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
Brooklyn Blasdel

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor

Senior Brooklyn Blasdel is in her third year on staff, and is Sports Editor for Play. Blasdel is also involved in Varsity swim, and Varsity golf. After high school she hopes to go to college and then pursue a career in healthcare.

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[Video] Video: Coffee comparisons

May 5, 2021
The girls team holds their plaque after winning against Maize South 40-14

Both basketball teams move on to state

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
March 8, 2021
Senior Meaghann Flower plans to attend Pace University after graduation.

Seniors plan to leave Kansas after graduation

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
February 28, 2021
Senior Luke Taylor starts for his 500 free relay. Taylor has been swimming since freshman year and is a captain for Maize.

Slideshow: Boys swim places 12th at State

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
February 26, 2021
Senior Sydney Holmes shoots a free throw after being fouled in the fourth quarter. The Lady Eagles won with a final score of 51-31 against Maize South.

Girls basketball continues season 9-1

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
February 2, 2021
Junior Kyla Frenchers cheers on her teammates during the fourth quarter. This was the first game of the girls varsity season due to quarantine.

Boys and girls basketball continue successful seasons

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
December 21, 2020
Senior Melody Prater plays the oboe at the beginning of "Gesu Bambino" for Women's Choir.

[Photo] Choir Christmas show slideshow

Mia Hennen, Reporter
December 9, 2020
The team huddles up during the middle of the third quarter to strategize a plan against the Vikings during last year's state playoff games. The girls hope to have another successful season this year despite the chance of a possible delay.

Athletes and coaches react to possible winter sports delay

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
November 23, 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
After scoring a goal in the first half, sophomore Angel DeLeon hugs junior Andy Nam. The Eagles beat Great Bend 3-0 and will play Andover Central tomorrow at 4:00 p.m.

Boys soccer state bound for first time since 2008

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
November 5, 2020
Senior Josh Sanders runs down the field for a touchdown late in the first half. Sanders scored three touchdowns against Liberal.

Football defeats Liberal 55-0

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
October 31, 2020
Senior Max Shae runs past his opponent in the first half of the game. Maize defeated Campus 3-1 in this game.

Boys soccer update

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
October 14, 2020
Seniors Brooklyn Blasdel and Lexie Ridder pose after League 2019. Maize won as a team, and both Ridder and Blasdel placed individually.

Column: Corona just ruined my senior golf season

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
October 2, 2020
Kyle Haas finished in second place at the state wrestling tournament last year. The tournament took place at Hartman Arena.

Senior Kyle Haas will wrestle in national competition tomorrow

Brooklyn Blasdel, Editor
October 2, 2020
Two Maize seniors become semi-finalists for the National Merit Scholarship

Seniors make semifinals of National Merit Scholarship

Brooklyn Blasdel
September 23, 2020
Online learning can make it hard to stay focused, here on some tips on how to avoid procrastination.

Five tips to avoid procrastination in quarantine

Brooklyn Blasdel, Sports editor
April 8, 2020
Kyla Frenchers goes up for a layup during the second half. Frenchers led the the team, scoring 16 points.

The bowling team wins the regional tournament last weekend and will be advancing onto the State championship.

Boy’s bowling wins regional tournament

Brooklyn Blasdel, Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
Maize high chess club wins their tournament over the weekend.

Maize chess club wins tournament

Brooklyn Blasdel, Sports editor
January 31, 2020
Drama teacher Kathleen Barbara wins award at the Kansas Thespian Festival.

Maize drama teacher wins award at ThesFest

Brooklyn Blasdel, Sports editor
January 16, 2020
Junior Jacob Hanna dunks at Maize's first home game. Hanna had three slam dunks in the game's first half.

Basketball review: Boys 2-1, girls 1-2 following first week

Casey Loving and Brooklyn Blasdel
December 17, 2019
Approximately 90 counter-protestors came in support of students at Maize and Maize South each. Each school only had three to four protestors.

Approximately 90 counter-protestors came in support of students at Maize and Maize South each. Each school only had three to four protestors.

Approximately 90 counter-protestors came in support of students at Maize and Maize South each. Each school only had three to four protestors.

Members of the band perform at the State Fair.

Maize musicians qualify for district band/orchestra

Brooklyn Blasdel, Sports Editor
November 11, 2019
Construction on the new sidewalk started last Monday. The sidewalk will run along 45th street all the way to Maize High.

New sidewalk to be added on 45th Street

Brooklyn Blasdel, Sports Editor
October 14, 2019
Around the cafeteria flyers hang to remind students not to throw away their silverware, and the impact they have on the planet.

Science teacher helps Maize go greener

Liam O'Connor and Brooklyn Blasdel
August 26, 2019
Many students are looking forward to hanging out by the pool during the hot summer.

Students make plans for summer vacation

Brooklyn Blasdel, Reporter
May 15, 2019
The choir performed their fall show, Makin' Magic, on Oct. 5 and 6.

Musicians and ensembles perform at contests, receive top ratings

Brooklyn Blasdel, Reporter
April 11, 2019
Sophomore Riley Wertz high fives her coach after she scored a home run.

Softball splits double header, loses pitcher to injury

Brooklyn Blasdel, Reporter
April 4, 2019
The final four is fast approaching, and Maize students have their own opinions on how the teams will end up this year.

Kansas teams compete in March Madness

Brooklyn Blasdel, Reporter
March 26, 2019
The Maize High boys smile after warming up at State in Topeka

Maize high boys swimmers compete at state

Brooklyn Blasdel, Reporter
February 25, 2019
Blasdel has had social media restrictions for as long as she can remember, this has impacted her life in many ways.

Life with restrictions

Brooklyn Blasdel, Reporter
January 22, 2019
Debate team shows off their trophy after both teams place 3rd at state.

Debate places 3rd at state

Brooklyn Blasdel, Reporter
January 22, 2019
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