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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
All content by Shiah McLain
Senior Rachel Butts on the serving line ready to spike the ball to the opponents side of the court. The Lady Mavericks are 18-5 overall and has 12.0 kills per set. On Tuesday, Sept 21 at the Maize South main gym.

Photo Gallery- Lady Mavericks beats Campus 25-11

Shiah McLain
October 4, 2021
Having to break through the opponents offense Senior Black McCormick speeds though the offense to tackle Salina South's quarterback. The final score coming to 51-14 the Mavericks on a two game winning streak.

Photo Gallery- Maize South football crushes Salina South 51-14

Shiah McLain
September 15, 2021
Starting out on second quarter Gavin Bowman, 11, powers though the Salina's defense and rushing for a goal. On at the Maize South stadium with the final score of 10-0

Photo Gallery-varsity boys soccer wins against Salina South 10-0

Shiah McLain, OneMaize Media photographer
September 7, 2021
During the 4x100 Relay, Lily Mitchell (10) keeps up with the other schools to stay in front to pass the baton on Friday, May 21. Over a dozen lady runners placed at regional event.

Gallery-Track Regionals at Northwest-Friday, May 21

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
May 24, 2021
Gallery-State 5A Tennis Tournament-Friday, May 14

Gallery-State 5A Tennis Tournament-Friday, May 14

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
May 21, 2021
Creating the beat for the girls, teacher Bryan Miller plays his guitar and the girls sing "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars for the performance. The Choir performed to a full auditorium with social distancing in place on Tuesday, May 4.

Gallery-Choir Concert-Tuesday, May 4

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
May 7, 2021
After Maize High scored a goal, Kyndal Ewertz (09) fights her way to pass through the opposing team's defense so that she could pass it to one of her teammates. Addison Hendershot made two saves as goalkeeper for the game.

Gallery-Soccer vs. Maize High-Thursday, April 22

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
April 29, 2021
Before the rehearsal, Junior John Waren peers in the mirror and gets into his first character of the production. Waren also played two other roles in Leaving Iowa.

Gallery-Leaving Lowa Play Rehearsal-Wednesday, April 21

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
April 27, 2021
Stretching prior to her 4X100 meter relay race, senior Sydney Rich prepares for her first race of the event. The ladies 4X100 team snagged a second place finish with a 52-second run.

Gallery-Home Track Invitational-Thursday, April 8

Megan Ta-OneMa1ze Broadcasting and Shiah McLain
April 14, 2021
While a Andover player attempts to rush to the 3rd base, Holly Shafer, 11, quickly catches the ball from one of her teammates to punch out the Andover player. The girls continue their season this Friday in a doubleheader at Campus.

Gallery-Baseball and Softball Doubleheaders vs. Andover-Tuesday, April 6

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
April 12, 2021
Junior Baron Lynch launches a toss on the mound while practicing his quick throws to his 1st baseman while the pitching crew works on their defense against base stealing. The team won their second game of the season last weekend with a final score of 12-3 against Brandon Valley High from South Dakota.

Gallery-Baseball Practice-Tuesday, Mar. 30

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
April 1, 2021
After the Circle Thunderbirds goalie throws the ball out to an offensive player, Grizel Lumbreras (10) kicks the ball back to the Thunderbirds side of the field. The Lady Mavericks would eventually lose their first game of the season, 1-0.

Gallery-Lady Mavs Soccer vs. Circle-Tuesday, Mar. 23

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
March 25, 2021
Bringing his club back to strike the ball, junior Taben Armstrong delivers a swing on his second shot on hole 3 around the edge of a pond at Auburn Hills on Tuesday, Mar. 2.

Gallery-Boys Golf Practice-Mar. 2

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
March 5, 2021

Back to School (Again)

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
March 2, 2021
During the first relay of the invitational, Levi Eck, 11, finishes in 1st place in his swimming heat and cuts nine seconds for the team's biggest time drop of the meet.

Gallery-Maverick boys swimming at Heights Invitational-Saturday, Jan. 23

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
January 29, 2021
As the Derby defender walks up to freshmen Deven Butler, he starts to defend by putting his hands up while the Mavericks set up their defense.

Gallery-Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Game vs. Derby-Friday, Jan. 8

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
January 15, 2021
The 2020-20201 Maize South bowling team returns several key players, but none of their bowlers from last year were able to place in the Top 20 at the 5A state tournament last March.

Q&A with Assistant Coach Joni Baker of the Maize South Bowling Team

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
December 22, 2020
During the boys basketball tryouts on Wednesday, Nov. 18, senior guard Parker Scott receives a ball from one of the coaches and prepares to set up the offense at the top of the key. Scott is a returning starter for the Maverick varsity team.

Gallery-Maverick girls and boys basketball tryouts-Wednesday, Nov. 18

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
November 24, 2020
Evan Cantu (11) finishes inches away from the end zone during a first half run. Cantu ended the game with a total of 196 rushing yards and led the team in rushing.

Gallery-Maize South vs. Maize High football-Friday, October 9

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
October 16, 2020
Writing her scores down, Jaden Kordonowy (11) finishes up the last hole in the invitational and reports her score on a sheet of paper that everyone must have to write their score down after a hole.

Gallery-Girls Golf Invitational at Auburn Hills-Thursday, Sept. 24.

Cevin Montgomery and Shiah McLain
September 29, 2020
Mrs. Buchanan walks her students through instructions for their observation days at Pray Woodman and Vermillion Elementary during the third week of school on Monday, Sept. 21.

Teaching Future Educators

Ty Rains and Shiah McLain
September 24, 2020
Sporting her favorite gold face mask, freshman Ellyson McAllister shows off her Maverick themed face garment before school to her friend group. McCallister is one of over ten freshmen on this year’s Maverick yearbook staff. Photo by Shiah McLain

First Week Back To School

Shiah McLain, Bullseye Photo Editor
September 12, 2020
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