. Bulldog’s head coach Darrin McBroom sits on…

by Ava Osberg  •  May 7, 2024
Sports

Undefeated Girls Track&Field

The Northwest Girls Track & Field team consists of many student-athletes who have worked diligently throughout the three years that the program has been running. The team has high hopes for the 2024 season, so far they have had lots of success in the outdoor season. The Northwest Girls Track…

by Sophie Nguyen  •  May 7, 2024
Features

Pickleball Club

A sport known only to a few just 10 years ago was propelled into the limelight by COVID-19, pickleball. As of the current day an estimated 35 million Americans played pickleball within the year. With 2023 total participation is up 84% from the previous year per SFIA reports.  What makes…

by Boston Mendenhall  •  May 7, 2024
Sports

Womens March Madness

The 2024 women’s NCAA basketball tournament has been the most popular in history with many riveting games and standout players.  Women’s basketball and women’s sports in general have long been overshadowed by the more popular, and more showcased men’s sports. The women’s division was constantly overlooked; for example, the vast…

by Cali Kuhl  •  May 7, 2024
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Maverick Inman: Record Breaker

Northwest High School receiver Maverick Inman broke three school records throughout the 2023 football season: yards in a game, single-season touchdowns and single-season yards.  He finished the season with 751 yards alongside 8 touchdowns. Inman stated, “I was focused on winning games… it was obviously pretty cool, but it was…

by Krish Sehgal  •  Apr 13, 2024
Culture

The Blue and Silver Gazette- NOW UP!

Check out our new edition of the BS Gazette Below!

by Jack Andersen  •  Apr 1, 2024
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Natalie Harris U-20 Selection

Natalie Harris, a sophomore at the University of Iowa, has secured a spot among the top hurdlers in the entire country under 20.  This unbelievable achievement is a major component of all the hard work, perseverance, and athletic ability.  Harris, from Waukee, Iowa, first discovered her passion for track and…

by Aunya Van Zetten  •  Mar 4, 2024
News

The Netflix Effect

Formula 1 has had a wild and historic rise in popularity with the addition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The second American race was added in two years.  In its history, Formula 1 struggled to connect with its younger audience and frankly, the former owners couldn’t care less. In…

by Boston Mendenhall  •  Feb 29, 2024
Sports

Super Bowl LVIII Recap

Super Bowl Sunday is a day that ends in ecstasy for one fanbase, and anguish for the other. On February 11th, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs took down the San Francisco 49ers in a back-and-forth overtime finish.  This instant classic marks the second time the Chiefs have beaten the 49ers…

by Lucas Ressler  •  Feb 19, 2024
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Photo Recap: Waukee Defeats Northwest in Basketball Matchup

Waukee Northwest played Waukee in Basketball at the Waukee High School Field House on December 5, 2023. This was the 5th time the boys have matched up and the 4th for the girls team. The boys now have a 3-2 win record and the girls have a 3-1 win record.

by Jack Andersen  •  Dec 6, 2023