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Mentor Ice Arena West Rink and Zamboni

Hockey Season Highlights

Kira Florek, Contributor March 2, 2024

Regular Season Highlights Mentor's High School Hockey team had an exciting season with a 17-13-0 record. From nail-bitting games to full out wins, this team has seen it all. They began their season...

Cardinals, Lets Kick for the Cure!

Cardinals, Let’s “Kick for the Cure”!

Sarah Blakemore, Contributor September 8, 2023

While sports are often known for their rivalries and competitiveness, there is still a sense of unity and community whilst playing these sports. While we watch sports for entertainment and to support our...

The Schottenstein Center OHSAA wrestling mats

Recap of Mentor Wrestlers at the OHSAA Wrestling State Tournament

Maddie Menchaca, Contributor April 18, 2023

In the 2019-2020 school year, Mentor Wrestling started a girls only wrestling program at the high school level following the founding of the first female wrestling team in Northeast Ohio by Lutheran West...

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Quinn Fuerst, Cardinal Nation Contributor March 24, 2023

After many years of not being able to induct people into the Mentor High School Athletic Hall of Fame, MHS will be inducting two classes on March 25. They will then induct another class in the fall of...

Sophomore Katie Hine watches her ball sail towards the second hole

MHS Athletic Hall Of Fame 2023: Katie Hine

Loren Wandersleben, Contributor March 23, 2023

Advisor’s Note: After two years of not being able to hold a Mentor High School Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, two classes of athletes will be inducted on Saturday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in the...

Team photo after state qualifiers were announced with Coach Skilton and Coach AJ (the Coach with the Kilt)

Mentor Hosts the First-Ever Northeast Ohio Girls Wrestling Regionals Tournament

Evelyn Megery, Editor March 8, 2023
On Sunday, March 5th, Mentor High School made history by hosting the first-ever Northeast Ohio Girls Wrestling Regionals Tournament.
MHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2023 inductee Nes Janiak, quarterbacks coach

MHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2023: Coach Nes Janiak

Quinn Fuerst, Cardinal Nation Contributor February 22, 2023

Advisor’s Note: After two years of not being able to hold a Mentor High School Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, two classes of athletes will be inducted on Saturday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in the...

MHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2023: Mitchell Trubisky

Juliana Gunvalsen, Editor February 10, 2023

Advisor's Note: After two years of not being able to hold a Mentor High School Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, two classes of athletes will be inducted on Saturday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in the Mentor...

Mentor graduate Bob Hallen, a football and NFL team veteran, talks to Cardinal Nation

MHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2023: Bob Hallen

Maddie Grice, Contributor February 9, 2023

Advisor's Note: After two years of not being able to hold a Mentor High School Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, two classes of athletes will be inducted on Saturday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in the Mentor...

Pin for a Purpose Featuring Girls Wrestling

Pin for a Purpose Featuring Girl’s Wrestling

Evelyn Megery, Editor January 11, 2023
See how our girl's wrestling team stands strong for our local community
Mentor Wins Instant Classic Home Playoff Game

Mentor Wins Instant Classic Home Playoff Game

Sarah Blakemore and Loren Wandersleben November 5, 2022

Advisor's Note: Cardinal Nation is still growing as a staff, and so we don't have a lot of sports reporters. Therefore, our sports coverage is limited - but we are trying. So please try to enjoy this account...

Chair to Honor POWs/MIAs Installed at Football Stadium

Chair to Honor POWs/MIAs Installed at Football Stadium

Andrew Freeman, Editor November 4, 2022

In many games at Mentor High’s Jerome T. Osborne Stadium, few seats are empty. One, however - barred off from any spectators - is meant to be unoccupied. This commemorative seat, installed back in...

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