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
Darby Blaylock

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter

Greetings children. My name is Darby Darton Blaylock. I am 17 years old. I have been apart of the newspaper staff for 6 years now. I enjoy it for the most part. I love to fish and be outside. I will not watch any Nicholas Sparks movies. Ever. I listen to older rock, alternative music, and a little country here and there. I play soccer for Andromeda FC, and for the school. I am scared of ladybugs because when I was 5 I swear one bit me. I am a morning person, and I was voted most likely to wear track-shorts.

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One of six seniors on the varsity softball team, Catlin Foster and the rest of the Leopards go for a two game sweep of Ennis Friday night.

Softball seeks to advance

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2015
With spring football underway, junior quarterback Bowman Sells intends to make the most of it as it is a prime recruiting time for universities.

Sells, spring football and the recruiting process

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015
With development overwhelming the small town of Fairview, remnants of its country past are slowly fading away.

Keepin’ it country

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2015
A year ago, there was no such thing as a Lovejoy boys 4x400m relay team. Now, these four athletes are one of the best 4x400m relay teams in the district. The team will compete to continue on to the area meet on Thursday.

Q&A: Boys 4x400m relay team

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2015
Brandon Provence Q&A

Brandon Provence Q&A

Darby Blaylock, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2015
Hints on how to survive high school - part two

Hints on how to survive high school – part two

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2015
Athletes such as softball player Samantha O'Brien icing an injury is a common sight in the school's training room, but recent research suggests ice may not be the best course of treatment for all injuries.

[Photo] Ice may not be the answer

Noah Van Hooser, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2015
Hints on how to survive high school - part one

Hints on how to survive high school – part one

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2015
After success at the regional tournament in Rowlett, the bowling team will be competing at the state tournament in late March.

Q&A: Mario Sinacola

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2015
Q&A: Tanner Scott

Q&A: Tanner Scott

Darby Blaylock, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2015
The girl's basketball team puts their hands in the middle to rally team spirit following a timeout.

Q&A: Samantha Odom

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2015
Track is in full swing and coaches and athletes have high expectations for this upcoming season including senior Mac Phillips.

Q&A: Mac Phillips

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2015
Four are arrested after a drive by shooting in Allen, Texas. Police say this is the first occurrence in eight years.

[Photo] Four arrested after drive-by shooting in Allen

January 21, 2015
The soccer team went about a new method of choosing captains for the upcoming season.

Q&A: Rachel Willmann

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2015
QuikTrip is considered a Safe Place, which is a place that runaway children can go to feel relaxed, is one of the places where the employees call Child Protective Services and make sure the kids are taken care of.

[Photo] Finding a Safe Place

April 9, 2015
The Leopard wrestling team in action Wednesday night as they take on Rockwall in a dual meet.

Q&A: Hunter Evans

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
January 3, 2015
The Leopard Basketball team members high-five each other as they come onto the court to warm up.

Q&A: Greg Watson

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
January 1, 2015
Senior Rachel Hise practices for the upcoming girls' basketball game.

Q&A: Rachel Hise

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2014
While the fall season for color guard is over, the guard continues to practice multiple times per week for the winter competitions.

Q&A: Anastasia Shelley

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2014
Senior Drew Carson rests between races in the pool. On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, against McKinney North at 5:30 at McKinney High School.

Q&A: Drew Carson

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2014
Senior Emily Norwood and senior Taylor Kort cheer during the Pink Out Game in honor of breast cancer.

Q&A: Emily Norwood

Darby Blaylock, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2014
Sam Wortham, number 18, carries a sledgehammer when running out of the tunnel to symbolize the defense bringing the hammer down on opponents.

Q&A: Sam Wortham

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2014
Senior Sam Ruhala got 30th at the Gerald Richey Invitational last Saturday with a time of 17:12.0 for his 5k.

Q&A: Sam Ruhala

Darby Blaylock, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2014
Senior Adam McDaniel and junior Bowman Sells sit on the sidelines during the Mansfield Legacy game.

Q&A: Adam McDaniel

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2014
Leading a college representative to the gym for the college fair, football player Hunter Pfaff isn't hindered by his shoulder injury. On the field, it's a different situation as Pfaff is out for at least one more game.

Q&A: Hunter Pfaff

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2014
2012 alumni Eddie Puskarich talks to The Red Ledger's Darby Blaylock about his decision to play professional soccer in Europe.

Q&A: Eddie Puskarich (Class of 2012)

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2014
New chapter, happier ending

New chapter, happier ending

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2014
For some students, extracurricular activities take over their lives, leaving them with little to no time for other activities. This is the case for junior Darby Blaylock, who plays soccer year around.

I can’t; I have soccer

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2014
One taping method known as Kinesio Tape is used to help alleviate pain and swelling. The school's athletic trainers have adopted this new method of training in addition to the traditional taping method.

Trainers adopt new taping technology

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2014
Same-sex marriage: opposing opinions

Same-sex marriage: opposing opinions

Amy Bogucki and Darby Blaylock
April 21, 2014
While places such as Texas Land and Cattle are popular spots from prom dinners, there are various places to dine for cheaper for couples on a budget.

[Photo] Prom dinner alternatives

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 14, 2014
An anxious way of living

An anxious way of living

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2014
Allen High School's two year old stadium has been shut down until further notice due to cracks found in the foundation. This year's graduation ceremony will be moved, and the location of next year's home football games is to be determined.

[Photo] Allen’s $60 million “crack” problem

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
February 28, 2014
Lots of distance, lots of love

Lots of distance, lots of love

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2014
#OpportunityLost

#OpportunityLost

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2014
Going beyond the college tour

Going beyond the college tour

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2014
Double the Christmas, half the fun

Double the Christmas, half the fun

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
December 29, 2013
Highland Park is one of the top locations to look at Christmas lights in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

DFW holiday lights display

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2013
The uses of Twitter

The uses of Twitter

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2013
My religion, my words, my choice

My religion, my words, my choice

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2013
Headed out of the game

Headed out of the game

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2013
50th anniversary of JFK to disrupt Dallas

50th anniversary of JFK to disrupt Dallas

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2013
Double the math, double the lesson

Double the math, double the lesson

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2013
Nathan Thorley heads to Brazil

Nathan Thorley heads to Brazil

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
August 4, 2013
With a storm system moving towards the area and the potential for severe weather, many students are having their parents check them out early. But as of 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, the school has no plans for an early release.

School tracking storm system

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2013
The changing perception of marijuana

The changing perception of marijuana

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2013
Diners feel at home at the House Cafe

Diners feel at home at the House Cafe

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2013
Senior Night for girls soccer

Senior Night for girls soccer

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2013

Girls soccer wins second straight

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2013
Girls basketball season comes to a close

Girls basketball season comes to a close

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2013

‘Bake a Change’ a success

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2012

Halloween horror flicks

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2012

12 ways to avoid carnival game venders

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2012

Art colleges come to campus

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2012
9/11 movie moments

9/11 movie moments

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2012

Icy treat to beat the heat

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2012
Oliphant takes his "Q" to leave

Oliphant takes his “Q” to leave

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2012
Leap year facts

Leap year facts

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2012
No love for Valentine's Day

No love for Valentine’s Day

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2012

Myth vs. Reality: Swallowing gum

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2012

Christmas Fun Facts

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2011
Myth vs. Reality: Gatorade or water?

Myth vs. Reality: Gatorade or water?

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2011
Myth vs. Reality: does turkey make you drowsy?

Myth vs. Reality: does turkey make you drowsy?

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2011

Myth vs. Reality: does cold weather make you sick?

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2011
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2011

9/11: Can compassion and justice coexist?

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2011
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