![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)
![Clutching the ball to his chest, senior running back Trae Hill takes a handoff from junior quarterback David Cooper in last year’s 49-46 victory against Vandegrift. This year, Cedar Park plays Vandegrift Friday at Monroe Stadium, with both teams entering the game at 0-1. “[There were] a lot of good things but also some bad things that we could work on,” Cooper said after last week’s loss. “Our offense is going to keep on working and so is our defense. We’re going to be a different team next week.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Addie-24-1200x801.jpg)
The varsity football team will take on the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday at Monroe Stadium after a 52-35 defeat against Harker Heights Aug. 29. Both teams head into the rivalry game at 0-1 after Vandegrift was upset by Dripping Springs in a 41-14 loss last week.
Last year, the Timberwolves won in double overtime, ending the game with an unanswered field goal to bring the score to 49-46. That defeat was the only one that the Vipers suffered on their way to a 6A Division II state championship, finishing the season 15-1 overall and 8-0 in district play.
“The Cedar Park game was the one game we lost last year and we are constantly reminded about that sour feeling,” Vandegrift senior quarterback Miles Teodecki said in an interview with the Vandegrift Voice. “We have revenge on our minds and are definitely going to be ready for that game.”
Notable players for Cedar Park include junior quarterback David Cooper, senior running back Trae Hill, senior defensive lineman Brooks Bouffard and senior linebacker Jaheim Porter, on a team that returns 14 starters, including four on the offensive line.
On offense, Vandegrift returns Teodecki, who threw for over 3,000 yards last season as the starter, as well as three starters on the offensive line and senior wide receiver Brock Chilton. On the other side of the ball, the Vipers have room for concern with only three returning defensive starters.
“I feel like there’s a lot of guys that we brought back as well, but I feel like all those guys that are going to step into those new roles will definitely succeed and do their thing because we always lose players,” Chilton said in an interview with the Vandegrift Voice. “It’s always just a part of football at this point in high school. There’s plenty of guys that will be able to fill in those spots.”
After Cedar Park’s loss last week, head football coach Michael Quintero said that he was impressed with the offensive and defensive lines but wants the team to work on staying consistent after success on early downs.
“We just weren’t consistent,” Quintero said. “We were good for three downs, then all of a sudden, we would bust.”
In the defeat, Cooper threw for 98 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 28 yards and one touchdown, with one interception.
“[There were] a lot of good things but also some bad things that we could work on,” Cooper said. “Our offense is going to keep on working and so is our defense. We’re going to be a different team next week.”
After Cedar Park’s loss against Harker Heights and Vandegrift’s loss against Dripping Springs, both teams go into Friday’s game with an 0-1 record, eager to avoid another non-district loss, especially against their biggest rival.
“We just have to keep moving forward,” Quintero said. “We’re not hanging our hat on this one loss. We’ve got to attack each day.”
