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Pablo Gonzalez is one of the Mavericks' key players this season.

Q/A with boys soccer coach Adam Jackson

Beckham Nobles, Copy Editor January 16, 2025

The Memorial boys soccer team is 3-0-1 heading into the Grapevine Tournament this week. The Memorial Messenger sat down with boys soccer coach Adam Jackson to discuss his expectations and hopes for their...

Bella Wood is one of several key players for the Mavs this season.

Q/A with girls soccer coach Rob Woodard

January 16, 2025

The Memorial girls soccer team has started this season strong, going undefeated at the Arlington Tournament before having last week's home tournament canceled because of the weather.  After spending...

Joe Castles drops back to pass in a recent 28-21 playoff loss to No. 4 Argyle. Castles and the Mavericks finished their first season with a 9-3 record.

Mavericks set high standard in first football season

Allie Calvert, Editor-In-Chief December 4, 2024

Memorial’s first football season ended before Thanksgiving break with a 28-21 loss to No. 4 Argyle.  Head coach Marc Bindel feels the first season went well overall, with the players setting high...

Carter Bien is excited for the first Memorial boys basketball season.

Q/A with head boys basketball coach Carter Bien

Beckham Nobles, Copy Editor November 15, 2024

Memorial High school started its first basketball season with a win in the Mavericks' debut against Mineral Wells before losing its second game to Plainview. The Mavs face Lubbock Estacado at 3 p.m. Saturday...

Senior Madi Bobbitt goes up for a kill during a September game against Graham.

Q/A with volleyball’s Madi Bobbitt

Grayson Thomas, Staff writer October 29, 2024

Madi Bobbitt is one of five seniors on Memorial’s volleyball team who will be finishing up the regular season Tuesday against Abilene Wylie.  The Memorial Messenger spoke with Bobbitt about the triumphs...

The Mavericks have needed several players like Cuatro Nunez (44) step up during an injury-riddled season on the defensive side of the ball.

Mavericks’ depth on defensive line has been critical

Allie Calvert, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2024

Memorial’s varsity football team has had a great year so far, heading into Friday night’s game against Abilene Wylie with a record of 5-1. However, it hasn’t come without its challenges.  The...

Eva Grisel serves the ball last Friday against Mineral Wells. Grisel is a sophomore who's turned into a leader on the Mavericks.

Sophomore Grisel making impact on volleyball team

Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer September 26, 2024

Eva Grisel is one of the best volleyball players at Memorial High School.  The sophomore is an outside hitter for the Mavericks after playing for Wichita Falls High School last year. With most of Memorial’s...

Memorial tennis coach Kim Walding talks to some of the girls during the Mavericks' first match on Aug. 1. against Amarillo Tascosa.

The Road to Recovery

Allie Calvert, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024

May 9 was a day like any other for tennis coach Kim Walding.  After dropping off three players and her assistant coach in Holliday from a regional tennis tournament, she was heading to her home in...

Marc Bindel and the Memorial football team are ready to open the season Friday at Memorial Stadium.

Q/A with coach Marc Bindel about the football season

Beckham Nobles, Copy editor August 30, 2024

Memorial High School will play its first high school football game Friday night against O.D. Wyatt at Memorial Stadium. As the Mavericks get ready to make their debut, the Memorial Messenger sat down...

The varsity volleyball team circles up during their first home game Tuesday against Henrietta.

Fall athletics in full swing at new facilities

Allie Calvert, Editor-In-Chief August 25, 2024

While classes only started a week ago, Memorial athletics have been in full swing since the summer with workouts and practices.  Tennis played their first match against Amarillo Tascosa on Aug. 1 at...

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