Stephen F. Austin High School's Newspaper "The Maroon"

The Maroon

Stephen F. Austin High School's Newspaper "The Maroon"

The Maroon

Stephen F. Austin High School's Newspaper "The Maroon"

The Maroon

Senior Marty Carrillo catches a Frisbee mid-practice.

Ultimate Frisbee Aims for State

Connor Tate, Copy Editor October 3, 2023

The Ultimate Frisbee club begins the new season hoping to go to the state tournament. The team is run by AGS math teacher Steven Trenfield, who has been coaching Ultimate for five years. “A student...

Senior Colby Kalbacher runs with the ball in the game against Connally.

Football Team Prepares for Upcoming Season

Will Jones and John Paidle October 3, 2023

Coming off a season with the departure of many critical senior players, this year’s football team has a long road ahead of them. Coming up against big schools such as Westlake, Lake Travis, and Bowie,...

New to the swim team, Ryan Goodwyn shows off his collection of swimming memorabilia.

Goodwyn Brings 36 Years of Experience to Swim Team

Juan Montelango, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Joining the staff this year as swim coach and ACS English teacher, Ryan Goodwyn is not used to being the new kid.   Goodwyn recently moved to Austin after living in College Station for 35 years. He...

Junior Trini Heidi competes in the Chaparral Invitational.

Cross Country Competes in First Meet of School Year

Sofia Freed, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

The cross country team had their first meet of the season on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Westlake Chaparral Invitational. “I felt really good about the meet," JV runner Louise Lee said. "Our team was super...

Photo courtesy of the Sirena Gatica

Wrestling Team Thrives with the Return to 6A

Zab Rodriguez, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

The wrestling team is making headway in the season so far, with over five competitions won in the season they are thriving in their first year back in 6A. Junior Diego Moreland has a current record...

Freshman Sophie Munoz runs in the state cross country competition.

Freshman Runs her Way to State

Sophia Freed, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Freshman Sophie Munoz proved skill doesn't always come with age when it comes to cross country. Munoz took 4th place in the three-mile UIL district meet with a time of 19:05. She was first out of all...

Barton Swims to 2 Golds at State UIL

Barton Swims to 2 Golds at State UIL

Auston Abrego, Creative Director October 3, 2023

“It feels like it's the best way I could have ended out my swimming career in high school, especially when I wasn’t expecting it. I was pretty confident that I could move up in the ranks, because I...

JV football get set for the handoff snap at the Anderson game. The JV football team lost 21 to 31.

Grades Bring Down Junior Varsity Team

Juan Montelongo, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Junior varsity coach Salvador Meza believes end of six weeks tests will be the downfall of the team, these students will have to work harder on their school work if they want to succeed in football. As...

WR Ben Koch catches a pass and runs it up the field.

Varsity Football is Ready to Play in 6A

Noah Whiteley and Liam Quigley October 3, 2023

With the football season underway, being back in 6A will affect both the team and what the future will hold for Maroon football.  6A might cause more challenges according to the head football coach, Mike...

Varsity Soccer Pushes Past Preseason Injuries to Stay Competitive in District

October 3, 2023

Currently ranked second in District, Boys Varsity Soccer is hoping to continue their winning track record. After a tough loss to Lanier, the boys are now 2-1 in District and are hoping to once again...

Running Back Romeo Brown runs the ball in hopes for a first down.

Varsity Football Tamed Jaguars to Secure Second in District

Auston Abrego, Creative Director October 3, 2023

Final Score: Austin 42 - LBJ 34 Recap: Varsity football vs LBJ started out as an evenly matched game, but the Maroons showed their dominance early on when they recovered a fumble and ran it in for a...

Freshman quarterback Charles Wright rushes through the line of scrimmage at the varsity football game against McCallum at House Park on Oct. 5.

Freshman Steps Up to Play Varsity

Michael Tiemann-Daniel, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Due to a series of varsity injuries, freshman Charles Wright took the field for the first time as second string quarterback during the game against Anderson on Friday, Sept. 22. “It was pretty humbling...

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