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Varsity Football Throttles Rival Westwood Warriors in District Opener

Varsity Football Throttles Rival Westwood Warriors in District Opener

Nikolas Russell, Editor-in-Chief 10 hours ago

On Friday, Sept. 13, varsity football played against the division rival Westwood Warriors in the Mavericks’ district opener. In their first game this season that didn’t go to overtime, the Mavs won...

Photo Courtesy of McNeil Tennis

Tennis Experiences Highs and Lows in Eventful Week

Prithika Kalyan, Podcast Editor 1 day ago

The #23 ranked Maverick tennis team experienced a week of contrasting emotions, beginning with a hard-fought 7-12 L against #9 ranked Vandegrift last Tuesday night. Despite their best efforts, the Mavericks...

Photo courtesy of NewsWeek.

Texas Football Ranks #1 in AP Poll

Karl Reddick, Reporter 3 days ago

As Longhorn fans filtered into the famous Michigan Stadium's lower bowl, Texas players gathered in the corner of the end zone to sing “The Eyes of Texas”, a tradition that has occurred since 1903 when...

Girls Water Polo Triumphs Over Anderson 10-9

Girls Water Polo Triumphs Over Anderson 10-9

Daniela Corral, Reporter 6 days ago

On Tuesday, Sept. 10 the girls water polo team took their third win this season against Anderson. After a tough game, McNeil inched a 10-9 W over the Trojans.  The game started with Anderson winning...

On Sept. 5 at the varsity game against Lake Belton High School, junior Jarrell Gary celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the 4th quarter.  Gary says that he sees that his team is excited and knows that he made a good play but still needs to keep up the good work. 
“ After the play, I talked to my offensive coordinator and we ended up getting a flag because of my celebration but the game still had to go on.”

Varsity Football Loses in Second Overtime Thriller of the Season

Nikolas Russell, Editor in Chief September 11, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 5, varsity football faced off against the Lake Belton Broncos in their first away game of the season. After another thriller in overtime, the Mavericks lost due to an interception returned...

Varsity Volleyball Plays Hutto, 0-3 L

Varsity Volleyball Plays Hutto, 0-3 L

Sophie Garrett, Reporter September 9, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 6, varsity volleyball took on Hutto High School, for the first time since the redistricting two years ago. With three close sets, Hutto won 0-3. The Mavs' game started slow in the first...

Cross Country Profit Invitational Gallery

Cross Country Profit Invitational Gallery

Daniela Corral, Reporter September 6, 2024

The Cross Country team competed at the Profit Invitational in Temple on Aug. 30. The varsity boys and girls team and JV boys team ran a 5K while the JV girls ran two miles. Many individuals placed top...

Volleyball Sweeps Manor

Volleyball Sweeps Manor

Sophie Garrett, Reporter September 6, 2024

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, volleyball played Manor in their first district game, and the Mavs achieved their first program sweep of the season, with all three McNeil teams securing the win. Starting the game...

Junior Jacorian Hubbard, and Senior Nwadike Nwosu stand in passing from coming off the field. Hubbard said coming off the field was pretty overwhelming since he was trying to focus on what to do on and off the field, fitting alignments listening to the coaches, and being able to adapt to everything going on around him.

Varsity Football Look to Make Comeback Close Loss to Weiss

Joey Shanks and Nikolas Russell September 4, 2024

After a tough one point loss to Weiss 41-42, varsity football is focused on its next game — Lake Belton, another state-ranked team, and they have an eye on district play. The Mavs play Lake Belton at...

The McNeil student section at the varsity football game on Thursday, Aug. 29.

2024 Football Student Section Themes Announced

Giada Stanley, Reporter September 3, 2024

On Aug. 29, The first non-scrimmage football game of the season was at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (KRAC). The theme was western and the student section showed out. Next up, Lake Belton meets...

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