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A race to remember

A race to remember

Hugo Hernandez Lara, Managing Editor October 29, 2024

Packer cross country ended its season on a high note at the 2024 NSAA State Championship held at the Kearney Country Club in Kearney, Nebraska, this past Friday. Charlotte Gregor was the sole qualifier...

Freshman Chris Zagal is just one of the people who wonder why there is no volleyball team for guys.

Why no team for the guys?

Ian Wilton Rodriguez, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

As Nebraska is becoming more and more known as a volleyball state, the question on people’s minds is why doesn’t OPS offer volleyball for guys?  According to freshman Chris Zagal, “Volleyball...

Catch me if you can

Catch me if you can

September 26, 2024

Packer cross country runners shone at the Creighton Prep Invite at Boys Town Tuesday under the guidance of coach John Tripp and took home three medals. Lester Rivera came in second in the "B" Race at Prep;...

South football aims high

South football aims high

Briahna Frye and Briana Galindo September 3, 2024

Omaha South High’s football team faced a tough loss against Westview High School during its first game of the season Friday. Although the players are upset about the loss, they said they are determined...

Concussions have always been a concern among both student and adult athletes.

Sports’ worst enemy

Hugo Hernandez Lara, Staff Writer May 20, 2024

GAccording to a published 2019 study by the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), “concussions are common in high school football athletes and can have short and long-term health impacts.”...

New track coach Nicholas Nichols focuses on excellence and commitment.

Building a committed culture

Samuel Coronado, Staff Writer May 17, 2024

Nicholas Nichols, South High’s new track and field coach, is known for his passion for sports and dedication to helping athletes grow. Nichols said he took the position because he had already been...

Soccer roundup

Soccer roundup

May 15, 2024

Despite falling short, Omaha South's boys soccer experienced an amazing season making it to the NSAA Class A semifinal match last week. The official final match score was Lincoln Southwest, 2, Omaha South,...

Practice makes perfect for South's baseball team.

Looking for a home run

Fernando Acosta Mazariego, Managing Editor May 13, 2024

Spring has arrived, and so has baseball season. On the baseball team, physical education coach Eugene Felise and physical education assistant coach Jaysson Valle oversee guiding the team to victory. Valle...

Heading to the top!

Heading to the top!

May 8, 2024

Omaha South's boys' varsity soccer showed their domaince on the field against Gretna this week in the district quarterfinals at Creighton University's Morrison Stadium. Ending the evening with a 3-2 score,...

South's cross-country team experienced an amazing season.

Cross-country shines

Elizabeth Hernandez Ortega, Staff Writer May 8, 2024

South High’s 2023 cross-country season was indeed phenomenal with its girls’ team placing first in the district and the boys’ second behind Omaha Burke. But behind these amazing achievements also...

Soaking up their success are track members Leland Bishop, October Kochen, Charlotte Gregor and Xander Kochen.

Running toward success

Cordai Beck, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

The sun is out, and so is the Packers track team. With multiple state qualifiers and a promising future, new head coach Nick Nichols has a lot to look forward to. Although it’s his first year in charge,...

Coach Charles Miles and members of South's swim team celebrate their victories.

Swimming to victory

Elizabeth Hernandez Ortega, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

Charles Miles, Omaha South High School swim coach and science teacher, described this year's swim season as “fricking amazing! Our girls broke six of the 11 school records!” South’s swim team is...

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