The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

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The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

Fusion by OneMaize Media
The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

Fusion by OneMaize Media
Carter Jones

Carter Jones, Editor

Senior Carter Jones is on his third year on staff as a reporter for Play Newsmagazine. Carter is involved in Red Rage and choir. Carter wants to pursue a career in music business or music production and wants to attend Honolulu Community College.

All content by Carter Jones

[Video] Video: Coffee comparisons

May 5, 2021
Jacob Hanna goes up for a shot in the first half of the Eagles' 74-48 victory Friday over KC Washington. The Eagles advanced to Saturday's title game. Hanna scored a game-high 17 points.

‘We’re not finished yet’: Eagles to play for state title Saturday

Carter Jones, Editor
March 12, 2021
Entry for Maize Intermediate School. Maize South will have a similar entry design.

Bond issue projects update

Carter Jones, Editor
March 12, 2021
Students return to full-time learning model.

School returns full-time after nearly a year

Carter Jones, Editor
February 25, 2021
A survey was sent to all Maize students to see whether they wanted to come back to school full time or not.

School board takes visitor comments at latest board meeting, school to return full-time

Carter Jones, Editor
February 11, 2021
Maize Board of Education voted to bring middle and high school back four days a week by the end of February.

School board votes to adopt new learning model next month

Carter Jones, Editor
January 26, 2021
Many skipped out family gatherings this year due to COVID

Column: Breaking Tradition

Carter Jones, Editor
November 29, 2020
Lady Eagles cheer from the bench to support their teammates two years ago.

Winter sports begin this week

Brooklyn Blasdel and Carter Jones
November 20, 2020
Sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson drives the ball down the field in an attempt to score. Johnson had one touchdown against Bishop Carroll.

Maize falls to Bishop Carroll, ending the season

Carter Jones, Editor
November 16, 2020
Senior Josh Sanders rushes the ball towards the end zone. Sanders scored four touchdowns in the game.

Maize defeats Maize South for second time this season, further advances into playoffs

Carter Jones, Editor
November 9, 2020
Sophomore quarter back Avery Johnson scores a touchdown.

Maize falls to Hutch in league championship game

Carter Jones, Reporter
October 27, 2020
Sophomore Justin Stephens yells towards the Maize stands after defeating Derby. This is Stephens second year playing for Maize.

Eagles defeat Derby for first time since 2014

Carter Jones, Reporter
October 21, 2020
Choir will prerecord their show October 18th and release it in time for Halloween.

Choir to perform fall show this month

Carter Jones, Reporter
October 13, 2020
Sophomore running back Tayveon Williams blocks an opponent from Salina South at the 25 yard line.

Maize defeats Salina South

Carter Jones and Meredith Frahm
October 5, 2020
Juniors Isaac Sandoval and Ryan Bender are crowned Homecoming prince and princess. Isaac was the first individual to be crowned as Homecoming royalty this year. He said he enjoyed receiving help from his friends in different ways and will look back on the experience in the years to come. “When I look back on it in the future, all I can do is smile.”

Homecoming royalty crowned

Carter Jones, Reporter
September 21, 2020
Breaking through the banner, senior Jaxson Guillroy is the first to run onto the field before the second home game of the season. The Eagles defeated Newton 34-27 on Sept. 18. Guillroy said he’s savoring the opportunity to play, knowing the season could end without notice. “The saying ‘play the game like it’s your last’ is really true in our situation,” he said. “And I really take that to heart.”

Football defeats Newton 34-27 in homecoming game

Carter Jones, Reporter
September 21, 2020
Inessential hostility

Inessential hostility

Carter Jones, Reporter
April 22, 2020

Play presents Contrary Coffee

Preston Hunt and Carter Jones
February 20, 2020

Behind the Screens

Carter Jones, Reporter
January 31, 2020
Senior Preven Christon hurdles a Goddard player during the game Friday night.

Football beats Goddard 42-0 in homecoming game

Janeth Sanchez, Lily Robison, Claire Morgan, and Carter Jones
October 10, 2019
Senior Preven Christon runs to the inzone during the 3rd quarter.

Football opens season 47-0 in first game

Rayne Rekoske, Claire Morgan, Carter Jones, Ellie Stucky, and Preston Hunt
September 11, 2019
Director of technology Clark Fichtl said many of the Wi-Fi issues students may be experiencing could be because students are entering incorrect login information.

Staying connected

Carter Jones and Preston Hunt
September 4, 2019

Sophomores participate in French Revolution simulation

Carter Jones, Reporter
April 19, 2019
Employees from Cocoa Dolce and Birds Eye Holdings at the future headquarters and production facility. Calli Hebert, Casey Voegeli, Ben Voegeli, Mona Logsdon, Chad Hanson, Ashley Moore, Collin Stieben, Kristin Khosravipour, Angie Gonzalez, Amber Travis, Kylie O’Connor, Lisa Mickey.

Cocoa Dolce to add downtown headquarters

Carter Jones, Reporter
April 5, 2019
Carter Jones tells his coming out story.

I’m Out

Carter Jones, Journalist
March 1, 2019
Carter Jones posing with basketball and football helmet.

Yes, I am gay

Carter Jones, Journalist
January 24, 2019
Senior Brandle Easter Jr. puts up a lay-up late in the game. The boys and girls teams both won against Bishop Carrol, leaving the boys team still undefeated.

Maize defeats Bishop Carroll

Kyerra Snyder and Carter Jones
January 12, 2019

[Video] Teens vs. Adults

December 14, 2018
Junior Caden Cox cuts back to avoid the Salina Central defence. The Eagles defeated Salina Central 48-26.

Eagles beat Salina South and remain undefeated

Carter Jones, reporter
October 14, 2018
The Eagles won over Valley Center 49-0. This was the home opener to their 2018-19 season.

Maize football keeps opponents to 16 scoreless quarters

Carter Jones, Reporter
September 23, 2018
Junior Caden Cox hurdles over Campus defender. The Eagles defeated the Colts 21-0.

Maize football remains undefeated, holding opponents to 12 scoreless quarters

Carter Jones, Reporter
September 15, 2018
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