Ending the regular season with their second shutout game, the varsity baseball team defeated the Waverly Vikings 6-0 Monday night as three pitchers combined to win the game, closing out the season 17-9,...

Trotting to the center of the ring in Hale Arena, eyes on the judge, sophomore Crew Freeland holds tight to his lamb, Bronco, as the competition starts. They join the other competitors front and center...

Closing out another Battle of 370, the varsity baseball team beat the Gretna Dragons in a shutout game, winning 5-0 last night. Pitchers juniors Drew Baratta and Chase Neneman combined to throw a shutout...

The varsity baseball team, fresh off last season's state championship win, is ready to start their spring season. They will kick off the new season this afternoon by hosting a jamboree game against Millard...

With a state title on the line, sophomore Ashlynd Freyer stepped onto the mat Feb. 18 knowing she was about to go head-to-head with a two-time state champion. Three previous hard-fought matches brought...

Earning a spot amongst the state’s top high school football players, running back senior Connor Sams, and offensive lineman senior Liam Norton, have been selected to play this summer in the 68th annual...

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the...

The Griffins entered Monday’s playoff matchup riding a ten-game winning streak, but the boys came up short in a 42-28 battle against Waverly. The loss moved Gretna East to 11-2 on the season, while the...

The football team punched its ticket to the NSAA Class B Football State Championship, where the boys will face off against the first-seeded Waverly Vikings on Nov. 24. The Championship game will be held...

Change is on the horizon for the Eastern Midlands Conference (EMC), as several metro schools prepare to move to different classes and shift conferences. The shuffle sets Gretna East to face off against...

The second annual “Battle of 370,” where the Griffins will face off against the Dragons for the district title, will take place tonight at 7 p.m. While it is only the second football faceoff for the...

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the...

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the...

Securing another win for Gretna East, the JV 1 baseball team beat Elkhorn North’s JV team in a three-up three-down style in seven innings on Thursday, May 1. Both teams came out of the gate strong on...

Opportunities come and go, but most wouldn't miss the chance to work at their dream job with someone they admire. Assistant Varsity Football Coach and Head Boys Track Coach, Sean McLaughlin was offered...

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the adviser...

As the 2025 Grammys approach this Sunday, the Wingspan's Brayden Hansen and Reese Beery debate and discuss their predictions on who deserves the big four awards: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record...

Closing out their last game competitively and fiercely, the Gretna club hockey team dominated the ice, securing a victory against the Papio 8-0 on Jan. 10. The Griffins will face off against the Millard...

One of an athlete's biggest goals is to push themselves no matter what, and they often have to balance that drive with unexpected challenges. For junior Evynn Graver, who has encountered physical hurdles...

With everything on the line, volleyball districts will come to an end this morning in a head-to-head match that will end the season for one of the two, sister-school teams. The Griffins, who are currently...

Last night the Griffin varsity volleyball team dominated against the Gretna Dragons in a 3-1 matchup. The Griffins won the first two sets of the night and the Dragons claimed the third. After this,...

The silence of the stadium echoes loudly as the clock hits zero. Win or lose, the varsity football team, like many other sports teams, ends the competition, greeting their opponents in a handshake line,...

Bridging both sides of the Aug. 23 scrimmage, head coach Justin Haberman talks to all the athletes, regardless of which side they are on during half time in the south endzone.

  During their first off-season, the Griffin volleyball teams have begun working hard to maintain their skills and team comradery months before their next preseason even begins. As summer begins,...

Tonight at six, the girls soccer team will take on another Omaha Public Schools team at home after shutting out Buena Vista 10-0 on Wednesday night bringing their record to 13-1 for the season so far....

The Gretna East JV track team competed against Ashland Greenwood in a home dual meet on April 2. The varsity track team will compete this Friday, April 5 in Kearney at 12:30 p.m.

Placing the shot put in his neck, freshman Brayden Beyer prepares to throw the shot.

Taking off for his 800m race, freshman Brody Boone takes the lead and finishes first overall.

Attempting his first throw, junior Braxton Steenbock glides backward.

Striding towards the finish line, sophomore Evan Johnston paces himself to finish the race.

Running the 400m, sophomore Madisyn Clarke Wisnieski takes off and starts sprinting the first curve of her race.

The girls' soccer team has started their season strong with leadership and friendship on their side as they prepare for their next game against Elkhorn South tonight at 6 p.m. Elkhorn South holds a record...

Deciding your future as a teenager can be a very stressful experience. For sophomores, it is a requirement for students to spend a week in their social studies class discussing their futures in the workforce....

From football to basketball games, as soon as the band hits the familiar note, students, staff and the Griffin faithful stand together as one Griffin nation and sing these lyrics with pride. This song...

Going into the weekend, the varsity girl’s basketball team holds a record of 12-6. Tomorrow, at 3 p.m., the girls will play a home game against Lincoln High who have a record of 4-15 and are ranked 26th...

Going through the winter season can be demanding enough with school (including finals), sports, and family issues, but the added anxiety and pressure that can be associated with the holidays and winter...

As winter approaches, the winter color guard teams are up to showcase their talents in a series of competitions. They choreograph dances and have props and equipment to showcase different scenes and storylines...

Anticipation can be sensed in the air as the fall sports have come to a close and the winter sports season has started. For the girls’ basketball team, that excitement started during the summer and has...

This season for the girl's varsity volleyball team was an emotional ride for many. With having a 25-11 record, they headed straight into the Class B State Volleyball Championship. The Griffins fought,...

The lack of student accessible Wi-Fi at the school has been a hot topic amongst students. With no cellular service in many parts of the building and few in other areas, students have voiced their complaints...

Giving his brother, fourth grader, Landen Knott, a piggy back ride, junior Colton Knott poses for a photo before their dress rehearsal performance of "Matilda the Musical" Thursday morning for Gretna Public...

Going into tonight’s game against Omaha North, the varsity softball team looks to earn three straight sweeps against Omaha Public Schools teams this week.  The girls beat Omaha Benson 12-0 on Monday...

Leading off first, Amelia Fliege (10) watches the next pitch before stepping off the base.

While the flags are presented for the National Anthem, varsity players Haidyn Cleveland (10), Tessa Jensen (11), Kendall Johnson (10), and Amelia Fliege (10) stand at the pitcher's mound holding hands.

Before the game, the Griffins hydrate and cool down in the dugout.

Warming up for the first pitch, Sophia Lindsey (9) takes a couple of practice swings before stepping into the batter's box.

Between innings, varsity head coach Wade Tracy discusses with his team about the next inning.

Starting pitcher Kendall Johnson (10) goes three up, three down in the top of the first inning.

At the bottom of the first inning, the Griffins watch their teammate up to bat as the next pitch soars into the air.

Waiting to step into the batter's box, Morgan TenBensel (10) watches as the Benson pitcher warms up.

After the second out in the top of the third inning, Sadie Feak (9) waits infield for the next play to begin.

Mid-play, Hayden Hart (11) watches as Stella Stockstill (11) blocks the pass from Bryan, with her teammate Gabby Lund (11) behind her prepared to back her up.

Calling out to her teammates, Ava Waters (9) lets them know that the play will begin shortly.

As the team scores, Hayden Hart (11), Stella Stockstill (11), Gabby Lund (11) and Ava Waters (9) run towards each other in sheer excitement.

After Gretna East scores, Reese Blankenau (10) and Hallie Nienaber (10) congratulate each other on scoring a point.

Cheering for their volleyball team, Paige Segobia (10) and Mikela Kralik (11) shout out chants for the crowd to follow.

To start the next set, Hallie Nienaber (10) serves to the Bears.

During halftime, Remi Lefeber (10) cheers at the volleyball game.

Challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and when two counselors have to manage 750 students by themselves, that can be a big challenge. GEHS counselors, Brandon Shostak and Melissa Hansen have taken on...

Counselor Brandon Shostak replies to emails from students and fellow staff.