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The student news site of McNeil High School

The Trailblazer
The student news site of McNeil High School

The Trailblazer
Sophie Garrett

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor

Hi I’m Sophie, and this is my second year on the Trailblazer staff, I am the sports editor for the second semester of the 24-25 school year. I am on the McNeil Basketball team, and I enjoy fishing, hanging out with friends, and enjoy live music! 

All content by Sophie Garrett
(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
The Common Thread

The Common Thread

Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett
May 9, 2025
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
Golf Competes at District Tournament

Golf Competes at District Tournament

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor
April 21, 2025
Varsity Track, Field Advances 13 Athletes to Area

Varsity Track, Field Advances 13 Athletes to Area

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor
April 11, 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.”

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.

Step Up

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
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
Diving Team Growth Leads To Success in Districts

Diving Team Growth Leads To Success in Districts

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Secure First District Win Against Manor

Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Secure First District Win Against Manor

Sophie Garrett, Sports Editor
January 15, 2025
Club Brings Hacky Sack to McNeil

Club Brings Hacky Sack to McNeil

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
December 18, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ian Rowan

Athletes Excel at Junior Olympics Through Dedication and Grit

Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett
December 13, 2024
From their Nov. 5 game, the Lady Mavs huddle around head coach Matthew Butler.

Lady Mavericks Face Hutto, Ending in First District Loss

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
November 25, 2024
NHS members light one another's candles to symbolize their unity within the club.

[Photo] NHS Holds Induction Ceremony

Sienna Fell, Reporter
November 11, 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.

Girls Basketball Suffers First Defeat to Bowie

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
November 11, 2024
Varsity Volleyball Loses to Round Rock

Varsity Volleyball Loses to Round Rock

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
October 24, 2024
Volleyball Enters Second Round of Districts

Volleyball Enters Second Round of Districts

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
October 11, 2024
Swim Hopeful for Districts as Season Continues

Swim Hopeful for Districts as Season Continues

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
October 11, 2024
Senior Thrives After Magnet Mishap

Senior Thrives After Magnet Mishap

Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett
October 11, 2024

Varsity Volleyball Loses to Round Rock in Homecoming Game

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
September 23, 2024
Varsity Volleyball Plays Hutto, 0-3 L

Varsity Volleyball Plays Hutto, 0-3 L

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
September 9, 2024
Volleyball Sweeps Manor

Volleyball Sweeps Manor

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
September 6, 2024
System Error Alters School Schedules Causing Confusion

System Error Alters School Schedules Causing Confusion

Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett
September 3, 2024
New Tardy Policy Shakes Up Routine for Students and Teachers

New Tardy Policy Shakes Up Routine for Students and Teachers

Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett
August 29, 2024
Varsity Volleyball Plays Chaparral, 0-3 L

Varsity Volleyball Plays Chaparral, 0-3 L

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
August 29, 2024
Photo courtesy of Coach Foss.

Water Polo Returns to MHS

Sophie Garrett and Sienna Fell
May 3, 2024

Sports Summer Camp Schedule

Sophie Garrett and Sienna Fell
May 1, 2024
Softball Fights For A Win

Softball Fights For A Win

Sophie Garrett and Sienna Fell
April 23, 2024
McNeil Women's Basketball Banquet

McNeil Women’s Basketball Banquet

Sienna Fell and Sophie Garrett
April 3, 2024
Photo Credit to Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY sports.

Kentucky vs Oakland Upset

Sienna Fell and Sophie Garrett
March 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of NBC Universal, Inc.

First Four of March Madness

Sienna Fell and Sophie Garrett
March 22, 2024
Lady Mavs Basketballs Season Wrap Up

Lady Mavs Basketballs Season Wrap Up

Sienna Fell and Sophie Garrett
February 28, 2024
Lady Mavs Basketball Celebrates Seniors During Their Final Game

Lady Mavs Basketball Celebrates Seniors During Their Final Game

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
February 9, 2024
Varsity Basketball Upset Against Vandegrift

Varsity Basketball Upset Against Vandegrift

Sophie Garrett and Sienna Fell
February 2, 2024
3 vs. 5 - Freshman Battle Against Vista Ridge

3 vs. 5 – Freshman Battle Against Vista Ridge

Sophie Garrett and Sienna Fell
January 31, 2024
JV Game vs Stony Point Recap

JV Game vs Stony Point Recap

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
January 22, 2024
Varsity Girls Basketball Beat Warriors 61-36

Varsity Girls Basketball Beat Warriors 61-36

Sienna Fell and Sophie Garrett
January 12, 2024
Freshman's Fearless Varsity Debut

Freshman’s Fearless Varsity Debut

Sienna Fell and Sophie Garrett
November 14, 2023
ASL 3 Joins Deaf Ed for Halloween Party

ASL 3 Joins Deaf Ed for Halloween Party

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
November 7, 2023
JV Volleyball First District Win

JV Volleyball First District Win

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
October 18, 2023
Sisters Kristen Bruce (12) and Emma Bruce (10) play volleyball together this school year.

Siblings In the Same Sport

Sienna Fell and Sophie Garrett
October 13, 2023
Lady Mavs Play Vandegrift, 0-2

Lady Mavs Play Vandegrift, 0-2

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
October 13, 2023
Varsity Volleyball Loses to Cedar Ridge 0-3

Varsity Volleyball Loses to Cedar Ridge 0-3

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
October 6, 2023
Varsity Volleyball Plays Vista Ridge, 1-3 L

Varsity Volleyball Plays Vista Ridge, 1-3 L

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
October 4, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Chloe Stewart.

Sophomore Stands Out On Varsity

Sophie Garrett, Reporter
September 13, 2023
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