LION OF THE WEEK
March 11, 2010
Filed under Boys' Soccer, Lion of the Week, Sports
Will Frolick has been a part of the Leander family and the Lion varsity soccer for two years, now in his senior year and under the supervision of a new coach he has led the Lions varsity team through many victories. Q: Do you plan on continuing your soccer career after high school? A: “No”. Q: Then... Read more »
National Pride Alive and Well
March 5, 2010
Filed under News, Sports
By Cody Zivley The 2010 Winter Olympics have come to a close, but has left an impression of positivity in the minds of those who witnessed and shared the emotional journey of their country and its athletes. Rarely is global competition not taking place behind the desks of a nation’s leader,... Read more »
Leander Wrestlers Advance to State
February 19, 2010
Filed under Featured, News, Sports, Wrestling
The third round, the definitive pin, the roar of the crowd and the honor of competing. Two wrestlers have advanced to State, Jonathon Flores and Jadon Kempers will be representing Leander on Feb. 26-27 at the Delco Center. Flores will make his 2nd appearance at State and Kempers is only the... Read more »
Lion of the Week: Jadon Kempers
February 17, 2010
Filed under Lion of the Week, Sports, Wrestling
By Cody Zivley Jadon Kempers is a senior on the varsity wrestling team who has recentley qualified for the state level wrestling competition to be held Feb. 26-27 at the Austin ISD Delco Center. Last year Kempers was chosen to be a UIL alternate for the team. Q: What were your first thoughts... Read more »
Lion swimmers advance to regionals.
February 5, 2010
Filed under News, Swimming
By Cody Zivley The Leander Lion swim team competed at UT’s Jamail Swim Center last Friday Jan. 29 and Saturday Jan. 30 emerging from the tournament with high spirits and a place in the regionals. Claire Toomey won her third district diving competition for the third year in a row... Read more »
Lions’ soccer off to a strong start
January 29, 2010
Filed under Boys' Soccer, Featured, Sports
By Cody Zivley The boys’ soccer team had an all around win against Stony Point, the first game of their season; first the JV soccer team defeated Stony Points JV 2-1 with both goals scored by Saul Morales in the sixtieth minute with an assist by Angel Urbina and a Penalty kick in the sixty-third... Read more »
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Beyond the Battle
December 9, 2009
Filed under Features, Sports
By Caio Jahara Jiu-Jitsu started in Brazil with the Japanese immigration in 1908 – through Santos Port – with the ship Kasato-Maru. The practice of Jiu-Jitsu was only taught to Japanese Immigrants at the time, but this changed in 1913 when Mitsuyo Maeda arrived and helped Jiu-Jitsu to form its... Read more »
It’s Not Over Til It’s Over
November 20, 2009
Filed under Football, Sports
By Caio Jahara The Leander Lions roared over the Cypress Creek Cougars at the Berry Center, for the 15 AAAAA Bi-District Championship in the Division II State Playoffs. After a stunning game where the Lions were trailing the entire game, with 4:52 off the clock in the 3rd quarter, Rocky Nino... Read more »
Sports Profile: SethWynn
November 4, 2009
Filed under Sports
By Irving de la Torre Even if Cross Country is an individual sport, our bond is as close as any team sport out there. -Seth Wynn. Seth Wynn, one of the cross country captains, is also one of a set of triplets. He is a very goal-oriented person who accomplishes just about everything he puts his... Read more »
October 28, 2009
Filed under Football, Sports
D-E-F-E-N-S-E! Jaden Kempers (33, LB) and Andy Gonzalez (96, DE) team up for a QB sack, against RR. The Lions head into their last two games, both at Bible Stadium: Friday night, Oct. 30, against McNeil and Nov. 6 against Cedar Park. With an overall record of 6-2, the Lions look forward to a... Read more »
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