Sophomores Georgia Fleming, Aniyah Davis and Paige Winka walk the track during their third hour class on Tuesday, March 11. Walking has many physical and mental health benefits.

Walking Provides Physical, Mental Benefits

Samantha Perz, Copy Editor • March 28, 2025

When Ed Bolton, chemistry teacher, noticed he was getting tired during the middle of the day, he didn’t reach for caffeine or even take a quick...

MLB Free agency has gotten far out of control in recent years, bringing mega contracts that are far larger than other sports to the games stars.

Opinion: MLB Free Agency is Ridiculous

Luke Graves, Sports Editor • March 27, 2025

The New York Mets announced they signed outfielder Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The baseball world had...

Rohan Despande, junior, races along with Sohum Tokekar, senior, during a competitive go-karting race. Deshpande, Tokekar, and another student, Aryan Singh, junior, all race together often with the Gateway Kartplex. They are all motivated by Formula-1, and for the future, all three of them want to continue racing together, and they all have big plans.

MHS Students Competitively Race Go-Karts

Siddharth Sawant, Business Manager • March 4, 2025

Last summer, Rohan Deshpande, junior, decided to join the Gateway Kartplex, and started racing go-karts competitively in Madison, Illinois. “I’ve...

Paige Blom, sophomore, races at a girls swim meet on Thursday, Jan. 30. Blom broke the MHS girls 100-yard butterfly record on Saturday, Jan. 11 with a time of 56.79 seconds, 0.26 seconds faster than the previous record.

Sophomore Breaks Girls Swim Record

Kate Jesperson, Features Editor • February 21, 2025

Coming out of the pool, Paige Blom, sophomore, saw her mom screaming from the stands and coaches and teammates jumping up and down cheering. She...

To help pay the $45,000 fee of replacing the stage floor, Marquette Theater Company hosted a variety of fundraising events in 2022. Along with the bowling night, MTC has also done an apparel drive, Martin Sexton concert, and a MOD Pizza fundraiser.

West County Lanes Closure Affects Community

Emily Chien and Samantha Perz • February 13, 2025

When Mahesh Boddapati, freshman, learned that West County Lanes closed down, he was devastated. “I’m shocked, I’ve always had a fun...

Girls Basketball Claims District Title

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor

March 11, 2024

MHS cheerleaders storm the court to congratulate their district champions. The cheer squad hoists Blakely Basta into the air in celebration.

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Varsity poses with their new district plaque on Monday, March 4 after defeating Eureka in the Class 6 District 2 Finals. The victory marked their first since 2021.

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The varsity squad huddles around Bowdern during a timeout with just minutes remaining in the 4th period. A play is designed as the starters catch their breath.

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Macie McNece, junior, sinks a critical free throw in the final minute of regulation, pushing the MHS lead to two possessions. McNece went 6 for 8 at the free throw line.

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Maryann Kenyon, freshman, dives for a loose ball in the second half of the Class 6 District 2 Finals on Monday, March 4. Kenyon recorded 11 points and 7 rebounds.

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Trinity Gygi, senior, drives to the basket against Eureka defenders. This is Gygi’s second year being a part of a district-winning team.

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A foul call warranted a reaction from the MHS bench in the 4th period of the District Title game.

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Head coach Timothy Bowdern directs an offensive play during the second half as the MHS lead extends to double digits. This marks Bowdern’s third District Title victory as head coach.

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Maryann Kenyon, freshman, guards a Eureka inbound pass. Kenyon stands as one the tallest on the MHS varsity squad.

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MHS varsity girls basketball celebrates their victory and the District Title together on the court moments after the final buzzer. Sydney Bode, junior, goes for a high five. Bode led the team in scoring, recorded 16 points and 8 rebounds.

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MHS cheerleaders storm the court to congratulate their district champions. The cheer squad hoists Blakely Basta into the air in celebration.

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Varsity poses with their new district plaque on Monday, March 4 after defeating Eureka in the Class 6 District 2 Finals. The victory marked their first since 2021.

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Hailey Neuner, Co-Sports Editor

Hailey Neuner, senior, is a first-year Sports Editor for MHS News. She competes in varsity softball and varsity lacrosse. Hailey loves music and cooking, and is a big advocate for student-athlete mental health, managing her own podcast and club.