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Covering the Bronco Nation.

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Preston Bledsoe

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer

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Opinion: Historic Masters

Opinion: Historic Masters

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
April 17, 2026

At The Masters, golfers from both the PGA and the LIV tour competed in the first and most important major of the year. The Masters is the Superbowl of golf and for one week of the year commands the attention of the country. Last year's winner, Rory McIlroy  put on the green jacket and completed the...

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During Senior Breakfast on April 15, Liliana Teran, 12, eats and chats with her friends.

Seniors Come Together for Breakfast

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
April 15, 2026

On Wednesday, April 15, the school will honor the class of 2026 with their annual Senior Breakfast. Seniors will have the chance to all be together before graduation where they will eat breakfast and watch a slideshow of their time in high school. “It’s going to be bittersweet saying goodbye to...

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Top 5 Super Bowls

Top 5 Super Bowls

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
March 31, 2026

Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons, Feb. 5, 2017 Super Bowl 51 became known as the “28-3” game after Tom Brady led the Patriots to their fifth Super Bowl championship by making a historical 25-point comeback. The underdog Atlanta Falcons seemed to be blowing out the Patriots...

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Before the game, Landon Boyer, 12, Grant Peterson, 11, and Ethan Weaver, 10 stand with their partner in PE to sing the national anthem.

Baseball Hosts Friendship Game

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
March 12, 2026

On March 10 varsity baseball hosted their Friendship game. The Friendship game is where players are introduced alongside their partners in PE before the game. Junior Grant Peterson was introduced with his friend Daniel Rothwell before the game, then went on to hit a homerun during the game. “I loved...

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Top 5 Events in the Winter Olympics

Top 5 Events in the Winter Olympics

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
February 17, 2026

Hockey Hockey is the most intense and exciting event during the Winter Olympics. Because the NHL takes place throughout the year, most people already understand the game. The USA hockey team consists of players from the NHL and if a match against Canada happens, it will be the biggest event of the...

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Jude Butler, 12, hits a backhand toward his opponent. Butler played mixed doubles with Kendal Axe, 12, on Sept. 2.

Second Semester Swing

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
January 23, 2026

The ball soars across the court and over the net at 100 mph as senior Anay Bhakta serves with power that has been crafted from hours of practice. Despite the team having an overall record of 3-5, the tennis team still produced a successful season; they improved their game mentally and physically by battling...

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During training, junior Griffin Layton rides around the track. Layton fell in love with racing at age five.

Griffin Layton: Speeding to Success

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
January 12, 2026

Go-Karts whip by, causing an ear-shattering rumble, as the smell of burnt rubber and gasoline fills the air. The shiny red of the Kart and the loud motor of the engine make 5-year-old Griffin Layton fall in love.  “As soon as I touched the Go-Kart, I knew I wanted to be in that seat, compete in...

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Opinion: Rangers Are a Contender

Opinion: Rangers Are a Contender

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
January 9, 2026

Since winning the 2023 World Series, the Texas Rangers have disappointed fans for the last two seasons. The Rangers went 81-81, finishing third in the A.L. West in 2025. Although they had bright spots like the starting rotation, the offense was unable to score enough runs to win games when it mattered....

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During the Bart Granger tournament at Peacan Valley, Connor Hardaway, 11, lines up his ball for the swing. Hardaway began playing golf in seventh grade.

Connor Hardaway: Sticking to the Swing

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
December 17, 2025

As the ball glides across the green, junior Connor Hardaway holds his breath and watches the putt drop into the hole. He drops his putter and pumps his fist through the air as he celebrates. The crucial moment brings him one step closer to qualifying for regionals and continuing to play with the friends...

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Committed to the Catch

Committed to the Catch

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
November 4, 2025

“Throw, cast, throw, cast, throw, cast.” The thoughts that circulate in my mind for hours, as I bake in the sun, listening to a football game I wish I was watching on my couch. I continue to cast into the water even though my mind knows that the chance of catching something is very low. On Sept....

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Top 10 Fantasy Football Punishments

Top 10 Fantasy Football Punishments

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
November 4, 2025

The NFL season has kicked off and over 50 million people dove into competing in a fantasy football league with friends or family. To make the league more fun and competitive, consider adding a punishment for the player who finishes in last place. These 10 punishments would be great additions to your...

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Opinion: No More NFL Ties

Opinion: No More NFL Ties

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
October 31, 2025

One second left, the Green Bay Packers down 37-40 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, the kick, up and through. A tie. The Cowboys and Packers walk off the field without a winner. The worst feeling in sports, a tie. You watch a three to four hour game all for nothing. No winner. No loser....

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Sophomores Eli Parker and Lane Deeds weigh in their fish at a THSBA (Texas Bass High School Association) meet.

Ready to Reel

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
January 16, 2025

On Sept. 14 the fishing team held their first tournament at Ray Roberts lake in Denton, Texas. Over a hundred boats competed in the tournament, and sixteen Mansfield boats competed. Mansfield altogether came in second place, weighing in nine fish that totaled 35.84 pounds. The Fishing club is a district...

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Opinion: College Football is Better Than NFL

Opinion: College Football is Better Than NFL

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024

The NFL is boring. Each week you watch the games and have a pretty good idea of what will happen. The best teams can’t be beat, and the worst teams have no chance of winning. But football lovers have a better option, college football. College football proceeds to be way more thrilling to watch, and...

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Reagan Movie Review

Reagan Movie Review

Preston Bledsoe, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024

“Reagan,” a movie about the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan debuted on August 30, 2024. Starring Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan, the movie has grossed $27 million worldwide, but critics give the film a negative review. Rotten Tomatoes scored the film at 18% while audiences scored it at 98%. This...

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Chandler Garrett, 12, swims at varsity practice.

Swim Trains for Upcoming Season

Ian Irwin and Preston Bledsoe
September 30, 2024

With swimming season starting soon, the team trains in and outside of school. Although it is tough on many student-athletes' bodies, training prepares the swimmers for the season. Swimming sits in pre-season currently and to become more disciplined and get ready for when they’re in-season, practice...

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