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Senior Running Back William Eloe (17) avoids the defense and sets up a touchdown.

Photos of the first FNL game of the season, a loss against the New Triers Trevians

Sydney Queen and Vita Klein
August 31, 2025
Zannah Chien masterfully hits a low forehand shot.

Photos of Girls Tennis’s second place finish at the Downers Grove South Invite

Sydney Queen, Photo Editor
August 31, 2025
Huskie offense preps for the next down at the ten yard line.

[Photo] Huskies suffer a bitter loss against the New Trier Trevians in their first game

Reese Navarro and Ennette Bednarz
August 30, 2025
The boys and their coaches hold up "1s" with their state championship trophy.

Photos of Naperville North Boys Waterpolo State

Sydney Queen, Photo Editor
May 29, 2025
The fans and Huskie team celebrate the state win.

Jack Reif (2) throws up his hands to avoid a foul call.

Mason Hofmann (6) rises up past Trevian Caden Adrianopoli (2) to make a pass.

Caden Tsao (11) shoots the final goal of the game to bring the Huskie team into the lead.

Jacob Podkasik (7) looks around for a pass.

Jack Reif (2) folds over after whipping a shot at the goal.

Mason Hofmann (6) shoots over New Trier's Ethan Kim (10) to tie up the game.

Caleb Uson (1) reaches up to block a high-slung shot.

The players and their coaches smile with their third-place state trophy.

Photos of Naperville North Girls Varsity Waterpolo State Game

Sydney Queen, Photo Editor
May 29, 2025
Captains Payton Schrier (15) and Ria Vaid (16) hoist up the third-place state trophy.

Molly Depies (12) treads up and away from a Duke defender.

Ava Podkasik (21) rears back to take a shot.

Mia Podkasik (3) fakes a shot to throw off the opposing goalie.

Payton Schrier (15) gets swarmed by Duke defenders in set.

Rugie Stackevicius (1) leaps up to block a shot.

Natalie Brown (9) scores the first goal of the game.

NNHS Girls Varsity Water Polo team posed after winning 3rd place at State.

[Photo] The NNHS Varsity Girls Water Polo team defeated York, securing a 3rd place state finish

May 29, 2025
Naperville North Varsity Boys' Water Polo team poses for a photo after winning the State Championship title.

[Photo] The NNHS Boys’ Varsity Water Polo team are state champions for the first time in school history

May 27, 2025
The Huskies hold their "Sectional Champions" plaque.

Photos of Girls Water Polo’s win against Naperville Central in the Sectional Finals

Sydney Queen, Photo Editor
May 20, 2025
Huskie players celebrate after their sectional win.

Rugie Stackevicius (1) looks up the pool for a target.

Ava Podkasik (21) takes a five-meter penalty shot.

Payton Schrier (15) goes for the shot on a breakaway.

Natalie Brown (9) works the goalie on a one-on-one play.

Gabby Bandera (5) looks to pass into set player Cate Czochara (2).

Rugie Stackevicius (1) reaches up to block a wayward shot.

Natalie Brown (9) looks for a pass as she keeps herself up.

Payton Schrier (15) protects the ball as she moves around a Redhawk defender.

The Huskie team shows off their "Sectional Champions" plaque.

Photos of Boys Water Polo’s win against Waubonsie Valley in the Sectional Finals

Sydney Queen, Photo Editor
May 20, 2025
Caden Tsao (11) looks for a pass as he moves away from a Warrior defender.

Mason Hofmann (6) treads far out of the water for a shot.

Caleb Uson (1) and Huskie defenders reach out to block a shot.

Jacob Podkasik (7) successfully scores a shot between a sea of Warriors.

John Riordan (3) looks around for a pass.

Jack Reif (2) takes a close and quick shot on the goal.

The Huskies celebrate their sectional win.

Junior Will Harvey shoots a free throw in a home game against DeKalb.

[Photo] Naperville North’s All-Star Athletes: Will Harvey

Leo Taylor, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
Anna Richards watches her 3-point shot she took seconds before.

[Photo] Naperville North’s All-Star Athletes: Anna Richards

Reese Navarro, Assistant Sports Editor
March 19, 2025
Junior Natalie Frempong (1) sprints around a Redhawk player at an earlier game from the Huskies' season against the Naperville Central Redhawks.

[Photo] Naperville North varsity girls basketball suffer season-ending loss to Benet Academy

Alex Sachdev, Staff Writer
February 23, 2025
Natalie Frempong (1) shoots a lay-up.

Photos from varsity girls basketball’s crosstown comeback victory against Naperville Central

Sydney Queen, Special to The North Star
February 5, 2025
The Huskies' starting lineup huddles up before the game.

Photos of varsity boys basketball’s thrilling crosstown win

Sydney Queen, Special to The North Star
February 5, 2025
Will Harvey (22) shoots the ball over a Redhawk defender’s hand.

[Photo] The Naperville North varsity boys basketball team dominates Naperville Central Redhawks for the second time this season

Reese Navarro, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Sam Kelly (11) takes a 3-point shot with intense focus.

[Photo] Naperville North varsity girls basketball team pulls off a revenge win over Naperville Central

Alex Sachdev, Staff Writer
February 2, 2025
Max Steele (5) takes a 3-point shot.

Photos of varsity boys basketball’s riveting win against Naperville Central

Sydney Queen, Special to The North Star
December 16, 2024
Miles Okyne (4) takes a shot over the defending DeKalb players.

[Photo] Naperville North varsity boys basketball loses battle against DeKalb

Alex Sachdev, Staff Writer
January 26, 2025
Head Coach Gene Nolan describes the next play to the Naperville North varsity boys basketball team.

[Photo] Varsity boys basketball falls to Oswego Panthers in overtime

Jaél Sarai Badie, News Editor
January 20, 2025
Dawg Pound leaders stand at the front of Naperville North's cheering section during a home football game.

[Photo] The Dawg Pound: We want more

Rachel Buescher, Josie Coyle, Anda Elezi, and Isabella Nguyen
January 2, 2025
The Naperville North varsity boys basketball team listens closely to Head Coach Gene Nolan at a previous match from this season.

[Photo] Naperville North varsity boys basketball loses a hard-fought battle to Metea Valley

Alex Sachdev, Staff Writer
December 23, 2024
The Huskies excitedly rally around one another before the game.

Photos of varsity girls basketball’s close loss to Naperville Central

Sydney Queen, Special to The North Star
December 16, 2024
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