Mustangs Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant
Ashlyn Thomson, Copy Editor
February 10, 2020
The sports world was in complete awe after the astonishing news of the death of NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, on January 26th. Bryant and his daughter were on board a helicopter on their way to a club basketball game for Gianna. The helicopter slowly began lower...
Boys’ Basketball Wraps Up Season With Banquet
Oda Tiller-Brattebø, Senior Reporter
March 19, 2019
The 11th of March, the annual Manitou Springs High School Boys Basketball Banquet was held at the MSHS Commons. The banquet was held to honor and shine a light on specific people on the team who have stood out this last year. When the boys first got to the banquet they all ate food and socialize...
Caileen Sienknecht’s Last Year On the Court and Field
Giulia Vidossi and Ashlyn Thomson
February 25, 2019
For senior athletes at MSHS, this year is their last one. One such athlete is Caileen Sienknecht (12). Sienknecht is a basketball and soccer player, a leader and a stellar student. She is now going through her last season of high school sports. “It’s really sad because everything is going to ...
School Rivals Face Off
Giulia Vidossi, Junior Reporter
February 7, 2019
On January 11th, the Manitou Boys' Basketball team faced the St. Marys Boys' team in a really intense game that got both student sections excited. Both teams had a large fan base at the game to cheer them on. The game was close for the whole four quarters. The Mustangs ended losing by only 4 points but...
MSHS Basketball Faces Lamar
Clover Bernard, Senior Reporter
February 5, 2019
On Saturday the 26th, the Manitou Springs High School Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams played against Lamar High School. Because MSHS hosted this game, the players’ had the home advantage. The MSHS Girls’ Basketball team played very well against Lamar as they were prepared for a close game....
Freshman Basketball Player Takes On Varsity Responsibilities
Kayla Hendricks, Junior Reporter
January 30, 2019
Who would have thought a freshman would start on varsity? As the basketball season came around Alexia Vigil (9) worked her hardest to become a better basketball player. Due to her hard work during the offseason and playing year-round basketball, she captured a spot on the varsity team and on starting...
Boys’ Basketball Faces Off Against Rival Team St. Mary’s
Parker Smith, Media Editor
January 17, 2019
The Manitou Springs High School Boys’ Basketball team went up against St. Mary’s last Friday. The game was an intense exchange between the two teams, constantly switching who had the lead. With Manitou leading at the half, the game looked like it would turn out in their favor. Unfortunately, the...
Shooting Hoops to Help the Homeless
Paige Laurie, Junior Reporter
November 16, 2018
On Wednesday, October 24, Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) hosted the Student vs. Staff Basketball Game. The list to sign up was quickly filled. Sadly, just two days before the game it was revealed that students who wanted to play basketball for MSHS in the winter season weren’t allowed to pa...
Girls’ Basketball Preview: Senior Girls Shoot for Captain Slot
Maya Berns, Buisness Manager
November 16, 2018
As fall sports are coming to an end, preseason for the winter sports is quickly approaching. MSHS Girls' Basketball is one of those. Throughout the years, the girls have come in hot with their basketball skills. With Justin Armor and Amelia Schofield as the coaches, the girls are showing a great p...
Girls Basketball Falls to Rival St. Marys
Zak Talbot, Reporter
January 18, 2018
The Manitou Springs High School Girls' Basketball teams took on their rivals, St. Mary's Pirates, at home on Friday, Jan. 12. Fans from both sides filled the bleachers as students attending to support both schools. Though the Lady Mustangs fought their hardest and held their own, both teams fell to...
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