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Forsyth County’s first high school track meet of the season went well for North’s Raiders.

Hard Work Paid Off in the Long Run for North’s Track and Field Team

Carena Ravenel, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

On Feb. 13, all Forsyth County track and field teams, including North’s, traveled to Lambert High School to run in Forsyth County’s first track meet of the season.  Coach Shively and North’s Track...

The Raider Arena is fired up after Lady Raider Ansley Allen makes a three.

Lady Raiders Basketball Advance to Elite Eight

Anes Ribic, Sports February 25, 2019

The North Forsyth High School Lady Raiders advance after defeating the Duluth Wildcats 59-52. The game was played at Raider Arena on Feb. 20. The Lady Raiders entered the state playoffs after defeating...

North’s JV soccer team fought hard during the first game of the season.

North’s JV Soccer Team Falls Short of Denmark by One Point

Carena Ravenel, Staff Writer February 11, 2019

On Monday, Feb. 4, the first game of North’s JV soccer season took place at Denmark High School. North’s JV soccer players traveled to Dane territory in an attempt to defeat them on their own turf....

The 53rd Super Bowl was hosted in the Mercedes Benz stadium on Feb. 2, 2019, bringing in hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country. But what did this massive sporting event cost the City of Atlanta? Photo credit: Nick Schwartz, USA today

2019 Super Bowl Costs and Revenue For City of Atlanta

Ramya Raja, News Editor February 7, 2019

The NFL Super Bowl was recently hosted in Atlanta, Georgia for the first time in nearly 2 decades. Millions tuned in to watch and thousands more packed the Mercedes-Benz stadium on Feb. 3. The city of...

The Lady Raiders varsity basketball team played an impressive game on Friday against Milton, in their last regular game of the season. They will now be proceeding to the Region Tournament Semifinals.

Lady Raiders Crush Milton 66-10 in Intense Varsity Basketball Game

Emily Stocksdale, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 1, North Forsyth High School’s girls varsity basketball team faced off against the Milton High Eagles. It was an intense game, and the Lady Raiders fought hard to maintain the lead which...

North Forsyth Boys Basketball wins over Forsyth Central Bulldogs.

Photo by: NOFO Twitter

North Forsyth Boys Basketball Dominates Central

Anes Ribic, Sports February 4, 2019

The North Forsyth High School Raiders boy’s varsity gained a win against Forsyth Central Bulldogs.. The Varsity Boys were tough enough to hold on in the fourth quarter to pull off the win 51-49.  The...

Girl Swimmers from all across the county compete for their chance to swim in the finals.

Raider Swim Team Swims Their Way into the Forsyth County Championship

Grace Wood, Sports Editor February 4, 2019

On Saturday, Jan. 19, the North Forsyth swim team went up against swim teams from all across the county in the Forsyth County Championship. The swim meet was held at the Cumming Aquatic Center, where...

Freshman Dylan Lyerly wrestles a West Forsyth High School competitor while his team cheers him on.

NFHS Wrestling Team Persisted in Team Duals Tournament

Carena Ravenel, Staff Writer January 26, 2019

On Saturday, Jan. 12, the North Forsyth High School wrestling team placed fourth for the regionals for team duels when they traveled to Forsyth Central High School to participate in a tournament. This...

Carly Henning, Canby Biddle, Mary Ellen Enright, Paul Watkins, Caleb Vercek, Brody Westbrooks (Left to Right) are proud recipients of sport scholarships.

Raider Athletes Sign on to Play on in College

Grace Wood, Sports Editor January 10, 2019

Six Raider athletes honored the tradition of signing on to play sports at their respected colleges in ceremony. The signings take place at North Forsyth where families, friends and teammates can see their...

Mary Ellen Enright jumps to spike the ball during North Forsyth High School’s volleyball match against Forsyth Central High School on Sept. 5, 2018. (Photo by Ian Frazer.)

Mary Ellen Enright: All-County Volleyball Player of the Year

Sallie Kate Worley, Staff Writer December 22, 2018

Forsyth County News named Mary Ellen Enright the All-County Volleyball Player of the Year for the 2018 volleyball season. Much of the weight of North Forsyth High School’s  volleyball season rode on...

Grace Orzech, a freshman at North Forsyth High School is running her horse Kat at Mountain View Stables and Arena.

North Students Participate in a Winter Barrel Race

Melina Vergilis, Opinion Editor December 22, 2018

With winter closing in, outdoor sports tend to take a backseat and resume in the spring; however, barrel racers who attend North Forsyth High School are ready to start a new series at a local venue. Mountain...

 This marks the first time Atlanta United won a trophy in the two years that they have been a team.

Atlanta United Crowned Champion After Winning the MLS Cup 2-0

Grace Wood, Sports Editor December 17, 2018

On Saturday, December 9, the Atlanta United soccer team brought home the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers, which is the first trophy the team has received. The Five Stripes have been on fire this...

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