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Lucas Rodholm (12) shoots a free throw.

Boys Basketball Defeats Rye

Alyssa Prince, Reporter January 17, 2017

Boys basketball had an easy win over Rye Thursday, January 12. The boys dominated over the visiting team, heading into the second half with 26 points. Cole Sienknecht (11) led the Mustangs in points for...

KKTV Play of the Week Goes to Manitou Football

KKTV “Play of the Week” Goes to Manitou Football

Maddie Kelly, Reporter October 28, 2016

Last Friday, the Mustangs played the Florence Huskies. KKTV, a local news station, always showcases a "Play of the Week" for high school football. This week, Manitou's Cole Sienknecht (11) and Lucas...

Ninth in the ranks, the Mustangs took on the Faith Christian Eagles on Friday Sept. 16.

Preview: Homecoming Game Against Lamar

Talia Traxler and Thomas Hudson September 28, 2016

As Manitou Springs High School prepares for the festivities of homecoming, the clash of orange and green looms on everyone's minds. The Mustangs, led by Cole Sienknecht (12), will be taking on the Lamar...

Teammates Bryce Coop (12) and Uriah Waters (12) embrace after a hard game. Coop is commemorating those he has lost with phrases like, I fight for those who cant. and others, as seen in this photo.

Mustangs Win Out in Game Against Faith Christian

Mo Heinger and Becca Heiniger September 23, 2016

The Manitou Springs High School varsity football team competed against the Faith Christian Academy varsity football team at home on Friday, Sept. 16. Not long after the game's start, the Mustangs had...

Mustangs Victorious in Annual Helmet Game

Mustangs Victorious in Annual Helmet Game

Talia Traxler, Reporter September 16, 2016

The Manitou Springs Mustangs played rivals St. Mary's Pirates in the annual helmet game on Friday, September 2, which lead to a victory for the Mustangs. Manitou will hold possession of the helmet for...

Cole Sienknecht (10) is the only underclassman on Manitous varsity boys basketball team, and his average free throw percentage this season is 63%, a number that has stayed nearly the same since last year.

Winter Sports Profile: Cole Sienknecht Excels on Varsity Team

Sarah Bogush, Reporter March 11, 2016

Cole Sienknecht (10) joined the basketball team during his freshman year of high school. He managed to impress the coaches with his skill and expertise, and was chosen to join the varsity team. He...

Mighty Five on Fridays: Episode 2

Mighty Five on Fridays: Episode 2

Zach McGee, James Baker, Reporter March 11, 2016

The Mighty Five is a video segment highlighting outstanding performances by MSHS students in the past few weeks. We will be looking across all activities, school and non-school sponsored and determining...

Davyn Adamscheck (11) goes in for a layup as a Trinidad player blocks him. Adamschecks season record for number of points in one game was made during a win against Fountain Valley on January 28, when he scored a total of 18 points.

Boys’ Basketball Beats Trinidad, Earns Slot in Semifinals

Aubrey Hall, Photography Editor February 25, 2016

Going into the basketball game against the Trinidad Miners on Wednesday, February 24, the Mustangs’ standings were high, as were the expectations of Manitou fans and spectators. Upon entering the...

Bryce McMillan (12) dribbles while playing offense.

Boys’ Basketball Successful in Rival Game

Sage Stevens, Reporter February 11, 2016

The game against Manitou Springs High School's rivals, St. Mary's, on Tuesday, February 9, ended with a win for the Mustangs. The boys' varsity team won against St. Mary's 43 to 35. The boys' team...

The Mustangs stand together to recite the Pledge of Allegiance before the game.

Mustangs Suffer Loss to Bayfield Wolverines

Morgan Warren, Guest Writer November 9, 2015

On Saturday, November 7, the Manitou Springs Mustangs (sixteenth seed) played the biggest game of their season against the Bayfield Wolverines (first seed). This was the first round of the 2A Colorado...

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