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Friday Night Lights hero Chad Lindberg commits to UGA Photo courtesy of Earth Obvervatory NASA
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By Mark Gidden Sports Editor
“The offensive line coach is easily the best in the nation, he does the best job with his guys and cares for them the most, and just campus wise, it’s somewhere I would want Number 78, starting varsity tackle, senior to be if I didn’t play football.” Lindberg said. Chad Lindberg, will body anybody in his The game of football to Lindberg is path. By hitting opponents so hard, Lindberg has made a name for himself not just around Creek, but around the entire country. Being one of the top 15 players in the state, he has over 30 offers from Division I schools to play football. Lindberg has many accolades under his belt, such as playing in the Under Armour All-America game and the Polynesian Bowl. Lindberg has performed tests football players usually go through, such as the fortyyard dash, shuttle run and vertical jump. Lindberg’s forty-yard dash was five point twenty-seven seconds and his shuttle were four-point-ninety-six seconds, and his vertical jump was 25.50 inches. These challenges were all done on February 25, 2018 so he has more than likely improved since then. In his junior year, he earned first team All-District Honors and as a sophomore, he was first-team all-district selection. Lindberg was evaluated by Gabe Brooks on September 2, 2018. Brooks is from Midlands Region football as a recruiting analyst. Brooks said that Lindberg is a physical tackle who is flexible enough to play guard not the only thing Photo courtesy of as well. Lindberg is also a top student he wants for his academically. His SAT scores were higher future, especially than 1250, which is above average by far. since his academic level is so high. Lindberg made a decision about what “If I wasn’t a football player, I school he will commit to out of the 36 would probably try to make it big in offers he received. The college Lindberg the business industry,” Lindberg said. will be attending the fall of 2020 is The With Lindberg’s intelligence, his University of Georgia. Media around future is very bright and he can excel and League City were surprised by his decision command many opportunities for his career. because he had offers from colleges “I think its pretty mutual between such as, The University of Alabama, The me and the team, I think we have a pretty University of Clemson, University of good team with a good mentality this Texas and the University of Texas A&M, year, we have a lot of people that have which are major colleges for football, but been on Varsity for a while and this year he has a reason for committing to Georgia. it’s all coming together,” Lindberg said.
His teammates have been here as long as he has, just in different positions, but they come into the game with the same mindset, to get their business done. “Coach David Morgan, he’s my position coach and also coaches me for
shot put, but he’s coached me on the way I should lift, offensive line, and every sport I do,” Lindberg said. Coach Morgan is the varsity lineman coach for Creek and works with Lindberg on his other sports such as sarsity shot put. “I’ve been very blessed to be able to coach a kid like Chad, and to be honest may never again, but I hope not. Chad is a quiet, humble young man. You never hear him brag or tell anybody how good he is. I think he’s very shy until he gets to know you. Chad is the model student athlete. Chad is the only kid that I’ve ever coached that has never been late or missed a practice
Chad Lindberg
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without giving us a reason ahead of time. I think the only practice he has missed was in spring when he was on an official visit. I know for a fact, Chad will be successful in life, whether it’s on the biggest stage in football, or in whatever career path he chooses,” Coach Morgan said. The connection between Coach Morgan and Lindberg is very strong and for Coach Morgan to be there for Lindberg, with every sport he plays and in the classroom, that is something special, because coaches do not get kids all the time like Lindberg. He really is a great young man and coaches are looking forward to seeing all the things he will accomplish in the future, but will miss such an essential asset to the team. “My parents make me do a lot in the classroom, taking hard classes and doing well, because they force school over football,” Lindberg said. His first three years of high school, Lindberg was not allowed to have his phone after nine pm and that was every week day. “He really is a special young man and am looking forward to see his future successes, but am in no hurry to see him leave Clear Creek High School. That starts with him coming from a great family that instills the values in Chad that make him very successful in the classroom as well as in athletics. Chad loves football, but I believe Chad takes academics, which he should, more important than football,” Coach Morgan said. Lindberg’s last year of high school is this year, and nobody, especially Coach Morgan, is wanting to see him graduate and leave to go off to college. On May 30, 2020, graduation will come and Lindberg will be out in college, all the way in Georgia, away from the place where it all started, Clear Creek High School.
School spirit goes wild: Creek Homecoming 2019 By Aivry Zamora Entertainment Editor
Stores are filling with mum decorations, band members and Cavaliers prepare to blow away the stands with their half-time performances, while the football players are practicing harder every day to achieve victory at the biggest game of the season. Homecoming at Creek is a tradition that has always brought lasting memories for every student and staff member participating in the festivities, with the carnival being one of the most beloved activities of the year. The PAL’s program, along with the numerous clubs, organizations and electives have yet to break their streak of producing an exciting event filled with food, games and spirit. Each organization works hard to prepare a booth open to all students in hopes of exciting the student body and increasing school spirit before the big game on Friday, October 18. Overflowing with food, every Homecoming is a feast of baked sweets, homemade treats and fast food favorites, making it impossible to only visit one booth. With
Raising Cane’s provided by the men’s soccer team, Rudy’s BBQ by Creek baseball, Chick-fil-a by the PTSA and Domino’s Pizza offered by the senior class officers, the fast food choices are endless. Staple drive-through meals, traditional carnival snacks such as the corn dogs offered by the boys and girl’s golf teams, decadent funnel cake by the band or fresh popcorn by the Cavaliers add to the options. Additionally, Kool-Aid pickles by the girl’s basketball team, nachos offered by the men’s basketball booster club, tamales by the Spanish club or fries served by the FFA booster club, create a substantial menu for all students to enjoy. The refreshments do not end with savory carnival treats, but sweets such as the cakeballs offered by Rho Kappa, macarons by the French Honor Society, homemade baked goods by the Theatre department and Kona Ice offered by the girl’s soccer team add sugary deserts to the selection. Despite a wide array of snacks being provided, the highlight of the carnival is always the deep-fried Oreos booth run by the choir booster club. As students wait in line for the delicious fried cookies, the
members of the choir perform acapella on a mini stage, producing a show that never fails to be the hit of the carnival. The carnival provides the most entertaining attractions of the day as the festivities and games spread around the courtyard, are what make homecoming at Creek one-of-a-kind. With unique booths where students can take a selfie with a goat, smash through a car windshield, play with puppies from the League City Animal Shelter or even catapult a whipped cream pie into the face of their teachers, every booth brings amusement to all who participate. The student volunteers who represent their organizations are what create the atmosphere for the carnival and add enthusiasm to the event, spreading the spirit throughout the student body. “Volunteering at the HOSA booth is my favorite part of homecoming because I love to support the organizations I am passionate about,” Michelle Rabosa, junior, said. The mum contest run by the cheer team is one of the main features of the carnival, as every year
the mums and garters created by students get progressively more extravagant, surrounding the theme of the game. “Mums are always my favorite part of Homecoming because of how big and crazy they can get,” Hana Jones, senior, said. This year, playing against Lake for the big game, students are encouraged to dress in safari attire to “hunt down the falcons” and secure another win for Creek. While seniors plan for their last Homecoming as a student, freshman are surrounded by the anticipation of experiencing Homecoming for the first time. Traditions such as making mums, spirit days and attending the most anticipated football game of the season, create valuable memories that follow alumni long after graduation. Despite leaving Creek with a diploma, graduates consistently return during Homecoming season to cheer on the football team and reminisce on their time as students. Though every year is different, the character of homecoming remains unchanging as it is not only a major of highlight every school year, but one of the essential parts of every high school experience.