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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 Renee Vig
Mavrik Schweer sets up for a bump at state finals Nov. 7 against Western Christian. Mount Vernon won in three sets, becoming the Class 3A State Champions.

[Photo] Motivated, Mindful, and Magnificent Mavrik

Isabella Kenniston, Staff
February 14, 2025
Kellan Haverback takes freethrows Feb. 7.

[Photo] Stangs Trot on Wolves

Porter Chatman, Journalist
February 13, 2025
Sydney Huber

[Photo] Mount Vernon Mustangs Defeat Marion Wolves 75-52 in Girls Basketball Rematch

Tommy Rhomberg, Staff
February 13, 2025
Seth Rushford

[Photo] Seth Rushford’s Basketball Journey

Sarabell Steil, Journalist
February 13, 2025
Junior Courtney Franck (22) reaches across her opponent to pass the basketball to her teammate. The Mustangs ended up winning the game against the Hawks 67-40 on Jan. 28.

Mustangs Beat Hawks 67-40

Renee Vig, Staff
January 30, 2025
Freshman Savanna Wright (10) jumps to make a two-pointer Jan. 28.

Senior Eryn Jackson (5) focuses as she runs into the paint with the basketball Jan. 28.

Junior Taylor Franck (11) rushes to make a layup Jan. 28.

Freshman Savanna Wright (10) jumps to shoot the ball one handed Jan. 28.

Junior Taylor Franck (11) stops at the three point line to shoot the basketball Jan. 28.

Senior Chloe Meester (20) jumps above her Hawk opponent to shoot the basketball Jan. 28.

Junior Courtney Franck (22) reaches to put the basketball in the net Jan. 28.

Senior Chloe Meester (20) starts the basketball game by winning the jump ball. The Mustangs ended up winning their game against West Delaware 67-40 Jan. 28.

Junior Lucy Wischmeyer (14) makes a layup Jan. 28.

Sophomore Seth Rushford (33) reaches out to stop the basketball from going out of bounds Jan. 28.

Mustangs Take Down the Hawks 72-36

Renee Vig, Staff
January 29, 2025
Junior Lewis Krob (0) jumps to shoot the basketball while his teammates stare in anticipation Jan. 28.

Junior Charlie Weldon (24) takes the basketball down the court while his opponent follows Jan. 28.

Junior Lewis Krob (0) dribbles the basketball down the court Jan. 28.

Senior Josef Briesemeister (32) jumps to shoot the basketball into the net Jan. 28.

Junior Kellen Haverback (11) reaches over the West Delaware player to get the basketball in the net. The Mustangs won the game against the Hawks 72-36 on Jan. 28.

Junior Kellen Haverback (11) stops in the paint to shoot the ball Jan. 28.

Junior Kellen Haverback (11) Jumps away from his Hawk opponent to shoot the basketball Jan. 28.

Sophomore Luke Rushford (3) jumps to shoot a three pointer Jan. 28.

Sophomore Stratton Ellyson (20) stares his opponent down while blocking him. The Mustangs ended up winning against the West Delaware Hawks 72-36 on Jan. 28.

Sophomore Luke Rushford (3) runs with the ball to make a layup Dec. 17.

Mustangs Beat Solon 54-40!

Renee Vig, Staff
December 25, 2024
Junior Kellen Haverback (11) takes the basketball down the court after stealing it from his opponent Dec. 17.

Senior Cole Thurn (4) stretches to get a good shot as he's being blocked by a Solon player Dec. 17.

Senior Josef Briesemeister (32) jumps to block his Solon opponents shot. The Mustangs ended up winning against Solon 54-40 on Dec. 17.

Junior Brogan Meyer (13) braces senior AJ McDermott (12) as he blocks his Solon opponent Dec. 17.

Senior Josef Briesemeister (32) looks to shoot the ball while cornered by two defenders Dec. 17

[Photo] Mount Vernon Boys Basketball Promo

December 20, 2024
Junior Kellen Haverback (11) jumps to put the basketball into the hoop Dec. 17.

Senior Josef Briesemeister (32) reaches for the basketball during tip-off. The Mustangs ended up winning the game against Solon 54-40 Dec. 17.

Senior AJ McDermott (12) keeps the ball away from his Solon opponent Dec. 17.

[Photo] Mount Vernon Boys Basketball Promo

Cyrus Cannon, Watson Krob, and Xander Wegner
December 20, 2024
Senior Cole Thurn (4) dribbles the ball, as he finds a way to get it in the basket Dec. 17.

Mount Vernon Basketball bench after win against Willamsburg

[Photo] Basketball Players Gear Up for the Season

Xander Wegner, Staff
December 19, 2024
Junior Kellen Haverback (11) runs with the ball to make a layup. The Mustangs ended up winning against Williamsburg 52-40 on Dec. 13.

The Mustangs Gain Another Win Against Williamsburg

Renee Vig, Staff
December 17, 2024
Senior Josef Briesemeister (32) shoots the ball for a free throw Dec. 13.

Junior Brogan Meyer (13) receives the basketball one-handed Dec. 13.

Sophomore Seth Rushford (33) pushes past his Williamsburg opponent to the paint Dec. 13.

Sophomore Luke Rushford (3) jumps to shoot the ball Dec. 13.

Senior AJ McDermott (12) gets crowned by his teammate before the game starts. The Mustangs ended up winning against Williamsburg 52-40 on Dec. 13.

Junior Kellen Haverback (11) jumps to shoot the basketball over his opponents Dec. 13.

Senior Josef Briesemeister (32) dribbles the basketball up the court Dec. 13.

Sophomore Seth Rushford (33) weaves around his Williamsburg opponent Dec. 13.

Freshman Savanna Wright (10) stretches to pass the ball around Williamsburg opponents Dec. 13.

The Mustangs Beat Williamsburg 64-42!

Renee Vig, Staff
December 17, 2024
Junior Courtney Franck (22) jumps to score a basket. The Mustangs ended up winning against Williamsburg 64-42 Dec. 13.

Senior Natatlie Thuerauf plays her flute with the rest the pep band at the double header basketball game on Dec. 13.

Sophomore Chloe Lynner and the rest of the cheer squad laugh while at the home basketball game on Dec. 13.

Senior Chloe Meester (20) reaches over Williamsburg opponent to score a basket Dec. 13.

Junior Taylor Franck (11) reaches around the Williamsburg opponent to pass the basketball Dec. 13.

Senior Sydney Huber (23) runs with the basketball to the hoop. The Mustangs ended up winning against Williamsburg 64-42 on Dec. 13.

Freshman Savanna Wright (10) passes the ball to her teammate Dec. 13.

Junior Courtney Franck (22) runs the basketball into the paint Dec. 13.

Senior Sydney Huber (23) jumps to receive a pass from her teammate Dec. 13.

The Mustang volleyball team cheer after a kill is made by junior Cali Whitaker (3) Nov. 7.

Mount Vernon Crowned State Champions After Their Win Against Western Christian

Renee Vig, Staff
November 14, 2024
Senior Olivia Haverback (10) and the rest of the Mount Vernon volleyball team cheer from the sidelines after a kill is made Nov. 7.

Senior Sydney Maue (9) gets geared up to make a kill against Western Christian Nov. 7.

Senior Eryn Jackson holds the Volleyball State Champion trophy with her team surrounding her Nov. 7.

The Mount Vernon Volleyball team crowds together in celebration after winning the 3A State Championship game. The team beat Western Christian Nov. 7 in three sets (25-17, 25-17, 25-18).

Sophomore Mavrik Schweer (1) bumps the ball to another teammate Nov. 7.

Senior Paige Schurbon (4) reaches to tap the volleyball over the net Nov. 7.

Seniors Chloe Meester (16) and Sydney Maue (9) high five after a kill against Western Christian Nov. 7.

Head coach Maggie Willems poses on a throne after winning the State Championship Volleyball game. The Mustangs won against Western Christian in three sets (25-17, 25-17, 25-18) on Nov. 7.

The Mount Vernon student section fight for a free T-shirt as they're being thrown into the crowd Nov. 7.

Senior Sydney Huber (15) focuses on the ball as she sets it to her teammates Nov. 7.

The Mount Vernon varsity Volleyball team gathers to celebrate their first win of the week against Mid-Prairie. Mount Vernon beat Mid-Prairie 3-0 on Nov. 5.

Mount Vernon Advances to the Semifinals After 3-0 Win Against Mid-Prairie

Renee Vig, Staff
November 5, 2024
Senior Chloe Meester (16) bumps the ball with power to get it to her teammate Nov. 5.

The Mount Vernon student section enthusiastically cheers and waves maroon flags in support of their volleyball team.

Head coach Maggie Willems hands out high fives to her students after Mount Vernon wins their first game of the week Nov. 5.

Senior Sydney Huber (15) springs to set the ball to her teammate Nov. 5.

The Mount Vernon varsity volleyball team cheers after winning their quarterfinal game as the rest of the team rushes onto the court to celebrate with them. Mount Vernon won the game against Mid-Prairie 3-0 on Nov. 5.

Senior Eryn Jackson (5) tapes Mount Vernon onto the state volleyball bracket to celebrate their advancement to the semifinals Nov. 5.

Senior Sydney Maue (9) soars to spike the ball over the net Nov. 5.

Sophomore Mavrik Schweer (1) dives to keep the ball in play Nov. 5.

Sophomore Sophia Meester (17) focuses on the ball as she winds up to attack Nov. 5.

Senior Paige Schurbon (4) celebrates with her team as she leaves the court Nov. 5.

Junior CaliAna Whitaker (3) stretches to set the ball over the net Nov. 5.

Junior Isabelle Logue (7) lunges to save the ball Nov. 5.

Senior Eryn Jackson (5) watches the ball fly through the air after bumping it to her teammate Oct. 24.

Mount Vernon Takes Another Victory Against PCM

Renee Vig, Staff
October 25, 2024
Senior Chloe Meester (16) and sophomore CaliAna Whitaker (3) watch as the volleyball passes through their block Oct. 24.

Coach Maggie Willems talks to the Mount Vernon volleyball team after their win against PCM. Mount Vernon won the game 3-0 in a quick game against PCM on Oct. 24.

Senior Sydney Huber (15) hops to tip the ball over the net Oct. 24.

The Mount Vernon volleyball team runs to the net to shake hands with the opposing team after their win on Oct. 24.

Senior Bennett Harp enthusiastically tosses the ball to the volleyball team while the student section cheers behind him Oct. 24.

Junior Isabelle Logue (7) focuses on serving the ball Oct. 24.

Sophomore Mavrik Schweer (1) balances as she bumps the ball to her teammate Oct. 24.

Senior Chloe Meester (16) leaps to save the ball Oct. 24.

Junior Caliana Whitaker (3) soars to get a kill Oct. 24.

Senior Emma Houghtaling celebrates spirit day in her Mount Vernon Cheer uniform Sept. 27.

[Photo] Exciting Change to Homecoming Dress-Up Days

Laney Myers, Staff
September 30, 2024
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