Hollister High’s ‘Hank’ makes it into the top four of western region high school mascot competition
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) -- What began as 64 high school mascots competing in The64.com National Mascot Tournament's western division, has dwindled down to four, Hollister High School being one of them.
The four remaining mascots are Hollister High School's ‘Hank,' Urbana High School in Iowa ('Stormin Normin'), Marshall County Central High School in Minnesota ('Northern Freeze') and Hutto High School in Texas ('Hippos').
The competition is self-described as "a high-energy, bracket-style competition that’s capturing national attention and rallying communities around school spirit."
According to The64.com, mascots are expected to highlight community engagement, creativity and pride, using design and student-led campaigns to mobilize support and advance in the competition.
The next round of competition began at 9 a.m. on May 6 and end three days later on May 8.
"The stakes are high," wrote The64.com in a recent announcement. "Each school is competing for a prize and national recognition."
“Now it gets really competitive,” said Justin Woo, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of The64. “What started as a fun idea has become something much bigger than we imagined. These mascots are bringing entire communities together—students, parents, alumni, even small businesses are jumping in to support.”
Hollister High's Haybalers' ‘Hank’ in a high school mascot tournament's remaining eight
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) -- There are two full days left to vote for one of eight high school mascots left from the total 64 contestants in The64.com High School Mascot Tournament, Hollister High's Haybalers' ‘Hank’ being one of them!
After two intense rounds of public voting, the winning school as well as voters can win prizes.
The contest says that every click counts to advance to the regional semi-finals and a shot at national recognition.
According to the contest, "This spirited rivalry is more than a popularity contest—it celebrates school pride, student creativity, and community spirit."Each [school] rallying its fan base with remarkable passion and energy, bringing school students, alums, and fans together to help crown their favorite talisman."
The West Region Remaining 8 are:
- Coalinga, California | “Horned Toads” | Coalinga High School
- Hollister, California | “Hollister Haybalers ‘Hank’” | Hollister High School
- Center Point, Iowa | “Stormin Pointers ‘Stormin Normin” | Center Point – Urbana High School
- Newfolden, Minnesota | “Northern Freeze” |Marshall County Central High School
- Pender, Nebraska | “Pender Pendragon” | Pender High School
- Las Vegas, Nevada | “Equipo Academy ‘Yeti’” | Equipo Academy
- Carlsbad, New Mexico | “Caveman” | Carlsbad High School
- Hutto, Texas | “Hippos” | Hutto High School
How voting works:
- Sign up for free at The64.com
- Vote in each round as the bracket narrows from 64 → 32 → 16 → 8 → 4 → 2 → Champion.
- Earn chips: Every vote earns you a chip. Use chips to spin The64 Prize Wheel and win prizes.
- The tournament runs for 18 days, with new rounds every 3 days.
Finalists from the West will move on to represent their region in the national semifinals.
“We designed The64 to tap into the fun and energy that school mascots bring to their communities,” said Justin Woo, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of The64. “What’s happening now is bigger than we imagined—these mascots are turning into regional legends, and the students, families, and alumni behind them are making that happen.”
