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Hailey Neuner

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.

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Aubrey Watson and Meyer meet in a huddle at the mound during a District game in the 2022 season. Photograph by Amanda Watson

“Play Hard, Play Together, Play like a Mustang”

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
May 3, 2024
According to the Missouri Department of Health, drug overdose was the leading cause of death in 2020 for adults 18-44. A little over 70 percent of these deaths involved opioids. Opioids are readily available as prescription painkillers and concerns are rising about users abusing these highly addictive drugs.

In-Depth: Outsmarting Opioids

Annabelle Miller, Willem Hummel, and Hailey Neuner
March 15, 2024
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.

Girls Basketball Claims District Title

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
March 11, 2024
The 2023-2024 varsity Marquette hockey team poses for a picture. (Media by Jeff Nebot)

Marquette Hockey to Face DeSmet in State Finals

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
When students who have AT&T service tried to send text messages earlier today, they may have received a response saying "AT&T is down" due to a nation-wide outage.

Phone Outage Affects Students, Staff

Hailey Neuner and Zoey Srote
February 22, 2024
Lindbergh High School and MHS line up at half-court in the historic Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana, before tip-off on Saturday, Feb. 3. MHS went on to take a 58-40 victory.

Girls Basketball Wins at 1986 ‘Hoosiers’ Movie Set

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
February 7, 2024
Seniors Madelyn Haas and Mia Schaefer high five before the girls varsity basketball scrimmage on Friday, Nov. 17.

Senior Athletes Reflect on Club Careers

Hailey Neuner, Co-Sports Editor
January 23, 2024
LU commit Marin Lally, junior, cradles the ball down field during a game in April 2023. Lally said she is sad to learn the men’s lacrosse team was cut from LU’s program.

Lindenwood University Cuts 10 Sports Programs

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
December 13, 2023
Seniors Carle Bachman, Bri Kappeler, Katie Morgenthaler and Colyn Wright smile as they look to continue their academic and athletic journeys at the collegiate level.

Bri Kappeler, senior, signs a contract, which officially seals her commitment to the soccer program at Missouri State.

Bri Kappeler, senior, is joined by MHS soccer coaches Jenna King (left) and Shawn McAteer (right) in the library to celebrate Winter Signing Day.

Colyn Wright, senior, takes his seat beside head varsity baseball coach John Meyer on Monday, Nov. 27. Wright signed to play baseball for Westminster College in the fall.

Colyn Wright, senior, smiles on Monday, Nov. 27. He has signed to play baseball at Westminster College in the fall.

Katie Morgenthaler, senior, flashes a smile during Winter Signing Day on Monday, Nov. 27. She signed to play lacrosse for Rockhurst University.

Katie Morgenthaler, senior, poses with MHS lacrosse coaches Marissa Albanello, Renee Abrolat and Katherine Schroeder during Winter Signing Day on Monday, Nov. 27.

Carle Bachman, senior, signs to play softball at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during Winter Signing Day on Monday, Nov. 27.

Carle Bachman, senior, poses with sophomore Ellie Pagan (left). Friends and family decorated the table with balloons and flags to commemorate her signing.

The MHS community gathers in the library on Monday, Nov. 27 to celebrate Winter Signing Day and four student-athletes as they pursue their academic and athletic goals.

Activities Director Adam Starling commences National Letter of Intent (NLI) signing celebrations before families, friends and coaches in the library on Monday, Nov. 27. From left to right, seniors Carle Bachman, Bri Kappeler, Katie Morgenthaler and Colyn Wright sit with mock NLI contracts.

[Photo] Seniors Celebrate Winter Signing Day

December 1, 2023
Activities Director Adam Starling commences National Letter of Intent (NLI) signing celebrations before families, friends and coaches in the library on Monday, Nov. 27. From left to right, seniors Carle Bachman, Bri Kappeler, Katie Morgenthaler and Colyn Wright sit with mock NLI contracts.

Seniors Celebrate Winter Signing Day

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
December 1, 2023
Bri Kappeler, senior, is congratulated by family during Winter Signing Day on Monday, Nov. 27. Kappeler said she loved the fit at Missouri State and is excited to make her commitment to the soccer program official in front of the MHS community.

Proposition 3 was voted on in the November 7th ballot.

Proposition 3 Passed by Voters

Hailey Neuner and Emily Chien
November 8, 2023
Lexi Morgan, sophomore, cooks her high protein, low calorie enchiladas. She said nutrition is undervalued in the sports community.

[Photo] FUELING UP

Aubrey Lacavich and David Moss
November 3, 2023
After 30 years, the original locker rooms are showing their age with rust and broken locks, shelves and benches.

No Plan in Place for Aging Locker Rooms

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
October 30, 2023
Sophomore Caden Throneberry looks to make a pass during practice on Oct. 24. With Districts quickly approaching, Throneberry said, "If we do what we're supposed to, we will make a good run in the playoffs."

Throneberry Balances Baseball Commitment and Football

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
Seniors Mia Scanlon and Jacey Young block a spike at the net while Junior Ella Keeven prepares for a deflection in a home game against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 8. Both Scanlon and Young have committed to play volleyball in college.

5 Volleyball Players Commit

Hailey Neuner, Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
The prestigious 1 in 200 award certificate. It's displayed in Mrs. Sanazaro's debate room, hung on the middle of the bulletin board.

Speech and Debate Wins Recognition from National Association

Emily Chien and Hailey Neuner
October 6, 2023
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