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The wrestling team at Neuqua Valley has always been a highly-respected team across the state. This year, Neuqua won further acclaim when Senior Luke Pigott was named “Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Upstate 8”. Pigott, who has been wrestling for Neuqua since his freshman year, was awarded the Brandon Bringas Scholarship. Each year [...]
Neuqua’s Media Department is one of the best media programs in public schools across the country, with popular weekly its popular weekly production “Wildcat Weekly”, as well as it’s well-attended annual “Film Festival”. There is one program, however, which is frequently overlooked: Neuqua Replay. New to the Media Department, Neuqua Replay is a [...]
No matter what sport someone is in, there is always that one technique or activity that can help improve his or her athletic skills. An example of this is barefoot running. This means literally running barefoot, or wearing shoes specifically designed to replicate running without any shoes at all. For those who want to [...]
Since Neuqua’s opening in 1997, students and teachers alike have had the opportunity to hit the slopes. The ski club offers trips in the colder months of the school year to students who enjoy skiing or snowboarding. According to the club’s founder, Bill Roller, the “mission of the club is to promote the life-long [...]
There are many activities that people will argue are not a sport such as cheerleading, dance, or gymnastics. However, at Neuqua, all of those sports are represented. Poms is now considered an IHSA sport at Neuqua. Orchesis, is considered a club because it is not a yearlong activity and does not participate in the [...]
The newest trends to hit the fitness world are the Power Balance Wristbands or otherwise known as ‘Power Bands.’ Power Bands are a specially constructed product that works with the body’s natural flow of energy. They are worn on the wrist but also come in necklaces. Balance, strength, and flexibility are the three main [...]
The Neuqua Boys’ Swimming and Diving team begins an exciting new season this winter. There are many successes to look forward to and obstacles to prepare for as these hardworking swimmers strive for Neuqua’s fifth consecutive state trophy. “This is an exciting year as we shoot for another state trophy, we’ve lost a lot of [...]
The Neuqua Valley Boys Cross Country team has had a great season, and on Saturday, November 6, the boys finished third overall at state. The top finisher was Junior Taylor Soltys, who was the fifteenth finisher overall with a time of 14:38. The second finisher for Neuqua Valley was Junior Mark Derrick with 14:58, [...]
Wrestling is one of the most intense programs offered at Neuqua. The sport incorporates different aspects of martial arts as well as military combat styles. High schools in the U.S., such as Neuqua have developed a modern style that athletes all over the school take part in. The team, headed by Dean Mick [...]
Throughout the years there have been astonishing increases in the amount of student accidents in contact sports. A study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy in Columbus states that “concussions will sideline at least 67,000 of the 1.2 million high school football players this fall.” As the dangers of sports continue [...]
