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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

(From L-R) Photos by: Emily Jones, James Fairley, Caroline Truong

Student Athletes Find Paths Outside College Sports

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor May 9, 2025

According to the NCAA, nearly 8 million students currently participate in high school athletics in the United States, and only 530,000 athletes compete as NCAA athletes, with just a select few more moving...

Spring Football Game to Prepare Team for Fall Season

Spring Football Game to Prepare Team for Fall Season

Hannah Moak, Managing Editor May 9, 2025

On Thursday, May 15 the spring game will be held at 6:30 p.m. marking a close to the spring football season for the mavericks. Parents and students are invited to come and watch. Both varsity and junior...

In an early season game against LASA High School, Coach Brad Croak talks to the team to establish a plan.

Varsity Baseball Reaches Playoffs for First Time in 6 Years

Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett May 9, 2025

The Varsity Baseball team beat Hutto in a 12-1 W, qualifying them for playoffs, making it their first playoff run since 2019. To celebrate their playoff debut, junior outfielder Preston Stone said per...

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Leading the Charge

Hannah Moak, Managing Editor May 9, 2025

Flag football took her three years to learn and love. Now she gets to help the sport grow. Senior Sonya Chalil and Head Football Coach Scott Hermes work together, growing the flag football program sponsored...

Golf Competes at District Tournament

Golf Competes at District Tournament

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor April 21, 2025

The varsity golf teams competed in the District 25-6A Golf Championship Tournament on April 13-17. The girls team ended their season finishing fifth out of 12 teams, and the boys team placing fifth...

Managing it All

Managing it All

Janice Mills and Henry Bucher April 11, 2025

During her freshman year, junior Gabriella De La Garza used to be scared of the bus, so she would attend wrestling practice with her brother. The wrestling coach would ask her to fill up the water constantly...

Varsity Track, Field Advances 13 Athletes to Area

Varsity Track, Field Advances 13 Athletes to Area

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor April 11, 2025

Track and field competed in the District 25-6A meet at Round Rock High School on Wednesday and Thursday April 2-3, with 13 athletes advancing to the area meet on Wednesday, April 9. In order to advance...

From varsity baseball March 19 game against Stony Point at Dell Diamond.

One Pitch, One Purpose

Karl Reddick, Current Events Editor April 11, 2025

The count is 3-2 with two outs, the upcoming pitch to get out of the inning. The pitcher tosses his resin bag once, allowing the white powder to coat his fingers. He steps on the mound, digging in with...

Varsity Softball Wins Against Manor

Varsity Softball Wins Against Manor

Sienna Fell, Reporter April 2, 2025

Varsity softball went against Manor on the Mustang’s field on Friday, March 18. The Lady Mavs were able to seal the win against the Mustangs with a final score of 24-12. “Everyone was really hyped...

From varsity baseball's March 14 game against Hutto.

Varsity Baseball Completes First District Sweep

Karl Reddick, Current Events Editor March 20, 2025

The varsity baseball team defeated the Stony Point Tigers 7-4 on Wed. Mar 19, in a neutral site game played at Dell Diamond, home of the Round Rock Express, triple A affiliates of the Texas Rangers. Junior...

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