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Max Berglind

Max Berglind

Max Berglind is a senior and this is his second year on staff. He is a sports Reporter and loves watching football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. When he is not writing for the Stampede, he enjoys playing baseball, running cross country, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. 

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The girls’ soccer team poses for group photo at North Central with state trophie after beating Barrington.

Team to beat: Abbey Ondrus buries game-winning goal during penalties to give Metea the state championship

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
June 7, 2022

Team to beat. A mantra that the coaching staff of the girls' soccer team embedded into the team culture throughout the 2022 season. An appearance in the state championship changed nothing. A 13-game winning...

Boys’ tennis celebrating a phenomenal season, one where they sent three members to state.

Boys’ tennis sends three members to state after a successful season

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
June 1, 2022

On May 27, Senior Nikunj Tyagi, junior Aadit Gandhi, and sophomore Akshay Baid qualified for the state tournament at Hersey and Glenbrook North high schools.  How those three individuals got there...

Jordan Lange taking it all in and celebrating with her team after scoring the goal to clinch Metea’s first sectional championship in girls’ soccer

They keep rolling: The Mustangs move onto super-sectionals after a shutout of Naperville North

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
May 31, 2022

Number one Naperville North going toe-to-toe number two Metea Valley. The top two teams in the state squared off for a sectional title this past Friday at Naperville Central. The dynamic junior duo of...

Weekly Sports beats 5/23-5/29

Weekly Sports beats 5/23-5/29

Boys' Baseball (Grace Cronin) The boys' played in the DVC tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday. Their next game is against Kaneland today. Boys' Lacrosse (Max Berglind) The Mustangs Wrapped up...

The girls’ soccer team celebrates after a goal by Tyra King to give the Mustangs a 3-0 lead in Tuesday’s 5-0 win against West Aurora.

Mustang domination: A showcase of size, speed, and talent from girls’ soccer gives them a shot at eighth regional title

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2022

Win-or-go home. Playoff soccer. The Metea Valley Mustangs and the West Aurora Blackhawks. This high stake game was played on Metea's home field, the stands filled with supporters. This past Tuesday kicked...

Weekly Sports Beats 5/16-5/22

Weekly Sports Beats 5/16-5/22

Girls’ Badminton (Grace Cronin) The girls’ finished off their season competing at the state championships where seniors Vivian Kok and Sophia Wang placed fifth overall in the state for doubles....

Weekly Sports beats - 5/9-5/13

Weekly Sports beats – 5/9-5/13

Girls’ Badminton (Grace Cronin) The girls’ became sectional champions last Thursday. Their next match is state which begins May 12. Boys' Baseball (Nick Vallejo) The boys' played against Naperville...

Junior center midfielder Jordan Lange and a Huskie midfielder anticipating a header at midfield.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer triumphs through a downpour against Naperville North

Maxwell Berglind, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2022

Junior center midfielder Jordan Lange and a Huskie midfielder anticipating a header at midfield.

Weekly Sports Beats 4/25-5/1

Weekly Sports Beats 4/25-5/1

Boys' Baseball (Nick Vallejo) The boys' played their senior night game against Neuqua Valley this past Thursday. Neuqua took the win with a score of 10-2. The Mustangs’ next game is against Naperville...

Weekly Sports Beats 4/18-4/24

Weekly Sports Beats 4/18-4/24

Girls' Badminton (Grace Cronin) The girls’ competed at the Lake Park East quad last Monday. Their next match was a tough one against Naperville North where they lost 8-7 on Tuesday. The Mustangs then...

Metea runners line up before the 1600-meter run.

The annual Mustang Invitational provides blueprints to future success for boys track

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2022

This past Saturday, the Mustangs hosted their annual Mustang Invitational. They are coming off of a meet the previous Tuesday hosted by Neuqua Valley. The team welcomed seven other schools, including Hoffman...

Weekly Sports Beats 4/4-4/10

Weekly Sports Beats 4/4-4/10

Girls' Badminton (Grace Cronin) The girls’ competed against DeKalb on Tuesday, Waubonsie Valley on Thursday, and at the Thornton Fractional South Invite on Saturday. Their next match is against Hinsdale...

The Mustangs were on the attack in their matchup with St. Charles North on Wednesday.

Boys’ water polo falls into a back-and-forth heartbreaker to St. Charles North

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
April 7, 2022

The Mustangs locked horns with the North Stars in their non-conference game on Wednesday. The Mustangs entered the week with a huge conference win against Neuqua Valley, thrashing them 23-6 on April 5.  Enter...

Weekly Sports Beats 3/28-4/3

Weekly Sports Beats 3/28-4/3

Girls' Badminton (Grace Cronin) The girls’ competed at the Wheaton Warrenville South tournament on March 22, the Hinsdale South Hornet Invite on March 26, and the Lockport Invite on April 2.  Boys'...

Weekly Sports Beats 3/21-3/27

Weekly Sports Beats 3/21-3/27

Girls' Badminton (Grace Cronin) The girls’ competed against Glenbard North this past Monday and in the Joliet Central Birds of Steel Invite last Saturday. Their next match is against Wheaton Warrenville...

The girls’ lacrosse team held onto their lead against Minooka this past Wednesday.

Girls’ lacrosse comes back and knocks off Minooka in back-and-forth affair

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2022

Metea Valley secured their first win of 2022 with a 17-7 win over Lake Zurich this past Monday. A 12-7 win over Minooka yesterday gave the Mustangs a real test against a non-conference opponent.  "We...

Weekly Sports Beats 3/14-3/20

Weekly Sports Beats 3/14-3/20

Girls' Badminton (Grace Cronin) The girls’ have their first match against Glenbard North today. Boys' Lacrosse (Nick Vallejo) The boys' will play their first match of the season against Lyons...

Bryan Stevenson is the twenty-first person from the United States to win the Right Livelihood Award in 2020.

Bryan Stevenson: The lawyer

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2022

Bryan Stevenson's career was not in music or design but in law. His career pioneered a defense for those incarcerated and chastised by society. Stevenson portrays this story in his autobiography and a...

Weekly Sports Beats 2/21-2/27

Weekly Sports Beats 2/21-2/27

Boys’ Basketball (Max Berglind) The Mustangs won a huge conference battle against the second seed in the DVC, Naperville Central, by a score of 75-63 last Tuesday. They end their season 2-8 in conference...

The Cincinnati Bengals, lead by quarterback Joe Burrow, locked horns with Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams for the Super Bowl 56.

Super Bowl 56 slayed of tiger kings, anguish, and despair as the Los Angeles Rams win their second championship

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2022

The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl Champions for the first time since 1999 in Los Angeles this past Sunday. The first pick of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia, taken by the Detroit Lions, was the...

Weekly Sports Beats 2/14-2/20

Weekly Sports Beats 2/14-2/20

Grace Davidson, Grace Cronin, and Max Berglind
February 14, 2022

Girls' Basketball (Grace Davidson) The Mustangs competed against Naperville Central last Tuesday. At half time, the Redhawks led 33-30 and for the rest of the game the Mustangs were directly on their...

Weekly Sports Beats 2/7-2/13

Weekly Sports Beats 2/7-2/13

Grace Davidson, Grace Cronin, and Max Berglind
February 7, 2022

Girls' Basketball (Grace Davidson) The Mustangs rematched Neuqua Valley ending in another tough loss of 43-35 last Tuesday. The girls' faced yet another hard loss of 70-31 to Naperville North on Thursday....

Kobe Bryant had a legendary career not only as a basketball player that included five championships, but as a director for his short film, Dear Basketball

Kobe Bryant’s two-year death anniversary brings back nostalgic memories

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2022

Two years since the death of Kobe Bryant. 33,643 points scored. Five championships collected. 18 all-star appearances amassed. The 2007-08 NBA MVP. The date is Jan. 25, 2020. Location: Kobe Bryant's hometown...

Weekly Sports Beats 1/24-1/30

Weekly Sports Beats 1/24-1/30

Grace Cronin, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
January 31, 2022

Girls' Basketball (Grace Davidson) The Mustangs valiantly faced the Neuqua Valley Wildcats with a tough loss of 43-28 last Tuesday. The girls' were also defeated by Waubonsie Valley 64-53 last Thursday....

The DVC cheer champions will have their sectional competition this Saturday at Peoria High School, with a chance to go to state.

Metea cheer wins DVC Championship and heads off to sectionals

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2022

DuPage Valley Conference Champions. The varsity cheer team, which has qualified for state eight times, now has another shot to go all the way once again. Currently the only obstacle in their way is sectionals...

Weekly Sports Beats 1/19-1/23

Weekly Sports Beats 1/19-1/23

Girls' Basketball (Grace Davidson) The Mustangs lost against DeKalb 65-51 last Thursday. Next, the girls faced Joliet West with a tough loss of 56-36 on Saturday. Their next games are Tuesday against...

Weekly Sports Beats 1/10-1/18

Weekly Sports Beats 1/10-1/18

Girls' Basketball (Grace Davidson) The Mustangs played against St. Charles North last Tuesday. In a tough match the game ended in a loss for the Mustangs 59-25. Their next game was against Naperville...

Bryce Young, Dick Butkus, Aidan Hutchinson, and Ahmad Gardner made themselves known by everyone on their path to the College Football Playoff.

No words can describe as Georgia wins first NCAA championship in 42 years

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
January 14, 2022

Influence. Shock. Resilience. Experience. Those four words come to mind describing the final four participating in the 2021 College Football Playoff. Every team, every year has a different story to their...

Weekly Sports Beats 12/27-1/9

Weekly Sports Beats 12/27-1/9

Grace Cronin, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
January 10, 2022

Girls' Basketball (Grace Davidson) The girls' started off break with a loss of 63-54 in the Holiday Classic against Sycamore on Dec. 27. They played two games against Oswego East and Kaneland in the...

Weekly Sports Beats 12/20-12/26

Weekly Sports Beats 12/20-12/26

Girls' Basketball (Grace Davidson) The team lost to Nazareth Academy 53-32 last Monday. Their next game is against Kaneland this Tuesday. They also will be participating in the Holiday Classic from...

An analysis of this past month in Illinois Professional Sports

An analysis of this past month in Illinois Professional Sports

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
December 17, 2021

Bulls basketball is back, Bears and Blackhawks are disappointing, and Major League Baseball has entered a lockout. The past month in professional sports in the Windy City created a flurry of optimism,...

Weekly Sports Beats 12/13-12/19

Weekly Sports Beats 12/13-12/19

Grace Cronin, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
December 13, 2021

Girls' Basketball (Grace Davidson) The Mustangs had a rough defeat of 44-34 by DeKalb last Tuesday. Their next game was against Waubonsie Valley last Thursday. The team once again fell short ten points,...

Weekly Sports Beats 12/6-12/12

Weekly Sports Beats 12/6-12/12

Girls' Basketball (Grace Davidson) The Mustangs faced DeKalb ending with a tough 42-35 loss on Friday. Their next match-up is against Waubonsie Valley this Friday.  Girls' Bowling (Grace Cronin) The...

Weekly Sports Beats 11/29-12/5

Weekly Sports Beats 11/29-12/5

Grace Cronin, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
November 29, 2021

Boys’ Basketball (Max Berglind) The Mustangs had two games this past week, losing to Wheaton Academy 60-46, and defeating Francis W. Parker 81-62. They take on East Aurora at home on Tuesday. Girls'...

The girls volleyball stand in unison in front of their school crowd after winning state finals. The Mustangs clinched the first state title for any sport in Metea Valley history, beating Mother McAuley two sets to one.

History breaking: Girls’ volleyball earn the first ever team state title for Metea Valley

Max Berglind and Grace Cronin
November 18, 2021
The Mustangs clinched the first state title for any sport in Metea Valley history, beating Mother McAuley two sets to one.

The Mustangs defeat the Mighty Macs to win their first state championship in any sport

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2021

After the domination of Barrington on Friday, the Mustangs played the Mighty Macs of Mother McAuley at Illinois State University last Saturday night.  The first set was back and forth, and then McAuley...

Weekly Sports Beats 11/8-11/14

Weekly Sports Beats 11/8-11/14

Girls' Cross Country (Nick Vallejo)  The girls ran in the state meet at Detweiller Park last Saturday. Sarah Maggio (17:28) finished No. 29 and Keeley Behr (17:50) finished No. 55, ending the teams...

Keeley Behr (Left) and Sarah Maggio (Right) qualified for state this past Saturday. They will run at Peoria on Nov. 6.

Girls’ cross country team falls short of state but sends two individuals

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2021

The girls' cross country team had a season for the ages. In a loaded DuPage Valley Conference, the Mustangs finished in third place at the conference meet. They then followed that up with a fourth-place...

Weekly Sports Beats 10/25-10/31

Weekly Sports Beats 10/25-10/31

Boys' Cross Country (Max Berglind) The Mustangs traveled to Oswego East for their IHSA regional meet on Saturday. Sophomores Rameez Abrar (16:40) and Nathan Behr (16:45) led the way for Metea.  Girls'...

Mustangs work hard for their state competition.

Boys’ golf wraps up season on a high note and sends three members to state

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2021

Stacked. That is the word that comes to mind when describing this boys' golf team. A team that sent three members to state, making a school record.  The team sent seniors Aman Shah and Arjun Vyas,...

Weekly Sports Beats 10/18-10/24

Weekly Sports Beats 10/18-10/24

Boys' Cross Country (Max Berglind) The Mustangs concluded the regular season with their conference meet on Saturday. Sophomores Rameez Abrar (17:04) and Nathan Behr (17:17) lead the way for Metea. The...

Kira Hutson jumps for a spike during volleyball game against Waubonsie Valley last Tuesday.

Girls’ volleyball keeps up their exceptional season with win over Waubonsie Valley

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2021

The girls’ volleyball team went toe to toe with their rivals down the road, Waubonsie Valley last Tuesday. The Mustangs, who came into the matchup boasting a dominant 27-2 overall record and 5-0 conference...

Weekly Sports Beats 10/12-10/17

Weekly Sports Beats 10/12-10/17

Boys' Cross Country (Max Berglind) The Mustangs traveled to Naperville North to compete in the annual Twilight Invitational last Wednesday. Senior Ben Lamsma (16:32) and sophomore Rameez Abrar (16:44)...

Chiefs RFC instills qualities of integrity, discipline, respect, passion, and solidarity in its athletes.

Chiefs Rugby provides a valuable athletic experience for kids in the Aurora and Oswego area

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2021

There is a new local rugby team in the Aurora area that is soaring in popularity. Chiefs Rugby offers boys and girls teams for high school, middle school, and elementary (non-contact) school levels. In...

Weekly Sports Beats 10/4-10/11

Weekly Sports Beats 10/4-10/11

Boys' Cross Country (Max Berglind) The Mustangs ran in the St. Charles North Invitational at Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve this past Saturday. The team was led by senior Ben Lamsma (16:41) and sophomore...

Weekly Sports Beats 9/27-10/3

Weekly Sports Beats 9/27-10/3

Boys' Cross Country (Max Berglind) The Mustangs competed in their first ever Harvest Christian Academy Midseason Invitational this past Saturday, placing ninth out of 19 teams. Senior Ben Lamsma (17:33)...

Weekly Sports Beats 9/20-9/26

Weekly Sports Beats 9/20-9/26

Boys' Cross Country (Max Berglind) The team did not have a meet this past week. Their next meet is scheduled for Saturday in Elgin. Girls' Cross Country (Nick Vallejo) The girls' did not have a meet...

Weekly Sports Update 9/13-9/17

Weekly Sports Update 9/13-9/17

Boys' Cross Country (Max Berglind) The boys’ cross country team traveled to Peoria last weekend to participate in the First to the Finish Invitational. Senior Ben Lamsma (15:58) and sophomore Nathan...

As the new NFL season begins, some names to look out for this year are Julio Jones who plays for the Titans, Josh Allen who plays for the Bills, and Christian McCaffrey who plays for the Panthers.

The 2021-22 NFL season has the potential to be the most fascinating in a decade

Max Berglind
September 9, 2021

The 2021-22 NFL regular season will kick off tonight with America's Team in the Dallas Cowboys butting heads with the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFL season is drawing closer and closer,...

Boys' Cross Country (Max Berglind) The boys’ cross country team traveled to Katherine Legge Park on Saturday to compete at the Hornet Red Devil Invitational. Seniors Ben Lamsma (16:30) and Hari Musunuri...

 Senior Ben Lamsma taking off from the starting line at the Aurora City Meet.

The cross country teams competed well at Aurora City Meet despite the heat

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
September 1, 2021

The cross country teams raced against other Aurora schools this past Saturday. The heat at Waubonsie made for a captivating meet that morning.  The first race of the morning was the men's varsity....

Weekly Sports Update 8/24-8/30

Weekly Sports Update 8/24-8/30

Grace Cronin, Grace Davidson, and Max Berglind
August 30, 2021

Boys' Cross Country (Max Berglind) Senior Ben Lamsma (16:47) and sophomore Rameez Abrar (17:17) led the boys at Waubonsie this past Saturday . Their next meet is at Katherine Legge Park in Hinsdale this...

Soccer players participate at Mustang Mania after a long break from school

Mustang Mania, the annual hype machine, does not disappoint once again

Max Berglind
August 24, 2021

Metea hosted their annual fall sports kick off this past Friday. Spectators could sense the excitement in the air.  At Mustang Mania, the sports teams were advertising themselves through intriguing...

Weekly Sports Update 5/18-5/24

Weekly Sports Update 5/18-5/24

Boys’ Baseball (Max Berglind) The baseball team got swept in their series against Naperville Central, and they start the DVC tournament later this week.  Boys’ Lacrosse (Tyler Perry) The...

The girls lacrosse team wins against Naperville Central convincingly, 19-8.

Through steady improvements, girls’ lacrosse trounces Naperville Central

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
May 24, 2021

The girls’ lacrosse team went up against rival Naperville Central yesterday. They beat them, handily, by a score of 19-8. The Redhawks stood no chance against the Mustangs’ aggressive and persistent...

Weekly Sports Update 5/11-5/17

Weekly Sports Update 5/11-5/17

Boys’ Baseball (Max Berglind) The baseball team dropped their series against Naperville North last week, and they head into their final series of the season against Naperville Central this week.  Boys’...

Weekly Sports Update 5/4-5/10

Weekly Sports Update 5/4-5/10

Boys’ Baseball (Max Berglind) The boys’ baseball team won their series against Neuqua Valley last week and won against Lincoln Way-East this past Saturday. They start their three-game set against...

Weekly Sports Update 4-28-5/4

Weekly Sports Update 4-28-5/4

Boys’ Baseball (Max Berglind) The boys’ baseball team had four matches last week. Metea performed well against Waubonsie and racked up a few good team wins. The Mustangs were also set to play against...

Weekly Sports Update 4/20-4/27

Weekly Sports Update 4/20-4/27

Max Berglind, Tyler Perry, and Grace Davidson
April 27, 2021

Boys’ Baseball (Max Berglind) The baseball team won three games last week, one against DeKalb 9-8 and one against Benet 9-5. Their last game of the week was an 11-7 win against Waubonsie. Metea will...

The new wave of players will change the future of the NFL.

2021 NFL draft predictions: Talent showcased is best in a decade

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2021

The NFL Draft. The three-day period that fans and teams have longed for since the Super Bowl. Starting Thursday, and going through May 1, NFL teams will make selections and trades with massive implications...

The Mustangs grabbed a big victory against Aurora Christian last Saturday, winning 9-3.

Mustang Baseball shines in drubbing of Aurora Christian

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2021

Metea came into an anticipated home matchup against Aurora Christian on Saturday winning 9-3.  The Mustangs had a rough go of their first three games, losing all three. They were able to bounce back...

Weekly Sports Update 4/12-4/19

Weekly Sports Update 4/12-4/19

Tyler Perry, Grace Davidson, and Max Berglind
April 19, 2021

Boys’ Baseball (Max Berglind) The baseball team had four out-of-conference matchups last week, going 1-3. They start conference games this week with a three-game series against DeKalb.  Boys’...

Weekly Sports Update 4/6-4/12

Weekly Sports Update 4/6-4/12

Max Berglind, Grace Davidson, and Tyler Perry
April 12, 2021

Boys Football (Max Berglind) The Mustangs lost to Naperville North 48-20 on Saturday. Junior Logan Frederick found fellow junior John Flynn in the endzone twice in the loss. The Mustangs are back at...

A few players from the soccer team lineup to take photos after the Senior Night match.

Boys’ soccer shuts down Bartlett on Senior Night

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2021

The boys' soccer team took on the Bartlett Hawks in a non-conference matchup yesterday evening. After highlighting this year's graduating class of seniors, the anticipated matchup commenced.  In the...

Weekly Sports Update 3/23-4/6

Weekly Sports Update 3/23-4/6

Badminton (Grace Davidson) The girls became sectional champions just before spring break, scored third place in doubles, and scored seventh place as a team overall in the state championship. Boys...

Weekly Sports Update 3/15-3/22

Weekly Sports Update 3/15-3/22

Grace Davidson and Max Berglind
March 22, 2021

Badminton (Grace Davidson) The badminton team had their doubles DVC tournament on Friday and their singles DVC tournament on Saturday. They have the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sectionals...

Weekly Sports Update 3/8-3/15

Weekly Sports Update 3/8-3/15

Tyler Perry, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
March 16, 2021

Badminton (Grace Davidson) The girls faced Naperville Central and lost by a final of 10 matches to three on Thursday. They have the DVC doubles tournament this Friday followed by the DVC singles tournament...

The Mustang boys basketball team played against Waubonsie on Saturday and lost 64-43.

Despite strong finish, Boys’ Basketball falls to Waubonsie

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2021

The Boys Basketball team lost a frustrating game to the Warriors on Saturday afternoon. 64-43 was the final score, as senior guard, Malik Bell led the way with 15 points. Head coach Isaiah Davis accredited...

Weekly Sports Update 3/1-3/8

Weekly Sports Update 3/1-3/8

Badminton (Grace Davidson) Metea’s badminton team had two matches last week. They started off the week with a matchup against Neuqua. The Mustangs did not find much success in their match against...

Weekly Sport Update 2/22-3/1

Weekly Sport Update 2/22-3/1

Boys’ Basketball (Tyler Perry) The boys’ basketball team had two games last week. They faced two different reschedulings and a cancellation, but were able to play against Dekalb and Central. Senior...

Senior Andrew Bradshaw has been involved with baseball since he was four years old.

Humans of Metea: Andrew Bradshaw

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2021

Andrew Bradshaw is a senior going into his fourth year in the Metea Baseball program. I was able to ask him a few questions regarding his baseball career.  What made you fall in love with the sport? “That...

Weekly Sports Update 2/15-2/22

Weekly Sports Update 2/15-2/22

Tyler Perry, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
February 23, 2021

Girls’ Bowling (Tyler Perry) The girls’ bowling team started off the week against Neuqua Valley on Tuesday. Juniors Elizabeth Mansmith and Jasmine Allen add on to their series as they hit 580 and...

Analysis: 2021 Super Bowl ended the Greatest Of All Time debate

Analysis: 2021 Super Bowl ended the “Greatest Of All Time” debate

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2021

Tom Brady versus Patrick Mahomes. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus the Kansas City Chiefs. A unique showdown that featured the Greatest of All Time "GOAT" and the player many considered was next up.  This...

The 2021 College Football National Championship brought along a lot of highlights and crazy plays.

Analysis: Alabama vs Ohio State

Tyler Perry and Max Berglind
January 20, 2021

The Alabama Crimson Tide were in a position to finish off the perfect season in the college football championship matchup with Big Ten Champion Ohio State. Alabama was, by far, the best in the South Eastern...

Baseball and many other sports at Metea are one of many ways students are staying in shape.

Metea athletes continue to stay in shape amidst COVID-19 restrictions

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2020

In an uncharacteristic period where Metea athletes had their season canceled last year or pushed back this year, they are still staying in shape and making the most out of their opportunities at home.  “The...

The fall sports exceeded expectations and proved that student athletes can play in a functioning season this year.

Fall Sports Recap

Tyler Perry, Grace Davidson, and Max Berglind
November 20, 2020

Boys’ Cross Country (Max Berglind) The boys' cross country team had its ups and downs this year, with a few of the meets getting canceled. The Mustangs got their momentum back, with runners such as...

Collegiate and professional athletes from all over the world will get a shot at their dreams Wednesday.

Analysis: The 2020 NBA draft continues an unpredictable season

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2020

The next NBA Draft will take place Wednesday night. It will consist of 60 new up and coming talent from all over the world. The draft is full of potential all-stars or potential steals, or players that...

Keeley Behr and Sarah Maggio help finish off the fall sports season with impressive performances.

Weekly Sports Update 10/27-11/2

Tyler Perry, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
November 6, 2020

Girls’ Cross Country (Tyler Perry) Juniors Keeley Behr and Sarah Maggio capped off the postseason for the girls’ cross country team. Behr finished at 25th place while Maggio ended at 38th place....

Keeley Behr and Sarah Maggio help finish off the fall sports season with impressive performances.

Weekly Sports Update 10/20-10/26

Tyler Perry, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
October 27, 2020

Boys’ Cross Country (Max Berglind) The boys’ cross country team had regionals scheduled at Oswego East for their final match of the year. Sadly Metea could not compete in it due to a member testing...

Keeley Behr and Sarah Maggio help finish off the fall sports season with impressive performances.

Weekly Sports Update 10/13-10/19

Tyler Perry, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
October 20, 2020

Boys’ Cross Country (Max Berglind) The boys’ cross country team traveled to Waubonsie Valley for their final meet as a team last week. Senior Mamadu Diallo led the varsity team with a time of 16:13.7....

Keeley Behr and Sarah Maggio help finish off the fall sports season with impressive performances.

Weekly Sports Update 10/5-10/13

Tyler Perry, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
October 15, 2020

Boys’ Cross Country (Max Berglind) At their annual twilight meet, varsity runner Mamadu Diallo ran a time of 16:21.5 and won the varsity white race. The boys’ team will wrap up their season for...

Keeley Behr and Sarah Maggio help finish off the fall sports season with impressive performances.

Weekly Sports Update 9/29-10/4

Tyler Perry, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
October 5, 2020

Boys’ Cross Country (Max Berglind) The team raced against Waubonsie and Central on Friday at Waubonsie. Top varsity runner senior Mamadu Diallo. He ran a time of 16:24.5. Next week, they will travel...

Keeley Behr and Sarah Maggio help finish off the fall sports season with impressive performances.

Weekly Sports Update 9/22-9/28

Tyler Perry, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
September 28, 2020

Boys’ Cross Country (Max Berglind) The boys’ cross country team competed against Neuqua and Waubonsie last Saturday morning. The Mustangs will play again against the Redhawks and the Warriors on...

The teams are getting ready to start shaping up for the DuPage Valley Conference

Weekly Sports Update 9/15-9/21

Tyler Perry, Max Berglind, and Grace Davidson
September 21, 2020

Boys’ Cross Country (Max Berglind) The boys’ cross country team had one meet last week. They raced against the Wildcats and Huskies at Neuqua. Top runner Mamadu Diallo ran a time of 15:53.54. Their...

Former first basemen Paul Konerko warming up to bat for the last time in his career against the Royals

Five biggest surprises from the MLB shortened season

Max Berglind
September 16, 2020

With a shortened MLB season, there are a few things to look at when breaking down what has come across as some surprises to the casual fan. Here are five to look at. The Washington Nationals are last...

The teams are getting ready to start shaping up for the DuPage Valley Conference

Weekly Sports Update 9/7-9/14

Tyler Perry, Grace Davidson, and Max Berglind
September 15, 2020

Boys Cross Country (Max Berglind) The boys’ cross country team traveled to Waubonsie to face North and Waubonsie for their meet last Saturday. Senior Mamadu Diallo led the varsity runners with a time...

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