Area Sports
Turner accepts AD position
Jessica Watson Turner has accepted the position of Leon Girls Athletic Director and head volleyball coach for the 2018-2019 school year. She fills the position left by Jason Evans upon his resignation last month. Coach Turner isn’t a stranger to Leon I.S.D. or volleyball. She graduated in 2002 as valedictorian and played under…
Read MoreEagans graduates A&M and commits to East Central University
Leon ISD graduate Caleb Eagans graduated Texas A&M University in the Health and Kinesiology Program with his Bachelors of Science in University Studies Sports Conditioning with a Minor in Business Administration. He graduated with Latin Honors that requires an overall minimum GPA of at least a 3.5. The Health and Kinesiology Department had a…
Read MoreRegional Basketball Tournaments fill Cougar Gym
The Region III 2A Basketball tournaments held at Leon High Gym brought in large crowds of fans for the last two weekends. Starting with the girls tournament on February 23 & 24 schools from Centerville, Tenaha, Woden and LaPoyner fans saw some exciting and well played basketball as the teams battled for a chance to…
Read MoreLady Cougar softball team takes first at Somerville Tournament
The Lady Cougars took first place last weekend at the Somerville tournament. Shown above are, top row l. to r, Sarah Grace Merry, Kassidy Cravey, Allee Pervis, Camyrn Davidson and Jenna Bumpurs. Middle row, l. to r., Sarah Rains, JoBeth Eddings, Maddie Thomas, Chloe Stevens, Maci Bumpurs, Reyna Hernandez and Taylor Lemoine. In front…
Read MoreCougs over Owls in squeaker enter Distict 12 W column
The Leon Cougars, struggling to stay in the running for a post-season spot, scored once in the second quarter, dodged bullets the whole game, but hung on to post a 7-6 nail-biter win on Friday, October 27 at Cougar Field. Leon started off like gang-busters with the Cougar offensive line ripping big holes for workhorse,…
Read MorePlayoffs begin for Lady Cougars
The Leon Lady Cougars finished the District 18 season last Tuesday, October 24 with their twelfth win coming against the Frankston Maidens. The Cougars defeated all district opponents twice and claimed their 10th district title in a row. The team played a warm-up game against the 5A District 18 Lady Vikings of Bryan High School…
Read MoreLady Cougars add another District Championship
With one game still remaining on the schedule, Leon can already claim yet another District Title. Teague came into the game against Leon last Tuesday trailing the Lady Cougars by a single game. A Lion win would have likely resulted in a tie between the teams and a share of the district title. Senior Kaydee…
Read MoreJunior High Lady Cougar Night
The 7th and 8th grade Lady Cougar teams were honored at last Tuesdays JV, Varsity game. This group of young volleyball players is the future of the volleyball program at Leon, and they have already accomplished great things this season. The 7th B team is undefeated in district. The 7th A team just beat Elkhart…
Read More3A REGION III DISTRICT 18 CHAMPIONS
Lady Cougars add another District Championship With one game still remaining on the schedule, Leon can already claim yet another District Title. Teague came into the game against Leon last Tuesday trailing the Lady Cougars by a single game. A Lion win would have likely resulted in a tie between the teams and a share…
Read MoreLady Cougars defeat Elkhart and Buffalo last week
Ten down, two to go. Leon nears the end of District 18 play with an undefeated record. The team has not lost a single set in the ten games played so far. Leon 3 – Elkhart 0 Last Tuesday, October 10, Leon welcomed the Lady Elks to Leon for the second match between the teams…
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