ST. LOUIS – High school mascots are often more than just a team name. They play a major role in shaping a school’s sports culture, from rallying cries to fight songs and pregame rituals. In the St.

The wildcats. The panthers. The eagles. Dozens of high school teams are named for those iconic animals. But what about the Doughboys, the Chix or the Nimrods? With hundreds of schools across Michigan, ...

College basketball fans might be focused on the on-court action in the 2025 NCAA men's and women's tournaments -- but many are just as excited about the mascots. The bulldog is one of the most iconic ...

Sometimes March Madness can extend beyond the action on the court. While certain programs may have mascots named after common animals like a Clemson Tiger or a Kentucky Wildcat, others can be more ...

FARGO — They’re giant, cartoonish, often fuzzy, and yes, sometimes creepy. But what gets the crowd juiced up as much as your favorite team’s mascot leading the stadium in the YMCA? Inside the ...

Many of the unique high school mascots in Michigan come from World War I and II references or are automobile-themed. Some school mascots have been recognized by organizations like ESPN for the ...