Every Thursday during their season, the varsity softball team came together and participated in team meetings and team dinners. The bonding time helped relieve the team of stress the sport gave them and build friendships with the teammates around them. Together, the team believes the bonding time helps...

The Mens' varisty basketball team entered a new competitive 5A district this year and weren't even ranked at the beginning of the year. With that been said, the team still went (9-5) in district play and made it to the first round of the playoffs. This video tells their story through highlights. If...

Head Coach Marchie Murdock and his varsity basketball squad came home Monday night with a (5-4) record. A win against the Mansfield Tigers would ensure the team a playoff spot. With the help of Marchie Murdock Jr. who led the team in scoring, the varsity squad defeated the Tigers 40-32 and clinched a...

Texas hosts Super Bowl 45 on February 6. The sporting event not only brings the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers together to battle for the Lombardi Trophy at Cowboys Stadium, but also attracts many other forms of entertainment and celebrities to the area. In addition, the event get students...

Sophomore Ashton Willnow practices her kicks in the drill team room for the upcoming football game. Willnow worries about the amount of homework that awaits her when she gets home, but knows it is all part of the dream. Horses “I have ridden horses for six years. I love letting go of everything...

I hate being late. I knew from the moment we left my house that Dini and I should have left earlier. I was really worried because I had been given this really neat opportunity and was going to ruin the chance to meet Zach, Cameron, Nathan and Michael; the members of Allstar Weekend. Fortunately, we...

2010 All-District Football Selections 1st Team Offense: WR-Josh Doctson #23 Tackle-Trey Farrar #74 2nd Team Offense: Center-John Happel #75 Tackle-Rees Odhiambo#71 Guard-Wade Nowlin#76 TE-Trent Davis#87 WR-Marchie Murdock #88 RB-Decarlos Humphrey #15 Honorable Mention: WR-Conner...

FFA will compete in a Tri-Chapter Agr-Science fair from Jan. 6-8 at the Reed Stewart Agriculture Barn. The FFA group will face off against Mansfield, Arlington and Martin High Schools. Senior Cody Markwood looks to redeem himself of last year, since his biggest competition graduated. “This ...

Anxiousness overcomes junior Lenny Loughner as he waits to exit the plane after an 18 hour long flight. He and sophomore Carson Campbell have arrived in Tokyo, Japan. He looks around, noticing his new surroundings, astounded by the sleek and modern architecture which surrounded him. During the...

Younglife serves as a high school ministry where adults go out and develop friendships with students in hopes of sharing Christ with them. The leaders of Younglife try to introduce as many kids to Jesus as possible. Every Monday night at 7:57 students go to Mansfield Bible Church and attend Younglife,...

In their final pre- season game, the Broncos were hoping for a win against Plano to gain momentum going into the regular season. Unfortunately, the Plano Wildcats defense was too much for the Broncos to overcome and the game ended with a 23-7 loss. The Wildcats got on the board first when quarterback...

Despite a good first game from quarterback Quentin Hasten, who finished with 205 yards passing and two touchdowns, the varsity football team’s opener against the L.D. Bell Raiders ended with a 20-30 loss. Although head coach Chris Melson was pleased with his team’s effort, he acknowledges the fundamentals...

The varsity girls' softball team remains undefeated in district at a record of 10-0, and try to hold on to their perfect record tonight in their game against Stephenville. The girl's have been outscoring their opponents 112-9.  Some of the most notable games were the shutouts of Timberview 10-0, Arlington...

Getting a hole-in-one is rare: the likelihood of an amateur getting one according to the PGA is one in 12,750. Some life-long golfers never get to experience it.  Two of Legacy’s golfers achieved this feat, and will remember it forever. Sophomore Clayton Chenault did the unthinkable when he sunk...

On January 23, the men’s varsity soccer team defeated Flower Mound Marcus High School in the Martin Invitational tournament championship.  Prior to being defeated by Legacy, Marcus was the number one high school team in the nation according to ESPN. Does this mean we deserve to be rated number...

Light rain came down as the Legacy Broncos came in to warm up for their upcoming game.  The crowds filled the stands to support their team despite the wet and cold weather.  Former starting quarterback, Kennedy Jones, wouldn’t let his broken leg make him miss his team’s playoff game and was present...

It was Halloween day, and my buddies and I were ready to play some tackle football.  Unfortunately, the last guy that we were waiting for to make the teams even was taking an unusually long amount of time. As a result we decided to play Tarzan on a piece of football equipment while waiting.  We would...

The varsity volleyball team begins their Bi-District playoffs tonight taking on Fort Worth Northside .  The Broncos are district champions with a 13-1 record.  Their only loss came to Seguin, who they played later on in the district season 3-0. “It’s a huge accomplishment.  These girls have...

If you asked me if I thought the varsity football team would make the playoffs at the beginning of the year, I would respond, “Pshhh, yeah right.”  After last year I doubted that a team that had won two games would make the post season in just a year’s transition.  It wasn’t like Kennedy Jones...

The forward comes to oppose her. It all comes down to this fraction of a moment, this split second of adversity. She is one-on-one with her opponent and from this point onward. She pulls a defensive maneuver, robbing the ball from her foe and quickly getting the ball back to mid field, back to her offense. Freshman...

The Bronco volleyball team did the best they could do defeating Mansfield High School 3-0 Sept 8. The energy in the stadium was intense, and the Bronco’s fed off of it.  The team was fluent and powerful both offensively and defensively, leading to the quick win.  After the first game, which the...

We have all made mistakes in our life. Some have been minor, some have been major. Either way we can all agree we want forgiveness afterward.  Michael Vick has finished his jail sentence and moved on in life by signing with the Philadelphia Eagles.  However, many fans are still ready to chastise Vick...

Junior Kyle Grey looks at the clock on his bedside table that reads 1:30 a.m. He then looks down at the massive stack of books laying in front of him. His night has just begun. Grey immediately regrets that he procrastinated his homework this long. He promises himself he will never procrastinate again. Red...

After advancing through Zone and District, Theater’s next test would be Area. The group’s been working hard for two months to memorize their lines, arrange their set, pick their wardrobe, and perfect the play; “Lend Me a Tenor,” a comedy about an opera meant to bring in money for the Cleveland...

Senior Kaylee Wilson looks down at little red bumps that cover her body. Resisting the urge to scratch, Wilson grabs a bottle from the cabinet and quickly slathers the medicated lotion on to her irritated skin. She lets out a sigh of relief as the burning sensation cools. “I wish there was a way...

Miss LHS will take place on March 10 at 7 p.m. in the PAC. All profits from Miss LHS benefit L.U.C.K. week beneficiary Ethan Hallmark, who currently battles stage four neuroblastoma. Seniors Kaylee Wilson and Nikki Childs and sophomore Maddie Schimming serve as planners for the pageant. Last year,...

Varsity swimming and diving team recently competed at Regionals. Both the girls and the boys placed sixth overall at the meet. Diver Sarah Musselman is returning to state competition for the second year in a row. Musselman plans on improving on the fifth place she scored at Regionals last year despite...

After a 7 point loss to the Cedar Hill Longhorns on January 25, the Broncos came home and played an impressive game, defeating the Grand Prairie Gophers 56-38, and improving their record to 5-4 in district play.

Army All-American Bowl committee selects 90 high school athletes from the entire nation who play in a game between the best of the best. Some athletes make All-State and aren’t even selected for this honor. With only three years of football experience under his belt, Tevin Mitchel made the roster and...

After a 60-27 victory over Grand Prairie a week before, the Broncos came home to face the Midlothian Panthers. With the play of Derry Franklin and Josh Doctson, the team earned a 59-50 victory.

Every time Marchie Murdock steps onto the basketball court, his father stands in attendance to watch his son. Every steal Murdock makes, his father exalts to. Every shot that Murdock makes, his father claps and cheers for his son. Every moment before Murdock attempts a free throw; his father hopes...

Sophomore Josh Sanders walks up to his next class while lugging his heavy gym bag and carrying his baseball bat. He gets his mind ready for the long day ahead of practice, school, and praising God. Baseball Star- “I love baseball, but I like to play rather than watch. Watching can get boring. I...

The varsity football squad played their hearts out in every game. Even when the odds kept stacking up against them, they never gave up. They finished their season with no regrets and the peace of mind that they left it all on the field. Even in defeat, you can find victory. Leave comments below

With only three games left on the football schedule, it’s do or die for the Legacy Broncos. In order to have any hopes of qualifying for the post season, the Broncos must win all of their remaining games. Head Coach Chris Melson acknowledges that the task before the team isn’t an easy one but has...

With the hype of homecoming, the Broncos entered Newsom Stadium aspiring to win two games against a win less Midlothian Panther team. Unfortunately, turnovers cost the Broncos a win and the game ended with a 14-16 loss. The Broncos started with the ball and inside the panther 20 yard line. However,...

After a 49-14 loss to Cedar Hill in their district opener, the Broncos went into Gopher Stadium motivated and aspired to get their first win. A win less pre-season and loss to Cedar Hill put doubt in some of the Bronco fans but a convincing 55-13 win and explosive performance by quarterback Decarlos...

Legacy’’s projected student growth for 2010 was 2,500, however because of the housing market, the population only grew 3% from 2009. The student body has increased from about 2,100 students to 2,278 students. “The growth does not effect the way we go about doing our jobs,” Mr. Wright...

After coming off their undefeated record in district, the girl’s varsity softball team won their first trip to Area by beating Denton Ryan in two games of a three game series. Legacy won the first meeting 3-2, and the second 2-1, with Katelyn Potts scoring two homeruns to get her team the win. With...

The meet was over, and the boys waited to see their results. They didn't know what to expect. Each was confident in their times and what they placed and hoped that it was enough to win regionals. The team held their breath as their head coach, Tony Tullbane, added up their scores. The team exclaimed...

Out of all of the coaches we have here at Legacy, in my opinion none have as much passion and determination as the head varsity soccer coach, Aaron Cottrell.  He took the soccer team deep into the playoffs last year and is repeating success this year.  Because of his coaching, Legacy went from a no-name...

The time expired and the boys' varsity team found themselves on the losing end of the state semi finals to Mesquite Poteat.  After winning seven straight playoffs games, including beating their rival Midlothian, their Cinderella story of potentially winning state had come to an end.  Seven months have...

It’s Sunday Night and he sits in front of the television, ready to watch his Cardinals play.  He sends his friends text messages, reminding them to watch the game and boasting how good his team will perform. He holds his breath as his team gets set for the kickoff. As soon as the ball leaves the tee...

He watched the games from the sidelines all year.  There were brief moments where he got to play, but only when the game was already in hand.  He waited, hoping for his chance to show his talents.  The opportunity is here tonight. Starting quarterback Kennedy Jones injured his leg last Friday in...

In my previous blog I compared Legacy Quarterback Kennedy Jones to the Atlanta Falcons’ Quarterback Matt Ryan.  Simply because Jones, like Ryan, has completely turned a team that had been desolate a year before, into a powerhouse that has a shot at making the playoffs. Excuse me Kennedy for calling...

She stands ready, awaiting the sound of the music.  Her coach has informed her of her expectations and she knows what she needs to do to fulfill them.  Her eyes wander through the flashing cameras, overwhelmed by the enormity of the crowd present.  She catches a glimpse of her parents, who give her...

LBTV REPORT: video  (Matt Vela Reporting) LBTV SOUNDSLIDE: video  Offense scores points, but defense wins championships. That was certainly the case Friday night when the Legacy Broncos took on the Mansfield Tigers. It was a long battle of “3 and outs” and turnovers, eventually ending in...

She lights up the dance floor like the sunrise. Cameras flash like diamonds. The crowd of 300 plus roar upon her like lions. And in the center of the dance floor, Carly Smith and her team embrace each other in victory. Sophomore Carly Smith and her dance team competed and won in the 2007 Stage One...

Josh Doctson (Football/Basketball) Standing at a daunting 6 foot 5 frame and weighing 180 lbs Josh Doctson has earned his picking as the number one athlete at Legacy High school by being multi-talented in football and basketball, two sports that require a vast amount physical exertion and talent....

Everyone who at least knows about the Dallas Cowboys is almost sure to know about the Terrell Owens/Tony Romo incident that occurred within the team. Wide Receiver Terrell Owens joined the team in 2006 and had an instant impact, leading the team in receiving and helping the Cowboys return to the playoffs....

Two weeks ago the Broncos sat at number one in the district heading into their game against South Grande Prairie Wariors, a team whom only mustered one win all season. After an unthinkable loss to the Warriors 2-1, it was up to Head Coach Aaron Cottrell to reinvigorate his team with the district title...

Sophomore Sarah Mussleman throws her books on the ground with frustration. Unable to continue with her homework, she puts in her headphones and turns on some of her favorite music. Slowly but surely her body relaxes as she becomes less and less stressed. Music- “I usually get really upset and freak...

With the regular season over the Varsity Boys' Basketball team entered the Class 5A Bi-District Playoffs. In the first round on Tuesday night, the Broncos faced the Richland Rebels; the number one seed in the playoffs and ranked fourth in the entire 5A conference. The first half was loud and explosive...

Junior Danika Dunn enters the natatorium with her Subway six inch veggie sub with extra cheese in one hand, and a pickle in the other. After Dunn finishes eating she finds the rest of her team mates and joins them on the sidelines of the pool. Before every meet the swim team eats at Subway where the...

Sophomore Lacie Dillard walks into the tanning salon looking at her pale skin. With her tanning lotion and eye protection in hand she knows she will soon be tan. An estimated 30 million North Americans prefer to tan indoor rather than outdoor according to tanningtruth.com Dillard tans in a superbed...

See why Josh Doctson is considered one of the best athletes on campus and what he believes his future will hold in terms of sports.

The Legacy Broncos entered Crowley High School, defeating the Eagles 59-43 in their final pre-district game.

Despite coming off of a 55-42 home win against Arlington Bowie last Tuesday, the Broncos couldn't keep their win streak going and fell to the Summit Jaguars 54-35. Leave Comments Below

If you are guilty of committing 4 or more of these qualifications then you are officially “that guy” If you’ve ever worn a cut off muscle shirt If you peel out of the parking lot If you borrow money and not pay the person back If you roll your windows down and play music really loud...

The varsity football team hoped to finish their season strong against the Timberview Wolves. However, the Wolves ended their aspirations with their 15-7 victory. Leave comments below

Last year, the Broncos defeated the Tigers 14-10 in their meeting last season. Friday night, the Broncos and Tigers squared off again, not only for bragging rights, but to advance in the standings of their division. After an electrifying 100 yard kickoff return by Ian Simon that started off the game...

Ever since Legacy won their inaugural game against the Mansfield Tigers last year, there has been a rivalry between the two teams. It’s evident that the Tigers are our biggest rival in football. This Friday's match up is not only for bragging rights, but crucial for the Broncos to get back in the race...

With fall arriving, the tennis team started district play against Cedar Hill on September 17. The team set their expectations high despite departures of former seniors Spencer Basham, Dallas Dunn, Davey Williams, Ceci Canelos and Caitlyn Redfield. Although the team faces 5A competition, the players believe...

After last week's loss to L.D. Bell the Broncos hoped to rebound against Summit. Despite an early 14-0 lead, the Broncos could not maintain it and ended up with a 21-16 loss. The players blame themselves for letting the same continuity problems occur for the second time in a row and mandate that the...

Taylor Cockrell was one of 53 out of the entire region to be selected as a Dallas Honoree by the National Football Foundation.  Cockrell will attend an awards banquet on April 20th at Cowboys stadium. The committee will select one athlete to earn a 2,500 scholarship to whichever college they choose. “It’s...

The games were over and it was time for worship. FCA sponsor Lacy Beckler asks who wants to lead in prayer. Everyone looks around at each other wondering who wants to step up and say prayer. Senior Caitlin Carpenter  volunteers.  The group bows their heads as she leads in prayer. Carpenter has been...

The baseball fields were soaked beyond playability, but players walked out to tryouts despite the conditions.  They knew this was there one shot to show the coaches what they could do, and each one treated it as a live or die situation. The Bronco baseball team held tryouts on January 29 through...

The defensive huddle breaks and he glances at the receiver he’s about to cover.  As the offense gets set, he gets into position in front of the receiver.  He watches the receiver’s eyes and studies his body motion to predict what he’ll do, while at the same time reading the quarterback with his...

He stands awaiting the signal to go.  He looks forward at the 25 meter long pool, knowing the struggle he’s about to endure.  His brother watches from afar, hoping his sibling does well.  The swimmers are briefed of the upcoming start of the race and assume position. The starter goes off and he...

The Broncos came into Friday’s game against Timberview needing a win to guarantee them a spot in the playoffs and to earn the title as district champions.  Legacy started off with the ball at their 27 yard line. On the second play from scrimmage, running back Cameron Davis fumbled and gave it to the...

Freshman Audrey Burkett gets her gear ready as she heads out on the court.  She is the only freshman girl on the varsity tennis team. She is nervous, excited and ready to play. After hours of practice Audrey plays her first tennis game as number eight on the varsity team. “I am still so intimidated...

Legacy’s football team is good, there’s no doubt about that. However, offense could use some more help.  The varsity only averages 15.66 points a game, including defensive scores.  There’s no problem with skill set.  We have the talent to score more points.  Where we’re lacking is in the...

The first game of the year is judgment day for all the players and coaches.  It’s the day where all the coaching and all the preparation come into effect.  Whether it’s from “two-a-days” in 100 degree heat, to long days in the weight room, or nights in front of the white board with coach, all...