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Uriah Tucker and Braylon Kinzie (left) will be running in Austin Friday after winning region in the 300 hurdles and 800, respectively.

Kinzie, Tucker ready for state track meet

Bella Hernandez, Staff writer May 13, 2026

Memorial track athletes Braylon Kinzie and Uriah Tucker both punched their tickets to the state track meet. At the regional meet in late April, Kinzie had an impressive performance in the 800, leading...

Wrestling come to Memorial

Wrestling come to Memorial

Bella Hernandez, Staff writer February 24, 2026

Memorial High school is expanding its athletic department with the introduction of wrestling, beginning in the winter of the 2026-2027 school year.  Launching a new program requires planning beyond...

Mariah Jackson, the Beard twins and Addison Williams have balanced playing varsity basketball and soccer this season.

Double duty

Aubree Ward, Staff writer February 21, 2026

Taeya Beard dribbles with the ball, the game is close and time is running out. She finds the perfect spot to shoot. She scores. But is it a goal or a basket? For her, it's both. Beard, her twin sister...

Madi Walker is one of several key players back for the Memorial softball team this season.

Q/A with softball coach Kylee Miller

Jada Stallworth, Staff writer February 13, 2026

The softball team started its season off strong earlier this week with a victory over Ponder. They're in tournaments the next couple weeks and then district will begin next month. The Memorial Messenger...

Israel Cerna is one of the key players returning for the Memorial soccer team this season.

Q/A with boys soccer coach Adam Jackson

Alyssa Phillips, Staff writer January 10, 2026

The Memorial boys soccer team is off to a solid start as they've compiled a 2-2-1 record through the first week of the season. The Mavericks are coming off a 1-1-1 finish at the MSU Tournament this weekend...

Memorial coach Chris Reay is entering his second season leading the program.

Q/A with girls basketball coach Chris Reay

Alyssa Phillips, Staff writer November 14, 2025

Memorial’s girls basketball season has started as the Lady Mavs opened with losses against Lake Dallas and Jacksboro. They continue the season Friday at Iowa Park and are eager to get a win under their...

Marc Bindel speaks to his team after Memorial's game against Lubbock-Cooper.

Q/A with head football coach Marc Bindel

Kael Duncan, Staff writer November 6, 2025

Memorial football is nearing a playoff spot, but to extend their season, the Mavs have to beat Legacy on Friday. Maverick Media talked with coach Marc Bindel about the season and the upcoming rivalry...

Bella Hernandez has advanced to regionals all three of her high school seasons.

What running means to me

Bella Hernandez, Staff writer October 22, 2025

My passion for running began in middle school, and it has only grown from then. I really enjoy the competition and suspense that comes with racing new people. I attended Old High for my freshman year,...

Memorial defensive lineman Micah James chases down the Frenship quarterback during a football game last week. James finished with five sacks in the victory.

Q/A with defensive lineman Micah James

Kael Duncan, Staff writer September 11, 2025

Senior Micah James is coming off a monstrous five-sack game last week in a win against Frenship. The five sacks are believed to be a WFISD single-game record.  The Memorial Messenger had a chance to...

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