![Musical theatre class runs through “Footloose” during their dress rehearsal. Senior student director Mia Morneault says how much she’s enjoyed working with the cast and crew. “I am very proud of all the cast and crew who worked as hard on it as I have. A lot of people care about [this show],” Morneault said. “I have a lot of friends on the cast and on the crew, but I’ve also grown and gained friendships through the show, even as director where I may be a little more stricter than normal. And I am very grateful for everyone I’ve gotten to work with.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC_0657-1200x800.jpg)
![Sitting in a line of artwork, senior art student Kaemon Kato’s painting titled “Right Side of History” is displayed for attendees of the district’s art showcase. Kato’s painting is a political piece inspired by a photo of elementary schoolers in the street protesting against ICE. “I think it's also symbolic because they're surrounded by snow, which can represent ICE, and they are still marching,” Kato said. “[The kids] are not stopping until equality or justice is served, which I think is really important to represent and show.” Photo by John Pinion](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-03-26-114740.png)
![Broadcast, yearbook and newspaper combined for 66 Interscholastic League Press Conference awards this year. Yearbook won 43, newspaper won 14 and broadcast took home nine. “I think [the ILPC awards] are a great way to give the kids some acknowledgement for all of their hard work,” newspaper and yearbook adviser Paige Hert said. “They typically spend the year covering everyone else’s big moments, so it’s really cool for them to be celebrated so many times and in so many different ways.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/edited-ILPC.jpg)
![Holding up the bi-district champions trophy, junior shortstop Hudson Cuevas cheers alongside his team. The varsity baseball team played in the bi-district round of playoffs against the Boerne Greyhounds April 30-May 2, where they won Game 1 6-4, lost Game 2 2-1 and won the last game 5-2, allowing them to advance to area. “Honestly, [my favorite] big moment that wasn't even part of my moment was Dom's grand slam,” Cuevas said. “That was a big game changer in Game 1 of round one that ultimately helped us win that game and even move on. It set the tone for the games after and has really impacted and sparked this whole playoff run.” Photo by Allie Tseng](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/allie-boerne00159-1200x800.jpg)
![After he takes the handoff, senior running back Trae Hill runs down the field in search of a first down. Hill rushed for three touchdowns in the 43-36 loss against Frisco Wakeland last Friday, but the Timberwolves were eliminated from playoff contention. “[I’m] just happy I got to experience the game with my brothers,” Hill said. “I’m going to remember how close and how enjoyable everything was with these guys. They are my brothers for life. Just waking up and grinding together, and proving the naysayers wrong [was my favorite part].”
Photo by Kyra Cox](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/trae-hill-wakeland.jpg)
The ball flies through the sky as thousands of spectators watch, eagerly waiting to see if the receiver catches it. Finally, the ball lands in the player’s arms, and the crowd breaks out into cheers. The announcer says “touchdown, Cedar Park” as the student section goes crazy, jumping up and down.
Cedar Park beat Rouse 35-25 at the homecoming game on Oct. 4. Coach Michael Quintero, or Coach Q, said that the special teams unit played a huge part in the win. The team blocked a Rouse punt in the second quarter.
“[The special teams unit is] what starts the game off, every game,” Coach Q said. “You could see that they had a bit of hesitation in their kick returns, and I think we sent that message on film.”
Cedar Park had the first score with a 50-yard rushing touchdown from running back Trae Hill to begin the game. The touchdown came on the first drive and Hill said it shifted the momentum in their direction to start the game.
“I think it sparked us,” Hill said. “I feel like it gave us motivation, and it felt great.”
The football team scored two more times in the first half, off a touchdown pass from quarterback David Cooper caught by receiver Zane Claybrook and a rushing touchdown by running back Cameron Graham. The score was 21-7 going into halftime.
“We started fast which helped a lot because it kept them on edge,” Claybrook said. “They couldn’t keep up with us, and we could just get easy shots downfield.”
Outside linebacker Grant Fuller forced a fumble in the third quarter to prevent a Rouse comeback. Fuller said his experiences in practice helped him to execute this play in the game.
“It felt great,” Fuller said. “I just ran in there, lowered my shoulder, threw my arm through, and punched the ball out. I did it in practice and then did it in the game.”
Notable performances included Hill, who finished the game with 100 rushing yards, and quarterback David Cooper who had 117 passing yards, 60 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. Claybrook ended the night with two receiving touchdowns, the latter occurring in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach for Rouse.
“It was a great team win,” Claybrook said. “I couldn’t do it without David [Cooper]. He gives me good balls all the time.”
The game took place at Gupton Stadium. Even though it was Cedar Park’s homecoming game, both teams play at Gupton as their home stadium.
“They came in there thinking they were going to win,” said Fuller. “[They thought] it was their house, but it’s not. It’s our house.”
At halftime, seniors Mercy Forrister and Hadrian Hurn were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. Spectators for the game, court crowning and performances began to show up over an hour before the start of the game. Hill said the energy in the stadium was much higher than usual.
“[Continuing the season], we need to match the energy from that game,” Hill said. “Next week, just recreate the energy, lift everyone up, and just hit back strong.”
Cedar Park will face Eastview, a district opponent, next Friday. Currently Cedar Park is 3-2 overall, and 2-0 in district play, tied with Leander for first in the district. Eastview is 1-1 in district play. Coach Q said he isn’t focused on the district championship though. Instead he’s choosing to focus on improving one game at a time.
“We’re just trying to stack good days together,” Coach Q said. “We’re not looking ahead, not looking behind us. We’re just taking care of the day that we’re on now and getting better every day.”
