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The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror
The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror
Will Ortbals

Will Ortbals, Multimedia Specialist

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Spartan Basketball lines up before their district game against Chaminade on Monday March 10th.

[Photo] Slideshow: Spartan basketball finishes their 2025 season

Jack Guignon, Multimedia Specialist
March 13, 2025
Jordan Boyd '26 goes up for a layup against Chaminade. Playing a sport for the school should result in a PE credit, and here's why.

Former College Table Tennis National Champion David Cabrera challenging a student in a match.

[Photo] Teachers challenge raises roars throughout the school

February 20, 2025
Football Spartans after their win over Nixa for the state championship at Mizzou on Friday December 6, 2024.

[Photo] Slideshow: Football Spartans Win the State Championship 35-20 Over Nixa.

December 9, 2024
Dillon Duff '25 holds the class 6 state championship trophy after the win against Nixa on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Mike Cunningham '25 celebrates with De Smet student section after the state championship game vs Nixa on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Football Spartans run celebrate during their win against Nixa in the state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Sports and Spirit pose with the class 6 state championship trophy after the Football Spartans win against Nixa on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Jayden McCaster '26 celebrates with teammates after his long rushing touchdown to cap off victory in the class 6 state championship versus Nixa on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Long Snapper Gabe Rodriguez '26 fans ball after long punt from Mark Gaertner '26 on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Senior Linebackers Jason King '25 and Bryant Pool '25 tackle Nixa running back during the state championship game on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Defender Titan Davis '26 jumps in excitement after tackle for loss in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Jason King '25 celebrates after a tackle in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Santiago Castillo '26 blocks a defender during a run play in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Sam Robinson '25 lifts Jayden McCaster '26 into the air after Statue of Liberty trick play for a touchdown during the state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Coach Terrance Poe talks to the football spartans during the state championship game vs Nixa on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Dillon Duff '25 passes the ball during the state championship game vs Nixa on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Quarterback Dillon Duff '25 celebrates after his rushing touchdown in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Defender Caynen Patterson '25 tackles Nixa's running back in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Quarterback Dillon Duff '25 throws ball overtop of Nixa's defender number 25 in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Defensive Lineman Quincy Bias '25 tackles Nixa's running back for loss of yards in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Defensive Lineman Caynen Patterson '25 celebrates after defensive line holds Nixa's Offense from scoring touchdown in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

The Defensive Line lines up against and gets ready to breakthrough the Nixa offensive line in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Defense tackles Nixa players during the state championship game in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Cam Sharp '28 Stiff Arms Nixa Defender on a punt return in the class 6 state championship on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

The De Smet captains walk onto the field before their game vs Nixa on Friday December 6, 2024 at Mizzou.

Trevon Collard '26 celebrates after winning against Liberty Kansas City on Saturday November 30, 2024.

De Smet Football successfully defeats Liberty Kansas City on Saturday November 30, 2024 taking them to play in the finals on December 6, 2024 vs Nixa at Mizzou.

De Smet defenders tackle players from Liberty Kansas City on Saturday November 30, 2024.

Jayden McCaster '26 Runs with the ball on Saturday November 30,2024 vs Liberty Kansas City.

Wyatt Stoltz '26 runs with the ball on Saturday November 30, 2024 vs Liberty Kansas City.

Sam Robinson '25 and Luke Markway '26 tackle a Liberty High School player on Saturday November 30, 2024.

Quincy Byas '25 fires up after the win against Liberty Kansas City 35-15 on Saturday November 30, 2024.

[Photo] Slideshow: Football Spartans make their way to the state championship after defeating Liberty from Kansas City 34-15.

December 3, 2024
Josiah Houston '25 runs with the ball on Saturday November 30, 2024 vs Liberty Kansas City.

Mike Cunningham '25 rejoices after a touchdown on Saturday November 30, 2024 vs Liberty Kansas City.

Dillon Duff '25 runs down the field with the ball on Saturday November 30, 2024 vs Liberty Kansas City.

The energy in the student section is unmatched at the football game against SLUH on Friday November 15th, 2024.

[Photo] Slideshow: Fall sports come to a wrap

Jack Guignon, Multimedia Specialist
November 20, 2024
Michael Scally '25 and Michael Schmidt '25 carry cans of food into Emerson lobby as part of the Great Ignatian food drive on Oct. 17.

[Photo] Students Challenged to Collect Over 22 Tons of Food for Third Annual Great Ignatian Challenge

Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Web Editor
October 31, 2024
The football team runs out of the tunnel against Chaminade last season. They are preparing to face fellow Jesuit school Creighton Prep on Saturday.

[Photo] Football prepares for new Jesuit tradition

August 28, 2024

[Video] Meet the new faculty and staff

August 20, 2024
Jack Trout '25 and Michael Schmidt '25 walk out of the tunnel in the home opener football game against Chaminade on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Training for the future

Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor
January 15, 2024
Jaren Jackson '24 engages with his KIPP opponent during the quad meet at De Smet Nov. 29

[Photo] Senior puts in the work on and off the mat

Aidan Medley, Multimedia Specialist
December 13, 2023
Fr. Jim Burshek S.J. consecrates the host during the Eucharist at the All Saints Mass on Nov. 1.

[Photo] Jesuit Jubilation

Luke Koenig, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
Head football coach John Merritt leads the students in a chant of 'STUFF THE BUS' during the Great Ignatian Challenge kickoff assembly Oct. 18.

[Photo] Great Ignatian Challenge underway

October 20, 2023
Jayden McCaster '26 scores on a 2-yard 2nd quarter TD run to give the Spartans a 11-7 lead. McCaster had 66 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

[Photo] Slideshow: Spartans beat Pioneers on the gridiron

August 30, 2023
Will Poelker battles for position towards the finish line at the Missouri Class 4 State Championship Nov. 4, 2022. Poelker, who finished 24th, returns for his junior year.

[Photo] Cross Country kicks off season in Arnold

August 29, 2023
Senior midfielder Jake Panagos scores on a penalty kick against Webster Groves at the De Smet Jamboree Aug. 17. Panagos led the team in goals and assists last year.

[Photo] Soccer opens season at home against Francis Howell

August 25, 2023
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