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The team gathers together during a timeout.

Mead boys basketball gets a great win over Windsor on Tuesday, December 10th

Taylor Basson, Writer December 16, 2024

The preseason polls for the 2024-2025 boys basketball season in 5A listed the Windsor Wizards as the number one team, and the Mead Mavericks as number three.  These two teams faced off against one...

Morgan McDonald ('26) represents Mead Girls Wrestling, scoring a takedown.

Mead girls wrestling creates new opportunities for female athletes to be both ‘beautiful and tough’

Addy Mooradian, Writer October 18, 2024

Girls wrestling as a sport has been struggling to gain traction for a while now, as the sport itself has remained fairly small. Only in recent years has a girls district wrestling team been introduced...

Jayson Tatum is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the NBA.

Criticism against Jayson Tatum is undeserved (Opinion)

Braeden Corliss, Writer April 10, 2024

Throughout this year, Jayson Tatum has been incredible, despite criticism. Through both his offensive and defensive abilities, Tatum has shown he has what it takes to win MVP. After struggling in the...

The Sweet 16 has a good mix of chalk and upset potential. The round starts the evening of March 28.

Taking a look at the men’s NCAA sweet sixteen matchups

Braeden Corliss, Writer April 10, 2024

With the sweet 16 matchups all set, let’s take a look at each game and see what we can expect. With a mostly chalky lineup, expect action from all of the best teams this week. Starting with the first...

Jake Glade warms up for 4A state finals.

Mead Wrestling completes historic season

Kannon Garcia, Writer March 26, 2024

Months before the CHSAA wrestling season went underway, many Mead wrestlers set the bar at being the best in the state. When preseason rankings had reached the public, it was clear that this year's team...

Mead's Gianna Wurth ('24) driving to the basket against Roosevelt.

Mead Girls’ Basketball faces tough loss to Roosevelt in final four

Benjamin Witko, Writer March 22, 2024

The Mead girls basketball team played their final four-man matchup against Roosevelt High School on Thursday, March 7. The Mavericks played an amazing game that was close until the final buzzer, but...

Dominick McLawrence (‘24) attempts a pass to Averey Baucom (‘25) through the Northfield defense after a shot fake.

High-powered: a photo essay

Braeden Corliss, Writer March 19, 2024

 

Mason Willyard (‘24) hugs head coach Darin Reese after an amazing season.

Elite eight games for the MHS Basketball teams demonstrated hard work

Benjamin Witko, Writer March 3, 2024

Mead girls and boys basketball both played their elite eight matchups this Friday. Both games had an amazing atmosphere and really showed what both teams can do in front of a wide audience such as the...

Dominick McLawrence (‘24) prepares to shoot a free throw.

Boys Basketball team looks strong continuing playoffs

Braeden Corliss, Writer February 23, 2024

After their playoff win on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:00 p.m., the Mead Boys basketball team began their trajectory towards glory in the Colorado 5A state tournament. As the eighth seed, they earned home...

The PWHL logo forms the letter “W”.

The PWHL has opened up numerous opportunities for female hockey players

Benjamin Witko, Writer February 11, 2024

This past New Year’s Day, the PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) kicked off its inaugural season, showing the world that the market for professional women’s sports will be a powerhouse in...

Jake and his mom pose for senior photos.

Wrestler Jake Glade demonstrates how hard work truly does pay off

Kannon Garcia, Writer January 23, 2024

Mead wrestler Jake Glade (‘24) announced his commitment to Western Wyoming Community College on November 22nd, 2023. Glade has been wrestling since the age of four and grew up in the wrestling world...

The Buffalo Bills' logo.

The Buffalo Bills are in a slump, but can they make a comeback run?

Mason Willyard, Writer December 31, 2023

For the last three years, the Buffalo Bills have been dominant in the NFL and a staple playoff team in the AFC. Something changed this year; however, leaving the entire NFL community confused about their...

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