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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The team poses for a photo after winning Tri-Peaks League. Coach Roy Chaney said that this is possibly the best swim and dive team Manitou Springs High School has ever had.

Girls’ Swim Places First at League

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor February 7, 2016

After three snow days and no time to practice, the girls' swim team went headstrong into their League competition on Thursday and Friday. The team finished the season 7-1 overall, losing to Cheyenne...

Atticus Fredrickson (11), at weight 182, wrestling against Peyton

Loss Against Peyton for Wrestling Team

Sarah Bogush and Sita Ahlen January 28, 2016

On Tuesday, January 26, Manitou had a brief meet against Peyton, with only 5 matches and a number of forfeits. With four losses and only one match left, Atticus Fredrickson (11) pulled through...

Girls Swim Excels in Recent Meet

Girls’ Swim Excels in Recent Meet

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor January 28, 2016

The Manitou Springs Swim Team, composed of 25 girls, has made considerable strides towards a prosperous season. They are currently and successfully at a 7-1 win-loss ratio overall. Their meet on Wednesday...

Lucas Rodholm (11) makes a slam dunk during the first quarter of the game. Rodholms point-per-game average this season is far above the national average. He scored a total of 15 points throughout the course of Friday nights game.

Boys’ Basketball Continues Undefeated Streak in League

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2016

Following a successful girls’ varsity basketball game on Friday, January 22, the boys’ team was full of energy when they began their game against the visiting Florence Huskies. The first quarter...

Season So Far: A Summary of the Lady Stangs Current Swim Season

Season So Far: A Summary of the Lady Stangs’ Current Swim Season

Kieran Lynch, Swim Correspondent January 22, 2016

With only two meets left to go before they face Leagues and States, the Lady Stangs have proven that they are once again set on domination in the swim world. Their season has gone better than anyone could...

Hardworking Hockey Players Balance School and Sports

Hardworking Hockey Players Balance School and Sports

Sita Ahlen, Senior Reporter January 21, 2016

Hockey, a sport left far behind football, basketball or baseball, has grown close to home. Although one doesn’t usually hear the mumble of hockey fans talking about “last night's game” as one would...

Ryan Murdock (12), Mahalia Henschel (12), and Kelsey Hartwig (12) lead the team in the completion of their jump sequence. All three girls have been on the cheer team since their freshman year.

Heartbreaking Loss for Reigning State Cheer Champs

Aubrey Hall, Photography Editor December 15, 2015

As Manitou’s cheer team took to the performance floor on Friday, December 11 at the Denver Coliseum, they carried with them the hard work of a long and arduous week. Along with the usual pressures...

A competitive edge: the role club swimming plays in the high school season

A competitive edge: the role club swimming plays in the high school season

Kieran Lynch, Swim Correspondent December 4, 2015

Manitou Springs High School's girls’ swim team started training for their season in the past few weeks, however many of the girls have not stopped training since the season ended last year. High...

Maddie Frahm (11) scores a layup after a Mustang fast break. Frahm was instrumental against Manitous win against Machebuef scoring double digits.

Girls’ Basketball Cruise For First Win

Theodore Weiss, Senior Reporter December 3, 2015

Unsurprisingly, the Manitou Mustang Girls' Varsity Basketball (1-0) cruised to a 74-34 win over Machebuff (0-1) at home on Wednesday, December 2. The number one team 3A Girls Basketball Team coming...

The team celebrates after being announced the Tri-Peaks League 3A League Champions. In the front, newcomers Zoe Schnurman (10) and Brooke Sedlacek (9) hug in excitement.

Cheerleaders Place First at League Competition

Aubrey Hall, Photography Editor December 3, 2015

All were abuzz with anticipation on the evening of December 1, when cheerleaders and fans alike congregated in the new gym of Manitou Springs High School for the annual 3A Tri-Peaks League competition....

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