Senior Baseball Players Look Forward

Kale Ward, Staff Writer
May 9, 2013 • 122 views
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With only one district game left against Lake Ridge on Friday, the Broncos are undefeated and clinched the district championship last Friday winning against Summit 5-2. Not only is Friday senior night, it is the last district game for some Broncos. The Broncos have 10 seniors, but only have three going... Read more »

Garrett Moore Advances To State Track Meet

Maria Castillo, Staff Writer
May 7, 2013 • 38 views
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The Legacy boys' track team will take Garrett Moore to the State Track meet on May 10 at UT Austin. Moore will travel alongside senior Victoria Johnson and junior Bree Stone to the Austin competition. “I am really excited,” Moore said. “Most people at my age don't even get to go to state.” Moore... Read more »

Season Overview of Golf

Cody Taylor and Gunnar Gilbreath
April 26, 2013 • 22 views
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Sophomore JV golfer Chris Stephens eyes the pin from his spot on the fairway. About 180 yards from the green, he pulls an iron out of his golf bag. Stepping about three feet away from the ball, he takes a couple practice swings nice and easy. He steps forward again and sets his feet parallel to the target,... Read more »

Texas Rangers: Review On Season

Cody Taylor and Gunnar Gilbreath
April 18, 2013 • 9 views
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Baseball at the Ballpark in Arlington is upon us. It’s the time of year where sizzling hot dogs leave an aroma that makes your stomach growl, and over 49,000 fans try to pack into the beautiful stadium that the Texas Rangers call home. A large american flag was stretched across the outfield grass by... Read more »

Baseball, Softball Teams Make Playoffs

Kale Ward and Nick Gross
April 12, 2013 • 98 views
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Karson Houston stepped into the batter’s box on April 9 versus Waxahachie. With a 2-2 count, Houston smacked a fastball over the center fielder’s head, and ended up at third base. “It was my first triple of the year,” Houston said. “It felt great to make sure we remained undefeated.” The... Read more »

Mansfield Hockey Wins District, Ends Season at State

Kyle Manning, Staff Writer
April 11, 2013 • 35 views
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Head Coach David Ambler surveys the game with an extreme focus. As the battle for the puck moves from one end of the rink to the other, he makes note of the things that the team needs to know in order to progress further into the playoffs. The varsity hockey team won the Metroplex High School Hockey... Read more »

Freshman Prepares to Take on Texas Relays

Maria Castillo, Staff Writer
March 29, 2013 • 78 views
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Trudging through the halls with water bottle in hand, freshman Deja Morehead continues to fill it up at each water fountain that she passes. Drinking as much as she can, Morehead prepares her body, as well as her mind, for the prestigious track meet her relay team will compete in the weekend of March... Read more »

Broncos 6-0 in District Play; Take on Eagles

Kale Ward, Staff Writer
March 28, 2013 • 38 views
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Stepping into the batters box senior and first baseman Robbie Stricklin knew what he had to do to get the run across the plate. With senior Kyle Watkins courtesy running for senior pitcher Matt Dickey after a double to lead off the inning, Stricklin followed up with a single up the middle to drive Watkins... Read more »

Varsity Team Forms Special Bond

Kale Ward, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013 • 123 views
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Walking up to the batter box, junior Karson Houston is mentally preparing to hit. As he steps in the box, the pitcher starts his motion to throw the ball to the catcher. Within seconds the ball is heading the opposite way toward left field. The ball then fell in hard behind the left fielder and short... Read more »

New Coach Helps Improve Team

Andrew Roberts, Staff Writer
March 15, 2013 • 64 views
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New shoes, new rackets, new players, new uniforms and new opponents, but most importantly for the new year in tennis, a new coach. With the addition of Coach Janice Stephenson in the fall, the JV tennis team worked to advance in the rankings. After varsity’s performance at regionals, the JV team... Read more »