Banquet honors football players

January 9, 2012  
Filed under Featured, Football

On Saturday night, Jan. 7, 2012 a packed crowd of about 600 people celebrated the achievements of the 2011 Lions football team, winning both the 16-5A District Championship and Bi-district championship.    Coaches took the opportunity to recognize dedicated players. Matt Union received the Special... Read more »

Lions secure district title, playoff spot

November 1, 2011  
Filed under Football, Sports

By JK Monroe    The cold front that moved in Friday night, Oct. 28, had little effect on the fans or the team. Fans stayed in the game and the Lions never quit in the 14-7 victory over Westwood. This win not only snapped the Warriors undefeated streak, but also secured the District 16-5A championship... Read more »

Caleb Woodward leads Lions to 4th straight win against Eagles

September 27, 2011  
Filed under Football, Sports

By JK Monroe The last time the Lions fell to the Georgetown Eagles was the 2007-2008 season and on this beautiful Friday night Homecoming, they tacked on another win with a final score of 40-14, which was needed after a rough start of 1-3 during the pre-season. This was Caleb Woodward’s first... Read more »

Battle on Bagdad

September 15, 2011  
Filed under Football, Sports

By Italia Gonsalvez The biggest rivalry in the district traces back to the dawn of Cedar Park. Every football season when both teams step onto the field, the flame is ignited again. Our boys are no longer just players but warriors playing for pride, respect, and the love of the game. For Leander, Friday... Read more »

Lions ready for playoffs

November 10, 2010  
Filed under Football, Sports

By Cody Zivley This Friday the Leander varsity football team will play their first playoff game of the 2010 season against Austin High School. The school has lit up with school spirit and high expectations for the game, making every day more exciting than the next. The team seems fired up and ready for... Read more »

A Year to Remember

October 28, 2010  
Filed under Football, Sports

The Leander Lions varsity football team’s victory over Pflugerville was made even sweeter since the victory not only added to their winning streak, but also secured them a spot in the playoffs as well. Chase Keltgen is the starting quarterback for the Lions and has been a part of the Lion football... 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 »

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 »