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The Silvertip

The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip

The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip

Jack Jillson posing for his media day picture.

Athlete of the Week #6: Jack Jillson

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor February 15, 2024

The Silvertip has selected two students for Athlete of the Week this week. Along with Lindsey Jones, Jack Jillson has also been chosen for his leadership on the Mission Hills Boys Basketball team. Jillson...

Lindsey Jones crossing the ball over for her media day pictures.

Athlete of the Week #5: Lindsey Jones

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

The fifth Silvertip Athlete of the Week is senior Lindsey Jones. Jones is a girl's basketball player for Mission Hills, and she has been at Mission Hills since her sophomore year. After she transferred...

Girls lacrosse stick (left) and boys lacrosse stick (right) held together to show the visual differences

Girls vs. Boys Lacrosse: What’s the Technical Difference?

Story by Kaiya Barris, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Lacrosse is rapidly climbing the ladder of popularity for sports with every day that passes. Since it is almost lacrosse season here at Mission Hills and it’s still a fairly new sport, many don’t realize...

Riley Noonan getting ready to serve.

Athlete of the Week #4 – Riley Noonan

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor February 5, 2024

This week’s Silvertip Athlete of the Week is junior Riley Noonan. Noonan is a volleyball player and stellar student. She stated that volleyball runs in her family: everyone on her dad’s side plays...

Joel at track practice

Athlete of the Week #3: Joel Ras

Story by Gianna Gabbour, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

The third Silvertip Athlete of the Week has been selected! This week, that athlete is senior track and cross country runner Joel Ras. He was chosen because of his athletic performance, academic excellence,...

MHHS girls varsity cross country team holds their winning plaque at the league championships.

MHHS Cross Country Dominates, Securing Fourth Consecutive Championship

Story by Suhani Kamal, News Editor January 16, 2024

In a victorious display of skill, endurance, and unswerving dedication, Mission Hills High School's cross country team has secured their fourth consecutive win at the annual fall league championships....

Nate Sheriff setting up to score a goal for his team.

Athlete of the Week #2: Nate Sheriff

Story by Calee Leavitt, Photography Editor January 16, 2024

The Silvertip’s second Athlete of the Week is Nate Sheriff. Sheriff is a junior this year, and he plays water polo. He has been a Varsity athlete for two years now, including his sophomore year and now...

Students practice their block starts for the upcoming season.

Track Students Orchestrate Student-Led Practices

Story by Joel Ras, Staff Writer January 9, 2024

Spring sports are just around the corner now that Winter sports are in full swing at Mission Hills. One sport in particular that is beginning soon is Track and Field. A new track coach, Hector Menchaca,...

Jake Bishop, Maria Gorbushin, and Kyara Walter (left to right) on their media day this season

Mission Hills Basketball: Is This a Ring Year?

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor December 12, 2023

The Mission Hills Basketball programs are nothing short of exceptional, going back many years in the past. Jake Bishop, Maria Gorbushin, and Kyara Walter are all seniors who are confident in the Grizzlies’...

Keaton Smith getting excited about a football play.

Athlete of the Week #1: Keaton Smith

Story by Lucy Garrity, Sports Editor December 8, 2023

Beginning a new and awaited program, every couple of weeks, the Silvertip will choose an athlete based off of athletic performance, academic excellence, and contributions to the Grizzly family. Keaton...

Senior Jimmy Knox serving for the Grizzlies

Sports Recap: April 17th – April 21st

Story by Taylor Groff, Sports Editor April 24, 2023

Boys Volleyball    The boy's volleyball team had two games and a tournament this past week. The first game was against Mt. Carmel on Tuesday, Apr. 18th, a home game they would win three-zero in sets,...

From shooting hoops to shooting for the stars

From shooting hoops to shooting for the stars

Story by Henry Davis III, Staff Writer April 24, 2023

   Looking to continue his success in leadership and problem-solving, Kyle Neff seeks to grow and learn from his peers in hopes to become a successful basketball coach and trainer soon.     Growing...

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