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Isaiah Manning

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer

“I’m just here so I don’t get fined.” – Marshawn Lynch

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Final Blog

Final Blog

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023

As we approach the end of the school year, and for me the end of high school experience, most seniors anticipate their last summer under their current roof as they prepare for college, and inevitably independent life. For me, I’ll be jumping into that step June 1. As a TCU athlete, I have orientation...

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Statistically, about 7% of high school athletes continue to play sports in college.

Rejection in College Athletic Programs Influence Students, Teach Valuable Life Lessons

Cameron Hooper and Isaiah Manning
March 18, 2023

Failure. One of the best parts of high school athletics is that it teaches young men and women how to react when they fail. Unfortunately, college athletics, or the inability to make it there, can teach the same lesson. But there is hope. Only 7% of high school athletes go on to play sports in college....

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Savannah Catalon, 12, defends the ball against a Dallas Skylin player on Jan. 2

Catalon Leads Girls’ Basketball to Playoffs

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023

Savannah Catalon suited up in her first varsity basketball game as the starting point guard as a freshman. Four years later, Catalon continues at point guard. With new freshmen getting lots of playing time, Catalon has a big task ahead with trying to lead this young team, while also maximizing her senior...

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Children are being introduced to phones at much younger ages, encouraging an ongoing dependence on devices and technology in all aspects of life. Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash

Phones, Technology, Impact Student Life In and Out of School

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023

School is out. Everyone dashes to their cars, or a bus, or an after-school club or sport. Eventually, they all arrive at one place. Home. When they get there, their lives are greatly impacted because of the effects of technology, and lately, it’s bled into lives at school as well. “I check my...

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Craziest Day of My Life

Craziest Day of My Life

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023

Nov. 9, 6 a.m. I woke up and groggily got ready for the beginning of what I would soon find out to be the craziest day of my life. In the next 30 minutes, I prepared myself for the day and began the hour-long drive toward Byron Nelson High School to watch my best friend sign his scholarship to Butler...

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Consistent Habits Increase Students Personal Fitness Success

Consistent Habits Increase Students Personal Fitness Success

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022

12:30 pm. As third period ends, Senior Ykciam Matias packs his things into his Nike backpack and prepares to go to 24 Hour Fitness for his fifth straight day this week. “Consistency is key,” he says to himself as he gets ready for the first set of his workout. “I started getting influenced...

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Students Share Tattoo Meanings

Students Share Tattoo Meanings

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022

One thing that challenges high school students today is the art of self-expression. With many different ways to express oneself, it’s hard to find one that fits. One way students have expressed their individuality is tattoos.  “It’s something that is very important to me,” junior Josiah Figueroa...

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The varsity volleyball team huddles after a point against DeSoto. Legacy lost 3-0.

Varsity Volleyball Enters Second Half of District Play

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022

The varsity volleyball team started the second half of district play 3-4, which placed them fifth in the district. With a win Oct. 4 against Duncanville High School, they moved to 4-4, which is the fourth-best district record. Four teams make playoffs, so the race to stay above .500 is crucial for the...

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Junior Braylen Smith looks to pass the ball in the game against Seguin on Feb. 8. [File Photo]

Braylen Smith: Striving for Success

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022

After a two-hour basketball practice, junior Braylen Smith lays out a royal blue Naruto t-shirt, Forever 21 cargo pants, and a used pair of all-black Air Max 97’s on the bed of a 2020 RAM Truck. The iPhone 13 camera flashes as Smith takes pictures of the clothes he’s getting ready to sell. Despite...

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Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

Top 5 Places to Get Breakfast on the Way to School

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022

5. Habaneros: The Taco Revolution As the fifth best location for seniors to get a quick meal, we have Habaneros. Habaneros is a classic breakfast location where you can find breakfast burritos and tacos. The food is cost efficient and at only 0.8 miles away from Legacy, it’s easily accessible for...

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Isaiah Manning: Beginning as a Horned Frog

Isaiah Manning: Beginning as a Horned Frog

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022

On June 27, 2021, I was sitting on the outdoor patio of 54th Street on 287 when my phone rang with an unknown call from Fort Worth. Eating what must have been the best plate of nachos I’ve ever had, I took a pause to answer the phone, curious to find out who was calling. Surprisingly, this nacho-munching...

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Senior Paul Summers II runs after catching a pass against Dallas Wilson on Sept. 8. Legacy won 44-17.

Varsity Football Enters “District of Doom”

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
September 14, 2022

The District of Doom.  As Legacy’s football team nears the beginning of district play, the Broncos prepare to face one of the toughest public school districts in the entire country. “The district of doom is exactly as advertised; a complete bloodbath,” sports videographer, Ore Adebanjo or...

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 Air Jordan 12 “Royalty” – Photo by SneakerNews.com

Top New Shoe Releases, Ranked Worst to Best

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022

10. Nike Dunk High “Sail Gum” These Nike Dunks release Nov. 19 at a retail price of $110. This shoe displays a nice soft colorway on the classic Nike Dunk silhouette with versatility and applicability to outfits. 9. BAPE STA “Pastel Pack” These funky designer shoes dropped Nov. 13 at a retail...

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Junior Graham Gornall plays trombone during Legacy's border brawl game.

Playing for a Different Kind of Team

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022

Most people define a team literally. This could be something along the lines of, “a group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport.” In reality, what makes a group of people a team is more than wearing the same jersey. In room M103, a different kind of team goes to work every...

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DRIP SEASON 4EVER album cover.

Gunna Releases Highly Anticipated Album

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022

Gunna, one of the most popular and influential rappers in the current day just released his highly anticipated album, DRIP SEASON 4EVER or DS4EVER, the last of his Drip Season album series. This album teased on social media for over six months so fans were ecstatic to get a taste of the Atlanta native’s...

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The Lady Broncos finished their regular season with a 20-13 record.

Lady Broncos Advance To Second Round Of Playoffs

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022

The Broncos finished their regular season with an overall record of 20-13 and won their first-round matchup 65-58 on Feb. 14 at the Arlington ISD Center for the Performing Arts. They have been led in scoring by senior guard Sirviva Legions who looks to make the most of her last high school basketball...

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Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in the Major League.

Top 10 Black Athletes of All Time

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022

Thierry Henry  Thierry Henry played striker for Arsenal and Barcelona from 1994 to 2010. Henry is widely known as one of the greatest strikers of all time and one of the best players in the history of the Premier League. Henry led Arsenal in all-time goals and succeeded against the odds in Europe with...

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Isaiah Manning, staff writer, talks about how basketball changed his life.

On the Court: How Basketball Changed My Life

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021

In the summer of 2016, I started my first ever select basketball season. At the time, basketball didn’t seem like the sport for me. I lacked coordination, couldn’t shoot to save my life and my parents were sure I’d be done playing in the next year. But I wasn’t.  Something about the game...

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Volleyball celebrates together at the Legacy vs. Burleson varsity game.

Volleyball Finishes Season With a Win at District

Jonah Pedroza and Isaiah Manning
November 15, 2021

The Bronco volleyball team completed the season with an overall record of 23-17. The girls placed first in district with a 12-2 record, only losing to Burleson and Timberview. This season marked the first time Legacy has won district in nine years. The leadership of five seniors and four juniors were...

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The Life of Pi'erre Bourne 5 - Pi'erre Bourne Album Cover, Photo by  Pitchfork

Top 10 Hip Hop Albums of 2021, Ranked Worst to Best

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021

#10 - Call me if you Get Lost - Tyler the Creator Starting as the #10 album of the year on this list is Tyler the Creator’s new album “Call me if you Get Lost.” This album has the quintessential Tyler the Creator vibe with a quirky sense of self-awareness and expression. Tyler doesn’t utilize...

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Madison Griggs, 10, dribbles the ball during the game against Summit last season. The Broncos won 60-45.

Girls Basketball Returns After State-Qualifying Season Last Year

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021

The clock hits zero and the girl’s basketball team’s outstanding season comes to an end. Reaching the fifth round for the first time in years, the Broncos surprised everyone on their run to state. Now they prepare to make an even better run this upcoming season. “Starting this year, the chemistry...

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Debate President James Edwardsen, 12, works with team members to prepare for an upcoming debate.

James Edwardsen: New President of Debate Team

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021

All of the kids pack into the debate room and Mr. Ritz snacks on Cheez-Itz. James Edwardsen sits, working diligently on his research for his next debate. James has a huge new responsibility as the new debate team president. “I love the debate program,” Edwardsen said. “I wanted to be president...

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Rykeiz Smith, 12, shoots for the basket during Legacy vs Everman game last season.

All The Way There and Back

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021

All of the bags were packed and stuffed into the trunk of the Smith family van, “Regina the Rendezvous.” Then, 8-year-old Rykeiz (Rocky) Smith started the 26-hour drive to move to Sacramento, California which he thought would be for good. Six years later and Rykeiz is playing NBA 2k18 with his friends...

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Drake's new album "Certified Lover Boy"

Review: Drake’s Certified Lover Boy

Isaiah Manning, Staff Writer
September 20, 2021

“Certified Lover Boy,” Drake’s latest ninth studio album just came out with 21 tracks of brand new music. From “Yebba’s Heartbreak” to “7am on Bridle Path” this album is filled with great tracks and music for anyone. For the best experience, this album should be listened to with headphones...

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