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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

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...

The fire department came to the school after students were evacuated when smoke started coming from the ceiling of a classroom. All students and staff are safe. “All of my friends left their stuff too, so we couldn’t contact our parents, and it was stressful,” senior Brynn Fowler said. “It was scary because I didn’t know [what was going on], and I couldn’t find anyone because it was a big crowd.” Photo by Anthony Garcia

Smoked Out

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 26, 2025

Students and staff are safe after being forced to evacuate the school at around 11:15 a.m. on Thursday when smoke started coming from the ceiling of a classroom during sixth period AP Chemistry due to...

Opening their backpack, a student puts away their phone. The Texas state legislature passed House Bill 1481 this fall, which banned phones in public schools. "Hopefully we'll see more engagement and instruction in the classroom and more consistent engagement throughout the lesson,” Dean of Instruction Jennifer Colman said. “People defaulted to using their phones, so hopefully it'll be more consistent in engagement, less distraction. And I think it's good for all of us to take breaks from our phones.”

Silenced Screens

Safiye Yumusak, Reporter September 19, 2025

Phones being hurriedly stuffed into backpacks as teachers walk by, secret trips to the bathroom to text friends, or the loophole of having a MacBook -- whatever it may be, many students have been asserting...

As he sprints with the ball, senior running back Trae Hill breaks a tackle during Friday’s 35-14 loss against the Vandegrift Vipers. Hill ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns during the game. “[Scoring] was electric,” Hill said. “It always feels good to score, but the O-line did everything.”

Battle of the Bite

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 8, 2025

The varsity football team lost to the Vandegrift Vipers in a 35-14 game Friday night at Monroe Stadium.  “Everyone wants to beat Vandegrift,” senior running back Trae Hill said. “They’re our...

Clutching the ball to his chest, senior running back Trae Hill takes a handoff from junior quarterback David Cooper in last year’s 49-46 victory against Vandegrift. This year, Cedar Park plays Vandegrift Friday at Monroe Stadium, with both teams entering the game at 0-1. “[There were] a lot of good things but also some bad things that we could work on,” Cooper said after last week’s loss. “Our offense is going to keep on working and so is our defense. We’re going to be a different team next week.”

Preparing for the Pit

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 3, 2025

The varsity football team will take on the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday at Monroe Stadium after a 52-35 defeat against Harker Heights Aug. 29. Both teams head into the rivalry game at 0-1 after Vandegrift...

After making a catch, junior receiver Brayden Jahns runs towards the end zone, dodging defenders at the football game against Harker Heights on Friday. Jahns scored a touchdown in the game, which the Timberwolves lost 52-35. “It was during crunch time,” Jahns said. “We needed a score, so I made sure I got to the end zone.”

A Knight to Remember

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 2, 2025

The football team opened the season with a loss to Harker Heights, 52-35 at home Friday night. The Timberwolves started off strong with a touchdown less than two minutes into the first quarter. By the...

Captain Signing Out

Captain Signing Out

Kyndall Johnson, Guest Reporter May 22, 2025

Senior Mia Caldwell started dancing in middle school, and has been in dance ever since. She tried out for Celebrities in her freshman year to be a rookie and made the team. Caldwell was a line member and...

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