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The Mustang Moon
The Student News Site of Mount Vernon High School

The Mustang Moon
The Student News Site of Mount Vernon High School

The Mustang Moon
All content by Lucy Wischmeyer
Students of the Mount Vernon High School toss up baby powder in celebration of the homecoming game.

All is Litty in Stang City!

Lucy Wischmeyer
October 6, 2025
members of the Mount Vernon Football team take a moment together after their game against Center Point Urbana. The Mustangs won their game 34-14.

Jakob Yock (22) runs through the smoke before his game on Friday, Oct. 3.

Senior Xander Wegner (24) celebrates his tackle for loss on defense against the Stormin' Pointers.

Number 11, Maddox Curran, reaches out to catch a touchdown pass.

Holden Hlavacek (19) celebrates a first down during his game on Friday, Oct. 3.

Mikey Ryan (3) ensures that his feet are in the end zone for a touchdown against Center Point-Urbana.

Number 3, Mikey Ryan, catches an overthrown ball on Friday, Oct. 3.

[Photo] Mustang Varsity Wins Against CPU 34-14

October 8, 2025
Number 19, Holden Hlavacek, catches a touchdown to increase the Mustangs score against Center Point-Urbana.

Number 70, Brogan Meyer, refreshes himself with a bottle of Powderade during his game on Friday.

Holden Hlavacek (19) prepares to defend an opponent from Center Point-Urbana on Friday Oct. 3.

Captains of the football team for this week walk to the midfield to greet the other team. Left to right: Jaxon Anderson (54), Landyn Leyse (76), William Goodlove (18) and Andrew Dix (53).

Mount Vernon JV players Huddle up around a coach.

[Photo] JV Loses to Williamsburg Raiders 15-9

Hudsyn Reyhons, Journalist
October 3, 2025
Freshman Mason Bany (33) runs through the Maquoketa defense Sept. 26. The Mustang freshman/ sophomore team won 20-7.

[Photo] Mount Vernon Fresh/Soph Team Beats JV Maquoketa Team

Brendan McNeal, Journalist
October 1, 2025
MIkey Ryan runs the ball against Monticello Sept. 26. The Mustangs won 50-0.

[Photo] Mustangs Stomp Monticello Panthers

Clay Simpson, News Reporter
October 1, 2025
Holden Hlavacek makes a TD catch in the 50-0 win against Monticello.

The Mount Vernon volleyball team huddles around during a timeout.

Mount Vernon Volleyball defeats West Delaware in 5 sets

Lucy Wischmeyer
September 17, 2025
Sophomore Ella Wilson runs through the tunnel created by students after the Mustang win on Tuesday night.

Members of the Mount Vernon Volleyball team celebrate after they defeat 3A #5 West Delaware in 5 sets.

#3 Cali Whitaker and #5 Madison Hoffert jump to block the ball during their game on Sept. 16.

Head Coach Maggie Willems encourages her team during their game.

Junior Mavrik Schweer takes pointers from head coach Maggie Willems during their game on Sept. 16.

Junior Mavrik Schweer takes a break for an energy ball during her game.

Sophomore Lexi Boren #6 jumps up to serve the ball.

Junior #1 Mavrik Schweer digs a ball from a West Delaware player.

Students of the Mount Vernon student section gather for the national anthem.

Sophomore Maddy Paulus #10 hits the ball during warm ups against West Delaware on Sept 16.

Mavrik Schweer prepares to dig a ball during warmups.

Senior Izzy Logue passes a ball during warmups.

Sophomore Maddy Paulus sets the ball during warm ups.

Cameron Poggenpohl

[Photo] Cameron Poggenpohl Goes Big in Football

John Smejkal, Journalist
September 19, 2025
Mount Vernon-Lisbon Girls team waits for the starting gun on Aug. 26th.

MVL Home Cross Country Meet

Lucy Wischmeyer
August 28, 2025
MVL had 5 girls in the top 10 in the 11-12 Girls Division on Tuesday, Aug 26th. Left to right: Evelyn Moeller, Kiersten Swart, Rose Pisarik, Edith Dawson, and Miranda Sellner.

Top finishers, Evelyn Moeller (Right) and Kiersten Swart (Left) place first and second at the home meet in the 11-12 Girls Division.

Head Boys and Girls coach of the Mount Venron-Lisbon Cross Country teams, Kory Swart walks to hand out awards.

Sorrel Telecky runs to the finish line.

Edith Dawson runs through the shoot to the finish line.

Freshman Torie Johnson focuses during her race on Aug 26.

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Girls Cross Country team gathers for a thought before their race.

Freshman Charles Rupe races to the finish line during the home meet.

Freshman Benjamin Brinkman concentrates during his race at the home meet.

Sophomore Danny Dye makes his way through a shady area on the course.

Junior Chasen Caskey checks his pace through his race on Aug. 26th at the home meet.

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Boys Cross Country team lines up waiting for the starting gun.

MVL Boys Cross Country team huddles together for a word before their race on Aug. 26th.

Mount Vernon senior Eryn Jackson takes a swing at state golf May 29 for the Lisbon Team. Jackson placeed 13th in Class 3A State Golf individually with a score of 77 each day. Lisbon placed 7th as a team. The tournament was held in Solon May 29-30.

[Photo] Girls Golf Places 7th at State

Staff
June 1, 2025
Cole Thurn

[Photo] Cole Thurn: 4-Sport Athlete

Gavin Plathe, Writer
May 8, 2025
Watson Krob communicates with the sidelines. Mount Vernon fell to Humboldt 28-25 in 3A State Semifinals Nov. 16.

[Photo] Senior Watson Krob and the Mustangs Prepare for a Magical Football Season

Cyrus Cannon, Journalist
September 27, 2024
Volleyball State Champions 2024 Video

Volleyball State Champions 2024 Video

Lucy Wischmeyer
January 17, 2025
The Mustang Moon Podcast: An Interview with Wrestler Libby Dix

The Mustang Moon Podcast: An Interview with Wrestler Libby Dix

Lucy Wischmeyer, Kaia Swaim, and Mavrik Schweer
January 16, 2025
Sophomore Rylee Rasmussen (24) shoots a 3 pointer against Center-Point Urbana, Jan. 15.

JV Girls Basketball Take a Tough Loss to Center-Point Urbana

Lucy Wischmeyer
January 15, 2025
Mustangs Continue their Win Streak!

Mustangs Continue their Win Streak!

Lucy Wischmeyer
January 15, 2025
Senior Eryn Jackson colors in her coloring book during her Farm to Table J-Term course, Jan. 10.

Sophomore Eastin Whisner pokes her eye through the hole of a box, Jan. 10.

Freshman pose for a picture during the Freshman experience J-Term course, Jan. 10.

The Mount Vernon Girls Wrestling team ranked #5 in Class 1A gathers for a moment before their first dual against Grinnell, Jan. 9.

Mount Vernon Girls Wrestling Win Duals Triangular

Lucy Wischmeyer
January 10, 2025
Freshman Alexi Glaza keeps her opponent on her back moments before Glaza pins her, Jan. 9.

Junior Carly Elliott paces around the mat while referees are having technical difficulties with the scoreboard, Jan. 9.

Junior Gracie Pinckney ranked #2 in 170lbs (Class 1A) holds her opponent down to secure her victory, Jan. 9.

Senior Libby Dix and junior Gracie Pinckney pose for a picture after their teams dual win against Grinnell, Jan. 9.

Junior Kiersten Swart ranked #4 in 110lbs (Class 1A) prepares for her match against her opponent from Grinnell, Jan. 9.

Senior Libby Dix ranked #1 in 190lbs (Class 1A) locks eyes with her opponent before taking her down moments later, Jan. 9.

Junior Kaylee Kintzel pins her opponent in Mount Vernon's dual against Grinnell, Jan. 9.

Junior Kiersten Swart smiles at her teammates after a funny joke is made, Jan. 9.

Sophomore Lyla Glaza puts her opponent in a move called the "Cradle" leading to Glaza's pin, Jan. 9.

Senior Sydney Maue writes in her journal during her Mindfulness J-Term class Jan. 7.

Senior Sarabell Steil reads he book during her Mindfulness J-Term class Jan. 7.

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[Photo] Mount Vernon High School Sports Rivalries

Kaleb Coon, Journalist
December 13, 2024
The MVHS student section cheer for the Mustangs.

The Mustangs listen to coach after the game. The Mustangs will advance to the semi-finals, playing Humboldt at 7 pm on Nov. 16.

Cole Thurn (19) lifts up Kellen Haverback as they and their teammates celebrate their 31-28 win.

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