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The Student News Site of Mountainside High School

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Whiteboard showing what songs are to be played during the next timeout.

What is Game Day like for the Basketball Band?

Jacob Doczy, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

About 30 minutes before the game starts, we move all of our instruments, stands, and percussion equipment into the gym. We’ll play for about 10 minutes during the pregame warmups and then play the national...

Mountainside basketball players recouping on the sidelines between quarters during intense game.

Mavs make Season-opening Statement with Dominant Victory over Defending State Champion Tualatin

Jacob Doczy, Staff Reporter December 13, 2023

The Mountainside varsity boys basketball team got the state’s attention after their season opener, proving to be too much for 2-time defending state champion Tualatin. The Mavs used a big 3rd quarter...

Mavericks still unable to solve Jesuit

Mavericks still unable to solve Jesuit

Jacob Doczy, Staff Reporter October 27, 2023

On Thursday, October 19, the Mountainside Mavericks hosted the Jesuit Crusaders in the de facto Metro League championship game. Both teams were 3-0 in League play entering the night and a win for either...

Yulia Lipnitskaya during her short program in the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, Alexandra Trusova crying after receiving second place at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Kamila Valieva reacting after falling during the 2022 Winter Olympics

Behind The Sparkle

Claire Kim, Staff Reporter December 7, 2022

Everyone has something they’re good at. Whether it’s art, singing, or playing an instrument, it’s their talents that make up a significant part of who they are and how others view them. For some...

The members of the Mountainside Mavericks dance team gathered together.

World Of Dance: Maverick Edition

Alexandra Lipets, Staff Reporter November 22, 2022

Almost every high school around the U.S. has many sports and arts programs. These range from football to theater programs. Dance teams are unique because they incorporate both sport and art. They have...

Lauren Bernett, Sarah Shulze, and Katie Meyer. (Courtesy of NBC News)

Athletes are People, Too

Addison Kachnick, Staff Reporter May 11, 2022

TW: Mentions of suicide and death Katie Meyer. Sarah Shulze. Lauren Bernett. Many strong, courageous, selfless individuals whose memory in the hearts of others will always be bright. An athlete’s...

How do Sports Affect Mental Health?

How do Sports Affect Mental Health?

Anna Hoppenrath, Staff Reporter November 18, 2021

It is not uncommon for highschool students to struggle with mental health. For student athletes, certain aspects of sports can negatively amplify mental health, but also improve it while having to deal...

Fall Sports Teams Make History

Fall Sports Teams Make History

Watsyn Tibbetts, Jacob Laff, and Mikayla Bell November 18, 2021

For the first time in Mountainside history, every fall sport made it to the playoffs. These sports include the football team, both male and female soccer teams, both male and female cross country teams,...

Mavs On A Roll!

Mavs On A Roll!

Mikayla Bell, Watsyn Tibbetts, and Jacob Laff October 15, 2021

After winning the last three in a row the Mavs are looking to make a playoff run, and to win their homecoming game. On September 24th the varsity football team broke their three-game losing streak by...

MHS Sports and Covid-19 UPDATES

MHS Sports and Covid-19 UPDATES

Akira Mapp, News Reporter February 24, 2021

Updated: 2/24/2021 MHS Football has released their season schedule -- Friday, March 5 @ Beaverton 7pm Friday, March 12 @ Sunset 7pm Friday, March 19 @ Southridge 7pm Friday, March 26 @ Jesuit...

The Craziest Sports Story of 2020

Akira Mapp, News Reporter February 10, 2021

Senior Boys Basketball Reflection

Senior Boy’s Basketball Reflection

March 6, 2020

#0 Connor McClean: Basketball is and was and possibly will ever be everything to Connor McClean. He’s the youngest in his family of four and followed in their line of foot-steps with sports, basketball...

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