The Ridge Review

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Ridge Review

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Ridge Review

Sports

Play Ball! Here’s the Latest News Regarding Mountain Ridge Sports *Whistle Blow*

Boys Varsity Soccer Win Against Valley Vista

Boys Varsity Soccer Win Against Valley Vista

Ava Padelford, Co-Editor January 17, 2023

MRHS Boys Varsity Soccer notched another win last Friday against Valley Vista with a crushing score of 10-0.      “Along with the positive mindset these boys have, we are playing a new formation that has benefitted us to play to our strengths. ...

Junior Cora Cooper strides downfield

Girls Soccer Win Against Valley Vista

Ayah Al Swidaie, Contributing Journalist January 17, 2023

On Friday January 13th, the varsity girl’s soccer team won 6-0 against the Valley Vista Monsoons.    “Our team unity and the culture the players have created has put us in a good position to compete at a high level,” head coach Ryne...

Varsity Boys Soccer Win Against Tolleson

Varsity Boys Soccer Win Against Tolleson

Molly Bomar, Co-Editor in Chief January 16, 2023

Varsity boys soccer secured their third win this season against Tolleson Union 4-1 on Wednesday, January 11th.    “We had to come together as a team,” said Coach Dustin Fechner. “With so many players playing on different club teams and adding...

Wrestling Vs. Tolleson

Wrestling Vs. Tolleson

Lauren Loper, Journalist January 13, 2023

The Mountain Ridge Varsity wrestling team lost 39-42 to Tolleson High School on Wednesday the 11th in a close fought battle.   The match even had an interesting coincidence, “We had a fun battle between 2 sets of twins. Our sophomore twins...

Varsity Girls Soccer Victory!

Varsity Girls Soccer Victory!

Ben Jensen, Journalist January 13, 2023

The MRHS Varsity Girls Soccer team brought home another victory against Tolleson High School, 4-0, as they continued their undefeated winning streak on Wednesday night.    “We think the team is happy with the win streak, and would like to...

Photo by Ava Stojanovski

Ridge Army Supports First Game

Molly Bomar, Editor in Chief September 12, 2022

Last Friday night kicked off the Ridge Army the student section, lined with the iconic BLACKOUT OR BACKOUT sign. The loss against Casteel 54-28 did not deter Ridge Army President Kaylee Myers from pumping the students up. Blasting music like “Time of...

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Month of Madness

Makayla Bast, Journalist March 23, 2022

The sports world this past month has erupted as fans would know March brings a crazy element of fandom to basketball in the tournament of March Madness, which has kicked off this year in 2022. Madness ensues as 68 college NCAA teams face off in a single...

Hall of Fame 2022 honorees

The Ridge Hall of Fame

Makayla Bast, Journalist February 14, 2022

A new addition to our school is found in the D building lobby, to pay its respect to the athletic alumni that made school history: the Mountain Ridge Hall of Fame. Housing some of the famed athletes and coaches at our school, and reminiscing on the athletic...

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Super Sunday

Makayla Bast, Journalist February 11, 2022

February, inside its short calendar weeks, houses one of the most electric events of the year, even if sports don’t magnetize your attention. This, dare I say, “national holiday” has been an event that is talked about year round in anticipation...

In My Not-So-Humble Opinion: Why the Winter Olympics are Better than the Summer Olympics

In My Not-So-Humble Opinion: Why the Winter Olympics are Better than the Summer Olympics

Remi McKim, Journalist February 4, 2022

The chill is left at the door, frost biting at the windows and doors, with a warm cup in hand you turn the tv on to watch the Winter Olympics…Or so it would be if we didn't live in Arizona. Still, the Winter Olympics’ impact can be felt.   Alpine...

High School Sports Controversy

High School Sports Controversy

Makayla Bast, Journalist February 1, 2022

One of the most fundamental parts of a high school identity has significantly lost its popularity as the 21st century graduates the new generation of high schoolers.    Parents of current students could rip out a handful of colorful stories...

Track and Field 2022

Track and Field 2022

Ava Padelford, Co-Editor January 24, 2022

It’s finally that time of the year where spring sports are rolling in fast. Athletes have been training for this and have been anxiously waiting for it to begin. Track and field tryouts will be held on February 7th from right after school till around...