I'm just writing this so I don't get fined. Freshman year, I was forced into Journalism 1 by my sister. She constantly talked about how great of a program it is, how she loved writing, loved the people and she would not stop until I signed up. Four years later, I credit and thank her for plugging...

Jaden Manning, 11, cuts and accelerates past Trenton Hamann to spring a big play.

On this episode of The Round Up, junior Cameron Hooper and senior Jonah Pedroza discuss spring sports, playoffs for pro teams, and the Texas Rangers. ⁠Intro and outro music⁠ courtesy of ⁠ROADTOMUSIC⁠ on ⁠TuneTank⁠.

After being crowned Area Champions on April 11, the Legacy Boys’ 4x4 relay team will compete at the Regional Championship on April 19. The team, consisting of senior Jadyn Arriaga, senior, Da’shawn Lester and sophomores D’Andre Thomas and Quentrious Crawford, ran a 3:17.24 at area, and continue...

The girls’ bowling team qualified for the March 23 Dick Atkinson State Championship Tournament in Fort Worth. Senior Cory Powers started bowling her sophomore year and brings experience to a somewhat new team. “Regionals went better than we had hoped,” Powers said. “We were definitely nervous...

At the start of the second round of district play, the boys’ basketball team sat at a 9-16 overall record, 2-6 in district play. The team finished with an 11-20 overall record. Two-year varsity player senior Braylen Smith witnessed and adjusted to the vast amount of change the team underwent this...

Since 1902, college football has been defined by one thing: bowl games. Teams strive each year to make a “good” bowl, the playoff bowls being the ultimate goal. On Jan. 1, 1902, the first Rose Bowl ended with the Michigan Wolverines winning 49-0. The tradition of bowl games used to be of the utmost...

Two years ago, Legacy moved up to 6A for the first time in school history. The last two years UIL placed the Broncos in arguably the toughest district in the state, deemed the “District of Doom.” However, Legacy’s time in 6A-District 11 ended this week as the new UIL district realignment was announced...

At the start of the second round of district play, the boys’ basketball team sits at a 9-16 overall record, 2-6 in district play. Two-year varsity player senior Braylen Smith has witnessed and adjusted to the vast amount of change the team has undergone up to this point. “This season so far has...

About two years ago, senior Lazarus Ramos found himself with no money, no job and a passion for automobiles. Ramos saw one way to fix this: creating his own mobile car detailing business. “I’ve always loved cars, especially trucks, and I hate it when I see an amazing truck that is covered in dirt...

August 2018, a short, fat kid showed up to seventh-grade football practice with no idea what he was getting into. He was the first one to the school in the morning, but somehow the last one on the field because he couldn’t put his cleats on (he forgot to take the tissue paper out of his left cleat).  That...

Senior Alyssa Stewart, varsity golfer, played in the Pure Insurance Championship tournament on Sept. 23 and 24. Stewart partnered with PGA golfer Justin Leonard and the duo took home the first-place trophy. The tournament took place on the Spyglass Hill Course and the Pebble Beach Golf Links of legendary...

For the sixth year in a row, varsity baseball clinched a playoff berth with a first place finish in district. Following last season’s run to the state semi finals, head coach Chris McMullen approached each game with the same mentality, to play at a high level for a full seven innings.  Legacy will...

“Ready!” Clap. “Ready ready!” Two claps. “Give me three!”. Three claps and whatever team is in the weight room locks in, waiting for instruction from Coach Daniel Eason. Coach Eason took over Legacy’s strength and conditioning program in March after the departure of the former strength...

After a third place finish in district, the Legacy girls’ soccer team began their playoff run on March 23. Coach Jon Koehn led the team to a 4-0 victory over Weiss High School, advancing them to the area round against Wylie East. This year marks Coach Koehn’s first year on staff at Legacy. “We...

After a 7-4 season record and a win at the district match, the bowling team will compete at regionals on March 5. Senior, and team captain, Alex Obhamalay joined the team last year. The team missed the state match by one spot last season. “[As captain], I help [the team] out just like lead them,...

I made early Super Bowl predictions in October, two weeks into the NFL season. Needless to say, I was wrong (partially). The Buffalo Bills did not win Super Bowl 57, or even make it past the second round, but the Philadelphia Eagles did exactly as predicted. The Birds made it to the Super Bowl and lost...

Among teens, car accidents are the leading cause of death, accounting for over one-third of all teenage deaths. Whether it be an unlicensed driver behind the wheel, or a lack of attention to other drivers, teens are nearly three times more prone to accidents than adults over 20.  According to...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovaloa lays on the ground, fingers clenched, unable to move. Twitter goes up in flames criticizing the Dolphin's training staff for allowing Tagovailoa to play the week four matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals just four days after sustaining a concussion.  Entering...

The packed-out gym roars as teachers and students sprint to the middle of the court and begin a heated dodgeball game. The Legacy Key Club hosted a Toys for Tots pep rally on Nov. 15 and Key Club sponsor Ms. Abbi Marion emceed. This year marks Ms. Marrion’s first year as the sponsor. “I wanted...

On Nov. 1 and 2, Ms. Stephanie Gresham took six government classes on a field trip to the Tarrant County Subcourthouse to give students an opportunity to see how the voting process works. Ms. Gresham began taking students on this field trip 3-4 years ago, and students have responded positively each year. “It...

In Texas high school sports, UIL splits schools into six divisions based on school population. 1A, the smallest division, contains schools with a population below 104.9 students and 6A, the biggest division, consists of schools with populations over 2,220 students. At first glance, dividing schools...

Just a few weeks into the 2022 NFL season, it may seem entirely too soon to try and predict who will hold the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 12, 2023. However, as fans, we can’t help but wonder where Super Bowl LVI runner Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals have been after a rough 0-2 start. So based on...

Cars rush by as senior Leilani Fierro watches the sun rise on the same practice route she’s run every day for four years. Throughout her high school career, Fierro ran under three different team captains, but as her senior season begins, it’s her turn. “Cross country is a sport that teaches...

After severe back pain sent senior Joy Nwokyoe to the hospital, doctors diagnosed her with stage four carcinoma.  Carcinoma forms on the epithelial tissue of the body and lines most body organs, internal passageways and skin. Nwokoye runs the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes for the track team and...

“Tighten up! Tighten up!” The phrase echoes in the weight room as senior Paul Summers II and the varsity football team wait for the coaches further instruction. This marks Summers first season with the Broncos as a transfer student from Duncanville High School. “I want to come here and help...

In an eventful come-from-behind victory, the Bronco baseball team defeated Aledo High School 13-9 to advance to state. Entering the final inning, Legacy trailed 9-1. But 12 runs and a Powerade bath later, Coach Chris McMullen and the team earned Legacy’s first trip to the state tournament. “Our...

Nicknamed the “real-life Tony Stark,” even appearing in the film “Iron Man 2”, Elon Musk; the richest man in the world with a current net value of about $250 billion. Musk made recent headlines on April 25, when Musk purchased social media platform Twitter for $44 billion, taking the company...

The softball team finished the regular season second in the district with a 22-6 overall record and a 13-1 district record. The team beat South Hills High School in the first round of playoffs in the first two games of a three-game series. Coach Amie Prater and the team approach each playoff game...

Despite ending last season with a winning record, the JV baseball team wasn’t satisfied. They worked all offseason and it paid off when they won their first game 13-6 against Lake Ridge. Junior Bryant Tidwell plays first base for the team and has developed great bonds with his teammates. “I love...

As the pitcher winds up to deliver the ball to the awaiting batter, sophomore Zoe Mendez locks in, ready if the ball comes her way to second base. Along with playing second, Mendez also spends time in left field during her first season playing for Legacy. “My teammates were very welcoming toward...

Growing up, I loved sports. I played youth sports for years, but I could also tell you anything you wanted to know about professional sports. However, I hated actually putting in work to get better. My family has videos of me in tears getting ready for youth baseball practice. As a hefty kid, I despised...

Every two years, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) realigns districts for every school in the state. On Feb. 3 when UIL made the announcement, Legacy moved to 6A Region 2 District 11. District 11 contains Cedar Hill, Dallas Skyline, De Soto, Duncanville, Mansfield High, Mansfield Lake Ridge,...

The JV football team completed their season with a 1-8-1 record. Despite the losing record, Coach Rahn Smith believed the team performed better than the box scores as players began learning their role on the team. “JV year for athletes is always about getting experience and developing,” Smith...

The final buzzer sounds and the crowd erupts in applause. This Bronco win meant more to the team than any ordinary game. On Jan. 18, head basketball Coach Michelle Morris recorded her 500th game win as a coach. “I'm very honored but at the same time, it makes me old,” Morris said. “But you...

Growing up, I always thought of my older brother as just that, my older brother. There is a five-year gap between us, and up until recently, I had no idea the amount of influence he has on my life. Landry, my older brother, taught me how to throw a ball and excel in sports, but more importantly, he has...

The boys' varsity basketball team tipped off the season in November and have put up an 11-2 record through Dec. 8. The Broncos compete in 5A Region 1 District 8. District play begins Dec. 21 against Timberview. “We have probably the toughest district in the state,” Coach Cornelius Mitchell said....

The Bronco volleyball team completed the season with an overall record of 23-17. The girls placed first in district with a 12-2 record, only losing to Burleson and Timberview. This season marked the first time Legacy has won district in nine years. The leadership of five seniors and four juniors were...

Chocolate: 1. Reese’s Reese’s Peanut Butter cups are a staple candy at any point in the year, but they elevate to a different level around holidays. The ghost and pumpkin variations of Reese’s feel like they contain more peanut butter than any normal peanut butter cup, and when paired with...

Bronco JV volleyball began the season with a 14-3 overall record and 9-1 in district. The team’s season started off on a high note, winning three out of their first 4 games. They suffered their first loss to Birdville early in the season, but have maintained a winning record. Volleyball plays every...

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“Donda. Donda. Donda...” The name echos for 52 seconds in the speakers. Over a year after the initial announcement, three listening parties later and a presidential campaign, Kanye West released his 10th studio album, “Donda”, a beautifully emotional tribute to his mother on August 29, 2021. “Donda”,...

The Bronco football team began their season with a loss against Broken Arrow High School on Aug. 27, 42-13. This game marked Coach Jeff Hulme’s first game as a head coach at Legacy and the first of three non-district games before district play starts Sept. 24 against Red Oak. The team went 0-3 in non-district...

Buy: Pencils (Mechanical and wooden) Pencils are a necessity for every class. When deciding between wooden and mechanical pencils, it comes down to personal preference. Mechanical pencils are slightly more expensive, but they do make writing easier if you don’t lose them. Wooden pencils are recommended...

Big Bend National Park On the southwest side of Texas along the southern border, Big Bend National Park provides a perfect chance for you to drive, hike, and enjoy beautiful scenic views. Big Bend is about a seven and a half-hour drive from Legacy but is a place to get away for a few days. Big Bend’s...

 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...

Following a week shut down because of weather, Mansfield ISD announced changes to the academic calendar. To accommodate for the snowstorm in February, the district extended the 4th six weeks by one week. Because of this, the fifth and sixth six weeks were also pushed back. The district will use April...

They grew up together. They went to the same church. They lived in the same house. Now they all attend Legacy together. This year, senior Audrey, junior Hudson, and freshman Emily McReynolds enjoy attending school together for the first time since elementary school. Although the siblings possess different...

The COVID-19 pandemic closed movie theaters, stopped movie productions, and left us with a hole in our hearts aching for buttery movie theatre popcorn. Luckily, in the next year that hole will be filled as many movies have resumed production and will release sooner than we think. Black Widow  Marvel...

When volleyball player, freshman Annelise Vinson received an email that made her choose to attend in-person school or go virtual, she needed to weigh the options. Vinson needed to decide if she would rather see her friends in a classroom or on a screen. Q: Which option did you choose and was that...