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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Maddy Frahm (11) and Shelby Megyeri (11) are both key players on this years varsity basketball team, and have both been playing basketball since elementary school.

Winter Sports Profile: Maddie Frahm and Shelby Megyeri End Vigorous Season

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor February 25, 2016

Although the girls' varsity basketball team is only nine players strong, the varsity team has improved vastly. They remain undefeated as the end of the season approaches. Situated behind Mesa Ridge...

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...

Coach Borkowski consoles Jacob McCarley (9) after a loss. McCarley lost both of his matches.

Wrestling Regionals: Recapping the Competition

Becca Heiniger, Reporter February 18, 2016

Day 1 Recap: The day started with a three hour drive to Lamar, the team left school at 9:00 to make weigh ins which were at 12:30. When the team finally reached Lamar their first priority was to make...

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...

Middle School Basketball Coach Retires after 38 Years

Middle School Basketball Coach Retires after 38 Years

Zach McGee, Reporter February 4, 2016

Mr. Rodney Johannsen, middle school math teacher and basketball coach, is retiring after 38 years of teaching and coaching at Manitou Springs Middle School. Throughout his years, he has achieved...

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...

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...

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