Bowling team update

January 24, 2012 • Sara Mancha, Staffer  
Filed under Sports

The smell of pretzels and nachos fill the air as the tension sets in. Senior Xzavier Martin’s name pops up on the screen signaling that it is his turn to bowl. He picks up his ball, takes his mark and a deep breath. “Watch this,” he says to his teammates. He brings his arm slightly... Read more »

Boys Varsity Basketball update

January 9, 2012 • Victoria Powers, Features Editor  
Filed under Sports

Dec. 9, the boys varsity basketball team beat Keller Central 55 to 41. Senior Cameron Craig had a broken hand forcing him to not participate in the game, but with a positive mindset he persisted for the players. “I felt really confident going into it,” senior Cameron Ashton said. “We... Read more »

Wrestling update

December 8, 2011 • Laurel Gregory, Staff Artist  
Filed under Sports

Imagine your skull pressed so hard against the ground the entire left side of your face is numb. Imagine someone’s entire body force pressing down upon your chest so that it feels as though your lungs are being squeezed from the inside. For Warrior wrestlers, this is simply a daily routine. ... Read more »

Tough break

October 5, 2011 • Abby Bishop, Staffer  
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She fell onto the soccer field with a snap that the whole team could hear. It was loud and painful enough to make anyone stop in their tracks. She sat on the field in pain and held her leg while soccer coach Ruth Knight called an ambulance. Tuesday, Sept. 6, freshman Darling Hernandez broke her femur,... Read more »

Quarterback steps up

October 5, 2011 • Tyler Forde, Staffer  
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“Errrrr!” The final buzzer sounds as senior Brody Lambert leads the Warriors to another victory. Lambert steps up to fill the spot as varsity quarterback after a great season last year. Last season he was the Warriors half back who also had a good amount of time at the quarterback position.... Read more »

Best sports movies

October 5, 2011 • Kendra Brown, Sports Editor  
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Movies with diversity and hardship within a sports team seem to inspire, affect, or even change those who are on a team themselves. 1.) Miracle (2004) True story of Herb Brooks, 1980 U.S. hockey team coach that leads the team to victory over the untouchable Russian squad. 2.) Remember the Titans (2000) True... Read more »

Senior commitments

October 5, 2011 • Samone Franklin, Staffer  
Filed under Sports

As most of us stress over applications and deciding where we want to attend college, a select few have it all figured out. Choosing a college is not an easy thing to do. There are so many different schools located in so many different places that have a variety of characteristics. “Even though... Read more »

Big time break

October 5, 2011 • Lily Hill, Staffer  
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It felt as though his heart would soon burst through his chest. He heard the blatant pop, and felt as if a 10-ton truck had just crushed his leg and his dreams of playing football junior year. He laid there motionless, unable to think. Junior Demetri Gildon played football, his favorite sport, for over... Read more »

Head to Toe: Captain Jordan Walker knows how operate his team and the court

January 31, 2011 • Addie Trammell  
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Senior Jordan Walker Weight 175 lbs & Height 6 feet Feet-Walker has baseline-to-baseline explosiveness. Every day before practice, the team lifts in the weight room and does agility work to strengthen their speed and physique. Calf Muscles-Vertical 27″ Lungs-His endurance that he has built... Read more »

Queens of the Court

January 27, 2011 • Jamie Gisburne  
Filed under Sports

The lady warrior basketball team has three very intimidating and explosive players on the team this year, which has helped get the team further and closer to district. These three players on the team are junior Amanda Barnes, senior Nikki Maduka and senior Destynee Hives-McCray. Each girl has her own... Read more »