{"id":8947,"date":"2025-05-05T12:13:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T17:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=8947"},"modified":"2025-05-05T12:13:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T17:13:26","slug":"race-is-on-in-east-for-high-school-mascot-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/sports\/more-sports\/8947-race-is-on-in-east-for-high-school-mascot-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"Race Is On In East For High School Mascot Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>The race is on in the East! After two intense rounds of public voting, it is down to the remaining eight in The64.com High School Mascot Tournament, where the winning school and voters can win prizes. With just three days to choose starting May 3, every click counts to advance to the regional semi-finals and a shot at national recognition.<\/p>\n<p>This spirited rivalry is more than a popularity contest\u2014it celebrates school pride, student creativity, and community spirit. What began with 64 mascots in the West region has now come down to just a few powerhouse programs, each one rallying its fan base with remarkable passion and energy, bringing school students, alums, and fans together to help crown their favorite talisman.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe designed The64 to tap into the fun and energy that school mascots bring to their communities,\u201d said Justin Woo, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of The64. \u201cWhat\u2019s happening now is bigger than we imagined\u2014these mascots are turning into regional legends, and the students, families, and alumni behind them are making that happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The East Region Remaining 8:<\/p>\n<p>1. West Hartford, Connecticut | \u201cWyvern\u201d | Kingswood Oxford High School<\/p>\n<p>2. Auburndale, Florida | \u201cBloodhounds\u201d | Auburndale High School<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Fisher, Illinois | \u201cFisher Bunnies\u201d | Fisher Jr.\/Sr. High School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4. Frankfurt, Indiana | \u201cFrankfort Hot Dogs\u201d | Frankfort High School<\/p>\n<p>5. Sleepy Hollow, New York | \u201cSleepy Headless Horseman\u201d | Sleepy Hollow High School<\/p>\n<p>6. Seneca, Pennsylvania | \u201cCranberry Berries\u201d |Cranberry Junior-Senior High School<\/p>\n<p>7. Hampton, Virginia | \u201cHampton Crabbers\u201d | Hampton High School<\/p>\n<p>8. Rhinelander, Wisconsin | \u201cHodags\u201d | Rhinelander High School<\/p>\n<p><strong>How It Works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sign up for free at www.The64.com<\/p>\n<p>Vote in each round as the bracket narrows from 64 to 32 to 16 t0 8 to 4 to 2 to Champion.<\/p>\n<p>Earn chips: Every vote earns you a chip. Use chips to spin The64 Prize Wheel and win prizes.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament runs for 18 days, with new rounds every 3 days.<\/p>\n<p>Finalists from the East will move on to represent their region in the national semifinals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The race is on in the East! 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