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Nick Gross

Nick Gross, Sports Editor

Hi, my name is Nick Gross. I am the Sports Editor this year. I love sports. My favorite sport has got to be baseball. My favorite team of course is the Rangers. I work for them as a parking attendant. Other than that, I love country music and I always wear boots around. Newspaper is always fun, and I enjoy it everyday. All the staff writers are hilarious, and the editors are all nice. Just kidding. The only people I like in here are my sports writers. Seriously. Everyone else hates us. I also like the LBTV folks. They’re pretty cool as well. I am also on the field during games being the cute face on camera— I’m the only one with a face good enough. Thanks for taking time reading this, and follow me on twitter @nickggross

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Baseball, Softball Teams Make Playoffs

Baseball, Softball Teams Make Playoffs

Nick Gross and Kale Ward
April 12, 2013

Karson Houston stepped into the batter’s box on April 9 versus Waxahachie. With a 2-2 count, Houston smacked a fastball over the center fielder’s head, and ended up at third base. “It was my first triple of the year,” Houston said. “It felt great to make sure we remained undefeated.” The...

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Blog: Why the Rangers Won’t Be the Rangers Anymore

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
January 16, 2013

The Texas Rangers. Two time American League Champions. What some people believed to be the next Yankees. They were stacked to the tip with powerhouse players and fast runners. Their infield was unbreakable. They had a solid outfield made up of rocket arms (at least until the end of last season with Josh...

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Vote 2012

Vote 2012

Nick Gross and Jesse Wright
October 26, 2012

Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and incumbent candidate President Barack Obama have remained tied in the polls for several weeks now, and, with early voting already started, it’s important to understand the issues each candidate supports and rejects. Gay Marriage President Obama supports marriage...

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Sophomore Mandy Ramirez gives high fives as her name is called on the loud speaker on Sep. 4.

Sophomore Athlete Makes Varsity Team

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
September 18, 2012

Sophomore Mandy Ramirez, hitter on the varsity volleyball squad, knew her spot on the court was in jeopardy if she didn’t do well during the first few games of the season. Her teammate set the ball right next to the net for her. Ramirez, one of the three sophomores on the squad needed to impress the...

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Senior Qualifies for Junior Olympics

Senior Qualifies for Junior Olympics

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
April 11, 2012

Senior Shelbi Vaughan throws the disc, with it landing over 150 feet away. This throw qualified her for the Junior Olympics.“It feels amazing to be going there,” Vaughan said. “It’s a great opportunity for me to have.”Vaughan has been all over the world competing in discus for the past couple...

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Legacy Moves to 4A and Region II in UIL

Legacy Moves to 4A and Region II in UIL

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
February 8, 2012

Legacy will compete in 4A for the next two years after UIL announced the new alignments. The University Interscholastic League realigns schools every two years based on student population. To remain 5A, schools needed a minimum student population of 2,090. Legacy didn’t meet the required population...

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MLB Awards

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
December 5, 2011

First thing thought about this blog is probably what’s new in baseball? Isn’t baseball season over? Yes, yes it is. However, awards were announced, such as Cy Young winners, Rookie of the Year, Clemente Award, and so on. The Cy Young Awards are given to the best pitchers in each league. This award...

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Scouts Search For Student Athletes

Scouts Search For Student Athletes

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
September 27, 2011

Several Legacy student athletes from each sport are either being scouted by or have signed with colleges. Baseball Senior Conner Smith has already devoted himself to Texas Tech University he plays in the outfield, as well as on the mound. Senior Tejay Antone has high velocity on his pitches which...

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Tossing for State Title; Track Athletes Compete at UIL Level Championship

Nick Gross, Staff Writer
May 13, 2011

Kole Knutson stepped up to the throw mark.  He knew he had to throw as hard as he ever had.  Knutson didn’t want to repeat what happened to him last year at regionals.  Knutson thought he was going to go to state last year when there were only two competitors left.  Those two however were able...

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End of the Road; Keller Ends Mens’ Soccer Playoff Run

Nick Gross
April 11, 2011

On Friday, April 1, Legacy’s men's varsity soccer team entered Birdville ISD Stadium in a contest against the Keller Indians.  Early on in the game, the Indians scored making the score 1-0.  The Broncos tried to rally back, but less than ten minutes later the Indians scored again. Being down 2-0,...

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Kicking It With The Girls; Varsity Soccer Keeps Undefeated Streak Alive

Nick Gross
February 16, 2011

The women’s varsity soccer team sits with at a record of 13-0-1. Two weeks ago they missed four out of five days of school because of snow. The inclement weather actually benefited the team and a few nagging injuries they had, according to the players. “Some of us had little injuries,” junior...

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Senior Marchie Murdock shoots a free throw during the game against Summit on Feb. 8.

Team Makes Valiant Run in Playoffs

Nick Gross and Kale Ward
March 3, 2013

Senior Deon Bryant jumped for the ball as the referee threw it in the air. This was the beginning of the end for the 12-13 varsity Broncos basketball season. After that, seniors Marchie Murdock and Brett Potter both had three point shots in the next few minutes. “I love making three pointers,”...

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Swim Team Takes on District: Updated

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
February 15, 2013

UPDATE Madison Yelle and Sam Spoonemore will be advancing to state this year. At regionals, Madison Yelle received first in the 200 and the 500 free. Sam Spoonemore received first in the 50 free. The state meet will take place Sat. Jan 26, with the prelims takings place Fri. Jan 25.   UPDATE Girls...

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The Cross Country Experience

The Cross Country Experience

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
October 26, 2012

The day started off with me, my cameraman Zach Hutchison and our photographer editor Brenda Moreno getting to school at 6:45. Yes, a.m. When everyone got there, the team prayed for their safety and for a good meet. After the team prayer, we all piled into the bus with the team. Almost everyone had...

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Legacy Loses to McKinney In Season Opener

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
September 1, 2012

The varsity football squad took to the field for the home opener of the season against McKinney. In the previous two years the Lions had won  one game making them the underdog.The night had many highlights coming from both sides, including three touchdowns from wide receiver Marchie Murdock. He scored...

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Seniors Celebrate End of Regular Season

Seniors Celebrate End of Regular Season

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
April 3, 2012

Senior Caitlynn Rhinehart stood waiting with her parents while the announcer told the crowd of  her achievements and who escorted her. Not only was it a special night because it was senior night, it was also the last home game. All the players were emotional on the field.“It was sad,” Rhinehart...

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Swim Teams Make Region

Swim Teams Make Region

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
February 3, 2012

Both the boys and the girls team competed Jan. 28 at district. The boys’ swim team won the district title and will advance to region on Feb 10. The girls’ team will also advance to regions, placing second at district. “We were excited,” Drew Larimore said. “After the win we went to Ihop...

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Hyman Adjust to Sports with Leg Injury

Nick Gross, Sports Writer
November 9, 2011

Junior Ja’ron Hyman took one more step and couldn’t take another. Despite an already existing injury to his leg he competed and practiced with the rest of the cross country team like nothing was wrong. However, this time something was wrong, he fell to the ground in pain. “I’m not sure what...

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Parrish Golfing for Halloween

Parrish Golfing for Halloween

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
November 1, 2011

Senior, and number one ranked athlete on the golf team, Payden Parrish lines up his shot. Usually this would just be another normal day out on the course, except right now it’s nighttime. Glow sticks light up the course, and the ball glows. The NightRyder Fundraiser was about to end. “I like it,”...

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Mullins Scores Low at Tournament

Mullins Scores Low at Tournament

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
September 27, 2011

Will Mullins walked into his fourth period varsity golf class. His first day of sophomore year was also his first day on the varsity golf team. He played golf with all the other athletes on the team during the summer. Coach Christopher Word said Mullins scored the lowest average out of the entire team...

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Multi-Talented: Football Star Excels at Powerlifting

Nick Gross
March 10, 2011

Marcel McDowell squats one more time at regionals on March 5 to see how he will do this time. The end result of his squatting was him getting the title of best in Mansfield. At regionals, McDowell squatted 600 lbs, benched 350 lbs and dead lifted 500 lbs. This greatly improved from last year, when...

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On to the Next One; Swim Team heads to Regionals

Nick Gross
January 29, 2011

On January 21 the swim team went to their district meet at Mansfield ISD Natatorium. Last year Legacy placed first in district and sixth in regionals. They expect the same success or even better success this year. Timberview sat in second prediction wise with both the men’s and the women’s swim...

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Senior Leanne Flores squats during the first meet of the Powerlifting season.

Lifters Head to Regionals with Dreams of State

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
February 19, 2013

Senior Leanne Flores steps off the bus with her pink Beats earphones on. She spends this time to get into the right mindset so she can max out during her powerlifting meet. “I want to go up higher every meet,” Flores said. “I want my ranking to go up.” Flores maxed out at bench with 135...

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Varsity boy's basketball comes back from 17-4 in the first quarter to defeat Summit by two points.

Varsity Basketball vs. Summit

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
January 16, 2013

There were nine seconds left in the game. The fans packed the stands to cheer the team on. Senior Marchie Murdock was just fouled. He lined up his first shot on the free-throw line. The score was 38-38. Legacy was able to come back from losing at halftime, and now they had the chance to win the game...

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Superstorm Sandy Strands Volleyball Coach

Superstorm Sandy Strands Volleyball Coach

Dini Wyatt and Nick Gross
November 2, 2012

Coach Amber Wade expected her all-girls weekend with her mom and sister to be a fun getaway from work. What happened was something they didn’t expect– Sandy. They knew hurricane Sandy was heading for the East coast, but they heard the news channels say Sandy wasn’t supposed to hit land until...

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Get Hooked: B.A.S.S. Club Begins for Fall Semester

Get Hooked: B.A.S.S. Club Begins for Fall Semester

Nick Gross, Spots Editor
October 9, 2012

Junior Kyle Dragulski views fishing as a way of life. Dragulski started fishing when he was three years old, and has loved doing it ever since. The first time he went fishing was when his dad took him to a local pond to fish. Dragulski and his father have been trying to get Legacy High School to start...

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Varsity Softball Team Makes Playoffs

Varsity Softball Team Makes Playoffs

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
April 27, 2012

Senior Kelsey Miller knew this season was going to be good, but she didn’t know it was going to be this good. After playing the last regular season game on April 17, the Broncos are now moving on to play in the UIL playoffs with a record of 25-4. On May 1, the Broncos will play the first round, seated...

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Weightlifter Competes in State

Weightlifter Competes in State

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
March 21, 2012

On March 16, Rebecca Bradley competed in her first trip to state for weightlifting. At the end of the day, Bradley received eighth place. “It was exciting,” Bradley said. “I loved doing it.” Bradley has been on varsity all two years that she has done weightlifting. This was not only her...

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Basketball Team Travels Far, Wide for Wins

Basketball Team Travels Far, Wide for Wins

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
January 6, 2012

Marchie Murdock, wearing number two, had the ball. The point/shooting guard ran inside the paint and shot the ball, putting the Broncos up by two points against Crowley. Despite how much Murdock helped, the team went on to lose that game., 45-48. “It felt pretty good,” Murdock said. “It always...

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Senior's Last First Swim Meet

Senior’s Last First Swim Meet

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
October 19, 2011

Senior JonPaul Canclini lines up, getting ready to jump into the pool at the Mansfield ISD Natatorium. On Tuesday, Oct 4, the swim team competed in their first meet of the season. For senior Canclini, it was his last first meet.  “It was good ,” Canclini said. “It was more fun, I wasn’t...

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Snailer Nets Wins for Tennis Team

Snailer Nets Wins for Tennis Team

Nick Gross, Sports Editor
September 20, 2011

Junior Brandon Snailer ran out onto the court for the first time after his match. His first match was also his first loss. He looks back to see the rest of his team cheering him on. The junior decided to play tennis because he had always played outside of school with his friends, and he wanted to...

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Track Team Finishes Second & Third at February 26 Meet

Nick Gross
March 4, 2011

Track teammates Taylor Long, Terrence Woodhall and Thomas James all huddled together in triumph at the February 26 track meet with the girls placing third and the boys placing second place. Memorable moments ranged from Long breaking the school record for highest pole vault, to Woodhall getting third...

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