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Managing high school sports producer, Advance Local (@clevelanddotcom, @MichHSsports, @Pa_Preps); husband of one, father of two, expert on high school mascots
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Bonanza Antlers battle Fightin’ Planets in national high school mascot bracket Sweet 16

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By Mike Swanson Verified
| The Oregonian Verified
Round 2 of our national 64-team bracket featuring the best high school mascots is in the books, and we’re on to the Sweet 16. The Bonanza Antlers (Oregon) won their Round 1 matchup against the Colon Magi (Michigan), then beat the Doane Stuart Thunderchickens (New York) in Round 2. Next up are the Mars Fightin’ Planets (Pennsylvania). Here’s the full, updated bracket: Here's where the 2026 national high school mascot bracket stands in the Sweet 16.
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South Wasco Redsides face Bubblers in national high school mascot bracket Sweet 16

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By Mike Swanson Verified
| The Oregonian Verified
Round 2 of our national 64-team bracket featuring the best high school mascots is in the books, and we’re on to the Sweet 16. The South Wasco Redsides (Oregon) won their Round 1 matchup against the Rocky Ford Meloneers (Colorado) and Round 2 vs. the Cocke County Fighting Cocks (Tennessee). Next up are the Boiling Springs Bubblers (Pennsylvania). Here’s the full, updated bracket: Here's where the 2026 national high school mascot bracket stands in the Sweet 16.
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South Wasco Redsides battle Fighting Cocks in Round 2 of national high school mascot bracket

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By Mike Swanson Verified
| The Oregonian Verified
A more colorful version of March Madness enters Round 2 this week, with high school mascots taking center stage. The South Wasco Redsides (Oregon) won their Round 1 matchup against the Rocky Ford Meloneers (Colorado). Next up are the Cocke County Fighting Cocks (Tennessee). Here’s the full, somewhat chalky bracket: Here's where the national high school mascot bracket stands after one round.
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