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The Student News Site of Omaha South High School

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It's more than just running and throwing, it about how mentally prepared you are to push yourself to the limit. Photo illustration generated by Canva.

Ready, set, go!

Jaydyn Zendejas-Trejo, Junior Repoter May 15, 2026

As spring sports begin, athletes prepare for a new season filled with competition, teamwork and personal growth. Longer days and warmer weather give players the chance to improve their skills while building...

It is a challenge for student athletes to balance school and sports. Photo illustration generated by Magic Media.

Balancing school and soccer

Estrella Castro, Junior Reporter May 15, 2026

Being a student-athlete at Omaha South High School isn’t easy, but for girls soccer players Azul Agraz and Ashley Rodriguez, it’s something they stay committed to every day. Rodriguez starts her...

Dylan Holden dribbles toward the Lincoln Southeast defender.

All gas, no brakes

May 13, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, Omaha South beat Lincoln Southeast 3-1 under the lights at Morrison Stadium in a dominant performance. Omaha South scored three goals from three different players. Anthony Martinez...

South’s tennis team looks forward to more wins.

Tennis talk – beyond the court

Leslie Torres Alvarado, Junior Reporter May 1, 2026

South High’s tennis team is serving up more than just their matches—a team filled with talent and friendship. Some team members shared their perspectives and experiences regarding tennis. Junior...

The Omaha South Packers 2025-26 team.

Eyes turnaround in 2026-27 season

Miguel Martinez, Junior Reporter April 17, 2026

The Omaha South Packers football team has been working hard and grinding for the upcoming season, setting goals for the 2026-27 season. Team members also have unfinished business and are working harder...

Coach Vasquez takes a picture of the starting 11.

Tradition never fails

Brandon Ramos, Junior Reporter April 10, 2026

Omaha South soccer has been thriving this season, keeping its tradition of winning alive. Coach Joe Maass said, “When we get to May, it matters the most.” The question is, will they keep dominating? Omaha...

JV's Zueleydy Alvarez Leyva defends her side and gets the ball.

Girls soccer splits with Bellevue East

April 3, 2026

Girls soccer is alive and well at South High! Tooter journalist Brandon Ramos snapped some images of the varsity and junior varsity teams in action on the field against Bellevue East last week. JV won...

Cross country offers more than just running; it's also an experience for mind.

Not only a sport but an experience

Jaqueline Salgado, Junior Reporter March 27, 2026

Have you ever wondered why people choose to do cross country? Coach John Tripp and two athletes — junior Josephine Murillo-Feria and sophomore Jessica Lara-Flores — shared their experiences and thoughts....

Packers dominate Bryan in 5-0 rout

Packers dominate Bryan in 5-0 rout

March 23, 2026

South High dominated Omaha Bryan 5-0 on Saturday in a crosstown rivalry match. Omaha South set the tone early with a goal from senior Joel Atencio and carried a comfortable 4-0 lead into halftime. Senior...

Omaha South's girls soccer team finished 6-9 last season.

‘Wait, there’s girls soccer?’

Jack Wildrick, Junior Reporter February 12, 2026

When you think of soccer at South High, chances are you first think of its nationally successful boys team. Countless people crowd Collin Stadium each spring to watch Coach Joe Maas and his incredibly...

Before going pro, Randall Crutcher played at Creighton University for four years.

From pro basketball to teaching

Jaydyn Zendejas-Trejo, Junior Reporter February 12, 2026

Most people do not know that South High business teacher Randall Crutcher has a long, interesting sports history and is well known in the Omaha community. Crutcher is a marketing teacher and assistant...

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