Tag: sports
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How is Leeville Football Pumped up for Round 1 of Playoffs?
The Leesville Football Team has made it to the first round of the playoffs with a 7-3 record. This Friday — November 10, 2025 — Leesville plays against Broughton for the second week in…
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LRHS Men’s soccer loses the Wake County Cup final
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the LRHS Varsity men’s soccer team played Apex Friendship High School in the Wake County Cup Final. While they battled hard, the Pride suffered a hard 1-2 loss. “We…
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Leesville Homecoming 2025
Leesville’s Homecoming theme for 2025 is Luau at Loonieville, incorporating a fun, tropical, and vibrant theme. The Homecoming Game is scheduled for October 10, and the dance is scheduled on the following day, October…
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Who Won Leesville 2025 Powderpuff?
Leesville’s Powderpuff game is an annual tradition during Homecoming spirit week. The girls play in a flag football game while boys coach and cheer. On October 6, 2025, the first day of spirit week,…
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Why Are Only Football Games Allowed to Have Spirit Themes?
Both soccer and football are largely celebrated in America, Leesville high school is no exception to this. The football games are a big deal at Leesville. The bleachers are always filled or overflowing with…
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Powderpuff Football: Leesville’s Fun Way to Boost School Spirit
Powderpuff is a football game where girls play and boys can either cheer or coach the girls. Any girl can join and participate in the game. To sign up, there is a google form…
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Leesville Women’s Tennis Suffers a Tough Loss Against Millbrook
On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Leesville Women’s Varsity Tennis Team traveled to Millbrook High School and suffered a tough 2-7 loss. Going into the match, the Leesville team knew they would have to…
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How do Severe Injuries Affect Student Athletes?
Leesville has a large population of student-athletes who are at risk of injury during their high school sports career. Sports like soccer, football, dance, cheer, baseball, etc., can cause a tear of their ACL…
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Getting Ready for the Season: Leesville Women’s Soccer Interest Meeting
The women’s soccer interest meeting will be held in room 240 on Wednesday, September 24. Above the 2024-25 women’s soccer team poses after securing conference champions. (Photo via @leesvillepride_soccer on Instagram)
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Leesville’s First Home Football Games of the Season
Every LRHS football game, Leesville students show up to represent their school and cheer on their team. The first home football game’s theme was Hawaiian Out. (Photo courtesy of Gaby Lefcheck)
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LRHS JV basketball coach heads into year 2
Latricia Snead is headed into year two as the Leesville Girls’ JV basketball coach. Coach Snead’s goals for this upcoming season are for her players to focus on mental toughness and skills. “Training will…
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Leesville Volleyball’s annual assists against Alzheimer’s game is happening now!
On September 18, the Leesville Volleyball Teams will be playing at home against Athens Drive, but this game is about more than just winning. The team is organizing its annual Assist against Alzheimer’s game,…
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Women’s golf teams first match of the season
Fraser Van Asch (left) and Robert Patterson (right) pose next to Leesville’s second place score. They were both very proud of the girls. (photo courtesy of Madeline Gransden)
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LRHS Dance Team prepares for Football season
As the football season approaches, the dance team is finalizing routines and perfecting their sideline dances alongside the band. They showcased two different dances this past Friday, along with special quarter dances performed between…
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LRHS varsity men’s soccer vs. Green Hope
On Monday, August 25, the LRHS Men’s Varsity soccer team faced off against the Green Hope Falcons. The Pride won 3-2–their 2nd win out of their five games played so far this season. “I…
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End of the Carolina Hurricanes’ season
The Carolina Hurricanes concluded the 2024-25 season in second place in the Metropolitan Division, with a record of 47 wins, 30 losses, and 4 ties. Their surprising seventh consecutive playoff run was cut short…
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2025 NCHSAA Track and Field championships
On May 16-17, North Carolina A&T hosted the annual North Carolina High School Athletic Association(NCHSAA) 1A-4A Track and Field state championships. Athletes from each region of North Carolina showcased their talents, leading to personal…
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Class of 2025 division 1 sports commitments
Making a Collegiate-level sports team is extremely competitive, especially at the Division 1 level. However, in the LRHS Class of 2025, there is a decent number of students committed to Division 1 colleges for…
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LRHS Spring dance concert
The LRHS Dance Department performed their spring concert this last Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22. The majority of the dances are choreographed by students, with input as needed by Shannon Carr, dance…
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Unusual Powderpuff game
This year’s Powderpuff game was nothing short of unusual. Typically, Leesville’s annual Powderpuff game is held during or right after football season, so sometime in the fall. Football players have the opportunity to either…
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Ilia Topuria: Rising to GOAT Status One Fight at a Time
When it comes to the UFC, the term “GOAT”– Greatest of All Time–is reserved for only the best of the best. Names like Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones, and Anderson Silva are usually…
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leesville men’s and women’s track and field teams win 2025 CAP-6 conference meet
Loonie track runners participated in various events at the Cap 6 conference championship. From left to right: Pole Vault, 3200m, 4x400m, 800m, and 4×200. (Photo used by permission of Kate Slobodnyak)
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Leesville Women’s Soccer Team is 8-0 in Conference Play
Pictured above, the 2024-25 Leesville women’s varsity soccer team. They remain undefeated in conference play at 8-0. (Photo courtesy of Cooper Paiva)
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What to expect with Leesville’s athletic conference next year
For the 2025-2026 school year, Leesville Road High School will be a part of the Cap 8A conference. This conference has new teams coming in and old teams leaving. The current Cap 4A conference…
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Leesville has awesome performances at track meet vs. Sanderson
On March 22, 2025, a number of Leesville freshmen and sophomores raced at the Triangle Challenge 2025 hosted by Sanderson High School. These students, who are a part of the Leesville Track & Field…
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It is very important for teenagers to play a sport
Every teenager should play a sport. Now I know some people will disagree with me on this opinion, but hear me out. Sports play a huge role in the lives of teenagers. They’re not…
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Rick Pitino: The Epic Journey of a College Basketball Icon
Rick Pitino is a name synonymous with college basketball excellence. Over a coaching career spanning more than five decades, he has led multiple teams to NCAA tournament appearances and national championships. Let’s delve deeper…
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This years men’s golf team tryouts
Golfers from one of Leesville’s previous teams warm up with some training at the driving range. Similar to how it went at tryouts, the golfers demonstrate their accuracy, strength, and precision. (Used by permission…
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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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UNC Baseball’s AMAZING Start to the Season
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team has kicked off the 2025 season with an impressive start, showcasing their determination to build upon last year’s success. After reaching the College World Series…
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Leesville Dance Team Shines with A FIRST PLACE FINISH
On Saturday, February 8th, the LRHS Dance Team took home a big win at Green Level Dance Team invitational, walking away with first place in D1 hip hop and the Judge’s Choice Award. This…
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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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Patrick Mahomes LOST Super Bowl LIX
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the Super Bowl. As reactions poured in, many people have pointed out that Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Chiefs,…
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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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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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The Unstoppable Legacy of the Nurmagomedov Dynasty
The surname “Nurmagomedov” has become a prominent name in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), symbolizing a legacy of excellence and dominance. To understand the depth of its significance, it’s essential to explore…
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Thrilling Cap 6 Swim Meet: Results & Standout Performances
On Saturday, January 25, the LRHS Swim Team participated in the CAP 6 Conference Swim meet against Sanderson, Enloe, Broughton, Cardinal Gibbons, and Athens Drive. The meet culminated the regular season with lots of…
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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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Braxton Berrios’ #8 Becomes Leesville’s First Retired Jersey
Braxton Berrios, #8, wide receiver, graduated from Leesville in 2014; his number became the first retired jersey in school history. Pictured above, Berrios speaking at the jersey retirement ceremony. (Photo used by permission of…
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the Dance team childrens clinic
The LRHS Dance Team holds several clinics throughout the year for aspiring dancers to attend. The attendees are taught multiple styles of dance the team performs, including pom and hip-hop. (Photo Courtesy of @lrhs_danceteam)
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Was Ashton Jeanty robbed of the 2024 Heisman?
The Heisman Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in college football, given annually to the player considered the most outstanding in the nation. This year, Travis Hunter of Colorado walked away with…
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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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New College Football Playoff System
The college football world is buzzing right now, and it’s not because of epic games or jaw-dropping touchdowns. The 2024-2025 College Football Playoff (CFP) system has stirred up major drama, leaving fans and teams…
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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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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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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…