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The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

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Boys basketball closes hard, struggles against Wells’ height and rebounding

Eban Slate, Print Editor-in-Chief • February 27, 2026
Eban Slate
Senior Emmett Letson shoots a three-pointer in the first quarter, which he made. This is Letson’s first high school basketball season.
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Senior Emmett Letson shoots a three-pointer in the first quarter, which he made. This is Letson’s first high school basketball season.
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Boys tennis is undefeated
Student body president candidates vie for their spot through the annual debate
Building anticipation, the cheer team waits as McDaniel takes a free throw. All eyes are on the shooter.
Cheer senior night
Wednesday, played by Betz, belts out an incredibly emotional song. This was Betz first musical at the high school level.
Theater program kills it with Addams family play
Track shows resilience during PIL meet
Junior Natalia Fernandez watches McNary’s pair receive the ball after serving them the ball. She is confident that her doubles partner Sanchez will be ready to make a
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Senior Kaylie Schmitz hustles hard to third base on a hit by one of her teammates. Schmitz ended up being safe but was unable to score in this moment against Roosevelt, but the Mountain Lions won the May 13 game, 9-8.
Kaylie Schmitz has a new home plate at Park University
Freshman Brylee Scott runs to first base after a hit. Scott's teammates cheer her on from behind.
Softball's explosive offense leads them through PIL play
Senior captain and pitcher James Rouna-Banister throws a fastball against the Jefferson Democrats on May 18th. Rouna-Banister had a great day, pitching the full game for senior night, and the game ended 10-0.
Senior James Rouna-Banister isn't done with baseball yet
Two-time district champion Lucas McCall-Petke revels in the glory of his win during the Senior Night meet in February. McCall-Petke won automatically due to lacking an opponent in his weight class.
Senior Lucas McCall-Petke ends high school wrestling career on a good note
Sophomore Ohio Petersen putts the ball. Petersen focuses on her swing, having just the right amount of power, so the ball makes it in the hole.
Girls’ golf grows in competitive spirit with new players
Junior Henry Campos pitches the ball. Campos winds up his arm as he prepares to release the pitch.
Baseball team prepares to take advantage of preseason matchups
About the Contributor
Eban Slate
Eban Slate, Print Editor-in-Chief
Eban Slate (He/Him) is a senior who loves photography, running, Ultimate and music. You’ll find him at school events, on a run, or running after discs. He joined the newspaper to provide new perspectives on relevant topics and to provide quality media for stories.