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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

"Football is a very physical sport, so it’s being able to defend yourself. It’s a different mindset, and it’s a different skill that will be helpful later on in life."

Featured Athlete: Ralph Rucker

Karina Li, Staff Writer September 11, 2019

Junior Ralph Rucker took over the reins as starting QB this year for the Leopards. In addition to his position under the friday night lights, Rucker finds himself involved in other varsity activities. Profile:...

Rendle McCartney celebrates with Dillon Magee and Blake Slaughter after he intercept a pass from the opposing team.

Photo Gallery: Party in the USA

Olivia Lauter and Shae Daugherty September 9, 2019

On Friday, September 6, Lovejoy High School's stadium held the Leopards first home game of the season. The Leopards won the game with a final score of 34-27. Lovejoy's student section, The Jungle, dressed...

Senior Grace Bennet drives into the lane for a layup at the fall ball basketball game against Wylie East, a district opponent.

Fall girls basketball league offers perspective for players, coaches

Katie Dolberry, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

The girls basketball team is in the midst of a weekly fall league that enables players to gain experience and coaches to watch from the sideline.   Fall ball has lots of positive benefits...

Junior Reid Westervelt elevates above Colleyville Heritage corner back Michael Neves (24) securing the ball for the Leopards first touchdown of the season.

Football prepares to defend home turf against Sulphur Springs

Benjamin Nopper, Section Editor September 6, 2019

After dropping a back-and-forth defensive showdown in its season opener, the football team (0-1) will look to bounce back and defend its home turf in tonight’s showdown against the Sulphur Springs Wildcats...

Juniors Kenny Tellez, Carson Holden, Dawson Holt, senior Matt Piccirillo, Pete Peabody, and Jeremy Van Riper celebrate after a successful kill by junior Ellie Jonke. The student section stood up and showed spirit during the third set of the game.

Volleyball aims to continue win streak against tough competition

Ryan Wang, Staff Writer September 5, 2019

The volleyball team (28-4) will face off against the Sachse Mustangs (24-6) in an away match on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. before playing the number one ranked 6A team in the nation Byron Nelson (23-1)...

Senior Will Muirhead runs toward the finish line during the cross country meet on Saturday, Aug. 31. Muirhead placed 11th overall running 3.1 miles with a time of 15:37.40.

Cross country to build on Marcus Invitational performance

Matthew Piccirillo, Staff Writer September 3, 2019

The boys and girls cross country teams opened up their seasons last weekend at the Marcus Invitational Meet on Saturday in Denton. The boys varsity team, ranked number two in the state in 5A preseason...

Sophomore Noah Naidoo receives a pass at the 20 yard line before reaching the goal line in last week's scrimmage against Centennial. The scrimmage allowed the Leopards to face live competition before the Tom Landry Classic.

Football to kick off new era in Saturday’s Tom Landry Classic

Benjamin Nopper, Section Editor August 29, 2019

Fresh off a season in which the football team won eight games and a bi-district championship, the Leopards will compete Saturday night against the Colleyville Heritage Panthers in the Tom Landry Classic...

Junior Parker Braithwaite high fives Coach Herema after a successful offensive series.

Photo Gallery: Thursday Scrimmage

Grace Nguyen and Shae Daugherty August 27, 2019

The Leopards played under the lights at Leopard Stadium for the first time since the 2018 season, a year in which they won eight games and won a bi-district championship. The Leopards have many new looks...

Then-sophomore Harper Pool evades Jack Nelson during last year's spring game. This year's game is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m.

Football to host annual spring scrimmage

Haydn Spooner, Staff Writer May 21, 2019

With a new year comes a new core for the football team, one that is working hard to improve from last year’s 6-2 district record. The spring scrimmage which won’t be much more than a practice, will...

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