Unified Champions Game
Katelynn Hexamer, Staff Photographer/Writer
January 17, 2020
On December 12, 2019, Mt Vernon Middle School hosted a Unified Champions basketball game. Many people showed up to the game to cheer the teams on. Students from the middle and high school Essential Skills classes as well as members of the 8th grade boys' basketball team and the 7th and 8th grade cheer...
Myles Garret Hits Mason Rudolph with Helmet
Gabe Thomas, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
On Thursday, November 21st, 2019, the Cleveland Browns were about to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-7. As time ran out, the Steelers Quarterback, Mason Rudolph, went to throw a pass, but was pulled down to the ground by Browns defensive end, Myles Garret. Rudolph then tried to rip Garret’s helmet ...
Sectionals and Regionals Game
Emerson Bridgewater, Staff Sports Writer
December 5, 2019
The MV football team defeated Pendleton 21-14 which led MV to their first ever appearance in regionals. The team has statistically improved since Coach Kirschner became the new head coach for the team. Coach Kirschner was the head coach for Ben Davis before leaving the school to join the MV team and ...
The Band of Marauders State Finals
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
On October 26th, 2019, the Band of Marauders traveled to Lawrence Central High School where they competed in ISSMA Scholastic Finals. Due to the rain and high winds, the competition was pushed inside; however, that did not stop them from making history. “I am so incredibly proud of these kids’...
Fair Pay to Play Act
Cade Clark, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
On Monday September 30th, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom signed a Fair Pay to Play Act. This means for the first time college athletes can be paid for their name and image. Although, with the act being passed, it does not guarantee colleges will pay their athletes, but they can get an agent who c...
Connersville Football Game
Emerson Bridgewater, Sports Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
The Mount Vernon Varsity Football team won against Connersville 64-0 on October 25th. It was the Varsity team’s second win of the playoffs. The first win came from Yorktown where MV defeated Yorktown 19-8. “We did a nice job mixing up the run and the passing game and keeping their defense off balance,” said...
Upcoming Events: Girls Varsity Basketball
compiled by staff, Staff
October 30, 2019
Girls Varsity Basketball @Franklin Community High School @7:30 P.M., November 7 @Warren Central High school, @7:30 P.M., November 9 @Chatard, @7:30 P.M., November 14 @Connorsville High School, @7:30 P.M., November 15 @home, @7:30 P.M., November 22 @East Central High Sch...
The Lewis Twins: A Football Life
Emerson Bridgewater, Sports Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
There are many brother duos in the NFL,The Kelce brothers, Griffin brothers, McCourty brothers, Long brothers, and of course the Manning brothers. MV has their own set of brothers as well: the Lewis brothers. Austin Lewis is a senior at MV. He started playing football at the age of 5. “I lov...
MV Varsity Soccer
Emerson Bridgewater, Sports Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
The roster for boy’s varsity soccer has been set and their season has begun. There are 11 seniors this season and many games to play. The seniors are ready to show what they can do. “I think the team has improved a lot as we have been practicing and putting in a lot of hours this whole summer t...
Football Season Begins!
Emerson Bridgewater, Sports Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
A new school year has begun, which means a new football season has started as well. With Coach Kirschner starting his second season with MV, he sees lots of improvement from his new team. “We are faster and much stronger as a team compared to 2018 Marauder football team,” said Coach Kirschner. ...