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The student news site of McNeil High School

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The student news site of McNeil High School

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All content by Caroline Truong
From varsity baseball's March 14 game against Hutto.

[Photo] Varsity Baseball Completes First District Sweep

Karl Reddick, Current Events Editor
March 20, 2025
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[Photo] From College Student to High School Teacher—In Three Weeks

Nikolas Russell, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2025
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[Photo] Caught Off Guard

Hannah Moak, Managing Editor
March 7, 2025
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.”

[Photo] Shattered Strength

Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett
March 7, 2025
Daniel Puchalski blocks the opposing teams attempt to make an offensive play in the game against Vista Ridge on Friday, Feb. 28.

[Photo] Step Up

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
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[Photo] DECA Hosts District Competition, 117 Students Advance

Hannah Moak, Managing Editor
January 24, 2025
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[Photo] Sophomore Finds Talent in Photography

Janice Mills, Reporter
December 18, 2024
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[Photo] Club Brings Hacky Sack to McNeil

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
December 18, 2024
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[Photo] Tennis Sets Records in Fall Season

Harper Poore, Sports Editor
December 13, 2024
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[Photo] Lady Mavericks Face Hutto, Ending in First District Loss

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
November 25, 2024
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[Photo] Varsity Football to Play Dripping Springs in Second Playoff Made in Two Years

Hannah Moak, Captions Editor
November 15, 2024
Tuesday Nov. 5 at the Varsity girls basketball game against Bowie High School Tierra Green made a drive to the basket to make it to the free throw line. Green said that she felt she was playing with more integrity due to her surroundings.

[Photo] Girls Basketball Suffers First Defeat to Bowie

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
November 11, 2024
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[Photo] WEEKLY SPORTS GALLERY

September 27, 2024
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[Photo] Varsity Volleyball Loses to Round Rock

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
October 24, 2024
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[Photo] A Tale of Love, Laughter and a Flesh-Eating Plant

Hannah Moak, Captions Editor
October 28, 2024
Senior Maxine Olson pays attention in her AP art class. Maxine said filling in the gaps of what she didn't hear and working in a group is the most difficult part of learning without an interpreter. "It's kind of frustrating when you're in a group full of kids and you're trying to hear what they say, there's other students talking in their groups and it's just so many people talking at once," Maxine said. "Our technology, hearing aids and the Cochlear implant can only do so much."

[Photo] The Sound of Silence

Nikolas Russell, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
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[Photo] Football Season Recap

Hannah Moak, Captions Editor
October 11, 2024
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In their Sept. 17 game against Westwood, junior captain Gabrielle Allen swims on a fast break.

[Photo] Round Rock Outpaces Girls Water Polo in Nail-Biter

Cole Garcia, Reporter
October 1, 2024
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[Photo] Library Lunch and Learn Encourages Students to Seek Their Goals

Janice Mills, Reporter
September 27, 2024
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[Photo] Swim and Dive Take Home Win at Lake Travis/Rouse Tri-Meet with 83 Personal Records

Nikolas Russell, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024
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[Photo] A Hop-timal Addition to the Class

Henry Bucher, Reporter
September 22, 2024
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[Photo] Varsity Football Throttles Rival Westwood Warriors in District Opener

Nikolas Russell, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024
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[Photo] Girls Water Polo Triumphs Over Anderson 10-9

Daniela Corral, Reporter
September 13, 2024
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.”

[Photo] Varsity Football Loses in Second Overtime Thriller of the Season

Nikolas Russell, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2024
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.

[Photo] Varsity Football Look to Make Comeback After Close Loss to Weiss

Joey Shanks and Nikolas Russell
September 4, 2024
The McNeil student section at the varsity football game on Thursday, Aug. 29.

[Photo] 2024 Football Student Section Themes Announced

Giada Stanley, Reporter
September 3, 2024
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[Photo] Nearby Lightning Cancels Meet The Mavs

Harper Poore, Olivia West, Janice Mills, Annabelle Benson, and Cole Garcia
August 21, 2024
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[Photo] Mav Relays Photo Gallery

Daniela Corral, Reporter
March 28, 2024
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[Photo] Intersquad Meet Photo Gallery

Daniela Corral, Reporter
February 9, 2024
“We played a different zone this time,” Greene said. “We took care of the ball better, we gave up 80 points the first time we played Manor and only 60 [this time]. If you play better defense, you give yourself more of a chance to win.”

[Photo] McNeil Suffers Close Loss to Manor, 62-64

Alyssa Perera and Nikolas Russell
January 29, 2024
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[Photo] Varsity Girls Basketball Beat Warriors 61-36

Sienna Fell and Sophie Garrett
January 12, 2024
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[Photo] Freshman’s Fearless Varsity Debut

Sienna Fell and Sophie Garrett
November 14, 2023
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[Photo] Lady Mavs Play Vandegrift, 0-2

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
October 13, 2023
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