Steeler to Teacher
Nate Carr, Staff Writer, Webmaster
October 24, 2017
Filed under Feature, Sports, Sports Feature
He sits at his desk with two blue and white colored Decatur baseball jerseys hanging to his left, and today, in the drawer to the right sits a gold and black ring, with clear white diamonds made into the band. “From an early age, I’ve always felt like and wanted to be a professional athlete, and...
Basketball Update
Mercedes Rivera, Staff Writer
February 3, 2015
Filed under Sports, Sports Feature, Sports News
Varsity Lady Eagles After an impressive victory over Castleberry, the Varsity Lady Eagles once again conquer the court. “I always tell them to focus on defense,” Coach Brandy Mayfield said. This season basketball girls are on a roll, which will hopefully continue into the next district co...
Eagle Strong
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
October 23, 2014
Filed under Feature, News, Sports, Sports Feature
This preseason brought injuries to the Eagles. Starting off the beginning of eagle two a days, junior Chris Newberry fractured his kneecap. “All I was thinking was I wasn’t going to be able to play football next season either,” Newberry said. Newberry along with senior Rickey Roberts will...
Eagle Fight Never Dies
Lexie Chapman, Staff Writer
September 25, 2014
Filed under Sports, Sports Feature
When offered the opportunity to come to a smaller community, to become the athletic director and head football coach, Mike Fuller packed up his family and moved to the little town of Decatur, Texas. “I was excited for the new opportunity and thrilled to be part of the community, high school, and...
12 Things You Should Know 12 Hours Before Homecoming
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
September 19, 2014
Filed under Feature, Sports, Sports Feature
“It’s going to be a good game. We beat them last year so we are going to be playing hard. “- Freshman Mario Reyes “Be ready to watch us whoop up on Ranchview.”- Senior Aaron Shetter “Despite all of the distractions, we are going to play our best and not worry about the homecoming...
12 things you should know 12 hours before homecoming
Macky Dailey, Co- Sports Editor
October 19, 2012
Filed under Sports, Sports Feature
“Bring an umbrella because it might rain like last year.” –junior, Wade Laughlin, varsity football player “We listen to Johnny Cash.” –senior, Trenton Pettigrew, varsity football player “Krum is undefeated.” –Coach Vrba “I usually listen to music and watch motivational vi...
Senior varsity football player makes comeback
Madeline Peña, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2012
Filed under Sports, Sports Feature
Thirteen months ago, senior Tyler Story watched his varsity football team play from the sidelines. This year, Story made a decision to write a new chapter. “I always had the idea of returning to football,” he said. “We visited my doctor (Daniel Cooper) and he asked me ‘What do you want to...
Senior injured, out for season
Macen Stripling, Staff Writer
October 9, 2012
Filed under Sports, Sports Feature
Thirteen yards. Fourteen yards. Fifteen yards. After receiving his first catch of the season, senior Russell Cross runs toward the end zone when suddenly tackled by a player from Trinity Christian. Teammates cheer for the good run, but the mood suddenly changes as Cross holds his knee rolling in pain. “It...
