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Jaxon Cannida, 11, lines up ahead of a play during spring football practice.

The grind never stops: Pivoting into spring football season

Christian Lyons April 28, 2025

The spring football football season for the football team began April 16 and will conclude May 16 with the annual team Navy versus Baby intersquad scrimmage. The game will take place at Emerson High School...

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Varsity tennis players, Isaac Kim 11 and Mukund Velloor 10, set up for a shot during practice.

Mavericks’ tennis: New season, new challenges

Julianna Sweatman April 11, 2025

With spring in full swing, the Maverick tennis team is back in season. The spring season, however, has distinct differences that bring a new set of challenges to overcome. With districts coming up, each...

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Emerson girls basketball team poses for a photo.

Emerson girls basketball team secures first ever spot at playoffs

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

For the first time in Emerson history, the Girls Basketball team made it to playoffs after years of perseverance, commitment and hard work. Their first game was against Highland Park High School on Monday,...

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Emerson Football

Nation Signing Day: Maverick football players make their commitments

Julianna Sweatman February 6, 2025

On Feb. 5 at noon in the Emerson auditorium, 13 Emerson football players signed their letter of intent committing them to their colleges for National Signing Day. Students and families gathered in...

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Picture Credit: Senior Summer Rodgers

Emerson girls wrestling team competes in UIL district tournament

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

After a long season filled with numerous tournaments and wrestling matches, the Emerson Wrestling Team will be competing in the UIL District Wrestling tournament on Jan. 29 (boys) Jan. 30 (girls) at Memorial...

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Olivia Kim, 12, serves the ball over the net during the game against Liberty High School.

Inside look into Emerson’s varsity girls volleyball team off the court

Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

The varsity girls volleyball team has been through its ups and downs but always prioritized stable, close relationships with one another. Led by coach Lauren Wright, they had a fluctuating season, with...

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Wide receiver, Blake McLane, 11, gears up for the first play.

Emerson vs. McKinney: Strong start for varsity football

Jade Bontron September 5, 2024

Football season is here. The varsity football team had their first game of the season on Aug. 29 against Mckinney High School. The Mavericks pulled a win and the final score was 17-7.  The first half...

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Varsity team captain, Gautam Pangulari, 11, sets up a forehand during a home match.

Varsity tennis: New season, new traditions, same community

Julianna Sweatman August 29, 2024

On Aug. 8, Emerson High School’s varsity tennis team began their fall season. Led by head coach Neil Grobler and assistant coach Maegan Kaderka, the team practices throughout the week in order to prepare...

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Landon Purtle

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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