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Pinned in history

Rosalie Gonzalez, Staff Writer April 27, 2026

When the final whistle sounded, junior Zoe Sonnier had done more than win a match. She had made school history as Bryan High’s first female state wrestling champion, turning months of discipline, redemption,...

Homegrown leader takes the helm

William Zwerneman, Editor April 17, 2026

Blake Joseph watches spring practice from the sidelines of Merrill Green Stadium, but his mind drifts back to a different field, and a different sideline from a different time. In 2004, as Bryan High’s...

Press start

Isidro Gonzalez March 24, 2026

After a few years without an esports team, freshman Jacob Ochan and Benjamin Requema have recently stepped up and shown that an esports team is a worthy endeavor by advancing to Nationals, with Jacob winning...

History on, game on

History on, game on

Christian Alvarado, Staff writer March 2, 2026

Laughter, discussion, and the occasional Kahoot theme song echo through Kristen Runyen’s U.S. history classroom, but behind the energy is careful planning, clear intention, and a teacher determined...

Breaking barriers in the booth

Rachelle Johanson, Staff writer February 24, 2026

After countless hours in the welding booth and more failed attempts than she could count, junior Bri Jensen finally laid down the weld that changed everything. This year, Jensen became the first female...

Life in the limelight

Life in the limelight

Colin West, Staff writer February 23, 2026

Tech and costume crewmembers scurry backstage, prepping for the moment the first actor steps out into the spotlight. The nervous energy in the room is palpable, but the actors are confident and ready....

From first steps to center stage

From first steps to center stage

Belle Pollard, Assistant editor February 18, 2026

Eight years ago, a simple video changed the direction of senior junior Kaylah Boatcallie’s life. What began as watching dancers move across a screen quickly turned into stepping onto the floor herself—one...

Pressure is a privilege

Pressure is a privilege

Rosalie Gonzalez, Staff writer January 22, 2026

Freshman seasons usually come with nerves, adjustments, and quiet learning. For Dash Garcia, they’ve come with expectations. As a switch-hitter, pitcher, and coach’s son, Dash stepped onto the...

Leading the pack

Leading the pack

SaNyla Bullock, Staff writer January 21, 2026

When junior Diego Duran sprinted across the finish line at the state cross-country meet this October, he not only earned a top-20 spot, he rewrote the Bryan High history books. Diego’s relentless work...

Matt Rice

A coach who counts

Rachelle Johanson November 7, 2025

The sound of whistles echoes from the practice field while math problems fill the whiteboard inside Room 3239. Football and track coach Matt Rice moves easily between the two spaces, trading playbooks...

Freshmen Jonathan Medlock and Jaxon Hines earn 2nd in the national at the TSA competition.

Wired for success

Colin West, Staff writer November 6, 2025

Tensing with anticipation, freshmen Jaxon Hines and Jonathan Medlock held their breath as the results were announced. Months of late afternoons spent soldering wires, studying robotics, and testing circuits...

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