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Hudson Smith is shown preparing to shoot at the Star Stadium. (Unknown source)

Hudson Smith: Filming and playing this basketball season

Logan Kelly, Guest Contributor November 13, 2025

As the basketball season approaches, many students are eager to know which players will take the court and who will be behind the lens capturing the action. For Hudson Smith, 9, this season presents a...

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Jazmine Moore (@ehsmavsgbb)

Jazmine Moore leads Emerson girls basketball with heart and hustle

Alaina Crews, Guest Contributor November 12, 2025

As the Emerson girls varsity basketball team season has officially started, playoffs will be approaching before they know it. Jazmine Moore,11, is stepping up on and off the court with leadership and skills...

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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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Maya Thompson’s University of New Mexico commitment poster. (Jack Perkins)

Final buzzer to fresh start: Maya Thompson commits to New Mexico

Yena Nam, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2025

A series of challenging moments and proud accomplishments throughout high school culminated in a college commitment for one exceptional senior girls basketball player, Maya Thompson. With an official admission...

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Emerson lines up to provide a strong defense against Independence. (Emily Clemens)

Trick or touchdown? Emerson’s Halloween showdown against Independence

Emily Clemens, Staff Writer November 6, 2025

On Thursday Oct. 30, the Emerson Mavericks defeated the Independence Knights with the final score recorded at 62-0. The location of the game was at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, and the game started at 7:00...

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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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Emerson’s defense lines up for Denison's play.

Ball or brawl? Emerson vs. Denison

Emily Clemens, Staff Writer September 25, 2025

On Sept. 19, the Emerson Mavericks beat the Denison Yellow Jackets. The final score was 31-21. The game was located at The Star and started at 7:00 p.m. Both teams fought hard to keep the lead, but the...

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Kaden Reyes, 11, Jason Wooden, 11

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Kicking off the first football game of the year: Emerson vs. McKinney

Giovanni Cameau-Vera August 29, 2025

On Friday, Aug. 29, the Emerson High School Varsity Football team will go against McKinney High at McKinney High School Stadium at 7:00 p.m. for the first football game of the season. The first game...

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Paxton Ancheta directs a teammate during an Emerson soccer game (Jonathan Saavedra, 9)

Around the clock: Freshman Paxton Ancheta thrives in varsity and club soccer

Christian Lyons May 15, 2025

For most, a hobby can quickly turn into a love, passion or an outlet for expression. Freshman varsity soccer player Paxton Ancheta has succeeded in both club and school soccer throughout the year, and...

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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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