For most sports, the difference between varsity and junior varsity sports is very clear, but in boys’ lacrosse, the line between the two groups is blurred.
After 36 years at School, Lee created a strong football program and embodied the school’s principles of the honor code, influencing the values Mavs follow today.
Freshman Ziya Ali has been a gymnast since she was three years old. At St. John's, she has continued with the sport while engaging in other parts of school life.
Last May, Coach Steve Gleaves retired after serving the School for 31 years. Freshmen Lee Monistere and Dalia Sandberg share the impact he left on the School's athletic program.
Lauren Baker, Print Copy Editor
• November 9, 2022
On Nov. 5, the Houston Astros won the World Series title for the second time ever, five years after their first. Junior Lauren Baker recounts the Astros' postseason journey, from the ALDS to the World Series.
After a roller-coaster season capped by an electrifying week of school-spirited events and the Upper School pep rally, the Maverick football team headed to Rice Stadium to face the Falcons.
Lauren Baker, Print Copy Editor
• October 27, 2022
On Oct. 23, the Astros and the Phillies secured their spots in the World Series. For Head of Upper School Kevin Weatherill, this matchup will be exciting but conflicting.
The Maverick football team triumphed against Lutheran South Academy on Sept. 23. Their passion helped them prevail against their opponents and hype up the Mavs in the stands.
Every summer before the start of the school year, each fall sport meets to train for the upcoming season. Freshmen Nathan Kim and Pierce Downey give a brief recap of what each sport did for their preseason training last summer.
The lights were bright and the spirits high on Sept. 16 when the Maverick football team defeated Second Baptist by 28 points. The passion and vigor the players left on that field carried into the crowd and into the shouts of their victory.
On Sept. 9, the Mavs won against Fort Bend, 34-28. Despite the comeback from the other team, the Mavericks finished with a victory and proved their skill on the field.
