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by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 8, 2019

Defense, Doss and Moore Lead The Pride Over Sanderson

The score is 7-3 (Pride), and Leesville’s defense is once again back out on the field in the first half. Jaxon Masterson, Sanderson quarterback, is leading his Spartans down the

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 23, 2019

Powderpuff returns in hopes of higher participation

The exciting Leesville homecoming week tradition of Powderpuff, where girls play flag football at Marshall L. Hamilton Stadium in a one-night tournament between all grades, returns once again. Every year

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 18, 2019

What’s The Difference Between Fans Of College and Pro Football?

This past weekend, on September 8-9, I had the opportunity to go on an intense football weekend with my father and his friends. On the night of September 8 (Saturday),

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 10, 2019

Leesville Tennis Dominates Green Level

The Leesville Road women’s varsity tennis team won their match with the recently built Green Level high school at home on Wednesday, September 4. Leesville won every set, with the

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer August 30, 2019

Leesville Soccer Ties Defending State Champions

“Everyone was getting excited, and adrenaline was flowing. We thought we had it in the bag.” The Leesville Pride Men’s soccer team were on top of the world when their

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer April 11, 2019

Virginia Completes Full Turnaround, Wins National Championship

You can talk about Cinderella stories in the tournament, but there’s no greater story than that of the Virginia Cavaliers, who had more to prove as a number one seed

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer March 21, 2019

The Calm Before the Storm: March Madness

From November to February, the international College Basketball fan base mostly keep to themselves. Although trash talking is a near constant phenomena on social media, but for the most part,

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer February 19, 2019

Leesville Wrestling Expands Their 100 Win Club

The 100 Win Club, as of January 2019, remains an exclusive group inside the Leesville Wrestling team. Only four members of the Varsity Wrestling team can own the right of

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer February 8, 2019

Freshmen: One Semester Down

The transition from middle school to high school is never easy, but once the “newbies” of high school, freshmen grow accustomed to their new home, everyday tasks become easier. Many

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer January 30, 2019

Writer’s Block Can Be Defeated

“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration; the rest of us get up and go to work” — Stephen King Running into walls never results in a good time. Upon

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer January 8, 2019

Irish Dance: Overlooked, but not by Levecque

Traditional, or modern dance, is a common after-school activity for Leesville High School girls. The CDC (Carolina Dance Center) (one of the many Dance Studios available in North Carolina) is

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer November 27, 2018

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by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer November 27, 2018

Why A Nap After School May Help You

In a first period classroom, the teacher is usually the most bright and energetic out of all the people in the room. He/she looks across a classroom of thirty or

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 24, 2018

First Video tapes, now DVDs?

Home entertainment has skyrocketed within the development of technology over the 21st century. Transitions in platforms of how people watch shows and events to entertain themselves have largely shaped the

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 9, 2018

Homecoming 2018: A Recollection

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by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 26, 2018

After 17 years, We Will Never Forget

Seventeen years after the tragedy, America is still shaken up from those planes that hit the Titan Towers and Pentagon. The amount of lives affected by the terrorist acts that

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 7, 2018

Cell Phone Pouches: a Back and forth

Cell phones are the keys to students everyday lives. Phones are attached to students practically twenty-four hours a day, which means they bring their phones into the classroom with them.

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 6, 2018

2018 NFL season kicks off

With the countdown of 214 days of no football almost over, the sports community is buzzing over the beginning of the season. The beginning of school, though tough to adjust

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer May 30, 2018

Carolina Panthers Offseason 2018

After finishing the 2017 season 11-5, and losing in the wildcard playoff game, the Panthers created room for improvement. Starting off big, one of the first transactions in the NFL

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer April 20, 2018

The Production of The Wedding Singer

Lights… camera….. Almost time for action. Hell week has set in for the Leesville Theater program, and has put each part of the program on edge. On Thursday, Friday and

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer April 18, 2018

Leesville’s JV Women’s Soccer Falls Short Against Cardinal Gibbons

Last Thursday, April 12, during the JV Women’s soccer game, each half told a different story. In the first 35 minutes of the game, no team gave up a goal.

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer April 13, 2018

Should Sophomores Load their Schedules with AP Classes?

Disclaimer: (For those taking multiple AP classes in order to gain access into the school of your dreams, this article may not apply to you.) The transition from high school

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer March 29, 2018

The Rise of Fortnite at Leesville

Thirty seconds to jump out of a bus. Three minutes before the storm gets closer to erasing your existence. Gain weapons and materials or risk extinction. Kill before others kill

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer February 8, 2018

Songs and Sweets

On the evening of February 2, the LRHS Choral Program crafted a new way of showcasing their talent: a first time event known as Songs and Sweets. The experience quite

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer December 21, 2017

Leesville Holds Winter Choir Concert

The fall semester has been nothing but dedication for the students involved in the chorus program. Hours of hard work in class and after school rehearsals came to peak in

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer December 21, 2017

Service: A Story of Intelligence, Courage and Bravery

The cracks of rifles filled the air in Da Nang, Vietnam while the sun was shining at its brightest. Life and death was at stake each time he rose from

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer November 17, 2017

LRHS Wrestling Team Holds Annual “Blue/Green”

Things are just heating up for the wrestling team as the cold temperatures come into Raleigh. Less than a week before their first meet of the season, the Leesville wrestling

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer November 14, 2017

Handwashing is more critical to Leesville than we think

Keeping good hygiene is a part of daily life many humans retain. Teeth cleaning and taking showers are things many people do every night to keep themselves happy. Washing our

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer November 3, 2017

6 Things Leesville Students Think on Fridays

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by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer November 2, 2017

Le’Veon Bell is the Man to Beat

Like him or hate him, Le’Veon Bell is a seemingly unstoppable force on the football field. Sooner or later, Bell comes for his opponents and embarrasses them. The Pittsburgh Steelers

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 30, 2017

Halloween spooks its way into Leesville

Candy, jack-o-lanterns, and spooky monsters are just a few of the things that immediately come to mind when one thinks about Halloween. The holiday is known for tons of mischief

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 17, 2017

Powderpuff football returns

October is the month where football season is in full swing, and it is no different for the Powderpuff teams at Leesville. A homecoming tradition at Leesville, Powderpuff is something

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 2, 2017

My First ECU Football Game

Greenville, North Carolina, was the destination of a 90-minute drive from Raleigh. I stepped back onto the East Carolina University campus for the first time in over a year. We

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 20, 2017

Should The NFL Change an Overtime Rule?

Within a standard regular-season National Football League (NFL) game, if the two teams competing are tied when the initial four quarters is over, the game goes into overtime. The rules

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 15, 2017

2017 NFL Season Begins

On September 7, 2017, the National Football League (NFL), had the first game of the newest 17 week season. The defending Super Bowl Champions, the New England Patriots, taking on

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 8, 2017

Leesville Juniors Hit The Student Parking Lot

As every senior class graduates, parking spots open in the student parking lot. For juniors who have received their driving licenses this year, it provides a new opportunity for them.

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