The Norseman

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.

First and goal: NFL superior to college football with talent, entertainment

Owen Gibbs • November 7, 2018

I don’t understand why college football has so many more fans than the NFL. Even though college football has a huge fan base, I like the NFL more.

All work, no pay: Coaches score big payouts for player performance

Madison Little • February 24, 2017

Whether the star of the little league team or the kid picking flowers in the outfield, it’s a rite of passage for American children to test the waters of sports. The obsession with sports doesn’t end in grades school, but instead continues even after teams become more selective at a collegiate level. As little league athletes transition to weekend fans, the popularity of sports in universities has continued to increase and coaches have started making millions of dollars based on the revenue generated by the players on the field. Coaches are over privileged and excessively paid for their players’ performance in numerous college sports while the athletes are strictly sanctioned by the NCAA.

Olympics heightens pride, builds ambition

Robert Morgan • March 25, 2014

When the Olympics come around, a majority of viewers only watch the events they care about and enjoy watching. For some, they watch a sport that they used to play or an intense game that gets their adrenaline pumping just by watching it. For others, they watch to feel in the loop while around the water cooler or at the lunch table. No matter what our reasons are for watching the Olympics, the Games always seem to bring about a heightened sense of nationalism, an interest in new sports, and a newly acquired passion for athletics.

Summer baseball National Champions grow bonds of friendship

Erin Garcia • October 14, 2013

“I’ve always been pushed. It’s better to be that way because it has taught me to be my best, not only just in baseball but simply in life.”

Batter up: Student find focus on field through endurance, dedication

Erin Garcia • May 17, 2013

The brown dirt, the freshly cut green grass, the stands filled with eager supporters, the smell of nachos and hotdogs in the air... the game of softball. Junior Rebecca Peirce has a love for this sport and what it’s done for her outside of the field.

Soccer player leads through example

Justin Sanders • March 28, 2012

High school is the time when most students explore what they want to do in their life and what they are good at. For senior Joey Wilder soccer plays a key role in who he is and what he is passionate about.

Intramural competition scheduled

adviser • March 23, 2012

Students interesting in participating in the Intramural Tournament must submit their entries to Coach Rose Gregg or Lester Banks by March 30.

Power lifters advance to region

adviser • March 2, 2012

Five power lifters qualified for the regional championships this weekend at Dripping Springs High School. The top two in each weight class advance to the state meet.

Wrestlers take down opponents to advance to state

Andrea Mendes • February 22, 2012

Your opponent has you in a headlock, and there seems to be no escape. Seconds are ticking away as time runs out. You think back to all your hard work; everything you have done to prepare for this moment. You get a rush of adrenaline and suddenly, you get them down on the ground, trapping them on the mat. It’s all over, the referee raises your hand, signifying that you won.

Wrestling advances nine to region

Emily Nash • February 10, 2012

The boys' wrestling team finished in second place with 154 point at the District 25 meet Saturday, Feb 4. The girls team finished fifth with 38 points. Nine Vikings qualified to move forward and compete at regional.

Mens Soccer wins first tournament

adviser • January 18, 2012

After defeating Humble Summer Creek 3-0, the Boys Soccer team took the championship title of the Willis Kat Cup soccer tournament on January 14.