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The Trailblazer

The student news site of McNeil High School

The Trailblazer

The student news site of McNeil High School

The Trailblazer

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Sophomore Gives Striking Performances on Soccer Field

Olivia West, Reporter March 7, 2025

“I've alway loved playing sports, but soccer was the only one that I was really good at,” sophomore midfielder and forward Teya Marquez said. Teya began playing soccer at three-years-old. While...

Preston stone sprints first base after a line drive hit. Stone said that his leg guard is always a reminder of his leg injury but is glad to be bak and playing. “I’m so grateful to be back on the field because baseball is my favorite sport,” Stone said. “ I couldn’t imagine being at school everyday and thinking about how I used to be able to play.”

Shattered Strength

Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett March 7, 2025

Preparing for his game against Westwood was like any other Friday night for junior Preston Stone. Starting the game as normal, until in an attempt to get an interception in the first Quarter, Stone landed...

Caught Off Guard

Caught Off Guard

Hannah Moak, Managing Editor March 7, 2025

Running through practice drills out on the field quickly escalated from catching line drives, from second to first base, to needing emergency oral surgery for senior varsity catcher and left fielder Preslie...

Daniel Puchalski blocks the opposing teams attempt to make an offensive play in the game against Vista Ridge on
Friday, Feb. 28.

Step Up

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor March 7, 2025

When freshman goalie Daniel Puchalski was asked to temporarily leave his JV-B goalie position in order to fill in for the varsity team's sudden lack of a goalie, he was worried, but rose to the challenge. Freshman...

Standing on the starting line, Senior
Maxfield Rotches shakes the hand of
her opponent from Lake Highlands High
School before the referee blows the
starting whistle.

Senior Wrestler Competes at Second State Competition

Henry Bucher, Reporter March 7, 2025

 For the second consecutive year, senior Maxfield Rotches represented McNeil at the state wrestling competition. While Rotches did not receive the result she wanted, she was happy with the work she put...

Varsity Softball Secures the Win against Vandegrift

Varsity Softball Secures the Win against Vandegrift

Sienna Fell, Reporter March 6, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb. 25 varsity softball went against Vandegrift on their home field. The Lady Mavs were able to secure the win against the Vipers with a score of 21-15. “Offensively, we did really well...

Swim and Dive Team Succeed in District and Regional Meets

Swim and Dive Team Succeed in District and Regional Meets

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

The swim and dive team competed in the District meet, with numerous athletes cutting down their times allowing McNeil to send off the 17 athletes who qualified to compete in the Regional Swim and Diving...

Head Boys Soccer Coach Reaches 500 Career Wins

Head Boys Soccer Coach Reaches 500 Career Wins

Hannah Moak, Managing Editor February 4, 2025

Head coach of boys varsity soccer Wesley Kidd broke his 500 career win the weekend of Jan. 11. Kidd met this milestone after 39 years of coaching and 40 years of teaching  against San Antonio Reagan in...

Diving Team Growth Leads To Success in Districts

Diving Team Growth Leads To Success in Districts

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor February 4, 2025

The diving program is currently the largest in Round Rock ISD with seven members, and continues to grow. Four of the seven members placed in the District Diving Championship, and will advance to the Regional...

Photo: Brynn Anderson / AP Photo, Illustration by The Trailblazer.

Ohio State Wins The 2025 National Championship

Karl Reddick, Current Events Editor January 26, 2025

Under the bright lights of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 to win their ninth national title and their first since 2014.  The historic win closes out a 14-2 season...

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