Section » Sports
Cardiovascular Disease: Deadlier than Fire
The aroma of fresh bacon sizzling in the skillet flowed throughout the room where stacks of pancakes drizzled in maple syrup lined the table, garnished with sides of fried eggs and sausage. This was a common breakfast spread seen in firehouses across the nation, including the Red Oak Fire Department, until a disheartening study conducted by the United
More Articles
Mansfield’s Marathon Man
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Steve Szeszko spent most of his youth playing outdoors, going to school or practicing with the school band. He was never much interested in competitive sports. Today, Air Force Master Sergeant Steve Szeszko, husband and father to two young daughters, is passionate about marathon
Board the Pirate Ship
This is not a tale of pirates who sail the seas and steal plunder. This is a story about a Little League team, supported by coaches, families, teachers and neighbors. Only two things are on their list to steal: bases and hearts. “What makes our team unique is that every one of these kids is the team
Leading by Example
The crack of the bat as it connects with the ball. The rush of pride for making the catch. The camaraderie of friendships being forged on the field. For Coach Jessie Jackson and his RiverCats baseball team, it just does not get any better than this. The Mansfield RiverCats boys have been playing together
When Lightning Strikes
Lightning seldom strikes the same spot twice, but at Mansfield Timberview High School, it has done just that. With their long braids flying behind them, sophomore runners and twins, Kaitlyn and Kristyn Williams, have been streaking their way past competitors all year, leaving their biggest rivals, the
The Ultimate Goal
Kodi Harvill is a normal 13-year-old. He attends Red Oak Junior High, lives with his parents and has been practicing karate several times a week for the last two-and-a-half years. The karate, however, is what makes Kodi different. He has competed twice in Texas state tournaments — placing fifth in
Falling in Love with B-ball
Mason Smart’s favorite color is purple, so that is what she wore to prom this year. But when she is on the basketball court, Mason wears Joshua High School’s royal blue, black and white uniform with pleasure. She gets a kick out of the game, you see. And when she wins, she gets pretty excited. Mason
Expressing Herself
Twelve-year-old Madalyn Hinson is already a three-time gold medal winner. As a gymnast, she reigns at the top of her field in the state tournament in floor, beam and all-around categories. Ever since she set foot in Arlington Aerials Gymnastics, where her mother, Michelle Wilson, works as a coach, Madalyn
Horse Listener
For Jerilyn Cardwell, horsemanship is a journey of trust, faith and the unlocking of secrets. While the title of “horse whisperer” belongs to another, Jerilyn is definitely a “horse listener.” Recently, Jerilyn held a horse camp for disadvantaged children, with the hopes of instilling a greater
Learning to Fly
Austyn Rapp is many things, but the real story behind the Midlothian teenager is not what she can do on the ground but in the air. Austyn can fly. Nationally ranked as the 14th best pole-vaulter in the nation, little holds Austyn back. As the district champion and record holder in pole vaulting for the
