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Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer, reflects on how sports has had a tremendous impact on his life.

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Custodian Lee Maden poses to show off his Nike shoes.

Custodian Wears High-End Shoes to Match His Outfits

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023

Full-time custodian and part-time sneakerhead, Lee Maden showcases his mass collection of shoes and has an outfit to go with them. Even with his tedious occupation, his shoes never have a defect on them. “I was just buying and selling them to make money, and because I liked them,” Maden said....

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The Best Thanksgiving Desserts

The Best Thanksgiving Desserts

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
November 24, 2022

Although Thanksgiving is primarily based around turkey or main course meals, you can’t forget about the variety of desserts. Thanksgiving consists of your typical fall and pumpkin-based desserts and simple ones established around chocolate. Banana Pudding This sweet mixture consists of banana,...

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The reality of sports after high school is becoming less and less possible. A study shows about 8.6% of high schoolers advance to college athletics. [File Photo]

Sports After High School: Too Good to Be True?

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022

Coaches will tell athletes all they need is hard work and the ability to be coachable and they make it to the next level, but millions of athletes do the same thing. As a tiny kid, many dream of making it to the big leagues. You slowly grow up and start to realize, is this dream really going to be true?...

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Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer, reflects on how sports has had a tremendous impact on his life.

More Than a Sports Team: Houston Cougars

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022

My favorite team the Houston Cougars has performed extremely well all college basketball season. I go to see family in Houston all the time, and on top of that my oldest brother has been going to Houston for a long time. I love the Astros, Texans, Rockets and everything Houston. Seeing them excel in...

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Boys varsity basketball finished the season with a two-point loss against Timberview.

Varsity Basketball Finishes Third In District

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
April 7, 2022

The Broncos completed their season with a 24-8 record. They finished third in district losing to cross-town rivals, Mansfield Summit and Mansfield Timberview. Third in the district slot, the Broncos earned a playoff spot, and they won their two playoff games against Arlington Heights and Birdville High...

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Powerlifting team practices after school in the weight room.

Powerlifting Brings Out Competitiveness in Teammates

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022

Sweat drips down his forehead as he heaves out a heavy breath. Senior Brandon Ford lifts the weight while squatting. His teammates cheer him on as his coaches relay constructive criticism for future lifts.  The powerlifters competed in two meets. The meets contained a weighed-in lifter and a  completed...

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At the One Act Play competition on March 21, junior Cole Collier talks to senior Kyle Horne. Legacy advanced in the OAP competition.

Theater Performs ‘Epic Proportions’ for One Act Play Competition

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022

The theater consists of wild costumes, memorizing plays, and a variety of different shows, but how much work is really going on? “We came back for One-Act Play on Jan. 24 as we just finished Shrek [several days before.] We had no breaks, and we are working from Monday to Thursday," Ms. Sarah Fortune,...

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Girls varsity soccer plays against Nimitz High School.

Girls Varsity Soccer Advances to Playoffs

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
March 22, 2022

The girl's varsity soccer team advanced to playoffs in a tough district that included their biggest rival, Burleson Centennial, the girls battled all season securing third place in the district. After falling short in round two of playoffs in the 2021 season against Grapevine, sophomore Emilia Lawson...

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LeBron James 'I Promise' institute participates in community service such as planting trees around the city.

LeBron James: Making a Change Off the Court

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022

LeBron James, primarily known as one of the greatest players in NBA history ultimately won four championships and MVPs. Many recognize James only for his accolades on the court but he’s also a great man off the court. James has no account of legal trouble and he's known for donating and giving his...

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Chick-Fil-A is offering heart shaped platters for Valentines Day. Photo by The Chicken Wire, Chick-Fil-A

Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Loved Ones

Tripp Gilbreath and Shaun Ukeje
February 7, 2022

Chick-Fil-A Heart-Shaped Trays There’s several variations of this fast-food treat. The variations consist of 30-count chicken,10-count chicken minis, 6-count cookies, or a 12-count of cookies. The highest price would be $13.19 for the chicken nuggets, and the lowest price would be $7.39 for the cookies.  Pizza...

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Varsity Boys Soccer placed second in district play in the 2021-2022.

Boys Varsity Soccer Begins New Season

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022

Last season varsity soccer finished second in district with a 17-6-4 record and earned a spot in the playoffs. However, the boys lost in the first round to Arlington Heights. This season they hope to overcome their playoff woes and stay consistent throughout the season. Sophomore and forward Jayden Farias...

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The baseball team is hosting tryouts Jan. 21, 22 and 24 for the 2022 season.

Baseball Hosts Tryouts in Preparation For Upcoming Season

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021

In readiness for the baseball season, tryouts slowly come closer and closer. The baseball team lifts three times a week urging to get stronger day by day. Tryouts are Jan. 21, 22 and 24. Baseball Coach Christopher McMullen expresses the idea of what attributes he’s looking for in his future baseball...

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The boys varsity basketball team scrimmaged against Eastern Hills on November 13.

Varsity Basketball Holds a Scrimmage Game

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021

Legacy High School hosted an abundance of basketball games for several teams on Nov. 11. The men's team also participated in this tournament. Their first game was against South Hills from Fort Worth, Texas. The scorpions were notorious for having a below-average basketball program, so I didn’t expect...

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Quion Williams, 12, is committed to play at Oklahoma State University.

Legacy Athletes Commit to D1 Colleges

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021

Legacy’s memorable athletic alumni contribute as a staple in the Broncos' history. Many athletes from Legacy continue to play or are playing at major universities, then ultimately play in professional sports. Currently, there’s an abundance of athletes who are already committed or have been offered...

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Cross Country athletes run at the meet at Chisenhall Park in Burleson. The boys took third place in the varsity race.

Cross Country Competes in 5A Championship

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021

The cross country team paced their way to the UIL 5A-District 8 Championship in Burleson. They filled the rankings placing first for boys and girls in their 5,000-meter run Oct. 14. In the regional meet in Lubbock, the boys placed sixth and the girls placed eighth. State qualifiers included Yosef Abdulrazeq...

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Top Haunted Houses in DFW

Top Haunted Houses in DFW

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021

With Halloween just around the corner, haunted house season soon comes to a close. Take advantage of the final days of 'spooky season' with the best haunted houses in Dallas!

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Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer, reflects on how sports has had a tremendous impact on his life.

More Than A Hobby: How Sports Changed My Life

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021

At a young age, all I could do was watch but never play sports. I had three siblings who were always gone doing extracurricular activities like my brothers traveling for out-of-town tournaments or my sister performing for drill and step team. The Ukeje family required countless hours for my senior siblings...

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DC Comics Superheros (DC Comics)

Five Superhero Movies Coming Soon

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021

Movies in theatres tend to get a lot of attention during the spring and fall, and this year brings new and exciting movies. Directors and cast couldn’t produce as many films due to COVID. Delayed, overdue movies from last year are off to the races. Major titles and companies are dropping big names...

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Henley-Cleveland, 6, runs towards his opponent to retrieve the football

Varsity Newbies

Shaun Ukeje, Staff Writer
September 17, 2021

Sophomore Landyn Henley-Cleveland standing at 6’0 180, made the jump from the freshman football squad last year to the varsity team this year. During spring ball, Cleveland played on the varsity team ultimately earning his spot.  “It feels good to be competing with the best competition, and I...

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Sports Wrap-Up

Sports Wrap-Up

 Varsity ended the season 2-7, 1-6 in district, with wins against Birdville and Byron Nelson. This hecting season with COVID-19 resulted with players getting quarantined and everyone on the sidelines needing a mask to socially distance. The broncos’ game against Crowley got cancelled due to Crowley’s...

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Ukeje suggests childhood cartoon shows to rewatch that will ensure feelings of nostalgia.

Top 8 Cartoons To Rewatch

Shaun Ukeje
January 13, 2021

With nearly seven months in quarantine, binge-watching shows became second-nature for most students. Scrolling through Netflix and Hulu gets tiring when you see the same titles over and over. Here’s a list of eight shows from your childhood to watch instead.  Teen Titans Teen Titans, an action-packed...

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