Launching off the ground. Soaring through the air. Clearing the bar. Sophomore Tyson Turner has made his mark as part of the school’s track and field team with his abilities in the high jump event and...
With UIL abruptly cancelling all sporting events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many athletes had to say goodbye to the season they thought they would have. For some students, it was their final year of...
The discus weighs heavily in junior Justin Sheridan’s hand as he prepares to launch it across the field. He begins his spin and then releases as his eyes focus on where the discus will land.
At the...
The runners get set in the blocks and await the sound of the starter’s pistol. BANG. Athletes explode off the line as they look toward the finish. Seniors Miranda Golden and Charnell Gibson advanced...
Everyone who has played in some kind of sport has set goals for themselves; whether it’s physical, mental, or both. Many times, these goals can take months, even years, to reach. For one junior, Blaine...
His mind is clear. His vision zeroes in on the target. There is no sound. The only thing he is aware of is the object in front of him: the bar. His task, get over the bar. Junior pole vaulter Campbell...
Successful teams are created whenever the members stop relying on the talent of themselves and begin working together. Each individual athlete may be good, but when they’re put together they’re great....
Since this article was written, senior Chassidy Rusk has gone on to win 5th place at the state meet with a throw of 40’3”.
Up stairs. Down stairs. Wind sprints. Exhausting work for any athlete, but...
Girls' Track:
Two relays qualified for Area in 1st place (4 x 100, 4 x 200)
Rayla Hawkins, Quinteria Johnson, Miranda Golden and Jamie Kennedy Alt. Ty'esha Foley
The following students also qualified...
As she sets her feet firmly against the blocks, the starter calls the runners to the ready. The familiar chant of “I can do this” echoes in her ears as the starter calls set and points the gun upward....
The baton of leadership is passed down to the next generation of the track team. The veterans accept it, with intentions of endorsing what is expected of members and serve as role models. The veterans...
The girls' track team finished 4th overall and several students qualified for area.
1st place: In the 4 x 100 (Kaitlyn Harris, Chahnyce Foster, Quinteria Johnson, Jamie Kennedy) - 47.5*
1st place: In...
