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Jorden Melson

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor

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The new Multi-Purpose Athletic Center will include offices, locker rooms, a weight room and more. Construction began on the facility at the start of the spring 2019 semester.

Inside New Multi-Purpose Athletic Center

Major Melson and Jorden Melson
May 2, 2019
The team celebrates in the final seconds of their game against Aledo. They defeated Aledo 1-0.

Girls Soccer: State Tournament Preview

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
April 16, 2019
Brigid Murray, 12, dribbles the ball toward the goal in the playoff game against Birdville.

Girls Soccer Ready for Regional Tournament

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
April 11, 2019
Ashely Perez, 12, dribbles the ball past a defender in her game against Burleson.

Girls Soccer Locked-In for Bi-District

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
March 28, 2019
Bryan Ukeje, 12, dribbles the soccer ball down the field against Burleson.

Boys Soccer Prepares for Playoffs

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
March 27, 2019
Eric Stelmar, 11, on the podium after coming second in the 100m backstroke at the state meet.

Stelmar Finds Success at State Swim Meet

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
Border Brawl Recap: Oklahoma teams fare above MISD

Border Brawl Recap: Oklahoma teams fare above MISD

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
February 11, 2019

coach morris and keslyn from therideronline on Vimeo.

Keslyn King Surpasses 1,000 Points

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
January 14, 2019
Ty Flores, 12, bowls against Mansfield High School on Dec. 13th.

Rolling into the Season

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
Jorden Melson, 12, sits on the sidelines with his brother Major Melson in 2007.

Missing my Senior Year

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
November 13, 2018

Volleyball Playoffs Round 1 from therideronline on Vimeo.

Volleyball Advances to Area

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
Mason Callaway, 12, swings his racquet at the tennis ball

Tennis Undefeated in District: Focuses on Playoffs

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
October 17, 2018
Cameron Chlup, 12, celebrates after the Broncos win against North Forney in the third round of playoffs.

Playing Their Role

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
September 26, 2018
Enoch Jackson, 12, runs toward the ball carrier during the Border Brawl.

Injuries Plague Football Season

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
September 24, 2018
Jalen Catalon, 12, runs through the Bronco tunnel to excite the crowd before the beginning of the Jenks Border Brawl game in Oklahoma. (Kristen Bosecker photo)

Catalon Ends Season with Torn ACL, Focuses on Future

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
September 5, 2018
Jadon Ewing, 12, walks up to the plate

New Teams Poised to Shake Up Conference 5A

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Demauryon Holmes, 12, and Michael Chin, 12, stretch before their race

Boys Track Competes at District Meet

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Dezaire Rodriguez, 12, draws her leg back and prepares to kick the ball. Girls' Soccer will face Crowley in the first round on March 29 at 6 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer Prepares for Playoffs

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Coach Michael Keel talks to Akim Bangwiha, 12, during a varsity soccer game.

Coach Keel Receives Teacher of the Year Honors

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
March 23, 2018
Harmoni Turner, 10, takes the ball down the court during the Broncos' match against Lancaster on Jan. 26.

Sophomore Athlete Receives Newcomer of the Year Bobblehead

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
Wendy Cantu, 12, speaks with her teammate during the Broncos' match against Ducanville on Jan. 18.

Girls’ Varsity Soccer Gets Back in the Game

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Used with permission form Flickr.

2018 Superbowl Predictions

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
Coach Trey Bates leads practice the boys' track indoors due to inclement weather.

Off to a Running Start

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
January 25, 2018
Love of the Game

Love of the Game

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018

Playoffs Round 4 Recap from therideronline on Vimeo.

The Curse Has Ended

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
December 9, 2017
Grant Johnson, 12, jumps over a defender during the Broncos' third round playoff match against North Forney. The Broncos won 45-35 to advance to the fourth round.

Legacy Finds an Even Opponent in Lone Star

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Football players run out of the tunnel before the game against Lancaster.

Legacy Stronger Team Over North Forney

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
Senior Toby Griffin stands for the School Song at the ending of the game against Mansfield Timberview, the last game he played before finding out he could no longer participate in football.

Toby Griffin: On The Sidelines

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
Senior Sadie Johnson prepares to take her swing at the bowling meet on Oct. 5.

Bowling Rolls Through Their Season

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
Junior Nathan Rooney scored a touchdown during the varsity football game against Waxahachie on Oct. 20. The Broncos won the game 39-34. Rooney has scored four touchdowns this season.

Broncos Make a Run for Playoffs

Jorden Melson and Kendra Washington
November 1, 2017
Jorden Melson, predicts college football teams likely to go to playoffs.

2017 College Football Predictions

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
Senior Grant Johnson carries the ball against Wichita Falls Rider.

What Last Friday Showed Us

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017
Senior Randy Wright runs out of the tunnel with his teammates and Coach Hamilton Greer.

Football Prepares to Have Another Stand-Out Season

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
August 31, 2017
Jais Smith, 11, gains possession of the baton form his teammate Trent McDonald, 12.

Track Athletes Succeed at State

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
May 26, 2017
Out of 256 players drafted, a few slip through the cracks to become great players.

Nine Best Undrafted NFL Rookies

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
May 23, 2017
Sarah Turner, 12, hits the ball in a home district game against Lake Ridge.

Softball Starts Playoffs Strong

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
April 28, 2017
Parents want you to get out of the house? Looking for a place to live? No need for stressing, all you have to do (if you aren't ready to buy a house) is rent an apartment. It's actually not as complicated as it sounds if you follow these easy steps.

How to Adult: Renting an Apartment

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
April 12, 2017
Senior Heaven Conner dribbles the ball through Lake Ridge defenders in a district game.

Girls’ Soccer Advance To Area

Phillip Smith and Jorden Melson
March 31, 2017
Florida "Blueout" rivalry game against Tennessee.

Skipping College Bowl Games

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Heaven Connor, 12, drives the ball down field to score a goal.

Girls’ Soccer Seek District Champs Repeat

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Cyliest Smith, 11, triple-threats in a home district game against Red Oak on Jan. 20.

Girls’ Basketball Advances to Regional Tournament

Phillip Smith, Boone Gilbreath, and Jorden Melson
February 22, 2017
Erin Keating, 12, makes contact with the ball during a game against Brewer.

Softball Coming Into Season

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017
Lashaune Lunford, 12, sets up a play in a district game against Lancaster.

It Took A Decade

Phillip Smith and Jorden Melson
January 30, 2017
Trenton McDonald, 12, avoids a tackle while rushing the ball against Highland Park in round four of playoffs.

Football’s Future Success

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
January 11, 2017
Keslyn King, 10, pushes the ball up the court during a game against Hillcrest.

Q&A With Girls’ Basketball Guard Keslyn King

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
January 4, 2017
Varsity Girls Basketball win 78-46 against Hillcrest on Tuesday, November 29.

Girls’ Basketball Expect Playoff Berth

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2016
Staff writer Jorden Melson discusses his playoff game theory.

Playing a Cursed Game

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
Brandon Bosecker, 12, breaks up a pass and gets ready for the next play.

Sidelined

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
Legacy student section celebrates during the Summit football game.

Summit Finally Falls to Legacy

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
Kendall Catalon #7, 12, rushes for a touchdown against the Lake Ridge Eagles.

Broncos Hope to Defeat Summit for First Time

Jorden Melson and Kendra Washington
October 26, 2016
Josh Lopez, 11, attempts to return a low swing at a tennis match against Lake Ridge.

Tennis Defeats Burleson, Advances to Round 2

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016
Keslyn King, 10, watches the volleyball as it comes down to hit her arms at the varsity game on Sept. 20.

Volleyball Spikes for Playoffs

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
Coach Chris Melson talks to players on the sideline of a home game. Melson's bother also coaches high school football. (Brandon Bosecker photo)

Melson Brothers: Two Generations of Siblings Enjoy Football Together

Jorden Melson and Jake Stacks
October 6, 2016
Sophomore David Hannaman prepares to throw the ball during the Sophomore Crowley game.

Junior Varsity Football Teams Split

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
Head varsity football coach, Chris Melson, talks with the varsity team before a game. He won the class 3A Oklahoma high school state football game in 1986.

Chris Melson: State Football Champion in 1986

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
October 13, 2015
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