The evening of March 12 was a very exciting time for 12 local contestants. These girls were competing for the title of Miss Springville/Mapleton.  Contestants participated in four areas:  Interview, talent, evening gown and swimsuit competitions. The 12 contestants had to have a platform for what they wanted to do to help the community.  Seven of the contestants were from Maple Mountain high school; they are Alex Murillo, Abbey Eriksson, Chelsea Dean, Mackenzie Davis, Nicole Killian, Madison Memory and Carly Bastian.

The girl’s golf team has been chosen for the spring season with Justin Nelson as the head coach. This young team consists of juniors and sophomores. Sophomores are Paige Asay, Mackenzie Carlson, Brittany Erekson, Kecia Farley, Mickelle Hamilton, Ciara Moosman, Nicole Padgett, and Morgan Schramm. Juniors on the team are Bre Bate, Kara Betts, McKell James, Brandee Kammerman, and Wesli Peay. The team’s first region meet will be at 2 pm on March 21 at Spanish Oaks golf course.

On March 9 - 11, 22 Maple Mountain FFA members attended the Utah State FFA Convention. Many members participated in contest and proficiency awards and were very successful.

The Maple Mountain High Ellevés Drill Team competed for the first time in a national competition at the Champion National Dance Competition held in Anaheim, California on March 12, 2011.  The team competed in the following categories:  Military, Jazz Dance, Kick, Hip Hop, and X-Large Ensemble.  Several teams were there competing at the competition including two top 5A teams from Utah.

The Maple Mountain tennis team traveled to St. George for the annual Duel in the Deseret Tournament comprised of 14 Utah high schools from all over the state.  After two days and four tough matches, the Golden Eagles came home with a 1st place trophy for both JV and Varsity. 

Last Friday, the Maple Mountain High Golden Eagles soccer team took on the Orem Tigers at their home field.   Holding their own, they played extremely well against a team with a nationally ranked player, Matt Gay, who scored both of Orem’s goals, one in each half.  The final score was 2-0 for the Tigers.   

Golden Eagles Coach Berrett said, “We’re a young team, playing well, but we’re still in that developing stage. Once we work through that stage, we’re a champion team.”

The team’s next game is Thursday, March 17, at Dixie.

Last week the Maple Mountain Varsity baseball team took home a first place trophy in their Mesquite tournament.  They beat the following teams for the championship:  Granger 8-4(SLC), Virgin Valley (NEVADA) 7-1, and Hurricane (UTAH) 5-3.

Head coach Gary Miner said, “This was the team's first chance to be outside. Defensive effort and pitching was excellent and we scored enough runs to give us a chance.”

The 2nd Annual Maple Mountain High Dance Company Showcase was held Friday, March 4, in the MMHS Auditorium. The MMHS Dance Company performed four dances choreographed by MMHS Dance Company senior members Alex Murillo, Katie Tanner, and Nicole Simkins. Participating studios that also performed were Provo Civic Ballet, Heart n Soul, Esprit de Corps, Expressions Dance Center, Charisma Studio, Turning Point Dance, and Central Utah Stars. It was a night full of incredible dance talent and inspiration. Thanks to all who participated.