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Online News Day or Knight - Official news site of North Penn High School - 1340 Valley Forge Rd. Lansdale, PA

The Knight Crier
Online News Day or Knight - Official news site of North Penn High School - 1340 Valley Forge Rd. Lansdale, PA

The Knight Crier
Erik Jesberger

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor

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NPHS Senior Sophia Hughes

Senior Spotlight: Sophia Hughes

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
May 15, 2020
Justin O'Neill in North Penn's class of 2020 Homecoming

Senior Spotlight: Justin O’Neill

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
May 7, 2020
A show dedicated to Autism Awareness. Various discussions, special guests, giveaways, prizes and more with Ben Hartranft and Jamiel Owens on the hot new show, "The Ben and J Show."

Benergy on the air in the new “The Ben and J Show”

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
April 30, 2020
Semi-final round play is in the books. Read here for NPTV''s hosted gaming tournament recap.

NPTV 2k20 PS4 & XBOX1 March Madness Tournament: Week 3 recap

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
April 23, 2020
Semi-final round play is in the books. Read here for NPTV''s hosted gaming tournament recap.

NPTV 2k20 PS4 & XBOX1 March Madness Tournament: Week 2 recap

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
April 16, 2020
From North Penn to Neumann University, Jake has been capturing greatness at his new home, all while in front of and behind the camera.

Alumni Spotlight: Jake Loburak, class of 2018

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
April 13, 2020
Semi-final round play is in the books. Read here for NPTV''s hosted gaming tournament recap.

NPTV 2k20 PS4 & XBOX1 March Madness Tournament: Week 1 recap

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
April 3, 2020
Semi-final round play is in the books. Read here for NPTV''s hosted gaming tournament recap.

NPTV PS4 & XBOX1 2k20 March Madness Tournament

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
March 27, 2020
Whippets and Knights battle on the ice of Hatfield Ice Arena. Win, or go home.

Heartbreak in Hatfield; Whippets eliminate Knights from playoff contention

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
March 6, 2020
Dr.Curt Dietrich wages discussion with ICC . The hot topic: 9th grade center

Dietrich drops in on ICC meeting to discuss NPHS & 9th grade center

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
March 3, 2020
Cardinals hold possession of the ball and lead on scoreboard in final moments of the Friday night match up

Cardinals soar over Knights in district playback

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
February 29, 2020
Team Rothmen, 2020 ICC volleyball tournament champions. (Left to Right) Ryan Stewart, Luke Vandegrift, Evan Rothmann, Jamie Stewart, Robert Carangi, Carter Catanzaro, Charlie Marger

Heads Up! SGA’s ICC Volleyball tourney serves up for a cause

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
February 28, 2020
Knight's defense man, Luke Van Why, scores top shelf for NP. One of 25 shots put on net by North Penn's offense

Knights slay Falcons in first round of SHSHL playoff hockey

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
February 25, 2020
That feeling of scoring a game winning goal. CB South's, Daniel Kvecher scores OT winner for Titans

Titans pierce through Knights in Overtime thriller. Next stop, playoffs.

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
February 21, 2020
Jeromy Porubski carries puck for North Penn across center ice.

Knights captains lead dominance over Panthers on ice

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
February 8, 2020
5 goals and 4 straight wins, Knights take down Bucks and keep rolling in heart of season

5 goals and 4 straight wins, Knights take down Bucks and keep rolling in heart of season

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
January 24, 2020
Faikish named to USA Swimming 18&U World 100 list

Faikish named to USA Swimming 18&U World 100 list

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
January 22, 2020
Titans control puck possession deep in North Penn's end of the ice

Titans stand over Knights in clash for County Line Cup

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
November 28, 2019
Paige standing with the Knight's as State Champions following a go-ahead goal from Paige in the 8-7 victory over Cumberland Valley

Surgery to Stardom, Paige Mitchell’s story to a State Championship

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
November 20, 2019
Knights and Patriots trade their share of puck possessions, with extra hockey after regulation being necessary to decide the Wednesday night matchup

Cunningham, Knights top Patriots in OT

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
November 14, 2019

Stewart punches Knight’s ticket to state semis in OT win over Conestoga

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
November 9, 2019
The 2019-20 Ice hockey team captain, Tyler Greenstein, set to lead the Knights on the ice with assistant captains, Josh Kaufhold and Thomas Boyle

Preview; 2019-20 Ice Hockey

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
October 30, 2019
Ben has been busy spreading awareness for Autism

Bring the “Ben”ergy to Crawford Stadium at Homecoming

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
October 3, 2019
News Flash: Rally up for North Penn TV info meeting on the 16th

News Flash: Rally up for North Penn TV info meeting on the 16th

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
September 15, 2019
Captain, Natalie Wernly, serves the ball for North Penn.

Knights lay down “The Hammer” on Trojans

Erik Jesberger, Content Editor
September 7, 2019
Workers at Fenway Park tearing down a stage the morning after a Paula Abdul/Boyz II Men/New Kids on the Block concert.

MLB Ballparks to visit this summer

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
June 20, 2019
Joe (right) and Jake (left), father and son, pose for a picture at a North Penn baseball game.

Baseball means Family for the Drelicks

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
June 8, 2019
The Iron Lions get set to take on Hollidaysburg in first round of states.

A roar of 15 strong

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
May 31, 2019
The 2019 Ultimate Frisbee Team will compete in the state tournament in Pittsburgh, PA.

Ultimate Frisbee bound for states

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
May 8, 2019
Ben Hartranft and his friend Tyler Coyne have been busy spreading Autism Awareness throughout the community.

“Ben”efiting the growth and fundraising for autism awareness

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
Junior Ryan Stewart keeps play alive and serves up a kill attempt for North Penn.

Cardinals soar past Knights late in 5 sets

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Duke guard Tre Jones, center, covers his face as he walks off the court with teammates Zion Williamson (1) and Cam Reddish (2) after losing to Michigan State in the NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Games that sent your bracket to the shredder

Erik Jesberger and Prasham Jobanputra
April 8, 2019
Banners hang around ball field fences and stadium sidelines for the club's sponsorships to North Penn athletic programs.

Cannoneers Club sets mark on the best for school and community

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
The girls' swimming and diving team that finished in 1st place at the state competition.

Knights Swim and Dive teams cap off another mark on school history

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019
Practice for the boys' volleyball team as they prepare for their upcoming season.

Preview: 2019 Boys Volleyball

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Ryan Schoppe rips a shot on goal during practice.

Preview: 2019 Boys Lacrosse

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
The soccer team volleyball squad gets into a huddle before the championship match with the Long Schwengs

Student led teams spike, dig, and compete for a good cause

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Junior Tyler Greenstein takes a shot on net as Pennridge attempts to poke-check the puck away

Rams Knock Down Knights in Semi-Finals

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Ebbinghaus skates out of the net.

Knights fend off Falcons to advance to Semi-Finals

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Senior Nate Oh takes a pass and looks to shoot at the net.

[Photo] Knights bucked in back and forth battle

Brandi Marlin, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
An opening face off win for captain, Jared Albano. sends the Knights into the offensive zone with Nate Oh leading the attack.

Suited Up for Senior Night, Knights top Indians in Mercy Rule Win

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NBA All-Star Game mock draft

Erik Jesberger and Prasham Jobanputra
February 7, 2019
Livewire hangs on to the basket after a dunk.

Harlem Wizards brings fun and magic to all ages at NPHS

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Seniors Albano and Oh track down the puck together.

Clash with the Titans ends in tie

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
January 4, 2019
Tyler Greenstein battles for a face off win in the midst of 1 of the 4 power plays for the Knights

Knights skate by Indians in crosstown rivalry game

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Senior A.J. Mitchell at the top of the key

Three point barrage leads Knights to win

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
The North Penn ice hockey team hosts their Night with the Knights this Thursday.

Ice hockey to host annual Night with the Knights

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Lincoln Financial Field, the setting for the 119th meeting between the Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen

More than a rivalry, more than football

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
December 8, 2018
Val McGriff attempts a free throw on her way to an 11-point performance

[Photo] Knights win back and forth battle to start season

Prasham Jobanputra, Sports Editor
December 7, 2018
The boys' basketball team practices before their season gets underway

Preview: 2018-19 Boys Basketball

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Freshman, Nick Ebbinghaus, provides another brick wall effort in net for the Knights hockey squad, following a wrist shot by Pennsbury’s Erik Eisler

Knights go bird hunting and take down Falcons

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Center ice face off kicking off the 2nd period after the Knights scored 8 goals in the first period

Knights freeze Panthers in mercy rule win

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Jared Alabano battles for possession of the puck against a Rams defender

Greenstein and Ebbinghaus help Knights come back and tie Rams

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
November 10, 2018
Knights QB Solomon Robinson under center right before the snap.

Knights defense leads them past Green Raiders and into the quarterfinals

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
November 4, 2018
The Knights stand for the National Anthem right before the first whistle of their playoff game against the Avon Grove Red Devils

Ruth and clean sheet from Schmidt leads Knights to 2nd round

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Senior Julian White carries the ball for North Penn. White rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on 8 carries.

Stellar defense propels Knights over Titans

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
October 21, 2018
The girls' volleyball team took down the Panthers of Quakertown in straight sets

Knights win in straight sets on senior night

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
The NP girls' soccer team in the huddle, getting ready to go against the Quakertown Panthers

Knights clinch playoff spot over Panthers

Erik Jesberger, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
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