Broken wing

Elijah Cruz, Staff writer • February 27, 2024

Accidents happen all the time. Whether it be tripping in the hallway, dropping your phone, or forgetting homework at your desk, the frequency of accidents is very high. Yet, when it comes to physical accidents...

Chasing goals: Senior soccer player views team as family, signs to continue playing in college

Arissa Mejia • February 7, 2019

The opposing team has the ball as they head down the soccer field preparing to kick the it into the net to make the winning goal. One girl stands between the ball and another point for the opposing team...

Game on: Soccer senior’s spirit helps score wins on, off field

Shannon Keyser • February 8, 2018

Bright lights, goals, black and white checkered balls rolling across the grass. Senior Ryka Shea is in her element. As she passes the ball to the offense, she catches her breath and grins to herself. This is the place she loves to be: on the field with her teammates experiencing the type of adrenaline only a game can provide. Though Ryka always looks for a competitive edge, she also focuses on being positive on and off the field, recognizing that attitude can go a long way.

Junior soccer player proves endurance is key on, off field

Anna Beth Mayerhoff • March 6, 2017

Athletes connect to their sports at a deep level as they spend hours honing their skills and making sacrifices for their craft. Soccer players must maintain a level of endurance not required in many other sports and junior Erin Nugent has used those lessons in endurance in all areas of her life. Erin has spent the past thirteen years playing soccer both in league and with the school.

#Goals: Senior earns scholarship to continue playing in college

Danica Mendes • March 1, 2016

Training, leading, and determination are some qualities to make a great athlete. By watching her sister play and contributed by playing on her own team, senior Rebecca Adcock has attributed those qualities. Soccer as a physical sport, however it’s also a mental sport. Using the mind to know when to pass the ball, communicate with your teammates and what to do next.

Girls soccer players named to all-district team

adviser • April 20, 2012

Eight girls soccer members were named to the District 12-5A All-District Team:

Soccer player kicks into gear on and off field

Regina Flores • February 29, 2012

Discipline, leadership and determination are only a few qualities that make an athlete great. After years of playing soccer, junior Jaime Thompson has developed all of these characteristics and more.

Lady Vikes come home victorious

adviser • January 17, 2012

The Lady Vikings began their season as undefeated tournament champions after winning 5-0 against Travis, 3-0 against Reagan, 5-0 against Crockett, Akins 3-0 and Lanier 2-0, never allowing a goal for the entire tournament.