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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Mountain Ridge Football team has worked hard throughout their past season and many have been placed on the 2021 All West Valley Preps football team. These athletes have pushed themselves far and have seen where hard work can get them.   West...

The Mountain Ridge Varsity cheer team took gold in the USA West Coast Regionals in December of 2021. The team has trained since August, facing challenges with setbacks of the CoronaVirus and the added pressures of last minute changes to the routine.   Tiffany...

Did April Fools come early because the fact that ESports are considered part of the AIA but ice hockey is not is truly a joke.    The AIA is for high school clubs, something that ice hockey is sadly not a part of. But why? After all, there...