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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 big, huge thing in the school’s backyard is coming to life. Mansfield ISD finally got their plans for “Multi-purpose Athletic Centers (M.A.C.)” at each high school campus into the construction phase at the beginning of this semester. Contrary to popular belief, no indoor football field comes...

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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

The girls soccer team defeated Centennial and Aledo in the regional tournament. Previously the Broncos have never made it out of the Regional tournament but that has changed and the team is now one game away from playing in the state championship. Junior Brenna Scheffler who scored in the Regional Finals...

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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

Senior Kaylee Murray dribbles the ball down field. She looks up at the goal, then at her teammate running toward the goal. She then focuses back on the ball and crosses it to teammate Olivia Jackson who takes another step and then taps it into the back of the net. The Broncos went up 1-0 within the first...

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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

Every sports team from Legacy competed in a playoff game this year. Football, tennis, swimming, bowling, girls and boys basketball and volleyball all went to the playoffs. The streak stays alive now with girls and boys soccer playoff games coming up. The girls soccer team finished the regular season...

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Bryan Ukeje, 12, dribbles the soccer ball down the field against Burleson.

Boys Soccer Prepares for Playoffs

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
March 27, 2019

Freshman Mateo Murrillo kicks the ball downfield to teammate senior Bryan Ukeje. Before the ball can reach the ground, Ukeje jumps and strikes the ball with his head. The ball takes a path directly to the net. The Crowley goalkeeper misses the ball as it swooshes in the back of the net. The team goes...

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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

Junior Eric Stelmar sprang off the starting blocks and into the water. Stelmar competed at the state swim meet and won bronze in the 200m freestyle and took silver in the 100m backstroke. Legacy swimmers swept the district competition, they won the boys and girls district title. The boys team also...

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Border Brawl Recap: Oklahoma teams fare above MISD

Border Brawl Recap: Oklahoma teams fare above MISD

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
February 11, 2019

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Keslyn King Surpasses 1,000 Points

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
January 14, 2019

Senior Guard Keslyn King, a three-year varsity starter, surpassed the 1,000 point milestone scoring 21 points in their game against Lake Ridge which the Broncos won 72-52. King has scored another 380 points since passing the 1,000 marker giving her a total of 1,380 points on her career. King believes...

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Ty Flores, 12, bowls against Mansfield High School on Dec. 13th.

Rolling into the Season

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018

[UPDATE 12/7] The bowling team won their match against Mansfield on Dec. 4. The win granted the team first place in their league and giving Mansfield their first loss of the season. The team won with a score of 8-7. According to Kevin Young, the team played with extra motivation. “We definitely...

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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

I trott onto the field. My adrenaline flows throughout my body and I wait as our kicker prepares to boot the ball downfield. I move my arms up and down to get our fans to make some noise. Then my kicker looks my way, I nod to let him know I’m ready. He kicks the ball down the field and all 10 of my...

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Volleyball Advances to Area

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018

After sweeping Carter-Riverside in 3-0 victory, varsity volleyball advances to the second round of playoffs and will face Colleyville Heritage. Senior Qurea Madden believes they are the better team, but she knows Heritage will not be an easy challenge. “They’re a good volleyball team, but they’re...

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Mason Callaway, 12, swings his racquet at the tennis ball

Tennis Undefeated in District: Focuses on Playoffs

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
October 17, 2018

Bronco tennis players beat out their competition going undefeated in district. The teams first championship since 2016 and  the Broncos are first seed heading into the playoffs. Assistant Tennis Coach Lisa Osborn believes the success is on the leaders of the team. “The team has put a lot of work...

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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

Since freshman year, senior Cameron Chlup has never missed a football practice. He attended every summer workout and he takes training and film sessions serious. Yet, despite his best efforts, he does not play. One could say he bought into the team. So what makes Chlup so committed? He has a desire...

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Enoch Jackson, 12, runs toward the ball carrier during the Border Brawl.

Injuries Plague Football Season

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
September 24, 2018

The varsity football season has been plagued with rain delays, schedule changes and injuries. This week’s Lancaster game had three game delays with an earlier start time of 6 p.m. and starter Enoch Jackson could be out for the season with a broken wrist. At the Saturday start, to finish the last...

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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

Senior Jalen Catalon takes the snap, waits for a hole to open up then sprints toward it. As he approaches, the hole gets smaller and smaller. He planted his left foot in the ground and took off for another hole. He took two more steps then stumbled before completely collapsing on the turf. Catalon got...

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Jadon Ewing, 12, walks up to the plate

New Teams Poised to Shake Up Conference 5A

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018

Football District http://www.uiltexas.org/files/alignments/5AD1FB2018.pdf Football: Dallas Bryan Adams: 6-6; 5-1 in district; Lost to Lake Ridge in the Area round of the playoffs Dallas Highland Park: 2x Defending 5A state champions; 15-1; 7-0 in district Dallas Samuell: 7-4; 4-2 in district;...

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Demauryon Holmes, 12, and Michael Chin, 12, stretch before their race

Boys Track Competes at District Meet

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018

Wednesday, April 11 concluded day one of the 10-5A District Track Meet. The boys track team had four members advance into the finals for individual events. Senior Jais Smith, Senior Demauryon Holmes, Senior Michael Chin and Junior Ife Adeyi. In order to advance onto the area track meet, athletes must...

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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

Sophomore Channing Walker dribbles the ball then with the swing of her legs strikes the ball in the back of the net then goes off to celebrate with her teammates. Later in the match, Walker scored again. After playing a full ninety-minute match both Legacy and Midlothian were in a 2-2 tie. Now onto overtime,...

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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

The Teacher of the Year Award. The name speaks for itself. The winner holds the title “best teacher on campus.” And this year Michael Keel received the honor as 2017-18 Legacy High School Teacher of the Year. Principal Dr. Shelly Butler believes this election left staff members with a complicated...

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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

Sophomore Harmoni Turner won the Newcomer of the Year Bobblehead for girls basketball, given out to the best new athlete in the DFW area. Turner averaged 23 points-per-game and led the team in most points scored with 663. She caught the eyes of scouts with her flashy passes and court vision, and she...

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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

After getting beat 5-1 in last year’s regional semi-final against Prosper, girls soccer made some changes to their team. Previous head coach, Heather Wilson left, and in came Zachary Hallack. So far Hallack has successfully replaced Wilson with the teams on track to win another district championship. “Love...

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2018 Superbowl Predictions

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018

The sporting event of year, the Super Bowl is just days away. Still searching for their first superbowl win in franchise history, the Philadelphia Eagles are set to take on five-time champions, New England Patriots. I am gonna take a look at each teams road to the Super Bowl and what I think the keys...

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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

Runners line-up at the starting line and take off sprinting on coaches whistle. With every step their shoe soles wear down on the track, with every step their breathing gets a little heavier, with every step their legs become more fatigued. Days and weeks of intense training are to follow. The start...

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Love of the Game

Love of the Game

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018

As AT&T Stadium slowly fills up as people come to watch the best teams in Texas go toe-to-toe in championship games. It’s no secret the state of Texas loves football. Texans love football the same way Kanye West loves Kanye West, and the same way Mr. Krabs loves money. During the state championship...

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The Curse Has Ended

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
December 9, 2017
Broncos Defeat Frisco Lone Star in Round 4 - Advances to State Semi Finals
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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

Another week, another win. Another step closer to bringing home a state championship. The Broncos defeated the North Forney Falcons last week in a high-scoring shootout. It was the first time North Forney had been held under 40 points all season which is an impressive feat for the Legacy defense. Now...

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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

Legacy cruised through the first two rounds of playoffs and into round three, perhaps this week may be a worthy opponent and finally give the Broncos a real test. The North Forney Falcons are 10-2 with losses coming from Legacy's most hated, Highland Park and Lucas Lovejoy. Previously, the Broncos...

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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 Toby Griffin plays through the game against Mansfield Timberview. Little did he know, his football career was about to come to an end. After the game, Griffin’s bruise in his lower left has swollen up and gotten red streaks down the sides of it. He tells his mother about it and she suggests...

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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

Legacy Bowling participated in their first match of the season Saturday, Nov. 18 against other teams in M.I.S.D. The Varsity Boys Bowling team won their match and are currently ranked first out of ten teams, while the girls team ranks sixth. Senior Sadie Johnson thinks both teams have a lot to tune...

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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

Broncos quarterback, Jalen Catalon drops back and scans the field, rushes to the right, scrambles out of the pocket and heaves it to Wide Receiver Nathan Rooney in the back of the end zone. Rooney jumps up over a Waxahachie Defensive Back and snatches the ball through his hands. Coaches rush the field...

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Jorden Melson, predicts college football teams likely to go to playoffs.

2017 College Football Predictions

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017

The college football season kicked off last weekend. All 129 teams competing for the same goal, a spot in college football playoff and ultimately a national championship. I’m gonna predict who I think will win each of the power 5 conferences and choose teams who have the best chance to make the college...

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Senior Grant Johnson carries the ball against Wichita Falls Rider.

What Last Friday Showed Us

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017

Quarterback, Cameron Clark, 11, takes the snap and drops back in the pocket, he quickly scans the field and finds wide receiver, Nathan Rooney, 11. Clark throws a dart right into the hands of Rooney and once Rooney secured the pass he sprinted for the end zone. Clarks’ first touchdown pass as a varsity...

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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

That’s right, football season begins Sept. 1 and kickoff for Mansfield Legacy just days away. The Broncos will play three non-district games before heading into district. Non-district games are a way for coaches and fans to see just how good certain teams will be, and it's a good tune-up to get ready...

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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

The UIL State Track Meet was held on May 11 through May 13. Both Ja’Leesa Giles and Jais Smith competed in the state meet. Jais Smith ran the 100m dash and placed 5th in the state of Texas with a time of 10.58 seconds. Smith is just a junior so hopefully, he will return to the state meet next year...

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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

From April 27-29, there were 256 players drafted into the National Football League. Instead of talking about the players who got drafted, I want to look the best available free agents (at each position) who did not get selected in this year's draft. Jerod Evans, Virginia Tech, Quarterback Evans...

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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

[UPDATE] Girls' softball humiliated Cleburne High school on April 27 in the first round of the playoffs. They won 8-1 and runs scored by Sophie Hannabus (2) , Meagan Dake (2), Courtney Taylor (2), Erin Keating (1), and Haylee Gutierrez (1). The Broncos will play the winner of the Woodrow Wilson vs....

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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

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. There are a few steps you should follow when deciding to rent an apartment: Find...

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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

Senior Peyton McGee weaves through the defenders and gets off a pass toward senior Heaven Connor who already recorded one goal earlier in the game. She gains possession of the ball and sees an opening behind the Granbury goalkeeper. Heaven swings her leg back and launches the ball into the net scoring...

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Florida "Blueout" rivalry game against Tennessee.

Skipping College Bowl Games

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017

It's been almost a month since the last college football game has been played. In college, bowl games only come once a year, and it's a great chance to represent your school and gain recognition as an athlete. With my father being a quarterback at Oklahoma from 1998-1991, he always tells me stories about...

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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

Junior Emmy Lass kicks the ball down the field while senior Heaven Conner sprints down the field to chase the soccer ball. Conner catches up to the ball, dribbles a little, then kicks it towards the goal. It slips through the hands of the Waxahachie goalkeeper and into the back of the net. The Broncos...

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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

[UPDATE] As the buzzer sounded at the Wilkerson Greines Athletic Center, freshman Harmoni Turner looked up at the scoreboard after the fourth quarter to see Legacy ahead by eight points. Not an ordinary eight points, but the eight points that advanced the lady broncos to their first regional tournament...

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Erin Keating, 12, makes contact with the ball during a game against Brewer.

Softball Coming Into Season

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017

You can smell that fresh cut grass. You can hear round, lime-green balls soaring into gloves. You’ll hear the pop of a bat colliding with a fastball. You’ll listen to coaches yell and fans cheer. You’ll see the umpire calling out strikes and balls. You can hear chants from the dugouts. Softball...

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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

Changing the course of history has been a common trend for Legacy sports this year. For years, Lancaster dominated district in basketball ultimately winning the Boys 5A State Championship two years in a row since 2014. For a decade straight, Summit always happened to slip the victory over Legacy, whether...

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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

Junior Clayton Franks gets down in his three-point stance and stares down the defensive end directly in front of him. The ball snaps and Franks collides with the defensive end from Highland Park. His arms lock under the defensive end’s pads, and he drives him back onto his butt. Senior Kendall Catalon...

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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

Q: Why do you play basketball? A: I play basketball because I love the sport. I love that you can play with your best friends and form bonds with other girls. Q: What positions do you play in basketball? What position do you wish you could play? A: I play point guard, shooting guard, small forward...

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Varsity Girls Basketball win 78-46 against Hillcrest on Tuesday, November 29.

Girls’ Basketball Expect Playoff Berth

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2016

Late into the fourth period, Coach Michelle Morris calls a timeout and comes up with a scheme to win the game. The timeout ended, and it was crunch or clutch time for the Broncos. Sophomore Ja’Lyric Giles takes the ball and throws the inbound pass to freshman Harmoni Turner. Turner crosses over avoiding...

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Staff writer Jorden Melson discusses his playoff game theory.

Playing a Cursed Game

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016

I have been at every Legacy High football game since the school opened back in 2007. I’ve seen heartbreak and triumph. I stood by and watched as the team went 1-9 to 9-1 a few seasons later. Although their record doesn't show it, this year’s team is the best football to come through Legacy. I would...

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Brandon Bosecker, 12, breaks up a pass and gets ready for the next play.

Sidelined

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
November 14, 2016

Seniors Ramone Smothers and Brandon Bosecker stood on the sideline cheering on as they watched senior Kendall Catalon dodge defenders and sprint 45 yards to the end zone against Red Oak. Both Smothers and Bosecker are both out for the rest of the season due to injuries, and they had to watch as the team...

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Legacy student section celebrates during the Summit football game.

Summit Finally Falls to Legacy

Jorden Melson, Staff Writer
November 4, 2016

Coach Melson got the best birthday present he could’ve asked for. His football team beat the Summit Jaguars for the first time since the school opened in 2007. The Broncos beat Summit 42-31. Not only did the varsity win, all levels beat Summit’s football team. The Broncos ruined Summit’s chances...

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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

Lake Ridge Quarterback, Jimmy Bean, drops back in the pocket, scans the field and throws it to his receiver. However, senior Kyle Pruitt breaks on the ball, intercepts it and returns it fifty-three yards setting the Legacy offense in good position to score. The Broncos won the game 49-39, improving...

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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

Junior Josh Lopez stares down his opponent, they lock eyes, both trying to intimidate the other. Lopez tosses the ball in the air, his eyes locked onto it. His brings his arm back and brings it forward with intense force and sends the green sphere soaring towards the opponent's baseline. The opponent...

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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

Summit serves the ball to Legacy's outside hitter Keslyn King and she passes the ball in the air setting up right side hitter Fitzgerald for the kill. She leaps into the air, focused on the ball as she hits it with intense force and it smacks the floor. She scores a point and celebrates with high-fives...

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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

In the fall of 1993, Coach Chris Melson and his younger brother Brandon got jobs coaching football at Ada Junior High. They spent their days teaching teenagers how to throw a spiral, catch passes and make tackles. Now, Chris Melson presides as Legacy’s Head Football Coach, and his brother Brandon works...

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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

Sophomore David Hannaman was a third-string quarterback for the freshman football team during the 2015-16 season. He rarely saw the field and because of that, he had little room to improve as a player. This year, however, he’s the leader for the new sophomore team and developing into a better player...

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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

Going into the game, quarterback Chris Melson felt pressure to perform well, and he believed his team would be victorious. The class of 1986 at Ada High School achieved something that had only happened 12 times in school history. They made it to the state championship game in football. On Dec. 13,...

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