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44 schools use the "Defenders" mascot.
Most common states: Michigan (6), Pennsylvania (4), Wisconsin (4)
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Hey there Let's talk about one of the coolest mascots out there: the Defenders. This tough-sounding mascot is more than just a name; it represents strength, unity, and pride. Imagine a team that stands up for each other, building a strong community and defending their school spirit. The Defenders often come with a bold, weapon-wielding image, symbolizing bravery and protection. This mascot is used by 44 schools across the USA, and interestingly, it's particularly popular in New Hampshire. So, if you're part of a school with the Defenders as your mascot, you're prob part of a tradition that values courage and teamwork 🛡️.
Hear how the Defenders fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 6 programs flying the Defenders banner across Michigan. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Singh
Michigan Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like New Hampshire. With 1 schools per million residents, the Defenders is part of daily conversations here.”
Avery Hughes
New Hampshire Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Defenders delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Singh
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
44 schools in our database use the Defenders mascot across 21 states.
The Defenders shows up most in Michigan (6), Pennsylvania (4), and Wisconsin (4). Nh also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Defenders as a Person and Warrior mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon and known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Defenders most often (25 schools). Other (15) and Elementary (3) also feature this mascot.