Stars Sports Report: 10/27/25

Football
Varsity
Stars Battle During Last Game of Season
The football played their last game on Friday against Ankeny Centennial. The result was not what the stars wanted, but their season is not represented by wins and losses. The stars were riddled with injuries this year, but they found a way to adapt, showing their poise and resilience. Once again, the seniors' leadership this year does not go unnoticed and will be used as a building block for years to come. The stars look to rebuild this year and come back better than ever.
The freshman team also dropped their last game to Ankeny Centennial. The freshman finished their season with three wins and look to make a difference next year in both the Junior Varsity and Varsity squads.
Dance
On Thursday October 23rd, 6 North High Dancers competed at the state level. The stars competed in Class 11 and they all received a Division 1 medal. A Division 1 medal is rewarded to the dancers that receive an 80 or higher by all three judges. This year all 6 of our soloists received the Division 1 rating! Congratulations ladies.
Congratulations to Kaylyn Winter, Elizabeth DePriest, Tianna Robinson, Lanie Zimney, Madison Musselman, and Sophia Nelson for the excellent accomplishment.
Cross Country
Stars at State
On the girls side, senior Marcella Palmer finally broke through the threshold and has solidified herself as a state qualifier. Marcella meticulously cut through the pack and patiently worked her way up to steal the 17th spot and declaring herself a state qualifier.
Although the stars had a great day walking out with 4 state qualifiers, the leadership from the seniors is not something that can be overlooked. Seniors Hanna Johnson, Maria Gutierrez, Arcenia Burrack, and Torrey Swaggerty-Morgan have all been a vital piece of the puzzle that has led to North's success. We are grateful for your leadership and wish you the best in your future endeavors!
Kuma, Ben, Evan, and Marcella all run at the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge on Saturday, November 1st. Good luck stars!
Results from the XC meet below
Volleyball
North Battles Back After Early Deficit, Falls in Fourth
The North High volleyball team ended their season on Thursday. The stars ultimately dropped the match, but showed resilience by a late surge to almost complete the comeback win. Down 2-0, the stars won the third set and then ultimately lost in the fourth set but just 1-point. Despite the star's loss, this season was a big step in the right direction for the program as a whole. The seniors helped to lay a strong foundation that will be built upon for years to come.
Thank you for the senior leadership this year!
Swimming
Metro Team Shows Out
The Sioux City Metro team had two wins this week getting first place at the Spencer meet as well as first place at their hosted meet! The metro team was highlighted by our North stars who had the following results:
Rylee Rustwick
Spencer
2nd – 100 yd Breast – PR by 3 sec
4th – 100 yd Fly
1st – 200 yd Medley Relay
3rd – 200 yd Free Relay (with Antonia)
Home
2nd place – 100 yd Free – another PR at 58.05 seconds
3rd place – 200 yd Free
4th place – 200 yd Medley Relay
4th place – 400 yd Free Relay
Antonia Buryanek
Spencer
4th – 200 yd Free – Season PR
6th – 100 yd Back
1st – 400 yd Free Relay
3rd – 200 yd Free Relay (with Rylee)
Home
4th – 100 yd Free
6th – 200 yd Indivdual Medley
1st – 400 yd Free Relay
1st – 200 yd Free Relay
Harper Rohlena
Spencer
6th – 100 yd Fly
8th – 50 yd Free
6th – 200 yd Free Relay
6th – 200 yd Medley Relay
Home
6th – 400 yd Free Relay
5th – 200 yd Free Relay
The stars compete next Saturday, November 8th in Ames for the their state-qualifying meet. Good luck girls!
Choir
Congratulations to the six North High students accepted into the Iowa All-State Choir! Congratulations also to the three alternates! We are so proud of all the students that auditioned.
All-State:
Tairaji Finney - bass
Claire Henneman - alto
Haley Jorgensen - alto
Emma Oleson - soprano
Blanca Paez Quevedo - alto
Grace Wagner - soprano
Alternates:
Antonia Buryanek - tenor
Carver Hoekstra - bass
Jozefinah Ramirez Hansen - soprano