The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

Taking shelter from the storm, members of the cross country team do their best to stay dry in Fayetteville, AR.

Cross country competes in Arkansas

Kevin Davis, Staff Reporter October 8, 2013

Traveling out of state isn’t a normal thing for most of the sports teams on campus, but for the cross country squad, the first weekend in October means one thing: the annual trip to Fayetteville, AR...

A colorful new addition to Friday night lights

A colorful new addition to Friday night lights

Lauren Payne, Staff Reporter October 7, 2013

Halftime entertainment at the Friday night varsity football games encompasses the marching band, the Majestics dance team, and one of the most eye-catching attractions, the color guard. An extension of...

New look, softer landing

New look, softer landing

Jessica Parrott, Sports Editor October 4, 2013

    Getting hit in football never feels good, but thanks to a new field surface at Leopard Stadium, hitting the ground doesn’t hurt so much.     “The first time I stepped on the field I could...

A new change to the UIL football rules allows referees to begin saying the number of the player that committed a penalty.

Players to be called out on penalties

Ben Carder, Staff Reporter October 3, 2013

“Holding, offense number 56”. A commonly heard phrase in the NFL and college, fans will soon start hearing it in high school football games because the UIL (University Interscholastic League) recently...

Stephen Bennett had 7 solo tackles and one assist against the Pirates earning him the Red Ledger player of the week.

Football player of the week

Austin Mitchell, Sports Reporter October 2, 2013

Senior Stephen Bennett stood out on defense last week in spite of the team's loss to the Wylie Pirates. The Red Ledger has chosen him as the MVP of the game against Wylie. Listen below to hear from...

Because of past performance, the swim team will be moving on to the district meet.

Leopards make a splash at sprint invitational

Jessica Parrott, Sports Editor September 30, 2013

The Leopard swim team began its 2013-2014 season at the Frisco Sprint Invitational. The boys and girls performed well and are preparing for their next meet, a dual meet, this Thursday against Bishop Lynch...

Friday 5 with Coach Green

Friday 5 with Coach Green

Jessica Parrott, Sports Editor September 27, 2013

The Red Ledger: “Coach, this game against Wylie is the first district game of the season, what is the plan going into districts in terms of the teams goals?” Head Coach Matt Green: “Well obviously...

Skull and crossbones: the inside story

Skull and crossbones: the inside story

Kevin Davis, Staff Reporter September 27, 2013

Bright and early friday morning, football players arrive dressed in khaki pants and a Leopard Football Polo to the weekly Breakfast With Champions and chapel meeting before school. All looks normal when...

The football team gathers for their game day breakfast.

Breakfast with champions

Julia Carder, Social Media Manager September 26, 2013

At 7:30 a.m. every Friday, the varsity football team, along with their friends and family, meet in the lecture hall for Breakfast with Champions. This tradition was initiated by head coach Matt Green and...

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