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All content by Anthony Rodriguez

Mavs Knocked Out By Kingwood In Second Round

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
May 23, 2013

Mavs End Lake Travis’ Season With End

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
May 7, 2013

Mavs Honor Seniors As Raiders Down Mavericks

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
May 2, 2013

Mavs Take On Lake Travis In First Round Of Playoffs

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
April 30, 2013
Junior Clayton Haag pitches against Round Rock on March 26.

Mavs Regain Confidence With Win Over Leander

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2013
Junior Cameron Terrell attempts to dodge a ball during a game against Westwoood in his sophomore season.

Hitting the Record Book: Terrell Nearing Mark for Being Struck While Batting

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
March 26, 2013

Mavericks Win Pflugerville Series 2-1

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
March 25, 2013
Junior Clayton Haag pitches against Hyde Park during the Langerhans Invitational. The Mavs won 10-0.

Mavs Welcome Lake Travis to 5A With Tournament Win

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
March 19, 2013
Junior Clayton Haag pitches against Southlake Carroll in the Round Rock Hardball Classic. The Mavericks lost their opening game of the season 11-3.

Good Pitching, Bottom of 7th Run Lead Mavs to Victory

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2013

Baseball Roster

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
February 26, 2013
The Official SAT Study Guide provides numerous tips and practice tests to help better prepare students for test day.

No Need To Freak Out For SAT

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
February 23, 2013
After a successful 2012 season, the Mavs seek to continue their streak in 2013.

Baseball Sets High Expectations For Upcoming Season

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
February 20, 2013
Concordia University Texas has student leadership skills as a top priority. By showing examples of leadership and teaching students to be leaders in the world, Concordia hopes that students will have the skills to succeed in the world.

Concordia University Teaches Students To Be Leaders In The World

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
February 16, 2013
Getting a flu shot is the best way to prevent attracting the flu virus. Be sure to receive a shot each year to ensure you are protected.

The 411 on Flu Prevention

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
February 13, 2013
Freshman Blain Hendrix works on his school-issued laptop. The Class of 2013 was one of many future freshman classes to receive Dell laptops for school use. Students can access their work through google.docs, making collaboration much easier.

Freshmen Better Prepared For The Future With School-Issued Laptops

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
February 7, 2013
The Cavaliers host auditions across the United States and preform at premier competitions around the country.

Cavaliers Make Annual Stop for Local Auditions

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
December 21, 2012
HOSA students work work people with disabilities to compete at their UIL competition.

Disability Focus at Heart of HOSA Service Project

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
December 6, 2012
College Students will now be required to receive a meningitis vaccine before attending college classes.

All College Students Required to Receive Meningitis Vaccine

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
November 24, 2012
Senior Austin Hinkle pitches against Westwood on Apr. 3. Hinkle is unable to pitch in 2013 for the Mavs but will make an impact in the field.

Hinkle Pitches for North Texas Team USA

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
November 19, 2012
Texas State University in San Marcos is climbing in the eyes of students as their ideal university.

College Visits Beneficial to Planning the Future

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
November 10, 2012
Senior Sammy Snook serves the ball against Cedar Ridge on Sept. 25. The Lady Mavs defeated new opponent Cedar Ridge 3-1.

New 16-5A District Made Up of All RRISD Schools With Pflugerville, Hendrickson

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
November 4, 2012
Student teacher Emily Erickson instructs the class on a Spanish lesson during Lori Sanders' seventh period Spanish II class. Erickson is one of many college students getting their teaching experience at McNeil.

Teaching Experience for College Students

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2012
The 411 of Tipping

The 411 of Tipping

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2012
The Maverick Band uses the color orange to protray how music touches people in their 2012 show "Touch". The band preformed at the Bands Of America Conroe Regional on October 5th and received 16th place.

Marching Band Show Continues to Evolve

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
October 16, 2012

Homecoming Week Filled With Spirited Activities

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
October 11, 2012

Getting Involved Makes High School Life Better

Anthony Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
September 19, 2012
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