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Covering the Bronco Nation.

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Major Melson

Major Melson, Staff Writer

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What Could Have Been

Major Melson, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
Rachel Darden, 12, jumps into the pit during long jump at the Bronco Relays on Feb. 22.

UIL Suspends All Athletic Events Until May 4

Major Melson, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
2019-2020 Sports Commitments

2019-2020 Sports Commitments

Major Melson, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Justin Crawford, 12, prepares to shoot a layup at the game against Timberview on Jan. 17.

Justin Crawford: Head in the Game

Major Melson, Staff Writer
March 2, 2020
Dr. Bri Rojas poses for picture. Rojas graduated from Legacy in 2013 and now works on Legacy's training staff.

Bri Rojas: Back on the Sidelines

Major Melson, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
President Donald Trump poses for a headshot.

Rebuttal: President Trump’s Iran Decision Is Justified

Major Melson, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
Mia Retnam, 12, gives a high five to Abby Carpenter, 11, during a fall match. The team hopes to capitalize on their success from the fall in the upcoming spring season.

Tennis Prepares For Spring Season

Major Melson, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020
Major Melson, explains why he believes athletes should be held to a higher standard.

Opinion: Athletes Should Be Held to a Higher Standard

Major Melson, Staff Writer
January 2, 2020
The new Multi-Purpose Athletic Center will include offices, locker rooms, a weight room and more. Construction began on the facility at the start of the spring 2019 semester.

Inside New Multi-Purpose Athletic Center

Major Melson and Jorden Melson
May 2, 2019
Katie Shoemaker, 12, hits the softball in their game against Centennial

Softball: Survive and Advance

Major Melson, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Ayo Adeyi, 11, runs in the JV boys 4 x 200 m relay race. (Ellie Brutsche photo)

Boys Track Prepares for Region Competition

Major Melson, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
Brandon Oldham, 12, practices his bowling.

Bowling Advances to State

Major Melson, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019
Nate Rombach, 12, posed with his bat in the studio for a picture. Romach chose his number because it comforted him during the game.

Beyond the Numbers: Why Athletes Chose their Number

Major Melson, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
Tru Edwards, 12, jumps over a hurdle on at the track meet on Feb. 16. The team hopes to make state like last year.

Track Prepares for State

Major Melson, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Kaylee Murray, 12, kicks the ball to her teammate.

Girls Soccer: Shooting for Success

Major Melson, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
Legacy football players run onto the field before the start of the homecoming game against Bryan Adams on Oct. 26. (Ellie Brutsche photo)

All-District Fall Athletes Announced

Major Melson, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019
David Abiara, 10 along with teammates stand during the school song after they won 42-6 against Woodrow Wilson.

Pushing to Play

Major Melson, Staff Writer
December 20, 2018
Harmoni Turner, 11, defends the point guard against Red Oak

Basketball Preview

Major Melson, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Eric Stelmar, 11, competes at a swimming meet

Eric Stelmar Receives National Award

Major Melson, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Maylasia Murdock, 12, and Keslyn King, 12, jumps into the air and block the ball

Volleyball Clinches Playoff Spot

Major Melson, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Marchie Murdock, 2013 Alumnus, runs out of the tunnel before a game. He is now a free agent in the NFL.

Broncos in the NFL

Major Melson, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
Major Melson's staff picture

Major Melson’s Hall of Fame

Major Melson, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
Coach Bookman goes over plays with sophomore basketball players.

New Basketball Coach Joins Legacy

Major Melson, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Coach Beckler speaks with her runners before a meet

Cross Country Sets Sights on Regionals

Major Melson, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
Kelby Robbins, 9, throws a pass on the softball field. Robbins already verbally committed to play softball at the University of Stephen F. Austin.

Kelby Robbins: Defining the Sport

Major Melson, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Julia Plasket, 11, runs the bases

Softball Prepares for Regional Quarter-Final Round

Major Melson, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
Jackson Powers, 11, practices his short game

Junior Golfer Pushes Fore-Ward to State

Major Melson, Staff Writer
May 8, 2018
Cameron Clark, 11, hands off the football to his teammate in spring practice.

Spring Football Holds High Expectations

Major Melson, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Nathan Rooney, 11, throws the ball during the Broncos' match against Seguin on Feb. 16.

Baseball Begins Second Half of District Play

Major Melson, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Pro: Armed and Vigilant

Jake Stacks and Major Melson
April 4, 2018
Coach Chad Dozier talks to his athletes on their Sept. 12 match.

Tennis Begins Tournament Play

Major Melson, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Rachel Darden, 10, jumps at last season's Annual Bronco Relays. This season, the meet will be held on Feb. 15.

Girls’ Track Builds Again

Major Melson, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Camryn Aguilar, 12, and Courtney Taylor, 11, laugh together last season at the Broncos' match on Mar. 3.

Softball Hopes to Continue Their Legacy

Major Melson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018
Head Coach Michelle Morris discusses plays with the girls varsity basketball team during their game against Summit.

Girls Basketball Capitalizes on Rebuilding Year

Major Melson, Staff Writer
January 18, 2018
Members of the Legacy Musical Theatre class perform songs from their play "Elf Jr." at the MISD Toys for Tots event on Dec. 6. A record crowd of students, parents, faculty. and children came out to celebrate the giving of 3,583 toys donated by MISD schools.

Toys For Tots Event Excites Mansfield

Major Melson and Brooke Johnson
December 12, 2017
Jillian LaVoie, 12, swims during the swim and vie meet on Oct. 5.

Swim and Dive Begins Regular Season

Major Melson, Staff Writer
December 4, 2017
Junior Nathan Rooney receives a pass during the game against Wichita Falls on Friday, Sept. 1.

Anything But Uniform

Major Melson, Staff Writer
November 16, 2017
Senior Justin O'shields (#20) runs out of the tunnel prior to varsity football's match against Lake Ridge on Oct. 27. The first round of playoffs will be on Nov. 17.

Broncos Head to the First Round of Playoffs

Kendra Washington and Major Melson
November 15, 2017
Junior Michael Simmons takes the ball down the court followed by teammate Jalen Catalon, 11 during last year's varsity match against Ennis on Dec. 12.

Boys’ Basketball Starts Again

Major Melson, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
Major Melson lists some of the greatest sports movies.

8 Classic Sports Movies

Major Melson, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
Cross Country participated in the Mansfield Invitational on Sept. 22. Sophomore Harmoni Turner finishes 4th in varsity women, and is the only Legacy runner moving on to UIL Regional Cross Country Meet.

Turner Runs Through the Competition

Major Melson, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
Brayden Hodgest, 10, high fives crowd members during a football game.

Brayden Hodgest: A Motivated Mindset

Major Melson, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
Every MISD High School will get a new Multi-Purpose Athletic Building to be finished in August of 2019.

MISD Approves Plans for New Training Facility

Major Melson, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Senior Katelyn Allen cheers on her teammate before the start of the Varsity Volleyball match against Richland.

Volleyball Begins District Play

Major Melson and Boone Gilbreath
September 19, 2017
Powerlifting team member lifts weights during practice.

Powerlifting

Major Melson, Staff Writer
February 19, 2016
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