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Senior quarterback no. 10 Ralph Rucker passes the ball to senior Reid Westervelt. Rucker was nominated for the Landry Award based off of his playing and leadership from this season.
Senior nominated for Landry Award
Maddi Linsteadt, Section Editor • January 27, 2021

Senior Ralph Rucker is a finalist for this year’s Landry Award. This award recognizes the top high school football player in North Texas who...

Senior Zachary Nakamura holds the eyeglasses he has collected. Nakamura collected the glasses for Allen Eye Associates.
Student collects glasses for senior project
January 25, 2021
Virtual Bump up day will be hosted throughout the month of February. Students will be able to explore a combination of core class departments, electives and extracurriculars.
Bump-up day goes virtual
January 25, 2021
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nation
Take 2: Pipeline controversy, bank embezzlement
January 22, 2021
"I will always understand the importance of family, and how my roots and my christian values implemented through both my mom and dad will never leave me."
Column: Years that shaped me
Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer • January 26, 2021

As senior year comes to a close and my responsibilities rise, my motivation seems to decline. As I struggle to keep my hopes high for my future,...

On The Spots feature community members
On The Spot: Setting resolutions
January 14, 2021
TRL’s Margo Friloux and Lindsey Hughes share their opinion on Hallmark movies.
Deck the Hallmark
December 16, 2020
On The Spots feature community members
On The Spot: Annual door decorating contest
December 15, 2020
Senior forward no. 3 Michael Myers dribbles the ball out of Raider players. Myers scored two goals of the game.
Photo Gallery: Soccer beats Wylie East 3-0
Olivia Lauter, Section Editor • January 27, 2021

Yesterday the boys soccer team played the Wylie East Raiders at home. The Leopards beat the Raiders with a final score of 3-0, putting them at...

Freshmen outside forward no. 14 Taylor Person blocks sophomore forward no. 4 Brianna Ortega from getting the ball. Person had multiple goal attempts in the game.
Photo Gallery: Girls soccer wins after going to penalty kicks
January 25, 2021
The Jungle Java Podcast dives into school news on a variety of topics including athletics, school spirit, fine arts, and much more.
Jungle Java: Season 2, Ep. 17: Debate details
January 25, 2021
Sophomore defender no. 5 Callan Snider kicks the ball towards the Wranglers goal. The Wranglers made no goals at the game.
Photo Gallery: Girls soccer wins senior night game
January 20, 2021
English II teacher Cynthia Anderson talks about the SEL assignment for the day to her class. Anderson previously taught at Sloan Creek, and she is now the replacement for Ms. Todd.
Leopard Look: Cyndi Anderson
Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer • January 21, 2021

Cyndi Anderson teaches English 1, GT English 1 and GT English 2 for ninth and 10th graders. Anderson previously taught as Sloan Creek.  At...

Sophomore Dawton Bruner stands next to the table he built and donated to the Lucas Fire Department. Bruner received his Eagle Scout for the project.
Firemen, forest tables
January 19, 2021
Senior Elle Brumley is the varsity cheer captain. Brumley is also involved in FCA and PALS.
Leopard Look: Elle Brumley
January 12, 2021
Sophomore Gabriel Ezell tends to his beehive. Ezell has been beekeeping with his mom and the two each have a hive.
Buzz around bees
December 11, 2020
Senior forward no. 22 Cade Novicke kicks the ball past senior defender no. 17 Xavier Dawes. Novicke got an assist during the game.
Soccer continues district play
Margo Friloux, Staff Writer • January 27, 2021

The boys and girls soccer teams started their district season last Friday with a game against The Colony, and a game yesterday against Wylie...

Freshmen Samantha Daniels is the only freshman on the varsity girls basketball team. Daniels has 24 rebounds and two charges this season.
Featured Athlete: Samantha Daniels
January 22, 2021
Girls varsity swim team captain Amelia Poulton holds the district championship plaque after the team won the meet. This is the second year in a row that the team has won the district meet.
Girls swim team won consecutive district championship title
January 22, 2021
Pick 6: Semifinals
Pick 6: Semifinals
January 20, 2021
TRL
Review: Why Don’t We’s ‘The Good Times And The Bad Ones’ is an easy listen
James Mapes, Staff Writer • January 27, 2021

Pop-group Why Don’t We has released their new album on Jan. 15, and it's called “The Good Times And The Bad Ones.” It contains 10 songs...

TRL
Review: Netflix's new season of 'Cobra Kai' is intriguing, rewarding
January 21, 2021
Zayn Malik
Review: Zayn Malik’s ‘Nobody Is Listening’ album provides a song for every mood
January 20, 2021
In the Monthly Melodies series, TRL covers some of the most notable albums and singles that dropped in the last month that were not covered with their own in-depth review.
Monthly melodies: January
January 15, 2021
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