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Austin Escalante

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer

My name is Austin Escalante, I am now a senior at Legacy High school. I am 17 years old. I was born and raised in Arizona, and this is the first time I have ever lived outside Arizona. I went to Verrado High School and was planing on never leaving Arizona unless I got my dream job. I’ve known all my friends for at least 3 years, some even more. My dad took a job here, and I was forced to move, leaving my girlfriend and other friends, and I had to quit my job. It seemed like nothing could get worse. It was over 1,000-mile drive that took us two days, 12 hours the first day and nine hours the second one.
aescalante@therideronline.com

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10 Best Things About this Year's Yearbook

10 Best Things About this Year’s Yearbook

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
May 30, 2014

Make It Yours You can choose the color of your book. Green, Orange, Purple, Blue or Red. John Davis and John Sudbury Picture On page 196, you’ll see two teachers and renowned best friends, Davis and Sudbury, who to0k a partner photo wearing crazy glasses. Have Mr. Cousins Sign Here Upon...

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The Seattle Seahawks ousted the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 2. Open-source photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/12245113796/.

Super Bowl XLVIII: Seahawks Oust Broncos

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
February 10, 2014

The Seahawks hoisted the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the game by beating the favored Broncos. About 111.5 million people viewed the broadcast of the Super Bowl on TV and, according to ESPN, made it the highest viewed Super Bowl in history. This beat last year’s 108.6 million. Twelve seconds into...

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Chris Smith, 12, dribbles around a Lancaster player on December 18.

Basketball Strides Toward Success

Andrew Roberts and Austin Escalante
January 13, 2014

With a solid defense and a supporting crowd, the Bronco basketball team is 7-8 this season. Senior Chris Smith has been the team leader in scoring all season, but the team has not been as statistically dominant as past years in defense. However, defense has not been a problem for the Broncos to win...

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Kenton Mayberry, 12, leads the team into their first playoff game ever.

Broncos Advance to Second Round in Playoffs

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013

There is a first for everyone: first steps, first words or first friends. A first for Legacy in four years is a playoff game and a playoff win. “Every game we play together as a family,” Coach Chris Melson said, “it’s something you will always remember.” Starting off the first playoff...

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Players Rely Heavily on Superstitions

Players Rely Heavily on Superstitions

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
October 18, 2013

LSU Tigers coach Les Miles and Bronco football coach Chris Melson have something in common: they both eat something before a game. Miles picks up a hand full of grass when he walks out of the tunnel and eats it. Melson gets a burger before every single football game. Superstitions are commonly known...

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Final Blog: Austin Escalante

Final Blog: Austin Escalante

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
May 30, 2014

Starting the year fresh was something strange to me. I moved August 12, from Arizona to Texas. The move was something I did not want to happen, something I didn’t think I could handle. Coming to the conclusion of the year, I am proud to say, I made it. 2010 I walked through the doors of Verrado...

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Daniel Kay, 12, approaches the green during practice.

Golf Team Competes at State Championship

Andrew Roberts and Austin Escalante
April 25, 2014

Bright white shoes, shiny woods and irons and a red jacket to show school colors accompanied all seven players of the boys’ golf team as they got second in regionals and secured their spots in the state championship. On April 14 and April 15, boys’ golf took second in regionals. Head Coach Christopher...

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Super Bowl XLVIII: The Orange Crush vs. The 12th Man

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
January 28, 2014

Take part in rooting for the Orange Crush, or jump in on the 12th man.  Join the 100 million plus people to watch the Denver Broncos face off against the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 2 in New Jersey.  The Broncos have the no. one scoring offense and total offense, but how will it match up with...

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Jimmy Jones, 12, runs the ball at the playoff game against Highland Park on Nov. 29.

Football Season Wrap Up

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
December 12, 2013

A shutdown defense and high-powered offense helped the Broncos entertain the fans all season, but their only goal was to remain a family. Regardless of the playoff loss, the Broncos continue to focus more on what the future has to offer. “We put on a great show for the fans,” senior Everett Williams...

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Arizona to Texas: Best Local Food

Arizona to Texas: Best Local Food

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
November 12, 2013

Chop House Burgers, Our place, and Chicken Express are all around the Mansfield and Arlington area. These food joints are serving great food over many years, but there are also new places popping up on every corner. Coming from a new state, Arizona, I am trying to find “that restaurant” that I will...

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Blog: Leaving Everything I Know

Blog: Leaving Everything I Know

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
September 13, 2013

The most important year of high school, my senior year, I was forced to move more than 1,000 miles away from the state that I have grown up in my entire life. I have lived in Phoenix, Arizona my whole life until now. The move to Texas has presented many challenges for me, but nothing I can’t handle. Phoenix...

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How To Survive the Rest of the School Year

How To Survive the Rest of the School Year

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
May 13, 2014

As the school year comes to a close, you may be at the “I don’t give a care” stage. You may ask yourself each morning, “How many days can I miss?” The end is near. Here are some ways to help you finish the year strong without going too crazy or losing credit. Don’t Give Up Giving up is...

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The 2014 NFL Draft begins on May 8. Open-source photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/rmtip21/3440696788/.

NFL Draft 2014: The Craze Begins

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
April 22, 2014

The National Football League draft arrives soon, and Radio City Music Hall will be a fan-crazed party hall on Thursday, May 8 through Saturday, May 10. Every young athlete dreams of hearing their name called on draft night. Walking out of the green room, greeting the commissioner of the NFL and holding...

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My Final Semester

My Final Semester

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
January 22, 2014

This is the last first semester of high school I will ever get. My older friends always told me that my senior year would go by quickly, but I never believed them until now, when I have only a couple of months left until I will graduate. Moving from different states, trying to play catch up and be able...

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The Broncos play a game against Fort Worth Southwest on December 2.

Broncos Stay Strong After First District Loss

Andrew Roberts and Austin Escalante
December 18, 2013

Since the win at the opening game at Legacy against Irving, the Bronco basketball team continues to stay strong with a steady record of 3-4. In the season so far, the defensive line up held all teams to an average of 45 points. With six foot, five inch center senior Chad Pursley defending the paint,...

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Running back Kenton Mayberry, 12, rushes during the game against Ennis.

Football Team Remains Confident

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
October 25, 2013

Seven and one. Even with the loss to Ennis, the football team knows their season hasn’t ended and their playoff dreams haven’t either. “Losing [to Ennis] made us more hungry, more fired up,” senior Everett Williams said. “We need to get the taste of loss out of our mouth.” The football...

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Legacy football players enter the stadium for their biggest game, homecoming.

Football Players Set Record

Austin Escalante, Staff Writer
October 1, 2013

Varsity football traveled 64 miles for their home opener to defeat McKinney Lions, taking the win at 38-28. Nerves played a role in the Bronco’s first home game. By shaking off the stress, the Broncos overcame the challenge and won against Kennedale. Preparing for these kinds of games did not come...

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