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Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
The Leesville boys varsity lacrosse team is currently 7-5 overall and their season is not over yet. Below are some highlights captured on camera during some close games in the
Although tennis is played in a solo or doubles format, the Leesville JV women’s tennis team does their best to better themselves as a team. Slight changes were placed on
Chase Hakerem, senior at LRHS, spent four years on the varsity basketball team. Two out of those four years he served as a captain. Senior Year, Saying Goodbye Hakerem and
The Leesville gymnastics team didn’t have a sense of normalcy during the 2020-2021 season. The Leesville gymnastic team usually competes in the fall. It was a shame to the Leesville
After the JV women’s soccer team beat Gibbons 4-0 at home, Coach Tetreault let his players shave his head after the game to reward their victory over the team’s biggest
While Leesville teams mainly focus on seniors, freshmen have had a unique experience participating in sports this year. Leesville’s JV Men’s Lacrosse did not finish their 2020-2021 season as well
Annika Rogers qualified for her second state golf championship on May 4, 2021. “It felt great to qualify for States this year! Because of COVID, there was a smaller number
Certain obstacles made it difficult for the Leesville men’s JV basketball team to find their chemistry on the court during their 2020-2021 season. Fortunately, they were able to play fewer
Volleyball kicked off the season as the first indoor sport to compete during the pandemic, but with a twist. In previous seasons, the Pride only had two teams, but this
The Leesville JV women’s basketball team is a place for high school students, especially freshmen, to become acclimated to playing high school basketball, prepare to play on varsity, and have
On Thursday, April 20, the Leesville Men’s JV Baseball team played Millbrook in a double-header. After Millbrook’s late scoring and win in the first game, Leesville came back and won
The varsity women’s soccer team battled COVID restrictions, limited practice time, and missing players, but they came out on top. Finishing the season 6-5-1, the team is proud to have
The Varsity Men’s Tennis team is having a very successful season: they won regionals, the CAP-7 conference, and recently claimed the title of 4A Men’s Tennis State Champions. This year
#1 Audrey Grant – Junior “One word to describe the season [is] hardworking because everybody put in a lot of effort. This is a new team, we had a lot
April 27, 2021 marked the first tennis match for the 2020-21 season. The Lady Pride took on Cardinal Gibbons. Last year the team lost seven seniors, but this year they
Yet another Leesville tradition has died: athletes have lost the right to listen to the warm-up music they choose and instead, are only able to play instrumental music. Traditions. No
The NCAA holds a basketball tournament every March — widely known as “March Madness.” There are two separate tournaments, one for men and one for women. This year, the tournament
The Lady Pride won their first game against Broughton high school on March 25, 2021. The final score was 10-1 and the game ended in only two innings (photo used
Throughout 28 games played so far in the 2021 season, the Carolina Hurricanes are dominant throughout the Central division and National Hockey League. With young talented players and a strong
The Varsity Boys’ Soccer team huddled together during a timeout. The team played against Holly Springs on March 17, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Dayna Wilkerson) The Varsity Boys’ Soccer team
NC State women’s basketball won their 2nd consecutive ACC title March 7, 2021. This marks the program’s 6th ACC championship as they clinch a top five seed for the NCAA
On Tuesday, March 2, The Carolina Hurricanes faced the Nashville Predators in Tennessee. This was the Hurricane’s third win in a row. (Photo courtesy of 22Bet News) 1st period The
Wake County swimmers and divers were extremely anxious at the beginning of the school year to find out if they would be having a season this school year. With the
Tom Brady (left) and Patrick Mahomes (right) match up for Super Bowl LV. Brady is the quarterback for the Buccaneers and Mahomes is the quarterback for the Chiefs. (photo courtesy:
Duke Freshman, Jalen Johnson, shown driving down the lane. He ended the night with 14 points, but unfortunately, he did not score enough for the Blue Devils to clinch a
EA officially announced Tuesday afternoon that NCAA Football is soon to return back to the gaming world after seven long years. Players and fans are excited for the game’s next
Leesville’s soccer team is starting their season later than usual. However, the team wants to strive for another Cap 7 conference title and state title (photo used from highschoolot.com). Fall
The final score between the Leesville Women’s Basketball team and Sanderson. (Screengrab Courtesy of Mary Mabry) Breaking their 0-3 losing streak, Leesville beat Sanderson 62-32 at their home game on
This year’s cross county season was much different from years past, including a smaller team and less racing opportunities. The seniors on the team have worked hard to make a
Many sports have been limited due to COVID-19. Cross Country is no exception as the Leesville team scrambles to make it through the postseason. (Photo Used By Permission of Anne
Leesville volleyball was the first indoor sport to kick off their season during the pandemic. The Lady Pride finished their season 5-8 with two varsity teams (photo taken by Kyla
Duke plays their second game in 4 days after a 21-day break due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Blue Devil program. Wake Forest also had a break of their
The Tar Heels look to continue their great season and get their first signature win under Mack Brown in his return to UNC. Miami looks to defend home turf and
Leesville’s Varsity volleyball team circles up with Coach Hensler during a timeout. During the timeout, the team strategized how to best continue the set. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) On
Becoming a collegiate athlete takes hard work and determination. Student athletes are required to balance a schoolwork with a rigorous game and practice schedule. So why play sports at such
The Super Bowl 53 rematch of head coaches Sean McVay and Bill Belichick takes center stage in the Week 14 Thursday Night Football game. The visiting New England Patriots are
As Sarah Fuller took the field to pinch kick for Vanderbilt, she made a big statement with this iconic phrase on the back of her helmet. (Photo courtesy of Public
Two Leesville seniors take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on their four years at Leesville. Paige Van Gorden, a freshman at Appalachian State University, describes her four years as
A local swim team is getting prepared to start their practice. They are all separated and practicing socially distancing in order to be able to train with their teammates. (Photo
On October 18, Coach Harold Baldwin became the new head coach for Leesville’s women’s basketball team. Baldwin was the assistant coach for the varsity basketball team and the head coach
As the winter weather rolls in, fall sports have just begun. Men’s soccer joins the ranks of teams preparing for practice. (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain.) Men’s soccer pre-season practice
This anything but normal MLB regular season is coming to an end, faster than normal because of the shortened 60 games season rather than the normal 162 game season. Fans
Students have had to adapt in many ways during virtual learning. Figuring out a way to manage stress and balance the anxieties of their sport with online school is something
The Leesville football team players have been getting creative with how they’ve been staying in shape since they are unable to practice with their teammates. Many Leesville football players from
Sports are back in session — the best news any North Carolina athlete could hear! Athletes like Indya Nivar, a junior at Apex Friendship High School who plays both varsity
Student athletes are very frustrated with the cancelation of sports due to the coronavirus. Some students have taken this opportunity to train and get better, while others have been unmotivated
In the Triangle area of North Carolina, there are three things that are guaranteed: death, taxes and intense college basketball rivalries. The Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina,
Owned by the WWE and NBC, the XFL offers football for fans directly after the Super Bowl. The league also features unique rules that make the game interesting and different
On Friday January 31, the Leesville’s women’s basketball (13-5) team played in one of the biggest games of the season. It was a huge matchup against rival Millbrook (15-4).
Jalen McDonald only had two points in the first half against Millbrook. Just his second game back after 6+ months of recovering from a leg injury and fresh off a
