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The Wolfpack

The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

The Wolfpack

The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

The Wolfpack

As her hair blows in the wind, senior Brianna Grandow runs the varsity girls 5K at the cross country district meet last Thursday. Grandow finished fourth in the event and led the varsity girls to regionals with a third place placement as a team. “I’m very excited [to go to regionals],” Grandow said. “I’m excited to race in Corpus Christi, and we get to go to the beach, so that’s really awesome.” Photo by Addison Bruce

Running the Gamut

Skyler King, Assistant Editor October 15, 2025

The cross country team competed at the district meet in Round Rock last Thursday. The varsity boys were named district champions and the varsity girls won third place as a team. “It was truly awesome...

Students gather for a Fellowship of Christian Students meeting, sharing faith and community during their weekly session. Senior club president Jaya Philipose discusses what idols are and how they affect students' view of God. “God wanted us to understand even from the beginning that nothing should take his place in our hearts," Philipose said.

Join the Club—If You Can

Audrey Garcia, Reporter October 15, 2025

The Gender Sexuality Alliance, also known as GSA, is a club where students gather to learn about gender identities, discuss current events and build community. The club is among one of the organizations...

Students gather around a table selecting ribbons, trinkets, and supplies as they work on creating their own homecoming mums during the Den activity period. The Den hosted a mum-making event where students could share materials and ideas while learning how to make their own mums from scratch. “For mums, to buy all the stuff to make your own from scratch is really expensive,” Librarian Keri Burns said. “But if everybody has a couple of little things to offer and then everybody kind of makes it a group activity and shares, then the cost is divided and the fun is multiplied.”

Texas-Sized Creativity

Kasandra Reynoso, Reporter October 14, 2025

In celebration of Homecoming (Hoco) week, the library transformed into a hub of ribbons, hot glue and Texas traditions. The event turned what is usually a solo project into a shared, inclusive experience...

Running with the ball, junior quarterback David Cooper attempts to escape the opposing pass rush during the homecoming loss against East View. The defeat was the first loss in the homecoming game for the Timberwolves in 20 years. “We just made too many mistakes,” head football coach Michael Quintero, or Coach Q, said. “There were too many missed opportunities that we didn’t capitalize on and they did, so that’s the outcome.”

Tradition Takes a Timeout

Skyler King, Assistant Editor October 14, 2025

The varsity football team lost their homecoming game to the East View Patriots 42-38 last Friday. The defeat was the Timberwolves' first loss in their homecoming game since 2005, when they lost 38-27 to...

Senior Natalie Le working on College applications through Common app during a senior Workday Den. “I have so many meetings throughout the day and when kids ask for help with college applications I don't have time,” College transition coordinator Chriss Hexter said. “That’s when I tell them to portal to senior workday dens. ” Photo By Caius Asuncion.

Apply Texas Goes Free

Caius Asuncion, Reporter October 14, 2025

For the first time ever in Texas, students will be able to apply to colleges free of cost. Announced by Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Senate Bill 2322 creates...

Smiling with their crowns and sashes, senior homecoming queen LuLu Lynch and senior homecoming king Reid Cummins pose for a photo together. Lynch and Cummins won the title over senior princes and princesses Isla Powell, Ella Baker, Jacob Slaughter and Noah Levy. “It’s like a scrapbook moment,” Cummins said. “It feels really weird and cool. It’s really crazy to have all these people looking at you.”

Anchors Take The Crown

Lane Cooper and Skyler King October 14, 2025

The homecoming court was presented at halftime at the football game against Eastview Friday night. Seniors LuLu Lynch and Reid Cummins were named homecoming king and queen, respectively. “It’s like...

Running with the ball, junior wide receiver Jonah Johnson runs to the end zone for a touchdown at Friday's game against Rouse. Johnson scored two touchdowns during the game, which resulted in the Timberwolves' victory, 48-35. “We know when someone’s playing their homecoming game, that’s a sign that they’re trying to beat us,” Johnson said. “They’re 0-12 against us. They’re not going to beat us.” Photo by Natalia Saban

Rattling the Raiders

Jane Yermakov, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2025

The varsity football team took home the win against the Rouse Raiders, spoiling their homecoming game, 48-35, on Friday night. “Our offensive line played physical in all four quarters,” said head...

Smiling for the camera, senior Emeralds Ava Holmes, Lily Pratt, and junior Emilie Sander pose at Meet the Timberwolves, an annual event featuring the dance program. This is the first year that the Emeralds have been reinstated, after a five year period with no JV dance team, and this was one of the team's most recent public performances. "My favorite part of Meet the Timberwolves was dancing and performing with the Emeralds and Celebrities and welcoming all of the teams onto the field," Sander said. "It was so much fun, and it was a great way to show school spirit."
Photo courtesy of Danielle Walker

A Gem of a Return

Lane Cooper, Reporter October 7, 2025

As the lights shine bright upon the crisp, darkening night at Gupton Stadium, the Emeralds prepare to take the field. This marks their first performance in five years, and with a brand-new routine to showcase,...

Setlists and Survival Kits

Mily Suarez, Guest Reporter October 2, 2025

For first-time attendees, preparing for the annual Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park (ACL) can feel overwhelming. From choosing outfits and arranging transportation to navigating what items are...

Bumping the volleyball, senior outside hitter Joy Udoye plays against Glenn on Sept. 26. They ended up taking the win, with a score of 3-0. “I’m just super proud of our team,” Udoye said. “We just put in so much hard work. I think that our state game fuels us, going into every game wanting to win.”

Setting the Bar High

Jane Yermakov, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2025

The varsity volleyball team has gone undefeated thus far in their season, bringing them to first place in the district through six games. Last season, the team made it through all district games without...

Jumping off the ground, senior linebacker Bennett Patton snatches the ball out of the air for an interception at Thursday’s game against Chaparral. Patton had two interceptions in the 56-14 victory, tying the school record for interceptions in a game. “I was just playing the game,” Patton said. “[I’m] going to go into next week, forget about it and stay humble.” Photo by Harper Chapman

Bobcat Beatdown

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 29, 2025

The varsity football team prevailed over the Chaparral Bobcats, 57-14, on Thursday night in the first game of district play. “I thought we did great,” senior running back Trae Hill said. “We fought...

Looking down at his racket, junior Hasun Nguyen hits the green tennis ball. Hasun has played tennis since he was 9 years old, and he is on the varsity team. "I feel like it’s not really appreciated in America as much, but [tennis] is a really competitive and mentally challenging sport,” Nguyen said. “I’m really level-headed and can keep my cool during a match, and that helps me play a bit better under pressure.” Photo by Kyra Cox

Making a Racket

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 26, 2025

Standing in a library at the age of 9, junior Hasun Nguyen picked up a book about tennis called “Prince of Tennis”. Little did he know, the novel would spark a lifelong interest in the sport.  “I...

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