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Covering the Bronco Nation.

The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media
Covering the Bronco Nation.

The Rider Online | Legacy HS Student Media
Zach Planche

Zach Planche, Sports Editor

I’m Zach Planche and am this year’s sports editor. I play soccer but my favorite sport to watch is basketball. This year is uncertain, but our staff is making the best of it!
All content by Zach Planche
Senior Jay Smith stands in front of his car for a photo

Switching Countries

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
July 20, 2021
Senior Goodbye

Senior Goodbye

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
June 14, 2021
Sports Wrap-Up

Sports Wrap-Up

Zach Planche, Shaun Ukeje, and Jonah Pedroza
May 19, 2021
Planche writes about diverse and tranquil ways to destress

8 Ways To Relax And Destress

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
Photo by Adam Bouse on Unsplash

March Madness Reaches Elite Eight

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
March 29, 2021
Joshua Omorodion, 11, slides to reclaim the ball versus Summit.

Update: Boys’ Soccer Playoff

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
March 10, 2021
Savannah Catalon, 10, looks for an open teammate at the varsity girls' basketball game vs Everman. The team will play in round 3 of playoffs on Feb. 24.

Girls’ Basketball Playoff Update

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
February 24, 2021
Savannah Catalon,10, drives past a defender in the game versus Timberview.

Girls’ Basketball Team Tops DFW Rankings

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
January 29, 2021
Micah Juiye, 11, jumps to lay-in the ball against Sherman High School.

Varsity Boys Basketball Suffers First Loss

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
December 10, 2020
Ava Crisafulli, 10, runs at a meet at Chisenhall Fields in October.

Ava Crisafulli Qualifies for State Meet

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
Ethan Elston, 12, and Sean Yates, 12, run a two mile meet against Mansfield and Timberview at Legacy on September 25.

Cross Country Finishes Season Off Strong

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
November 11, 2020
Ty Maxwell, 12, practices his putting on the green.

Golf Thrives Despite Pandemic

Zach Planche and Landry Parlin
October 29, 2020
Noah Batson, 12, talks with Jantzen Redwine, 9, during a doubles match against Burleson. The team advanced to bi-district playoffs against Fort Worth Arlington Heights on Oct. 26.

Tennis Advances to Bi-District Playoffs

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
October 23, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers will play Miami Heat in the Game 5 NBA Finals on Oct 9.

NBA Finals Review

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
October 8, 2020
Tatum Sikes,11, hits a forehand in the varsity tennis match against Duncanville on Sept. 11.

Tennis Season Preview

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
September 24, 2020
At the beginning of practice Caleb Kutch, 12, stretches with his teammates.

Cross Country Prepares for Unprecedented Season

Zach Planche, Sports Editor
September 3, 2020
Coach Michael Keel observes his players during a varsity game.

Keel Wins District Soccer Coach of the Year

Zach Planche and Sarah Akande
May 12, 2020
Planche reviews the classic thriller, Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

Review: Killer Klowns From Outer Space

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
May 10, 2020
How to Adult: Dealing With COVID-19

How to Adult: Dealing With COVID-19

Jordyn Folsom and Zach Planche
March 19, 2020
Bowling, Samantha Spalding, 9, practices for the girls bowling team at the Forum Bowling Lanes on Jan. 30.

Update: Girls Bowling Team Makes History

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
Planche writes about his NBA playoff predictions for this year

NBA Playoff Predictions

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
March 3, 2020
Planche writes about his traumatic experience with learning to drive

Late To My License

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
[file photo] Bruno Gallegos, 12, dribbles the ball in a game versus Burleson Centennial during the 2019 season.

Varsity Soccer Teams Compete in Austin

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
AP US History teacher Michael Keel shows students pictures of Mansfield's beginnings while on a field trip to city hall on Oct. 29.

Schools Should Not Have Longer Hours

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
January 15, 2020
Emma Rea, 11, poses for picture.

Emma Rea: It’s The Climb

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
November 30, 2019
What To Do With Leftover Halloween Candy

What To Do With Leftover Halloween Candy

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Media blames video games for the desensitization of youth.

Desensitization of Youth By Video Games

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
How to Adult: Getting a Driver's License

How to Adult: Getting a Driver’s License

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
Ryan Betchel, 12, cheers holding a texas flag in the student section.

Things To Know About Football Games

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
September 2, 2019
Movies Coming Summer 2019

Movies Coming Summer 2019

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
Courtesy Photo. Rylea Fields, 9, poses for a cheer picture. Fields started a nonprofit organization named 'Ryleas Ribbons.'

Rylea Fields: Caring for the Community

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Post positive things on social media to promote non-violence within schools.

7 Things To Post On Snap Besides Threats

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
Because of controversy there are artists who have been under fire in the public eye.

5 Cancelled Celebrities

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Verizon will begin to charge extra fee on Jan. 28.

Update: Verizon To Start Charging For Remind

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Brayden Martin, 10, works on a paper in Pre-AP Chemistry. A student survey revealed Pre-AP Chemistry as one of the hardest classes in the school.

Brain Drain

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Matthew McCoy, 11, presents his AP English project to his peers after school. English students will present their projects at open house on Jan. 14.

AP English Students Present Projects

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
January 14, 2019
Brandon Oldham, 12, takes a picture at the journalism lock-in

Reasons to Join Journalism

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Movie Review: Like Father

Movie Review: Like Father

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
How to Make Use of the Lake In Your Yard

How to Make Use of the Lake In Your Yard

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Ways To Spend Halloween With Your Boo

Ways To Spend Halloween With Your Boo

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
Zach Planche writes about his indifference on his second year of high school

Sophomore Year

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
Hope Richardson, 9, runs during a cross country meet. Richardson hopes to move up to varsity.

Hope Richardson: A Quick Finish

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
Boys soccer practice after school.

Boys’ Soccer

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
November 13, 2015
Senior Grant Baker works on articles for TheRiderOnline.

Newspaper

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
November 12, 2015
Students warm up before a cross country meet.

Cross Country

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
November 12, 2015
Chess Club

Chess Club

Zach Planche, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
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