Category: Sports
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Recent History of Leesville and Heritage women’s soccer
Late into the second half, Leesville defends a Heritage corner kick. The ball is cleared, and the score remains tied at 0-0. (Photo Courtesy of Lily Myers)
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The benefits of yoga on the mind and body
Synonymously breathing and stretching may seem simple, but it has numerous benefits for the mind and body. Yoga is for everyone, and it’s something everyone should consider incorporating into their routine. (Photo courtesy of…
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How do Leesville high schoolers Balance school and sports?
Leesville Road High School offers 36 sports for boys and girls. These sports range from wrestling and diving, to soccer and football. There are so many options to pick from but, students have to…
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How do game day nerves effect student athletes?
Chase Harrison performing at a high level regardless of his pre-race nerves, resulting in a win for leesville Track and Field. (Photo courtsey of Gabriella Cueto)
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The start of leesville’s spring sports season
The LRHS field will be home to spring sports such as Women’s Soccer and co-ed Track and Field. With rain on the way, outdoor sports must be flexible. (Picture courtesy of Alexis Engelson)
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Tryouts for the upcoming spring sports teams at leesville
In the next two weeks the sports teams for the spring season start their season. Above is the tryout date, location, and time for each sport. (Created by Siena Trainor, information from leesvilleroadathleticzone.com)
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2025 Super Bowl Eagles exciting Victory
On February 9, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, in Super Bowl LIX. The Chiefs have been in 5 out of 6 of the past super bowls, and…
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The Super Bowl is more than just football
Super Bowl LIX (59) is a match-up between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, February 9. Every year, football fans around the United…
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What to expect at the upcoming Leesville softball tryouts
Leesville Softball tryouts for the upcoming spring season are coming up on February 12, 13 and 14 at 4:30pm on the softball field. Before tryouts happen, everyone planning to tryout needs to make sure…
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LRHS changes the coach for women’s JV soccer team
For the spring 2025 season, Mr. Broer will be taking over coaching of the women’s JV soccer team. Broer has coached at LRHS in the past, however he is new to this team. The…
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Week 18 concluded, welcome to the 2025 NFL postseason
Football season is coming to a close, with just about a month before Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, February 9. This year’s big game is taking place in Ceasar’s Superdome, normally the home of…
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How is the LRHS JV Men’s basketball team performing right now?
The Leesville men’s JV basketball team has been doing well this season. They are currently undefeated with a 5-0 score. The JV team has 7 freshman and 8 sophomores on the team, while varsity…
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THe Forgoten athletic teams of Leesville
Pictured: The LRHS Women’s Varsity tennis team. Despite placing 3rd in the Cap Six 4A conference, the team didn’t have much attendance at games throughout the year (Photo Courtesy of Alexis Engleson).
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Chaos of the F1 Season and changes for 2025
This Formula One season has been one that will go down as one of the greatest and most chaotic in history. At the beginning of the season, all teams were hopeful about their new…
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Leesville Basketball plays exciting season opener against Cary High School
On Tuesday, November 19, Leesville Road High School took on Cary High School in an intense basketball game. The game opened the 2024-2025 basketball season. From the first jump ball, Leesville and Cary went…
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Leesville’s Newest Sport: Women’s Flag Football
The Leesville women’s flag football team poses for a picture after the first two wins in school history. Their victories were against Enloe High School and then Sanderson High School. (Photo Courtesy of Tamara…
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lessville football regular season recap
From left to right: Christian Shaw (Sr), Deiondre Goldston (Sr), William Colombo (Sr), and Sam White (Jr) walk onto the field with the referees before kickoff. This marks the start of the last conference…
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the improvement of leesvilles weight room
The weight rooms’ new double-benches are pictured above. The format of the room has also changed, with the racks being located in the middle of the room instead of along the wall. (Photo Courtesy…
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Leesville teacher wins Cap 6 coach of the year
Coach Lyon with her varsity players. “They make me a better person,” said Coach Lyon (courtesy of Lady Lions Instagram)
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Leesville’s start to the exciting Indoor Track and Field season
Leesville’s 2024-25 Indoor Track and Field season began on October 30, and will last until mid-February. Tryouts took place during late October and early November, and the team finalized the roster on November 15.…
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Teacher Spotlight: The Legacy of Coach Jake Jones
Jake Jones is a teacher at Leesville Road High School and head baseball coach. For the last eight years, he has been working at Leesville as a physical education and health teacher. Every spring,…
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high hopes for leesville’s winter track and field season
Senior, Banks Blizzard, third from the right, finishes his 1600m race at Mondoelite 2023. Banks is now a Captain of the track team. (Photo Permission of Jeff Sides)
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Leesville Road High School Men’s Basketball Tryouts start soon
The Leesville Road High School Varsity Basketball team plays against the Heritage High School team in the main gym at Leesville. The team works together throughout the season to advance in the basketball conference…
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Leesville’s Men’s Lacrosse Interest Meeting
Number 6, Cooper Gaul during a 2023 Men’s Lacrosse game at Leesville Road High School. The interest meeting for the 2024 season was held from 6:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, September 12 in Leesville’s Cafeteria.…
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Junior Varsity Football deserves more fans
Junior varsity’s last game was a win, but not everybody may have known that, as people don’t really get super excited about junior varsity as compared to varsity, especially in football. Last Game On…
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Leesville Cross Country Friday Night Lights meet recap
(From left to right) Elizabeth Dokulil, Clara Davis, Kate Slobodnyak, and Meklit Yeshitla are seniors on the girls Cross Country team. All four of them raced hard in the Championship race at Friday Night…
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Leesville vs Gibbons Tennis Match recap
Mia Caruanna, senior, and Maren Hauge, freshmen, continue to practice their doubles strategy and win their court against Gibbons. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Engelson)
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Upcoming Women’s Wrestling Tryouts
Devin Hardy, Coach Jason Wyss, Kylie Simpson (from left to right) from the women’s wrestling team last year. For anyone interested in trying out for the women’s wrestling team, it can be a daunting…
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Leesville Sports Pre-Season Workouts
Leesville Road High School’s Varsity baseball started workouts for their spring season during the fall of 2024. The team begins to prep the field for play. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Engelson)
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Start of leesville football season
Seniors line up in front of the student section in all white at Leesville’s first home football game. Students hold up lucky threes to cheer on the team as they reach a third down.…
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Monaco Grand Prix
Over the weekend, Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc secured his first home course win. Over the past 6 years, Leclerc has had some unfortunate races in Monaco. The Monaco curse has been broken. Leclerc,…
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Tips to doing well at LRHS cheer tryouts
Leesville Road High School cheer team is having tryouts July 31 and August 1. There are over 30 students trying out for the cheer team. Here are tips for doing well. Jumps In cheer,…
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4A NC track and field State Championship
The 4A State Championship track and field meet showcased exceptional talent and determination from both men’s and women’s teams, with athletes achieving personal bests, school records, and remarkable victories. Chase Harrison emerged as a…
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Leesville High School Senior Sports commitments
Here at Leesville, we have many athletically gifted students. Ashley Lamme Ashley Lamme, a senior here at LRHS, has been playing volleyball since she was in 7th grade. Lamme committed to DIII, York College…
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Leesville 7 on 7
Triangle 7 on 7, is a league that hosts 7 on 7 games. LRHS is a part of this league. (Photo courtesy of Triangle 7 on 7)
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Lando Norris’ first formula 1 win
Lando Norris secured an impressive win at the Miami Grand Prix, showcasing his skill behind the wheel of his McLaren livery car. Coming from Bristol, England, Norris’s journey from karting to Formula 1 has…
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Leesville Spring Dance concert
The Leesville Dance Department is hosting its 2024 Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23. Beginning, proficient, and dance ensemble will be performing dances they have been working hard to produce…
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Leesville Road High School Excels at 4A East Regional Meet
Leesville Road High School’s track and field team showcased their talent and determination at the highly competitive 4A East Regional Meet, delivering impressive performances across various events. With standout performances from both the boys…
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Women’s Lacrosse: Senior Night Spotlight
Just as for every spring sport, the Women’s Lacrosse season is slowly coming to an end. On Tuesday, April 9, the Varsity Team played a game against Enloe High School and celebrated their four…
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Preventing Injuries as a Student Athlete
Leesville is in the midst of spring sports season. It is now more important than ever for student-athletes to stay healthy. Preventing injuries should be at the top of their lists, especially now with…
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Women’s Lacrosse: Senior Night Spotlight
Just as for every spring sport, the Women’s Lacrosse season is slowly coming to an end. On Tuesday, April 9, the Varsity Team played a game against Enloe High School and celebrated their four…
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Watching the Boston Marathon
When stepping off the plane arriving in Boston you can feel the excitement in the air. Runners are filled with excitement all around the city and even in the outside towns surrounding Boston. The…
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Are High School Football games “overrated”?
High school football games often have energetic student sections packed with fans cheering for their teams. But is it all worth it in the end? (Photo courtesy of Elena Faddoul)
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Leesville Men’s and Women’s Track team wins CAP 6 Conference
For the first time in over 20 years the men’s and women’s bring home the conference champion title in track and field. Loyola women’s soccer commit Leah Carter also received Women’s Cap 6 athlete…
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Leesville Softball Crushes Broughton
The Leesville Pride took a big win against the Broughton Capitals this past Tuesday. Leesville ended the game early, with ten runs after five innings, resulting in a 10-0 ball game. The Pride started…
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Leesville club hockey
Hockey players in the Triangle area could only compete on travel teams, until everything changed last year. In April of 2023, the Triangle Hockey League organization was created. At the time, there were only…
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State fans celebrate NC state win
Hillsborough Street was flooded with NC State fans celebrating the men’s basketball team beating Duke 76-64, and the women’s basketball team beating the Texas Longhorns 76-66 on Sunday, March 31st. Both teams secured their…
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Ruth Metaferia, sophomore runner at Leesville
North Carolina is home to some of the best women’s track and field and cross country runners in the nation. Ruth Metaferia, sophomore, is one of those fantastic females in a class of their own. …
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Cameron Lange: Leesville tennis player
When thinking about Leesville’s men’s tennis team, a few specific faces come to mind, but not like the one of Cameron Lange. Countless hours have been put into Lange’s tennis craft, even dabbling in…
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Leesville Road Varsity baseball is making moves in the state rankings
Leesville Road Varsity baseball was ranked #4 according to the North Carolina Baseball Power Rankings with a record of 7-1. In their most recent game on March 20, 2024, Leesville crushed Enloe at their…