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The Prowler

The student news site of Plainfield North High School

The Prowler

The student news site of Plainfield North High School

The Prowler

From left: Nex Varsity coach Brittany McWaine and new Assistant coach Troynell Addams welcomed at North.

Meet Coach McWaine

Brianna Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 26, 2025

The 2024-2025 Girls’ Varsity Basketball team prepared for the new season along with welcoming a new head coach. After last year's struggle, making a comeback was the first plan for varsity coach Brittany...

From left: Girls wrestling coach Dominick Sterr, Sophomore Viki Rodnikova, Junior Meryn Finnegan, Freshman Isabelle Chavez, Sophomore Siena Hart.

North girls pinning stigmas

Nooreen Hussaini, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

The Plainfield North girls’ wrestling team has kicked off their 2024-2025 season with a successful start.  More specifically, the girls’ team brought home 3 wins from their first meet back in November.  Sophomore...

Plainfield North girl's Varsity cheerleading team at conference on Jan. 25.

With pride, North cheerleading

Brianna Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 26, 2025

On Jan. 25, Plainfield North held the conference tournament for girls’ cheerleading, a precursor to qualify for the state tournament.  The girls’ cheerleading team spends every year focusing on...

Rybka’s final buzzer

Rybka’s final buzzer

Brianna Gonzalez, Sports Editor December 12, 2024

With the fall season coming to an end, a 17 -year- old senior is immortalized, having commanded the ice with skill and precision. Varsity Center Captain Christian “CJ” Rybka's determination on the...

On court one last time

On court one last time

Sue Ellen Damato, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2024

Stepping on the court one last time, watching the past 3 years flash through in faint memories, and hearing the whistle blow once more is a moment no athlete, especially Plainfield North’s basketball...

Sweet taste of victory

Sweet taste of victory

Hilde Trinidad, News Editor December 11, 2024

Senior Jessica Kovalcik’s record on the court is just as remarkable as her drive to succeed. Representing Plainfield North, this is her fourth year qualifying for state, with her most recent victory...

Chasing excellence

Chasing excellence

Hilde Trinidad, News Editor December 11, 2024

The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams represented Plainfield North with distinction this season, with both earning spots at the prestigious Nike Cross Regionals (NXR) Midwest Championship. The...

Making senior year unforgettable

Brianna Gonzalez, Sports Editor November 21, 2024

Students at Plainfield North High School have made tremendous changes for the 2024-25 school year. Student Council seniors Andrew Elkareh and Sydney Ha have planned this year to be the best one yet. The...

Falling for fantasy football

Sue Ellen Damato, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2024

As September has come to an end, that means the first week of the National Football League (NFL) is a month through. With 32 teams in the NFL, families and crowds pack together to watch every Sunday, Monday...

Gone golfing

Brianna Gonzalez, Sports Editor November 21, 2024

Seniors Grace Gilbert and Maggie Spencer, juniors Mia Harmon and Brooklynn Griffith, and sophomores Annie Halvorsen and Kiley Sanborn are the first Girls Golf team to make school history by qualifying...

Record Shoots

Brianna Gonzalez, Sports Editor September 28, 2024

Senior Grace Gilbert shot a 72 school record along with the team record for Plainfield North High School. Senior Maggie Spencer, junior Brooklyn Griffith and sophomores Annie Halvorsen and Kiley Sanborn...

Running new routes to victory

Sue Ellen Damato, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2024

The clock has started for this year's 2024-2025 football season. With exactly 10 games, Tiger Nation is ready to watch this season unfold. The first game is behind us with a loss to Lockport, and our second...

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