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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
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.

Sophomore Luke Rushford (3) runs with the ball to make a layup 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 CaliAna Whitaker (3) Nov. 7.

Mount Vernon is 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 ended up beating Western Christian 3-0 on Nov. 7.

Sophomore Maverik 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 ended up winning their game against Western Christian 3-0 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
Senior Sydney Maue (9), jumps to set the ball over the net Sept. 24.

Mount Vernon Destroys Center Point-Urbana 3-0

Renee Vig, Staff
September 27, 2024
Senior Chloe Meester (16) preps to attack the volleyball on Sept. 24.

Junior CaliAna Whitaker (3) and sophomore Sophia Meester (17) jump to the side to block the ball Sept. 24.

The Mount Vernon student section forms a tunnel after the varsity volleyball game. Mount Vernon ended up winning against Center Point-Urbana 3-0 on Sept. 24.

Junior Kellen Haverback leads the student section in their cheer at the Mount Vernon volleyball game Sept. 24.

Sophomore Mavrik Schweer (1) dives to save the ball from hitting the ground Sept. 24.

Junior Isabelle Logue (7) focuses as she serves the ball Sept. 24.

Senior Eryn Jackson (5) hops back as she bumps the volleyball Sept. 24.

Senior Sydney Huber (15) sets the ball as senior Paige Schurbon (4) gets ready to attack. Sept. 24.

The varsity volleyball team celebrates their win against Center Point-Urbana. Mount Vernon won the game 3-0 on Sept. 24.

Senior Sydney Maue (9) reaches to reject Solon's attack Sept. 10.

Mount Vernon Beats Solon in 3 Sets!

Renee Vig, Staff
September 12, 2024
Sophomore Mavrik Schweer (1) centers her attention on serving the ball to Solon Sept. 10.

The varsity volleyball team celebrates their 3-0 win against Solon on Sept. 10.

Senior Sydney Huber (15) follows to see if the ball goes out of bounds after Solon's attack Sept. 10.

Senior Chloe Meester (16) gets low to bump pass the ball Sept. 10.

Senior Colin Bentley leads the Mount Vernon student section in an exciting cheer Sept. 10.

Junior Caliana Whitaker (3) jumps to attack the ball on Sept. 10.

Senior Sydney Huber (15) focuses on setting the volleyball Sept. 10.

The Mount Vernon student section swarms to form a tunnel for the varsity volleyball team Sept. 10.

Senior Betsy Louwagie and sophomore Lucy Wischmeyer practice their hand-eye coordination with tennis balls in gym Aug. 30.

Freshman class avidly listening to Mr. Brands directions.

Mr. Brand talking to Freshman during the "Freshman Experience".

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