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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Cameron Jones sits in his office next to the various athletic awards. Jones is leaving MSHS to work at Russell Middle School. "'I've been blessed to work in a school district with awesome kids and a great community who have supported me in my time here," Jones said.

Cameron Jones leaves 22 year impact on MSSD14

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager May 22, 2025

Cameron Jones, who is moving on to be the Assistant Principal as Russell Middle School, has worked for the Manitou Springs School District for 22 years and has been the Athletics and Activities Director...

Coach Stuart Jeck and the football team celebrate a homecoming win on Friday Sept. 22. The Mustangs won against Prospect Ridge 53-0.

Jeck takes the next step in his career

Jon Polizzi, Senior Reporter May 14, 2025

Stuart Jeck, a PE teacher and coach of 6 years at MSHS, announced his departure from the school at the end of the year. He will be taking a new position as assistant head football coach and head of strength...

Mackinzy Wall(11) practices her discus throw on Wednesday, April 9 at the MSHS field to improve further, even after achieving a school record in discus. Wall threw 126.0 feet, on Mar. 8.

Mackinzy Wall earns school record for discus throw

Cordelia Portman, Copy Editor April 18, 2025

On Mar. 8, the MSHS track team participated in a meet at CSU Pueblo, in which Mackinzy Wall (11) bested the school record for throwing discus. Additionally, on Saturday April 15, she threw 135.2, setting...

Abbie reeves, Hannah Rickert, Alex Traenkle, and Kara Donagen pose for a photo at a wrestling competition.

Swim & Dive/Wrestling Season Recap

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter March 13, 2025

Swim & Dive:  The Manitou Springs Swim & Dive team had a rough start to the season going 2-4 overall and 1-3 in league. They started off the season with two straight losses to Salida 30-134...

Girls' golf players Madi Sharon (12) and Addie Dorsey (10) stand in the doorway alongside Cameron Jones, the Athletic Director at MSHS.

Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf

Halli Leonhardt, Managing Editor March 13, 2025

The 24-25 girls’ golf season at Manitou Springs High School is starting off with strong ambitions. The team kicks off the new season with a tournament versus vanguard on Monday, April 1. Compared to...

Senior leaders for the baseball team, Logan Moore, Hayden Martinez and Trafford Havens stand beside eachother.

Spring Sports Preview: Baseball

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter March 12, 2025

The MSHS baseball team looks to continue their success after a historic season last year going 19-5-1, the most wins in the school’s history in a single season. The team starts their season Wednesday,...

Emma Wall (9) and Heather Larsen (12) practice soccer at Maestes Field with their teammates on March 3 to improve kicking accuracy while moving.

Spring Sports Preview: Girls Soccer

Cordelia Portman and Maddie Fonkert March 12, 2025

The MSHS girls soccer team had their first game of the season on Tuesday, March 11, at The Classical Academy at 6:30pm; and many of the girls are determined to achieve their goals as this season kicks...

Mackinzy Wall stretches on the track.

Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager March 7, 2025

Track season is in full swing, and athletes are already anticipating a successful season. Season practices started Monday, Feb. 24 and the team will head to their first meet on March 8. In season practices...

Coach Nick Nunley fist bumps Thomas Spraggins (12) during their game.

New basketball coaches find success this season

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter February 28, 2025

The Manitou Springs High School basketball teams are finding success with new head coaches Nick Nunley and Gabby Santos.  After last year, both previous coaches decided to part ways with Manitou. Girls...

The girls swim team stands together on the pool deck.

Winter Sports Preview: Swim and Dive

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager December 5, 2024

The girls swim and dive season started Monday, Nov. 18, and athletes are excited to get fully into the rhythm of the season before their first meet.  The team is coached by Whitney Nuci, who has been...

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