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Varsity playing during the third round of playoffs (Daniel McCullough)

Boys soccer sets new school record in playoffs

Camila Hernandez, Staff Writer April 14, 2026

The boys soccer team advanced to the third round of playoffs, setting a new record for Emerson. They were three games away from the state championship, and although they unfortunately lost a very close...

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Savanna Carleton, 11, warms up with her team so everyone is ready for their scrimmage. (Emily Clemens)

Softball kicks off another eventful season

Emily Clemens, Staff Writer February 5, 2026

Emerson’s softball team season started on Jan. 24, 2026 with practices starting on Jan. 9, their games being canceled due to bad weather following tryouts last semester. Maverick softball has been around...

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Emma Heinicke performing at their showoff prior to the competition (Express Cheer)

Cheer places 8th overall in State UIL

Camila Hernandez, Staff Writer January 20, 2026

Emerson Cheer proudly placed 8th overall in state at the Fort Worth Convention center.   The UIL season is very competitive and extremely busy for all sports, and during their season, additional practices...

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Athletic trainers remain at the ready with water for the players during a football game. (Carrie Vipperman)

Athletic trainers: New season, new roles

Julianna Sweatman November 10, 2025

With football season over, roles and responsibilities are changing for the students that were involved. While athletic trainers are well known for their valuable contribution during football games, their...

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Izzie Al-Tirhi (#11) Izzy Buchholz (#1), Lyla Mueller (#3), Riley Macmahan (#2), and Hadley Summers (#9) secure a point against Lebanon Trail during Senior Night. (Brian Lynette)

Gamepoint! Volleyball season ends

Giovanni Cameau-Vera, Secretary October 31, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 24, the Varsity Volleyball team played its final game of the season against Liberty High School. After winning previous games against Lebanon Trail, Independence and Creekview High School,...

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Tennis team gathers as season concludes. (Leila Yoon)

Tennis reaches playoffs for the first time

Ibrahim Khurram, Copy Editor October 21, 2025

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the varsity tennis team went to playoffs for the first time in the school's history, playing against Highland Park at the Z-Plex. In the tennis season, playoffs is the stage where all...

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