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3 schools use the "Silverbacks" mascot.
Most common states: Washington (1), New Mexico (1), Tennessee (1)
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The Silverbacks mascot is definitely one of the coolest and most unique out there. Imagine a strong, silver-backed gorilla representing your school – it's a pretty intimidating and impressive sight. This mascot is used by a few schools, but it's particularly popular in New Mexico, where you'll find it at places like Legacy Academy. The name "Silverbacks" comes from the silver hairs on the backs of mature gorillas, which gives them a distinctive and powerful look. It's a great symbol of strength and resilience, making it a awesome choice for any school looking to show off their tough but agile spirit 🐾🏆. So, if you're from NM or just love gorillas, the Silverbacks mascot is prob something you'll really admire.
Hear how the Silverbacks fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Silverbacks banner across Washington. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Phoenix Lopez
Washington Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like New Mexico. With 1 schools per million residents, the Silverbacks is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Kim
New Mexico Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Silverbacks delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Avery Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Silverbacks mascot across 3 states.
The Silverbacks shows up most in Washington (1), New Mexico (1), and Tennessee (1). Nm also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Silverbacks as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Silverbacks most often (2 schools). Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.