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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
Sierra Tinsley

Sierra Tinsley, Reporter

Junior Sierra Tinsley is in her third year on the OneMaize Media team as a sports writer and photographer. Tinsley is also involved in powerlifting, volleyball, and FFA.

All content by Sierra Tinsley
Maize South freshman Sydney Hansen goes head-to-head with Maize junior Ella Stillings for the ball. The Mavericks defeat the Eagles 3-0.

Gallery: Maize South girls soccer defeats Maize 3-0

Sierra Tinsley, Photographer
May 17, 2023
Maize South junior Ella Eskridge takes possession away from Maize junior Lilliana Cortez. The Mavericks are currently 17-0 this season.

Cameron Busby waving to the fans before kick off.

Maize South junior Ella Eskridge attempts to score a goal.

Maize senior Ella Strobel waves to the fan section with her sister moments before the game. The Eagles are currently 12-4 this season.

Maize Freshman Lexee Shipp takes possession of the ball from Maize South. The Eagles are currently 12-4 this season.

Maize South freshman Caroline Giroux and Avery Fellows celebrate with their teammates moments after Fellows scores a goal for the Mavericks. The Mavericks defeat the Eagles 3-0.

Maize South sophomore Olivia Oenning tries to keep the ball away from Maize junior Lilliana Cortez. The Eagles are 2nd in the Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail Division.

Sophomore Rilynn Ranger takes possession of the ball away from Northwest. Maize defeats Northwest 1-0.

Gallery: Maize girls soccer defeats Northwest

Sierra Tinsley, Photographer
April 12, 2023
The entire team waits on home plate to celebrate senior Kennedy Topping after she hits the first home run of the game. Topping leads the team this season with a batting average of 0.600.

Gallery: Maize softball falls to Valley Center

Sierra Tinsley, Photographer
March 31, 2023
Freshman first baseman Grace Swart listens as Coach Jeff Topping discusses the previous inning with the team. The Eagles are 1-2 so far this season.

Senior shortstop Kennedy Topping prepares to throw the ball to the home plate in an effort to strike out a Valley Center runner. The Maize Eagles later fall to the Valley Center Hornets, 19-4.

Senior shortstop Kennedy Topping throws the ball towards home plate. Topping leads the Eagles with an on base percentage of 0.600.

Freshman pitcher Joslynn Stiglitz pitches at the top of the third inning. The Maize Eagles later fall to the Valley Center Hornets, 19-4.

Sophomore Danica Miller at bat. So far this season the Eagles have a 1-2 record.

Senior Maia Djurovic high fives her teammates before getting onto the field to start the game. The Maize Eagles later fall to the Valley Center Hornets, 19-4.

Coach Jeff Topping discusses the previous play with junior Brynley Smith and sophomore Danica Miller. This is Topping's first year head coaching for the Eagles.

Seniors Kennedy Topping and Mallory Hertzel watch from the stands as the students take possession of the ball. The staff members defeated the students.

Gallery: Maize winter homecoming court basketball game

Sierra Tinsley, Photographer
February 10, 2023
Junior Ronan Wusch takes on Newton opponent at the beginning of the match. The Eagles defeat the Railers 55-24.

[Photo] Maize beats Newton in league championship wrestling in a matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2

Carter Smith, Reporter
February 7, 2023
Junior Ronan Wusch takes on his opponent from Newton at the beginning of the match. The Eagles defeat the Railers 55-24.

Junior Ayden Flores shakes hands with Newton's Marcel Gonzalez moments before the match. Flores was ranked #1 in his weight class last season as well as this season.

Senior Cody Hughbanks wrestles in weight class 157 against his opponent from Newton. The Eagles defeated Newton for the AVCTL Division 1 Championship.

Senior Connor Padgett pressuring his opponent from Newton. Maize wrestling is ranked #1 in the AVCTL division after defeating the #2 spot Newton.

As their opponent brings the ball down the court to attempt a basket, Atwater is ready to play defense. During this game against Campus, Atwater held the most scored points for his team.

Point guard strives to leave legacy on Maize South basketball

Sierra Tinsley, Sydney Endicott, Vince Stallard, and Noah Kessler
January 24, 2023
Freshman Jaylen Mason tries to find an opening in the Railers defense in order to pass the ball to his teammates. The Eagles defeated the Railers 64-51, bringing them to a 4-5 overall this season.

Gallery: Maize defeats Newton 64-51

Sierra Tinsley, Photographer
January 15, 2023
Senior Tayveon Williams dribbles the ball on a fast break towards the basket. The final score of the game was 52-50 and the Eagles won their first game of the year to start 1-0.

[Photo] Maize High basketball teams split home opener vs. Salina Central to start season

Yami Choate, Reporter
December 4, 2022
Senior Cooper Forrest celebrates a stop by the Eagles defense on the Jaguars offense. "I was so excited," said Forrest. "It was a chance to turn the game around and a huge momentum shift."

Maize football season comes to a close, finishing second in 5A this past Saturday

Sierra Tinsley and Carter Smith
November 28, 2022
In his last home game at Maize, senior Avery Johnson takes the snap and leads the Eagles to their first of six touchdowns on the night. Johnson finished off his final game at KT Woodman Stadium strong, winning 42-9 over Hays to advance to state.

Gallery: Maize wins substate after defeating Hays

Carter Smith, Sierra Tinsley, and Leah Brown
November 19, 2022
Sophomore Alan Hanna is a multi-sport athlete, playing football, basketball, and track. Athletes battle against injuries and stress from homework.

Extracurricular tension

Seth Harper, Sierra Tinsley, and Gabriel Portillo
November 16, 2022
Maize junior receiver Jaeden Martin stiff arming a Kapaun defender after breaking loose from a tackle. Maize defeated Kapaun 43-14 and became the Regional Champions on Friday night.

Maize wins Regionals after defeating Kapaun Mt. Carmel 43-14

Sierra Tinsley, Reporter
November 7, 2022
Maize Senior Zack Pappan jumps to get the ball away from the goalie box and keep the Mavericks from scoring. Maize South defeats Maize 4-0.

Gallery: Maize South soccer goes undefeated in regular season after victory against Maize

Sierra Tinsley, Photographer
October 24, 2022
Maize South junior Miles Edwards coming together with opponent, Maize senior Angel DeLeon, post-game. Edwards finished the game with one assist in the first Maverick goal of the game. Maize South defeats Maize 4-0.

Maize senior Topher Canizo takes possession of the ball from the Mavericks and leads it toward the goalie box. Maize South defeats Maize 4-0.

Maize South senior Gavin Bowman intercepts an Eagle pass and takes possession of the ball. Maize South defeats Maize 4-0.

Maize senior Carter Bradshaw leads the ball toward the goalie box after surpassing multiple Maverick defenders. Maize South defeats Maize 4-0.

Maize senior Preston Gietzen goes up against Maize South sophomore Danny Derath, both trying to go for a header. Derath finished the game with one Maverick assist. Maize South defeats Maize 4-0.

Senior Damian Cabrales takes his daily BeReal with his friends in the hallway. They pose to have the best picture possible. "I get to show off where I am at that specific time, and I get to see where everyone else is at," Cabrales said.

[Photo] Time to BeReal

Ainsley Cramer, Assistant Editor
October 20, 2022
Throwing pieces of dubble bubble, senior Natalie Partridge rides in the OneMaize Media truck. ¨My favorite part about the parade was getting to see how excited all the little kids were and getting to throw them candy,¨ said Partridge.

Gallery: Maize High’s Homecoming Week

Sydney Endicott, Carter Smith, Leah Brown, and Sierra Tinsley
October 18, 2022
Senior Justin Stephens leading the team through the Eagle moments before the game. Maize defeats Hutch 41-13.

Senior defensive tackle Zack Wertz listens to Gary Guzman speak about the overview of the win to the rest of the team. Maize defeated Hutch 41-13.

Sophomore Varsity cheerleader Tristian Combs hypes up the crowd moments before the Homecoming game.

Senior Tayveon Williams runs the ball toward the end zone after receiving the ball from quarterback Avery Johnson. “Our coaches tell us to go into every game like it’s the state championship, and that’s what we do,” Williams said. Williams finished the game with one rushing touchdown and 94 rushing yards. Maize defeated Hutch 41-13.

Senior Angel DeLeon passes multiple Cougar defenders while he makes his way towards the goal. The Eagles defeat the Cougars 4-0.

Gallery: Maize soccer beats Salina South 4-0

Sierra Tinsley
October 11, 2022
Senior Zack Pappan takes possession from the Cougars and makes his way towards the goal. Pappan scored two goals for the Eagles. The Eagles defeat the Cougars 4-0.

Senior Topher Canizo goes up to head the ball and take possession from the Cougars. The Eagles defeat the Cougars 4-0.

Senior Enrique Perez goes for the ball just before passing it to his teammates. The Eagles defeat the Cougars 4-0.

Senior Carter Bradshaw makes his way towards the goal while taking on Cougar defenders. Bradshaw finished the game with one goal and one assist. The Eagles defeat the Cougars 4-0.

Seniors Justin Stephens and Avery Johnson celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter tying up the game for the Eagles. Maize defeats Derby 52-51.

Gallery: Maize defeats Derby 52-51

Sierra Tinsley
October 11, 2022
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