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A white out game at Penn States' Beaver Stadium earlier this season. Everyone in attendance is encouraged to wear white.

College Football Playoffs kickoff Dec. 20

Brayden Plourde, Staff Reporter December 20, 2024

The new 12-team College Football Playoff bracket was released last Sunday, Dec. 8. Some teachers and students at Norwalk shared their opinions about the bracket and the new playoff system. Previously,...

Tillman Pupcan and his father pose for a picture at Memorial Stadium, home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

The Hawkeye vs. Cornhusker Rivalry

Beckett, Breese December 19, 2024

Some Norwalk students are in the minority of Cornhusker fans located in Iowa. Some of those students noticed a big rivalry between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sophomore Blake Kathol...

Isaac Binder and his family attend the Minnesota Vikings game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Touchdowns and Letdowns: How Fans Are Reacting to Their Favorite Teams This December

Isaac Binder, Staff Reporter December 16, 2024

With the NFL playoffs fast approaching, emotions are running high among some fans. From stellar performances to frustrating missteps, some Norwalk NFL fans share their thoughts on their favorite teams...

Iowa Wild forward Adam Raska looks for the puck against the Barracuda on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Wild secured their second straight win, with goalie Jesper Wallstedt winning the First Star.

Iowa Wild captures win against San Jose

Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024

The (1-6-1) Iowa Wild hosted the (6-1) San Jose Barracuda on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Wells Fargo Arena. The Wild came into this game after defeating the Wolves on a road trip to Chicago. Prior to this game,...

The opening kickoff is sent to Tebelle Brooks for a 12-yard return.

Norwalk JV Football wraps up season

Beckett Breese, Staff Reporter November 27, 2024

The Norwalk Warrior JV Football Team ended their season with a 2-6 record. JV Quarterback Abbas Mangal said, "We are learning from our mistakes in game and fixing them to be better." Mangal says that players...

Senior Tavin Ferner (left), freshman Luke Iverson, junior Kayden Frank, and junior Xavier Bush enjoy their last time together at Kwik star after a loss against Xavier.

Behind the Scenes of Norwalk Warrior Football

Tavin Ferner, Staff Reporter November 22, 2024

Norwalk Warrior Football finished the season 6-4, and won their district with a record of 5-0. The Warriors hosted a home playoff game against the Xavier Saints where the Warriors would end their playoff...

Des Moines Y-League Basketball Season Starts Soon

Des Moines Y-League Basketball Season Starts Soon

Brayden Plourde, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024

For some Norwalk students this winter, not all basketball games will be played at the NPECC with Warrior purple and white, but rather at the John R. Grubb YMCA courts, with mesh Iowa Wolves Metro League...

A team picture of the players, coaches, and senior parents. Seniors receive gift baskets as a sign of appreciation from their team.

The Norwalk Girls Rugby Club Hosted Matches in Norwalk

Isaac Binder, Staff Reporter November 12, 2024

The Norwalk Girls Rugby Club hosted their senior night matches on Oct. 7 at Mineart Field in Norwalk. The Norwalk girls went on to win both matches against Urbandable and Mason City. They then wrapped...

Freshmen Grace Wetzler (left), Olive DeRocher, and Gabby Drymon celebrate at the girls' camp after the meet.

Highlights From State Cross Country

Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter November 7, 2024

The Norwalk boys and girls cross country teams participated in the 4A state cross country meet to end their season on Friday, Nov. 1. at Kennedy Park in Fort Dodge. Here is a look into the sights and sounds...

Norwalk students join millions in watching the World Series

Norwalk students join millions in watching the World Series

Gavin Briar November 4, 2024

The World Series ended on Oct. 30, when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.  “I thought the Dodgers did a good job of not...

Seniors Harrison Tripp (left) and Kolton Borcherding-Johnson lead the Norwalk Warriors out of the locker room for their game against Glenwood. The Warriors went on to win the game 29-26.

Norwalk Football to host Xavier Saints on Nov. 1

Isaac Binder, Reporter October 31, 2024

Norwalk Warrior Football (6-3) will host the Cedar Rapids Xavier Saints (6-3) at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at Mineart Field for the first round of the playoffs. The Warriors are currently on a five-game...

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