🧑🤝🧑Mascot: "Mavericks"
147 schools use the "Mavericks" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 147 schools
- States represented
- 37 states
- Most common state
- Texas (48)
- Top state per capita
- North Dakota
- Popular school level
- High School (60)
- Mascot type
- Person • Historical Figure
Most common states: Texas (48), Colorado (8), North Carolina (8)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (13)Royal BlueWhite
- (9)RedBlack
- (5)RedWhiteRoyal Blue
- (5)RedWhite
- (5)NavySilver
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The Mavericks mascot is definitely one that sounds tough and cool, right? It's used by a whopping 147 schools across the USA, and it's especially popular in North Dakota. But, here's a fun fact: the term "Maverick" actually comes from a real person named Samuel A. Maverick, a Texas rancher from the 1800s who was known for being an independent thinker. He didn't brand his cattle, which made him stand out. However, there's a more serious side to this story; Samuel Maverick was also a slave owner, which has led some schools to reconsider using this mascot due to its complex history🛡️. Despite this, the name Maverick still symbolizes independence and a bold spirit, making it a favorite among many students and athletes.
Community Voices
Hear how the Mavericks fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 48 programs flying the Mavericks banner across Texas. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Lopez
Texas Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like North Dakota. With 3 schools per million residents, the Mavericks is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Vargas
North Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Mavericks delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Mavericks Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
147 schools in our database use the Mavericks mascot across 37 states.
The Mavericks shows up most in Texas (48), Colorado (8), and North Carolina (8). Nd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Mavericks as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Mavericks most often (60 schools). Elementary (45) and Other (24) also feature this mascot.