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During preliminaries on Friday at John Tate, Finn places 1st in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 48.89 seconds

Girls’ Track Team Reigns Victorious at John Tate

Kaitlyn Davidson, Reporter April 13, 2016

For the second year in a row, the Manitou Springs High School girls' track team won the prestigious 1st place at the John Tate meet. The large meet hosted over 30 schools and two divisions. This...

Ava Spangler (9), Maya Alexander (9), Bridget Bodor (9), Ailsa Connors (9), Olivia McKenna (9), and Naiya Budler (10) train together during pre-season.

Soccer Meets Early Season Goals

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Reporter April 5, 2016

This year is a very exciting one for the Manitou Springs soccer team. Along with the large amount of freshmen that joined this year, the team's connection is very strong this season. Mo Heiniger (11),...

Naiya Budler (10) runs at a State race. Budler has been running since her freshman year, and aspires to continue.

Students Participate in Winter Series

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor March 18, 2016

Pikes Peak Road Runners, an organization run by the larger branch of Road Runners of America prides itself on promoting and advocating personal fitness through running. This group administer education,...

Angala Jensen (12) goes up for a layup in the championship game. Jensen lead the Mustangs with 15 points.

Girls’ Basketball Places Second in State Finals

Zach McGee, Reporter March 15, 2016

After the State tournament concluded at the Denver Coliseum on March 12, the Manitou Springs Mustangs brought home a second place trophy. This is the highest place achieved in state level by any Manitou...

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...

Ariana Olson(11) goes up for a layup in the first round of Districts against Buena Vista. The Mustangs won this game 68-36.

Preview: Regional Tournament: Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Basketball

Zach McGee, Reporter March 4, 2016

The Manitou Springs Boys' and Girls' Varsity Basketball teams have continued to advance through their seasons. Both teams preformed extremely well at Districts and will continue their seasons at...

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...

Kethrys Buffa (11) signing some of the thank you notes that were handed out to parents and coaches. Sadly Kethrys will not be able to swim next year.

Swim Banquet finishes off “Best Season in Manitou History”

Kieran Lynch, Swim Correspondent February 22, 2016

This season of swim has been truly remarkable for the Lady 'Stangs. The team performed better than ever before in Manitou girls' swimming history. This Thursday, February 18, the season came to...

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...

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