Fall Sports
If you love a good competition and appreciate raw athleticism, come out and join us in Raven Country to cheer our Ravens to victory!
Our cheerleading and dance teams bring Raven spirit alive! Our competitive squads are on a winning streak and continue to wow crowds everywhere. Catch our award-winning teams in action during all football and basketball games.
Dedicated to the practice of charity and the development of talent, leadership, and community spirit, the teams serve and support our community by working at the Bob Goalby Golf Tournament, the 500 Club Kick-off Cookout, and other events and charities.
Meet the Coaches
Cheer Coach - Teresa Lanfermann (15th year)
Dance Coach - Addrianne Raplinger
Under the direction of Coach Teresa Lanfermann, the cheer team has consistently returned from camp with their arms full of awards. Originally from St. Joseph, Missouri, Lanfermann married into the MH - MA family. Her husband, father-in-law, and three children are all alumni.
Commitment, endurance, and hard work define our Raven cross country team. Mile after mile, they prove the power of perseverance (and a good pair of running shoes!).
Cross Country - 2021 Season
| Thursday, Sept. 2 | @ Basehor-Linwood | 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, Sept. 9 | @ Holton | 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, Sept. 16 | @ McLouth | 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, Sept. 23 | @ Nemaha Central | 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, Sept. 30 | @ Horton | 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 9 | @ Pleasant Ridge | 9:00 a.m. |
| Thursday, Oct. 14 | NEK League @ Horton | 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 23 | Regionals @ TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 30 | State @ TBA | TBA |
Meet the Coaches
Head Coach: Addrianne Raplinger (5th year)
Assistant Coach: Christian Wessel
Involved in several aspects of MH - MA life, Addrianne Raplinger is our dance coach, English as a Second Language teacher, and head track and cross country coach. Her goal is to help the team develop into classy, hard-working young men and women and be a positive influence on others.
The Raven football program is one of the greats at the 2A state level. Our program is built on family cohesiveness, toughness, character, and faith.
Football 2021 Season
All games start at 7:00 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 3 | Council Grove | Away | 22–14 W |
| Sept. 10 | Oskaloosa | Home | 35–8 W |
| Sept. 17 | Pleasant Ridge | Away | 28–42 L |
| Sept. 24 | Republic Co. | Home | 16–44 L |
| Oct. 1 | ACCHS | Away | 29–42 L |
| Oct. 8 | Nemaha Central | Home | 7–66 L |
| Oct. 15 | St. Mary's | Home | Cancelled |
| Oct. 22 | Riverside | Away | 24–21 W |
| Oct. 29 | 1st Round Playoffs | Away | 46–12 W |
| Nov. 5, 12, 19, 27 | Remaining Playoffs |
Meet the Coaches
Head Coach: Brandon Wilkes (5th year)
Eleven-year career - overall record 51-49
Assistant Coaches: Todd Caudle, David Polei, Brian Harris, Josh Pound, Michael Galley
Coach Wilkes is a former college football player and seasoned football coach. He is also our Athletic Director and Dean of Discipline. Wilkes returned to Atchison with his wife, Jessica, and their two boys to take the reigns of the Raven football program for the second time. He took over a struggling Ravens football program in 2010 and along with former head coach Jermaine Monroe, has rebuilt the program into the powerhouse it is today. The Ravens are the current league champions and figure to be in the thick of the title hunt again this year.
A Winning History
Every player who puts on a Raven uniform knows who they play for. Raven football has a longtime winning tradition spanning over four decades. It began with Coach Guy Galley and Coach John Flynn, and it’s their legacy we carry on today.
State Champs - 1979, 1992, and four undefeated seasons pre-state tournaments
State Runner Up - 1984
League Champions - 1978, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1991, 1992, 2019, 2020
District Champions - 1978, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1992, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
Our soccer program features talent from around the world. Watch them as they pick up the tempo and rack up the goals.
Soccer 2021 Season
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Time | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Eudora | Home | 4:30 V/6:00 JV | 2–5 L |
| Sept. 2 | Tonganoxie | Away | 4:30 V/6:00 JV | 0–6 L |
| Sept. 7 | Piper | Away | 4:30 JV/6:00 V | 0–2 L |
| Sept. 9 | Cornerstone | Home | 4:30 V | 0–6 L |
| Sept. 14 | Leblond | Away | 5:00 V/6:30 JV | 1–4 L |
| Sept. 16 | Bishop Ward | Away | 4:30 V/6:00 JV | 0–2 L |
| Sept. 20 | Seabury | Home | 4:30 V | 3–3 T |
| Sept. 23 | Maranatha | Away | 4:30 V | 2–1 W |
| Sept. 27 | Benton | Home | 4:30 V/6:00 JV | 4–1 W |
| Sept. 28 | Bishop Ward | Home | 4:30 V/6:00 JV | 1–3 L |
| Oct. 4 | Atchison | Away | 4:30 V/6:00 JV | 1–5 L |
| Oct. 12 | Benton | Away | 5:00 V/6:00 JV | Cancelled |
| Oct. 16 | Atchison | Home | 10:00 a.m. | Cancelled |
| Oct. 21 | Heritage CHR (OLA) | Away | 4:30 V | |
| Oct. 22 | Atchison | Home | 4:30 V | |
| Oct. 25–30 | Regionals | |||
| Nov. 2 | Quarters | |||
| Nov. 5–6 | State |
Meet the Coaches
Head Coach: Eric Burghart (1st year)
A Winning History
Regional Champs - 2010
Regional runner up - 2015, 2016
It’s a new era for our Lady Ravens under the direction of head coach Sara Noll. We’re with our Ravens all the way as they work their way to the top of the NEK.
Volleyball 2021 Season
JV games played at NEK TRIs
**Starting time is 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | NEK Tri - JCN, P Ridge | Home | |
| Sept. 4 | McLouth Inv. Tournament | Away - 9:00 a.m. | |
| Sept. 7 | NEK Tri @ Oskie w/Horton | Away | |
| Sept. 9 | Tri @ Atchison with D West (V only) | Away | |
| Sept. 14 | NEK TRi @ V Falls with McClouth | Away | |
| Sept. 21 | NEK Tri @ Oskie with Horton | Away | |
| Sept. 28 | NEK Tri - ACCHS, J HTS | Home | |
| Oct. 2 | Valley Falls Inv. | Away - 9:00 a.m. | |
| Oct. 5 | NEK Tri @ JCN with V Falls | Away | |
| Oct. 9 | Atchison High Inv. | Away - 9:00 a.m. | |
| Oct. 12 | NEK Tri @ McLouth with J HTS | Away | |
| Oct. 14 | MH-MA Tri - Veritas, Rossville | Home | |
| Oct. 19 | NEK Tri - P Ridge, ACCHS | Home | |
| Oct. 23 | Sub-State | TBA | |
| Oct. 29, 30 | State | TBA |
Meet the Coaches
Head Coach: Sara Noll (1st Year)
Assistant Coach: Jacqueline Grindinger
Sara Noll grew up in nearby Winchester. She brings a wealth of experience from her time as a starting setter at Benedictine College and assistant coach at Topeka Hayden. She also was a multi-sport standout at our school rival, JCN. Coaching and athletics are in the family with husband Luke as the Lady Ravens basketball coach. She is also an outstanding chemistry and physics teacher here at MH - MA.
NEK League
Ravens sports are part of the Northeast Kansas League (NEK). The conference includes 2A and 3A levels, which are similar in size.
The NEK consists of nine teams (primarily former DVL schools):
- Jackson Heights (Cobras)
- Maur Hill - Mount Academy (Ravens)
- Jefferson County North (Chargers)
- McLouth (Bulldogs)
- Oskaloosa (Bears)
- Pleasant Ridge (Rams)
- Valley Falls (Dragons)
- Horton (Chargers)
- Atchison Co Community HS