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Senior Aidan Basinger (front) and freshman Alex Altes (back) play doubles against Indianola on April 29, 2025. Both Norwalk's varsity and JV teams won their meet against Indianola.

Boys’ JV Tennis Team Completes Undefeated Season

Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter June 3, 2025

The Norwalk boys' tennis regular season concluded on Thursday, May 1, after a rained-out match against Ottumwa, and the junior varsity team managed to accomplish a rare feat: they failed to lose a single...

Senior Konner Holtorf prepares to go up to bat in a game against Newton on May 28, 2025 in Norwalk.

Baseball players reflect on season

Gavin Briar May 30, 2025

As the 2025 baseball season approached, players for the Norwalk Warriors said they were optimistic about the upcoming season. “Every goal through the season is to make it to state and win it, of course,”...

Paige Nichols plays for the Norwalk High School Girls Soccer Team, and she also plays for a club soccer team. Nichols said that the different teams carry different dynamics.

High School Soccer vs. Club Soccer

Brayden Plourde, Staff Reporter April 11, 2025

The Norwalk Boys Soccer Team has won four state championships since 2007, and the Norwalk Girls Soccer Team team has finished above .500 for almost 10 years. The key to Norwalk’s success may just lie...

Forward Nico Blachman takes off his gloves to fight Austin Watson, but Watson doesn't drop his mitts to fight.

Iowa Wild falls short to Grand Rapids in OT, 3-4.

Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter March 23, 2025

The Iowa Wild hosted the Grand Rapids Griffins, the affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, in Des Moines on Feb. 14. The Wild fell short of a comeback, losing 3-4 in overtime. The wild are now sitting in...

Warrior Pulse – Girls State Basketball Preview

Brayden Plourde, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

Junior Brayden Plourde hosts the very first episode of the Warrior Pulse podcast and previews the Norwalk Girls Basketball State game versus the Central DeWitt Sabers. This episode features an exclusive...

After first loss, girls basketball gets big win

After first loss, girls basketball gets big win

Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter January 17, 2025

The Norwalk Girls Basketball Team won their first 10 games of the season but then lost on Jan. 7 to Dallas Center-Grimes, 48-53. A couple of players reflected on what happened during that game and how...

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 Papcun 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,...

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