Flags Up, Stanced Down, State Cup and State Bound
![Leaning back on her right, varsity tennis member junior Mia Petty prepares to receive the ball with the traditional racket swing. For student athletes, the heat has caused many changes to previously created habits involved in sport practices, but it can also be a tool, according to Petty. The heat is definitely annoying, Petty said. There are so many things that you have to do to avoid exhaustion and it feels excessive at times. [However], I think the heat further encourages me to get outside. [I want to] be exposed to the heat as much as possible so I can better acclimate to being hot and tired.](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Natalia-Varsity-Tennis-Mia-Petty-50.jpg)
A Love-Heat Relationship With Texas
![Leaving his opponent on the ground after a quick and precise maneuver, sophomore running back Trae Hill sprints toward the end zone. The varsity football team will play against Round Rock High School tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Gupton Stadium. “[Being on varsity] made me work a lot harder,” Hill said. “It’s a lot more mental, [too]. People don’t understand that if you’re not in the right headspace, then you won’t be at your best. I hope we make a lot of memories [this season]. We’re confident and we practice hard for sure. We realize that we have a good team this year, [that] we have potential.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tylie-1871-1200x801.jpg)
From First-Downs to Touchdowns
![The USWST settled their 6-year long fight about equal payment. This was a monumental and historical win for not only the soccer team, but for women across the globe working in fields filled with gender inequality.](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_4708-900x675.jpeg)
Kicking Out Gender Inequality
![Captain Rowan Rodriguez moves quickly to catch the ball in her lacrosse stick. The team always puts 100% effort into the games they play. “Most of the time, I’m really excited to play and feel very determined to do my best,” Rodriguez said. “I try to give each game and practice all my efforts, which helps me become more motivated throughout the season.](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/lacrosse2.jpg)
Lax to the Max
![Cheering alongside the other student section leaders, senior Emily Rangel tries to keep energy high while watching the football games. The next home football game will be on Oct. 15, at the Gupton stadium. “I wanted to become student section leader because I felt like I would be able to help bring everyone together and be as enthusiastic as possible after COVID made last year really rough, Rangel said. I wanted to make sure I had some sort of leadership position in order to be able to make my senior year and everyone else’s year memorable. My best advice to the underclassmen is to not be afraid to be loud and partake in anything they can. It’s not embarrassing to have school spirit and it makes the pep rally much more enjoyable if everyone participates.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pep2.jpg)
Prepping to Get Peppy
![Fighting for dominance on the mat, sophomore Kylee Foulds competes in one of many wrestling tournaments in 2021. This year’s wrestling season will start in early November with the first tournament over Thanksgiving break. “I’m really excited for this season,“ Foulds said. “I’m expecting this season to be more challenging physically because of how short last season was because of COVID-19. It’s going to be tough to have to make weight for several months, and having several matches a week, but I’m glad that we have a full season this year.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Kylee-1.jpg)
Wrestling with Gender Norms
Running Red, White and Blue
Bowling Hopes to Strike Perfection
![The MLB Playoffs are getting underway. Check out Addy and Justins preview and predictions.](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/footgolf-1-900x643.png)
All About That Football
![Focusing on his shot, junior bowler Ian Cheek shoots at a spare. My favorite aspect of the sport is how it is a solo sport but you are also part of the team, Cheek said. I like this aspect a lot because it makes me want to better myself so I can better my team.](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ian-Feature-900x600.png)
The Art of a Dying Sport
![Adrian Wojnarowski is one of the most popular NBA reporters for ESPN, and anytime he breaks news, its called a Woj-Bomb](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/WOJBOMN-900x649.jpg)
2019 NBA Trade Deadline Reactions
![Waterloo swim instructor, Emler swim instructor, and Camp Hope leader are just some of the jobs available for students over the summer. Junior Clara Rabago will be working as a small group leader at Camp Hope for two weeks over the summer where she will be taking care of the children there and participating in activities such as church services, games, art, and science. “I’m excited to have my own kids this year,” Rabago said. “I like seeing how a kid will come in and be super shy, but then they come out all being friends. They’re so happy and energetic and it’s just cool to see how much these kids grow within a week.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/crossword-pic-edit.jpg)
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