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Physical depiction of the two teams going head-to-head. Photo courtesy of Kadon Kuhn.

Mead falls against Holy Family 27-21

Breckan Palko, Writer November 12, 2025

The Mead Mavericks and Holy Family faced off on Friday, October 3, at home, resulting in a close 27-21 loss in the second half, breaking the team’s winning streak of 4-0. Holy Family pulled the win by...

Seniors Booth Hayes, Stryker Leick, and Howie Thompson celebrating their win at state. Photo courtesy of meadmaverickathletics.

Mavericks’ Golf wins 4A title

Chayce Morris, Writer November 3, 2025

The Mead Mavericks Golf team qualified for state for the first time ever and came out with the 4A title at Fox Hill Golf Course club. How was Mead able to triumph over all these experienced teams despite...

It is the first time the Mead Mavericks have had three shutouts in a season in ten years. Photo courtesy of Cayden Kuhn.

Mead Football dominates on both sides of the ball

Breckan Palko, Writer November 3, 2025

The Mead Mavericks traveled to Greeley to face the Greeley Central Wildcats in a windy matchup. Gusts were up to 45 miles per hour at kickoff. However, the wind was unable to alter the Mavericks’ path...

The mead student section during a football game. Image courtesy of @mhsthesection on Instagram.

The Mead community truly comes alive at football games

Aliya Corne, Writer October 29, 2025

Football games at Mead are more than just football, they’re special. When you show up, the sun is just setting creating that warm pink hue over the mountains. As fans start piling in, you can feel the...

Mead Boys Soccer team celebrating a home victory this season.

Mead Boys Soccer: on and off the field

Chayce Morris, Writer October 9, 2025

The Mead Boys Soccer team had a great start to the season, showing passion and commitment every time they step on the field. Opening the season with an overall record of 5-2-1, the Mavericks have proven...

Noah Chapala (‘27) and Ethan Elmore (‘27) have a combined 12 touchdowns. Photo courtesy of football videographer Jacoby Kaker.

Mavericks dominate homecoming game

Breckan Palko, Writer September 30, 2025

The Mavericks' home opener for the football season was electric. The crowd was energetic as the Mavericks' herd took the field in their black uniforms. The black uniforms are only worn for special occasions...

Will the Kansas City Chiefs make another Super Bowl appearance? Image courtesy of Dave Adamson on Unsplash.

NFL predictions for the 2025 season

Breckan Palko, Writer September 24, 2025

Last season, the Philadelphia Eagles knocked off the back-to-back champion Kansas Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Will the Eagles repeat, or will the Chiefs win again? There might be a new AFC champion. Who...

Mead has forced back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 2020. Photo courtesy of football videographer Jacoby Kaker.

Mead defense dominates

Breckan Palko, Writer September 22, 2025

The cross-town rivals faced off in another anticipated matchup in the second game of the Mead Mavericks’ young season. Frederick’s Golden Eagles were coming off a loss to last year’s 4A state champion...

The sunset at Beaver Stadium. Photo courtesy of Andrew Gearhart on Unsplash.

Preview of the college football season

Breckan Palko, Writer September 13, 2025

The college football landscape is forever changing with NIL (name, image, and likeness) and the transfer portal. This season, there are around eight teams that have a chance at winning the national title....

Photo courtesy of football videographer: Jacoby Kaker.

Football wins the opener to the 2025-2026 season

Breckan Palko, Writer September 8, 2025

After a state runner-up finish last season, the Mead Mavericks returned to the field on the 29th. They came into the game ranked fifth in the CHSAA Preseason Coaches Poll. The Mavericks came in with a...

The Mead Mavericks celebrating as a team after a win in a scrimmage against Silver Creek Highschool

Friday Night Fight: Mead and Frederick meet again this Friday

Chayce Morris, Writer September 4, 2025

Not many high schools can say they have a rivalry as strong as Mead vs. Frederick, which will bring out emotions this Friday night on the Frederick field. For years, these two high school football teams...

"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...

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