However, due to widespread protest by local Christian activists, the mascot was shortly changed to the "Golden Eagle" with the colors of green and gold.

The Mountain Vista Boys' Lacrosse team is a top contender in Colorado winning the state championship in 2021 and 2023.

In 2005, Mountain Vista girls' soccer team defeated Arapahoe High School for the 5A state title.

[5] The men's swim and dive team, combined with Thunder Ridge, Rock Canyon, and Highlands Ranch High Schools, won the state championship in 2010.

The women's flag football team would win CHSAA's inaugural championship for the sport in 2024, beating Arvada West High School.