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"Deep in state game thought" via Margos Lens Photography.

MHS football suffers heartbreaking loss in 3A State Championship

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief January 9, 2025

Fort Collins, CO—FOOTBAWL!! That was the word of the day on Saturday, Dec. 6 when Mead played Thompson Valley in the 3A State Championship game. The whole town of Mead gathered together at CSU’s Canvas...

Ryan St. Aubin running the ball up field.
Image courtesy of "Margos Lens."

Mead defeats Pomona 21-19 to advance to the 3A state championship

Blade Rogowski, Writer January 9, 2025

Following their win over Pueblo Central, Mead was set to go up against Pomona. In being the second seed in the playoffs, they weren’t ready to get knocked out. This game was important to see who will...

The boys and girls cross country teams pose for a photo at the state course.

Cross country finished their season off strong, competing at state

Blade Rogowski, Writer January 7, 2025

Both boys and girls cross country qualified for state this season. It was the fifth time the girls qualified, and the fourth time the boys qualified for state. Everyone on the team wanted to represent...

The Mavs celebrate after a win against Pomona, pushing them into the 3A state championship.

Image Credit: "Happiness comes with tears" by Margos Lens Photography

MHS Football is going to the 2024 3A Football State Championship

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief December 6, 2024

After a hard-fought win last Saturday in good ole fashioned “football weather” (i.e. 50 to 60ish degrees and sunny) against Pomona, the Mavs had a little somethin’, somethin’, to anticipate. Okay,...

Mead’s volleyball team holds the state qualifying plaque after winning regionals at Roosevelt High School.

MHS girls volleyball take on regionals and qualify for day two at the Coliseum

Taylor Basson, Writer November 14, 2024

In the regional tournament at Roosevelt High School on November 9th, the Mead Mavericks girl's volleyball team faced off against the Wellington Eagles. After a nail-biting first set (26-24), Mead easily...

Stryker Leick ('26) and Booth Hayes ('26) compete at the Colorado High School 4A state golf tournament at the Tiara Rado Golf Course.

Two Mead golfers qualified for the golf state championship

Taylor Basson, Writer November 11, 2024

Stryker Leick (‘26) and Booth Hayes (‘26) both qualified for the boys golf state championship. Along with qualifying for state, Hayes (‘26) made second-team all-state in 4A.  Hayes (‘26) has...

The senior class poses for a photo together after the game.

Mead softball demolishes Longmont in an unforgettable senior night game on Tuesday, October 8

Taylor Basson and Isabella Leverone October 15, 2024

The Mavericks’ senior night softball game was a memorable one. Leaving a team they had been on for the last four years was a touching moment for all of the players and coaches. The girls left everything...

Devin Gonzalez (’25) attempts a tackle on Silver Creek forward Jack Boyt (’25).

MHS boys soccer sieze “victory tie” against Silver Creek in defensive battle

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief October 5, 2024

Defense. Defense. Defense. In the words of George Washington—and also Bill Belichick—"the best offense is a great defense,” and the Mavericks boys soccer team certainly followed these words in full...

The Mavs are running to the ball to try and score their first goal of the game.

MHS soccer face hard-fought defeat against the Monarch Coyotes

Blade Rogowski, Writer October 4, 2024

Half way through the soccer season, the varsity boys soccer has started the season off strong at 4-1-2. Their only loss came from Monarch on September 24, 2024 under the lights. It didn’t go as planned...

The girls come together after a great play.

The Mead Mavericks sweep Holy Family at home

Taylor Basson, Writer October 4, 2024

The first set started off great, Holy Family got the ball to start, but Mead started cashing in points right off the bat. Captains from both the Mavericks and the Tigers spoke to the referee about...

The University of Colorado Buffaloes go head-to-head with the Colorado State Rams.

Next Rocky Mountain Showdown set for 2029

Taylor Basson, Writer September 28, 2024

The Rocky Mountain Showdown is a rivalry between the CU Buffaloes and the CSU Rams. This rivalry has been a tradition since 1893 playing nearly annually until 1958 and starting up again in 1983. The...

Otto Black truly took the words on the “#BeAChampion” door in the F-wing to heart.

Former MHS wrestler, Otto Black, earns silver in Men’s U20 Greco-Roman World Championship

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief September 24, 2024

PONTEVEDRA, Spain — Spain, a land of wonder and beauty… and most importantly: wrestling. And what happened in Pontevedra on September 3 will permanently go down in Mead Wrestling history. Otto Black...

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