The switch from fluorescent gym lights to bright, open sky and stadium lights is jarring. And when you add the challenges that come with playing outdoors-- the wind, sun, and heat-- the volleyball team faced unpredictable conditions for their first major game of the 2025 season. On August 21, instead of their usual games on gym floors, varsity volleyball played on a portable court placed on the...

Even when the pace slows and their run ends, the girls’ distance track team keeps the field buzzing with energy. A loudspeaker rolls through the grass, blasting upbeat music as the girls gather to stretch, laugh, and support one another. Each day is challenging yet high-spirited, and at the heart of this refreshing atmosphere is girls’ distance coach Seth Stewart. Stewart–better known as Coach...

Everyone played some sports as a kid. However, as you got older, the teams got more competitive and you realized you might not really be good. Soon, you quit the sport entirely, only playing occasionally with friends, or sometimes, not at all. Now, Millard North has a fun way to get back into the competition. Current seniors Luke Glasgow and Sharish Shapkota started Sports and Fitness For Youth (SAFFY)...

Gym lockers slam shut as the girls basketball team concludes another grueling season full of after-school weight training sessions to early morning practices, dedicating hours to refining their skills and building unbreakable bonds. However, for some players, this season wasn’t just a chapter in their careers. For seniors Sara Harley and Avril Smith, this experience marks the continuation of their...

With water as his second home, senior Lucas Feng has spent his life showcasing his strides in the pool. His relentless determination and unwavering commitment to swimming cultivated in historic achievements: breaking the Millard North’s 100 backstroke school record, all the relay records, and being top ten in multiple events. Once the race was over, Feng glanced at the clock and knew his name would...

Coaching has the power to make or break a team. When a new coach steps in, a team can be completely uprooted and reshaped- for better or worse. Every change in leadership creates a fresh start, a new chapter filled with untapped potential. The two-time state champion boys’ soccer team is beginning a new chapter of their own with the arrival of their new head coach, Jovan Sudar. With his years of...

Senior Derek Rollins isn’t just a basketball player—to his team, he’s the spark that ignites the court. With every pass, shot, and rebound, he brings a unique blend of his skill and heart to the game that’s as much passion as it is about bringing points to the scoreboard and winning. Rollins and the varsity basketball team achieved many successes. In his freshman year, the team won the state...