The Norseman

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...

Kicked-off

February 13, 2023

After moving across the country, joining a new team, and practicing during the off-season, junior Addi Hollinger was told that she would not be able to play the game she loved. UIL ruled that she was...

Calculated risk

February 7, 2023

Believe it or not Bretta Winters, BC calculus teacher, was not planning on being a teacher at all. Winters wanted to be an engineer since she was little, but that quickly changed when she attended college. “I...

Best foot forward

February 6, 2023

The rush of the win, the excitement of the crowd, everything coming together as all the hard work pays off for the team. These are exactly the things the boys soccer team has felt during their undefeated...

Just for kicks : Senior soccer player enjoys success on field

Arissa Mejia • February 20, 2020

The opposing team has the ball, and they're dribbling down the soccer field, getting ready to kick the ball into the net to score. Senior Yanni Vasilakis stands at the center-mid of the field and waits for the ball to be kicked towards him. There’s only a couple seconds left until the game is over and this kick determines the fate of whether or not the team will take home a win. The opposing team kicks a power shot towards the net but he strides towards the ball and kicks it towards the opposing team’s net, leading his team to another victory.

Just for kicks: Senior soccer player leads team by example

Savannah Arenas • February 13, 2019

The seconds on the game clock countdown signaling the end of the last period of play. There’s only one chance for the opposing team to make a goal. A herd of cleats tear at the field in an attempt to steal the game, but in the blink of an eye the ball is stolen by senior varsity player, Antonio Flores, who seals the game.

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...

Soccer helps senior stay focused on goals

Emily Phariss • February 20, 2018

Most people dream of playing in big league sports. For many, it’s only a dream which transforms into watching what could have been from behind a screen. For one boy at Bryan High, that might not be the case. As a child senior Alejandro Gomez enjoyed playing soccer with his family. Alejandro has been solid since day one at Bryan High and has led the team since he started.

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.

Attitude, work ethic help sophomore score leadership position

Jennyfer Tucker • February 21, 2017

Sweat drips down his face. Adrenaline pumps through his body as he sprints up and down the field. A game plan runs quickly through his mind as he decides his next move before an opponent attempts to steal the ball. Once he feels he’s in the right position to go for it, he kicks the ball, and GOAL! Sophomore Frank Rodriguez has earned his team another point.

Kickin’ it: Senior soccer player supports teammates on, off field

Payton McKeehan • March 3, 2016

For years, senior Nick Cargo has spent hours playing soccer with his sister, peers from school, and club teammates. Evolving from the little kid who could barely keep up with the ball to the athlete who scored six goals in a single game, Nick has shown that hard work and perseverance pay off.