By Lizzy Dameron
The high school girls basketball team started practices on November 3, 2025. Head Coach Kailey Franklin is assisted by Scott Knight, and together they are working hard to get the girls ready and in shape for the season. With a team made up of only seven girls they are going to have to play their hardest. Players Kaylee Knight, Sienna Brush, and Lizzy Dameron are juniors leading the new-coming freshman Emma Craig, Bristol Morgan, Kinly McCoy, and Jasmine Pipes.
When interviewing Coach Franklin about the upcoming season she states, “I think the season is going to be good if the girls work hard and want it.” Additionally, when asking her about her hopes for the season she says she is excited, but it is all up to the girls. Since their team is so small, the girls are going to have to, “dip deep. The key to winning this season is wanting and putting in the effort.”
Some fun facts about Coach Franklin according to one of her junior high players is that she has a happy dance when they are up by thirty. Also, when not getting the attention from a referee she “stomps at them” and “slams the floor” when things are not going well.
Finally, in an interview with player Sienna Brush about her thoughts about this upcoming season she states, “We will have to work hard if we want a win.” In conclusion, this season is going to be a struggle for the Lady Panthers with such few people, but if they put in the work and want it then it will be a good one.
By Neco Gonzales
On November 7th, 2025, Madison hosted its annual Junior and Senior play, a long-standing tradition in the school community. This year’s production featured a wonderful adaptation of the beloved Disney movie Tangled. Students performed the show twice with the first showing during the school day for their peers and the second showing later that evening at 7:00 p.m. for families and community members.
Main Cast
Rapunzel: Avery Carr
Flynn rider: Jacob Jackson
Mother Gothel: Raylee Griffin
Side burns: Jacob Fish
Patchy: Carson Chick
Maximus: Tanner Wood
Sage: Lizzy Dameron
King: Micheal Winn
Queen: Meleina bollman
Captain Guard: Neco Gonzales
Guards: John Mcnmara & Karson Meals
Leading the cast through their performance was the play director, Mrs. Jackson, the 7th–12th grade English teacher whose guidance and enthusiasm shaped the production. Supporting her was Gary, the technical director, whose expertise in lighting, sound, and stage mechanics helped the cast navigate every technological challenge. Behind the scenes, numerous dedicated students also played essential roles. Sophia Mayfield and Savarh Hicks diligently organized and managed the props, while Nautica Brucker assisted Gary with various technical tasks. Meanwhile, Sierra Welsh and Alexis Chick contributed their artistic talent by designing the set and creating detailed artwork that added depth and visual appeal to the show. Finally there was Isaac Gonzales and Alex Lasly who took on the role of lighting. Although the cast and crew faced many trials and tribulations during the production process, the performance ultimately turned out exceptional, earning enthusiastic praise from the audience. Whether through the expertly recorded musical numbers or the creative idea of using flashlights to illuminate the lantern scene, the passion and effort of everyone involved were unmistakably felt.