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Senior wrestlers break records and pave the way for future champions

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

As senior year comes to a close, Emerson’s senior wrestlers have broken numerous records and laid the groundwork for generations of Emerson’s wrestlers in the future. Starting back in 2023, then junior...

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Emerson Varsity Girls Basketball

A senior recap: Maverick girls basketball

Keyang Sun, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

As the Maverick Girls Basketball season comes to a close, it marks the last year of high school basketball for the seniors on the team. One memorable thing about this year's basketball season was the growth...

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Unity in the dugout: Baseball binds for playoff push

Unity in the dugout: Baseball binds for playoff push

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

The Emerson Varsity Baseball team is rounding the bases towards a standout season. With only three games remaining and 20 wins within reach, the team is eyeing a playoff spot. This year’s squad boasts...

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Lady Mavericks make historic playoff debut after stellar season

Pakhee Verma and Giulia Tolar April 23, 2024

The Lady Mavericks softball team has made a monumental achievement as they take their first leap into the playoffs. With a season record of 20-10 and 8-5 in district play, they've not only outperformed...

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The Varsity boys soccer team huddles together to talk about game plays during halftime.

Stepping off the field

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief April 22, 2024

This soccer season was a memorable one for our senior soccer athletes as they approach the end of their high school career. Both the girl's and boys' teams worked extremely hard this year, resulting in...

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The Maverick Tennis team commemorate a tournament on the bus ride home.

A senior recap: Maverick Tennis

Eshaan Shaik March 26, 2024

As the Maverick Tennis team kicks off its spring season, it marks the beginning of the seniors' final games. While there are still a few months ahead, the seniors reminisce about the countless memories...

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Swing for the stars: Highlights from a season of softball supremacy

In a season marked by resilience and skill, the softball team, under the leadership of Head Coach Ihyia McMichael and Assistant Coach Cerena Newman, boasts a commendable 14-8 win record. Each game, from...

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Cheat sheet for Super Bowl LVIII

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

If this Super Bowl Mania seems confusing, whether you’re a Swiftie watching for a glimpse of Taylor Swift, or a die-hard fan, this is your cheat sheet for understanding the basics of Super Bowl LVIII   Who...

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Emerson Boys Basketball

Varsity boys basketball: Emerson Mavericks outplay Liberty Redhawks

David Olaleye, Guest Contributor February 2, 2024

On January 23, the Emerson Mavericks’ boys varsity basketball team played a game at Liberty High School, tallying their 13-11 win record. Since then, they have won against Heritage High School and lost...

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Anyeddiah Coleman

Girls basketball clinches victory over Lebanon Trail

Anyeddiah Coleman, Guest Contributor February 2, 2024

Districts are here! The Emerson freshman girls basketball team faced the Lebanon Trail freshman girls basketball team on January 19. Winning that game 32-10, the freshman Mavericks kept hold of their winning...

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Junior Gabriella Meraz competes in 500-yard freestyle finishing with 6:46.05, placing 10th in her event in the UIL District Championships.

Maverick swimmers advance to UIL Regional Championships

Keyang Sun, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

On January 27, 2024, the Emerson Swim Team competed in the UIL District 10-5A Championships. The team faced multiple schools from the Frisco ISD. As a team, the boys scored a total of 26 points, and the...

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Emerson Girls Soccer

Kicking off the girls soccer season

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

The first scrimmages and tournaments are coming up next week for the girls soccer team, and they're preparing for a great season.   The first few games of the season include a home game against...

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