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...
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....
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...
Boys’ Basketball Preview: New Players Step Up For The Season
Giulia Vidossi and Ashlyn Thomson, Junior Reporters
November 14, 2018
Without graduated seniors Cole Sienknecht and Jace Gwynn, underclassman and upcoming seniors on the MSHS Boys' Basketball team have to step up and fill the spot. With young freshmen adding depth to the team, they are getting better individually and as a team. Coach Brian Vecchio is ...
Boys’ Basketball Gains First Home Game Win
Lizzy Anderson, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Life Editor
December 20, 2017
The Manitou Springs Boys' Basketball team had its first home game win against Machebeuf, with a score of 65-52. “It was good to finally get it off our chest, it was frustrating to not get the first couple wins of the season. We get to continue on to the season and improve from there," said Cole...
Boys Basketball Falls to Sterling
Alyssa Prince, Reporter
March 13, 2017
The Manitou Mustangs faced a hard, final loss against Sterling's Tigers last night at the state tournament Great 8 game, ending a phenomenal season. The boys led going into the second quarter, and fell behind by six going into halftime. As Sterling picked up momentum in the second half, Manitou battled...
Basketball Boys Secure Spot In The Great 8
Alyssa Prince, Reporter
March 8, 2017
The boys basketball team fought a tough battle Saturday, March 4 against the Roaring Fork Rams. The Mustangs beat Montezuma-Cortez Friday night, 57-39, while the Rams beat Manual 73-64. The Mustangs led the Rams heading into the second half 29-19, and held a decent lead until the tail end of the fourth...
Mustang Basketball Keeps Momentum in Win Against Salida
Alyssa Prince, Reporter
February 8, 2017
The Mustangs traveled away to Salida on Friday, February 3. They went into the second half ahead by six points 21-15. The Spartans tried to make a comeback, as they scored double the points the Mustangs did in the second quarter, but did not succeed and lost their home conference game 55-30. Cole Sienknecht...
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 was placed as the point guard and shooting guard for the team, of which the coaches claim he is except...
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