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When I was a teen I didn’t like to run. I took part in most every sport my rural high school offered, but cross country just wasn’t one of them. I only ran if there was a ball to chase—or if coach told me to. Late for practice? Run. Miss a pass? Run. Make a mistake? Run.
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In my youth, running was to my coaches what grounding was to my parents. After college and competitive team sports came beer, wings and the watching of my weekly pickup basketball games.
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At first I dared myself to run a mile on a treadmill—at a gym and in front of a TV. I lived to run another day and before long my first 5K was in the books. I now run regularly and willingly for fun with family and friends. Most recently “I let” my daughter beat me at the Hotcake Hustle 5K in Addison. If you didn’t already know, pancakes are served at the finish line! With 5K times often below 15 minutes, Carroll Cross Country superstar Reed Brown is served medals at finish lines—and a lot of them. District, regional and state meets and even Nike’s prestigious Cross Nationals have all seen Reed atop their leaderboards. It took me the better part of 23 minutes to get those pancakes and the better part of three decades to learn what Reed Brown has known his entire life: Running is joy.
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’16 -’17 Roster GIRLS (SWIMMING) Sydney Balint Abby Cosenza Spencer Dockal Lillian Duma Miranda Faust Natalie Gessner Grace Giddings Brooke Guerra Amua Ittiruck Lana Jeter Tine Karl Rachel Luevit Cristina Moraru Amelia Rusli Alden Sadler Ashlee Shepherd Madelyn Tung Natalie Whalen Ashley Woods Kit Kat Zenick Ashley Zettle
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ABOUT THE TEAM The case can be made that the most dominant athletic program in the state resides in the pool at Southlake Carroll. Under head coach Kevin Murphy, the consistent success of the Dragons and Lady Dragons is stunning. Carroll’s boys have corralled six consecutive UIL Class 6A State Championships and are coming off a season in which they ranked second among all schools and first among public schools nationally by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association. Two years ago, the program finished first in the rankings. The Dragons could be primed for a return to the top of the standings, as Murphy believes this could well be the best boys team he has fielded. The team has given him good reason for that sentiment as they are currently unbeaten on the season taking first in all six meets they have competed in (including the North Tisca Invitational Swimming and Diving Meet in November) and 9-0 in duals. The Lady Dragons have only lost once (to 2016 state champ Austin Westlake) and are coming off a season in which they finished 20th nationally, giving the program a combined ranking of third. Carroll’s girls have also been consistent state competitors and have hoisted the overall trophy three times in the past six years with a seventh-place finish in 2016.
“The boys team is probably the best we’ve had and we think the girls are at least in the top three. We’ll know more after regionals in a couple weeks. If we get a big group through, we can start dreaming, but until then we’re just wishing.” – Head coach Kevin Murphy
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After sweeping the District Championships at the CISD Aquatics center Carroll’s swimming and diving teams dominated the Region 2-6A Championships in Lewisville. The Dragons once again sent a flurry of heavily favored competitors to Austin for the state meet at the University of Texas in mid February. It all started at the district level, with the Dragons accruing 273.5 points to finish well in front of second-place Flower Mound (102.5). The Lady Dragons racked up 233 points while the Lady Jaguars came in second with 136 points. Just how dominant was Carroll? The Dragons advanced swimmers or divers to regionals in 36 of 36 potential spots, while the Lady Dragons moved on in 30 of 36 spots. That left just 16 spots for the remaining six programs on the boys side and 22 in girls. Five individual pool records, two relay pool records and one school record were set by the Dragons en route to taking first in 7 of 9 races and all three relays. The Lady Dragons achieved two individual pool records, two relay pool records and placed first in six individual swims while also sweeping the relay titles. Carroll’s Jack LeVant was named the Boy Swimmer of the Meet, Kit Kat Zenick was the top girl and Bridget O’Neil was the top girls diver. DRAGONPRIDE
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Head Coach: Kevin Murphy Assistant Coach: Lynne Gorman Diving Coach: Carolyn Hryorchuk BOYS (SWIMMING) Landon Armstrong Daniel Balint Colter Carman Logan Davis Eric Hart Logan Henry Brian Hochman Landon Jensen Gus Karau Evan Kolde Jack LeVant Chris Lindley Griffin Rea JP Reppeto Kevin Repice Chris Ta Jack Vande Berg Jaykob Williams Alex Zettle
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SE A SON UPDAT E The Carroll boys basketball team is seeking its second-consecutive playoff berth under head coach Eric McDade and is squarely in the mix in one of the deepest and most balanced districts (56A) in the area. The Dragons secured a critical victory on the road against Lewisville, 48-37. The win moved Carroll into a three-way tie for fourth with the Farmers and Marcus at 4-4. McDade described the district season as a “nip and tuck” with the seventh-place team just two games back of third. The Dragons will look to parlay the Lewisville win — which snapped a three-game skid in district — into a successful second round of district play. Prior to 5-6A action, the Dragons challenged themselves with a difficult non-district schedule. The team faced talented opponents at the Cedar Hill Tournament, and scored signature victories on the road over Plano West and at home against Arlington Martin. Carroll has done so while adjusting on the fly after graduating a talented senior class of such notable names as Matt Landers, Lil’ Jordan Humphrey and Cooper Osburn. As a result, a new crop of varsity players have been thrust into expanded and leadership roles, while younger players have been tasked with replacing the departed talent. 08 • WINTER ’17
ABOUT THE TEAM A new-look roster hasn’t stopped Carroll from putting itself in solid playoff positioning in District 5-6A. Defensively, the team has shown the ability to play both man-to-man or zone defense, and offensively, the team has the capability of scoring in a variety of ways. The Dragons are at their finest, however, when they are simply taking care of the ball and crashing the glass. Junior forward Jack McBride is back from an all-district campaign a year ago and gives the Dragons a scoring presence on the interior. At the midpoint of district action, he is the team’s leading scorer and rebounder. Stephen Blomstrom and Sam Bourcy have also given consistent contributions offensively, while Eric Creech and Blake Bischler have shown they are more than capable of scoring. Greg Ruff and defensive stopper Jordan Seyler have been perimeter threats for the Dragons — who had a stretch in January of making 45 3-pointers in four games. Carroll has typically used a rotation of seven to eight players in district, but the real reason for success may lie in the chemistry and unity on the roster. The Dragons’ bench has developed into one of the area’s most boisterous with choreographed cheers and unbridled enthusiasm.
“The most notable thing about this bunch is how much of a team they are. It’s a great group and you just want to slow down and enjoy it. Our bench is incredible. They may not play a ton of minutes at times, but they’re the fabric that holds everything together.” – Head coach Eric McDade
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S E A S O N U P D AT E The Lady Dragon Basketball team has enjoyed some of its most successful seasons under head coach Teri Morrison, including winning seven consecutive district titles until settling for a fourth-place appearance a year ago. But after losing senior all-district player Anna Hurlburt to graduation and Florida signee and standout recruit Priscilla Smeenge to transfer, it is probable Carroll’s streak of qualifying for the postseason in nine consecutive seasons will be coming to a close. The Lady Dragons have posted an early record of 8-20 and just 1-11 in District 5-6A competition as the squad tries to find its way with a roster void of any seniors. Despite results not showing up in the win column, Morrison is pleased with how a youthful primary rotation that features one junior, four sophomores and two freshmen has progressed. Morrison believes her squad has really bought into the team concept and has been playing its best ball over the last four games, including nearly upsetting thirdplace Lewisville in a 36-34 loss. Carroll’s win in district came over Hebron, and Morrison is hopeful the team will develop more winning ways down the stretch as chemistry improves and experience continues to develop on the court.
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ABOUT THE TEAM Reloading with a new roster head coach Teri Morrison knew the 2017 season would be a bit of a challenge. That has proven to be the case as the team has struggled to produce victories in a deep and talented District 5-6A. On the bright side, sophomore post Gabby McBride and junior guard Abby Zeitsiff have paced the Lady Dragons in scoring this season at 8.5 and eight points per game, respectively. Freshman guard Jillian Sowell and junior guard Anna Gilliatt have chipped in five points apiece. McBride has also been a force on the boards and has pulled down a team-leading 7.7 rebounds per game and has added 1.4 blocks per game. Sophomore guard Rachel Seyler follows at 5.2 boards per contest and is second on the team with 39 steals. She also brings the ability to play every position on the floor. Another bright spot for the young Lady Dragons is point guard Kayla Colan. Morrison credited the sophomore for her ability to orchestrate Carroll’s offense. Thus far, Colan leads the team with 61 assists and 51 steals. Freshman guard Claire Reynolds has also been a consistent contributor.Carroll has certainly endured its growing pains this season, but Morrison believes the best is yet to come. Expect the Lady Dragons to be back in playoff positioning next season.
“I think we may be a year away and the best is yet to come. We want to push the envelope the rest of the season and show teams that our hard work is paying off and they’re going to have to fight to beat us.” - Head coach Teri Morrison
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Head Coach: Justin Leonard Assistant Coaches: Niki Gilley, Rachel Mahlow and Zach Sellers Team Manager: Josh Chavez BOYS Reed Brown Evan Dunkel Nicholas Fernandes Charlie Gardner Nate Lannen Enzo Mortimer Connor Rutledge
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ABOUT THE TEAMS In 2016, the Carroll cross country program added yet another chapter to its storied legacy as both the Dragons and Lady Dragons finished as the second-ranked combined team in the nation. On the boys side, senior Reed Brown was the catalyst for the Dragons throughout the fall, and he finished off an impressive season individually by becoming the first runner in Carroll history — and first Texan since 1985 — to take first at the prestigious Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships. Brown’s time of 15:01.08 at Balboa Park in San Diego, California, was nearly three seconds faster than the next closest competitor. At state, Brown placed fourth after outpacing the competition to first at both the regional and district meets. Nicholas Fernandes also provided consistent scoring for Carroll with postseason finishes of 11th (state), 11th (regionals) and fifth (district). For the Lady Dragons, Gillian Mortimer had a strong campaign. The senior finished 47th at Nike Nationals (18:45.0), narrowly missed the podium after settling for fourth (17:32.47) at the state meet, won bronze at regionals (17:49.42) and won gold at district. Junior Catherine Tracht crossed in fourth at regionals, seventh at district and 57th at Nike Nationals, while Ali White finished 20th at state, eighth at regionals and fourth at district.
“We had a very good season. You always want to win, but you have to be happy with getting second. The competition is just so tight in Texas and there is no margin for error.” – Head coach Justin Leonard
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The Dragons and Lady Dragons continued their traditions of excellence on the cross country circuit by overcoming sloppy conditions at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock to notch respective second-place finishes at the Class 6A State Championships. It was a stunning 20th consecutive appearance at state for the girls and the 17th time the program has finished on the podium (with seven championships). The boys, meanwhile, have now finished in first or second at state every season since 2010 (with titles from 2011-14). Carroll’s trek to Round Rock began with a successful preseason slate that featured multiple first-place finishes in early races. From there, the programs made their way out of the so-called “district of doom” that featured Lewisville ISD powerhouses Flower Mound, Hebron and Marcus and upstart Trophy Club Byron Nelson (District 5-6A) by sweeping first and later doing the same at the Class 6A Region I Championships. Carroll’s success didn’t end at the state meet, however, with both teams upping their performances to first-place finishes at the Nike Cross South Regionals at Bear Branch Park in The Woodlands. The Dragons would go on to finish 11th at prestigious Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon, while the Lady Dragons placed ninth. SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM
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SEASON RECAP The Carroll volleyball team entered the third season under head coach Ryan Mitchell with lofty expectations and an experienced team that began the year as one of the top-ranked squads in Texas after reaching the regionals quarterfinals a year ago. And while the Lady Dragons ultimately fell short of their goal of hoisting a state champion trophy, it was still another productive season for the program. The team competed in a tournament in Hawaii where they finished third, rose up to No. 1 at times in the Texas Girls Coaches Association’s weekly poll and shared the District 5-6A Championships with Hebron. Mitchell’s squad also advanced to the regional finals before bowing out against eventual state champ Hebron (who they defeated twice in regular season play). At the end of the season, the team finished with 43 wins against just seven losses and was highly ranked both in the state (No. 2) and the nation (No. 7). SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM
ABOUT THE TEAM The 2016 season saw the Lady Dragons advance to the postseason behind a bevy of collegiate talent. Rachel Meyne (Colgate), Mellanie King (Citadel), Lisie Kitt (Clemson), Nailah Gordon (North Carolina State), Abby Carlile (AlabamaBirmingham), Sheridan Webb (Akransas State) and Haley Hallgren (Southern California) have already solidified their collegiate futures. Powered by 5-6A MVP Asija O’Neal and Blocker of the Year Nailah Gordon, the Lady Dragons were well represented on the all-district team with three players apiece on the first and second teams and honorable mention. O’Neal paced the team in kills (509) and blocks (127) and was a force on the court at all times. Gordon recorded 216 kills and 67 blocks, while TCU commit and sophomore McKenzie Nichols was second in on the team with 476 assists and provided a team-high 37 aces. Head coach Ryan Mitchell also praised senior Haley Hallgren for her allaround play (255 kills and a team-high 491 digs), ability on serve-receive and for never coming off the court. Lisie Kitt ran the offense and dished out 657 assists, many of which went the way of freshman Annabelle Smith (142 kills and a team-high 69 blocks). For their efforts, Hallgren, Kitt and Nichols were named first-team all-district, Rachel Meyne, Abby Carlile and Kendall Gilpin made the second team and Smith, Alli Bliss and Lauren Johnson received honorable mention honors.
“We had a myriad of quality kids on this team that really persevered and made an impact. It’s hard losing your last game, but the volleyball here in Texas is just so good. You have to get hot at the right time and get a little lucky as well.” – Head coach Ryan Mitchell WINTER ’17 • 13
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Benjamines Delemos Brendan Noetzel Quinn Wilkinson Blake Gaskill Davis Keener Nathaniel Harkins Austin Hallenbeck Andrei Steinjann Tyler Brewster Patrick LeBarge Cameron Haddock Jacob Mazey Reece Witcher Patrick Iannelli Ryan Dooley Aaron Lindberg Zachary Barz Adam Lindberg Cade Duval Jake Johnson Jacob Doddridge Alan Hansen Henry Klinge Klaus Schmidt
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S E A S O N U P DAT E The Dragons were coming off an all-time season high in 2016 in which they won the district title, finished second at regionals and placed eighth at the state championships. Carroll entered this season as the No. 9-ranked team in the state and has only risen from there following strong showings at pre-district tournaments. The squad opened with a fourth-place finish at the Warrior Invitational in which they produced three finalists and six placers. Following a series of wins in dual matches, Carroll took fourth at the MidAmerican Nationals in Enid, Oklahoma — the highest finish in program history. The team also notched its highest finish at the Allen Texas Outlaws by taking third in addition to winning the Timber Creek Christmas Classic for the third consecutive season. The highlight of the season, however, was finishing as runner-up at the Allen State Duals — another watermark finish for the program. SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM
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ABOUT THE TEAM Powered by six wrestlers ranked in the top 10 in the state, the Carroll wrestling team has had plenty to cheer about in 2016-17. Head coach Joe Hathaway is pleased not only with the front-line talent on the roster, but with the depth the Dragons have displayed. The result is a No. 4 ranking in the state in 6A in tournament team and the No. 2 spot in dual team after finishing runner-up are the prestigious Allen Duals. Ranked competitors for the Dragons include Ben Delemos at 106 pounds (No. 15), Brendan Noetlzel at 113 pounds (13), Andrei Steinjann at 138 pounds (8), Cameron Haddock at 145 pounds (3), Jacob Mazey at 152 pounds (5), Patrikc Ianelli at 160 pounds (13), Aaron Lindberg at 170 pounds (3), Adam Lindberg at 182 pounds (4), Jake Johnson at 195 pounds (13), Jacob Doddridge at 220 pounds (10) and Henry Klinge at heavyweight (10). Haddock impressed at the Allen Texas Outlaws with a first-place performance (just the second Dragon to win and first to repeat with gold) and has posted a record of 41-3 on the season, while Steinjann and Adam Lindberg each finished as runner-up in their weight classes at the MidAmerican Nationals in Enid, Oklahoma. Haddock also claimed the championship at the Jay Hancock Invitational in Yukon, Oklahoma, where Steinjann placed fifth and Delemos, Adam Lindberg and Doddridge each finished sixth. Carroll also has competitors on the girls side (Amelia Callan and Jessica Delgado), and Hathaway is pleased with the results there as well, including two trips to the finals for Callan.
“Things have been going great so far. We’ve had our best season to date and have only improved on what we were able to do last year.” – Head coach Joe Hathaway
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PROUD TO SUPPORT THE DRAGONS EECU is a community credit union and is proud to support Carroll ISD with a new Dragon affinity banking program, which provides tangible ways the Southlake community can support the Dragons. EECU gives money back to the district with a Dragon credit card and personal and auto loans (new or refinanced). Put a Dragon in your wallet with the new EECU Dragon credit card! FAVORITE DRAGON MOMENTS Financing the first car for Dragon Chase Daniel (before he won the Super Bowl), watching Friday night football games, and witnessing genuine compassion and dedication from Carroll ISD teachers and staff. BEST DRAGON TRADITION When the community comes together to celebrate our youth and district in the homecoming parade!
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PROUD TO SUPPORT THE DRAGONS When Mark Jameson opened Mark Jameson Allstate Insurance 16 years ago, he believed in the importance of giving back to the community. So he started doing just that through the Mark Jameson Scholar-Athlete of the Month program at Carroll Senior High School. Each month during the school year, the program gives a $500 scholarship to student-athletes whom Jameson calls “good kids who make good grades.” Since its inception eight years ago, the program has recognized 77 students with $40,000 in scholarships.
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ENCOURAGING THE TRADITION Like many Carroll Dragons, Jameson is a huge sports fan. He has been not only a player but also a coach, former president of the Southlake Baseball Association and a supporter of the Southlake Girls Softball Association. He attributes his own history in sports to developing the qualities that have empowered him to achieve success in life. BEST DRAGON TRADITION Jameson’s personal favorite is the community homecoming parade in Southlake Town Square. He takes advantage of every opportunity to cheer on the Dragons as they compete to protect the tradition.
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he fifth-year head coach led the boys basketball team to a strong finish to the 2016 season as the Dragons earned second place in District 7-6A and reached the playoffs after a two-year hiatus. With momentum on their side, McDade had high expectations entering the new year. “We were excited coming into the year,” he says. “We were excited about working hard and seeing what kind of team we were going to develop into. We knew we had a great team with great players who understand the process and care about each other. We set some goals and went at it.” Prior to arriving at Southlake Carroll, McDade was considered one of the best coaches in the state. He led his teams to the playoffs in 12 of his 13 seasons as head coach, including a trip to the 2009 Class 4A state tournament at Mansfield Timberview. WINTER ’17 • 21
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Despite not having much playoff success yet at Southlake Carroll, McDade has helped the program make incremental improvements. Every year under his watch, Southlake Carroll has finished .500 or better. The Dragons are hovering right around that mark right now and sit in fourth place in District 5-6. Much like last season, McDade knows his team must make a late surge. “Our goal is to finish strong,” McDade says. “If you get in there and work every day and improve each day, then your ceiling is very high. As long as we keep practicing hard and playing hard, the sky is the limit for this team.” Southlake Carroll opened its 2016-17 season with a bang as it knocked off Grapevine in the opener. The Dragons kept the momentum rolling in the Magnolia Tournament with a blowout win over San Antonio Taft but got bounced from the bracket in a hard-fought loss to Mansfield Timberview. Next up for the Dragons was the Arlington Spring Creek Classic, where they notched key victories over Grand Prairie and eventual district foe Flower Mound Marcus. But then came the inconsistency. Southlake Carroll recorded wins over Plano West, Arlington Martin, Oklahoma City and Arlington Lamar and impressed at the Cedar Hill Lions Club Tournament. However, the Dragons also dropped games against Waco University, Laredo United, Mansfield and Frisco Centennial. Overall, the Dragons entered district play with an 8-6 record after starting the season 6-2. “It was a tough schedule,” McDade says. “We played some really good teams. We wanted to be tested early to prepare ourselves for a tough district schedule. The non-district schedule served its purpose in terms of getting ourselves prepared for what’s next. It was exactly what it needed to be.” Southlake Carroll opened up district play with a loss to Lewisville but bounced back in a big way, rattling off three straight victories over Byron Nelson, L.D. Bell and Hebron. Unfortunately for the Dragons, inconsistency struck again as they lost back-to-back games against Flower Mound and Euless Trinity to fall to 3-3 and into a three-way tie for the fourth and final playoff spot with Lewisville and Flower Mound Marcus. “Our district is so competitive,” McDade says. “From top to bottom, all eight teams are very good and very competitive. They are well coached. You have to be prepared every day you come into practice. You have to be prepared every game.” 22 • WINTER ’17
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If Southlake Carroll is going to return to the postseason this year, McDade made it clear that the Dragons need their upperclassmen to step up in more ways than one. Seniors Eric Creech, Sam Bourcy and Blake Bischler have done a tremendous job of providing leadership. And juniors like Jack McBride and Stephen Blomstrom have stepped up as major contributors. “I’m really excited about our senior leadership,” McDade says. “These guys have really come in and done a great job. Our juniors are playing well. Our reserve roles come in every day and give us great looks. We just have great cohesion from all of our guys.” And that team cohesion is what McDade said has been Southlake Carroll’s biggest strength and will be a key factor moving forward. The Dragons don’t have just one star player. All five guys mentioned above as well as bench players have been instrumental in helping the Dragons be in the race for their second-consecutive playoff berth. “What has really stood out to me is team cohesion,” he says. “The guys really care about each other, so they play well with each other. They are willing to sacrifice for each other. They just play for each other, and that’s probably their biggest strength. “The defense has been great. We’ve been rebounding well. We’ve been playing with each other on offense. Those areas right SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM
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there are big. We’re also just finding a way to prevail and win games. It’s been good.” Southlake Carroll is holding its opponents to under 50 points per game. On the offensive end of the floor, the Dragons are right around that number, so a scoring increase is an area of focus moving forward. But overall, McDade is optimistic the team will get the ball rolling again if they continue to believe in each other and take things one day at a time. “We have to work with the goal in mind to be the best player, the best person and the best team we can possibly be,” McDade says. “We have to have that mindset every day, so it’s just getting better one day at a time.” Southlake Carroll has eight remaining games on its district slate with five of those contests coming against teams the Dragons have already beaten, However, rematches with Euless Trinity, Flower Mound and Lewisville loom large. This is the most important stretch of the season, and McDade’s veteran leadership should come in handy. His message to the team is simple: Stay ready. “We’ve been tested, and I’m sure it’s going to get even more competitive,” McDade says. “We have to stay ready. This is where things really start to get going. You have to be at your best at all times. You have to stay ready.” WINTER ’17 • 23
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erri Morrison might be facing her toughest challenge yet as head coach of the Southlake Carroll girls basketball team. The Lady Dragons have captured a district title in every season except one —Southlake Carroll reached the playoffs as the fourth-place team last season — since head coach Teri Morrison came over from Hewitt Midway eight years ago. But this year has been a true struggle. Southlake Carroll sits at 8-16 overall and is still trying to find its way as a team. “We’re calling it the youth movement,” Morrison says. “We lost our two leading scorers and all-state players. We had two returning starters, but we still went in with high expectations. We thought we had a good nucleus with them, but we knew we were going to be young.
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“I think the biggest challenge is getting them to believe in themselves every day because we really believe in them as a staff. They bring it every day. They work hard. They’re fun to coach. But our confidence isn’t where it should be.” As Morrison alluded to, it was a rough offseason for the Lady Dragons. Star player Anna Hurlburt graduated and the team’s returning leading scorer, Priscilla Smeenge, a Florida signee, moved out of state. To make matters worse, graduation hit the Lady Dragons hard. In fact, Southlake Carroll does not have any seniors on its roster. The “youth movement” is true in every sense of the phrase. Southlake Carroll showed promise early in the year. The Lady Dragons opened the season with three straight wins against Keller Central, Richland and Dallas HSAA Blue. Southlake Carroll, however, lost four out of its next five games as inexperience began to take its toll. The Lady Dragons rebounded in the Brewer Tournament with back-to-back wins against Fort Worth Poly and Everman before falling to Weatherford in a heartbreaker. “We hoped for a great outcome with a mix of teams in non-district,” Morrison says. “We beat the teams we should have beat. Against more experienced and more skillset teams, we struggled scoring and protecting the ball. We felt the preseason helped us grow as a team.” But the losses continued to pile up. After entering district play with a 6-5 record, the Lady Dragons quickly fell below .500 as they dropped their first four district contests to Colleyville Heritage, Euless Trinity, Flower Mound Marcus and Lewisville, with three of those losses coming by double digits. “Our district is very tough,” Morrison says. “The teams are very athletic. We have two of the top players in the country and a lot of good players on different teams. It’s a tough landscape. They have experienced teams. We have more youth.” The Lady Dragons got a break in the district action around the holidays as they boarded a plane to Phoenix for the Nike Tournament of Champions, which is considered one of the most competitive high school girls basketball events in the country. While Southlake Carroll lost three of its four games in the tournament, it built some confidence by staying in games against elite teams and picking up a win over Horizon Christian Academy of California. But the district slate wasn’t kind. Both Byron Nelson and L.D. Bell welcomed Southlake Carroll home with losses. The Lady Dragons, however, turned on a switch against Hebron and picked up their first league win with a 45-31 victory. “It was a great feeling,” Morrison says. “We executed the game plan. We were very excited. We played really good defense and got a lot of turnovers. We had three players fill the box and score. It was a really good win for us.” 28 • WINTER ’17
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The Lady Dragons faced Flower Mound next and led at halftime before falling by nine. Euless Trinity handed the team another loss as they slipped to 1-7 in district play. With only five games remaining, the Lady Dragons are tied at the bottom of the district standings and need their two returning starters, sophomores Gabby McBride and Kayla Colan, to continue to rise to the occasion. McBride leads the team with 8.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Colan is at the top of the leaderboard in assists per game with 2.4. “They’re fun to coach,” Morrison says. ‘They’re great kids. Gabby is great in the post. Kayla is our point guard leader. She’s quick. I think she’s done a good job with our young players and helping them understand the game.” The Lady Dragons also need their two freshmen, Jillian Sowell and Claire Reynolds, to grow up in a hurry and continue to make an impact for this youth movement. “Jillian has done a great job,” Morrison says. “She’s been a starter for the last eight games. She’s really energetic and gets to the basket. Claire is our sixth player off the bench and has started a couple of games. She’s a tall kid and a good shooter. They’ve done a really good job for us.” 30 • WINTER ’17
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Overall, Morrison wants to see improvement in scoring (Southlake Carroll averages around 40 points per game) and limiting turnovers — two areas that come with the territory of having a young team — as the Lady Dragons attempt to save their season. “We’re still struggling with the same issues,” Morrison says. “We haven’t been able to protect the ball and haven’t been able to score. Our team is very young. We’re just trying to figure out things, but our inexperience is showing. We’re inconsistent. Inconsistency leads to turnovers and turnovers lead to collapses. “But we’re playing better. We’re in games more. The scores have been closer, but something always seems to catch us at the wrong times. We’re playing well enough to compete but not win.” So what is Morrison’s message to the team with the season on the line? It’s simple —take it one game at a time. “We’re trying to focus on us and be the best we can be,” Morrison says. “If we share the ball and don’t turn it over, we can beat people. Our goals are to use our improvement to get that score differentiated to where we are in the win column instead of the loss column.” DRAGONPRIDE
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As dreams came true once again at Carroll Senior High School, Carroll ISD coaches, families and friends gathered in support of the most recent group of Dragon student athletes to sign their national letter of intent this past November. Six volleyball players and four cross country runners led a stellar group of 18 student athletes honored at this prestigious ceremony.
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Kole Ramage, University of Arkansas, Baseball Gabriella Becerra, Tulane, Beach Volleyball Haley Hallgren, USC, Beach Volleyball Ali White, Belmont University, Cross Country Reed Brown, University of Oregon, Cross Country and Track Charlie Gardner, Yale University, Cross Country and Track Gillian Mortimer, Vanderbilt University, Cross Country and Track Katie Crown, Southern Methodist University, Diving Max Kettler, Stephen F. Austin, Golf George Elmquist, Fairfield University, Lacrosse Lisie Kit, Clemson University, Volleyball Nailah Gordon, North Carolina State, Volleyball Rachel Meyne, Colgate University, Volleyball
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DRAGON DYNAMO AND ELITE DISTANCE RUNNER REED BROWN PREPARES TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON’S LEGENDARY RUNNING PROGRAM
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Reed Brown has become a household name. Not only has the senior cross country star had a stellar run during his time at Southlake Carroll, he has set the entire nation abuzz. In December, Brown won the 38th Annual Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, the longestrunning cross country race in the nation for high school students. With this victory, which Brown called “a shocking experience,” he became the first Texas boy in more than 30 years to win the race. He finished the 3.1-mile course in 15:01.8, 2.6 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. Just a week prior to the championship, Brown finished sixth at Nike Cross Nationals, the invitational cross country meet considered to be the unofficial national championship of United States high school cross country teams. And in May 2016, Brown crushed Texas’ 29-year-old record in the 3,200-meter run at the UIL state track meet, winning the Class 6A
race in 8:50.43. Brown’s time shattered the previous record of 8:52.34 set in 1987. So what drives this relentless runner to keep pushing forward? It’s not the limelight, medals or desire to outrun competitors; Brown simply wants to maximize his talents. To him, hitting his potential is the greatest accomplishment.
“My definition of success is getting the most out of every workout, run and race,” Brown says. “And not just running, but in life—getting good grades and being nice to people. There’s a life outside of running.” Brown’s coaches attest to his intrinsic motivation to be his best. “Reed has a strong work ethic and realizes the importance of hard work in order to attain his goals,” says Justin Leonard, head cross country coach for Southlake Carroll. “We coaches admire his work ethic; he simply gets it done without complaining. He leads by example.” Robert Johnson, head track and field and cross country coach for the University of Oregon, where Brown will run in the fall, agrees. “An athlete like Reed does not come around often. He is special,” Coach Johnson says. Johnson knows talent—he has guided 28 individual athletes to victories at the NCAA Championships while leading Oregon to eleven national championships in just five years at the program’s helm.
THE PATH TO GREATNESS Growing up in a family of athletes (brother Kris is a former NFL player and brother Drew plays football at Nebraska), Brown naturally felt compelled to flex his athletic muscles. He played baseball, basketball, soccer and football, but nothing really stuck until he started cross country in seventh grade. By his freshman year, Brown knew he’d found his niche. “I didn’t want to be the oddball in the family, so I tried almost every sport,” he says. “I ended up going with what I liked the most. I also felt like I was the best at cross country and track.” So Brown decided he would hit the pavement—and give it all he’s got. It didn’t take long for his coaches to realize his talent. “Two things set Reed apart from others. First, he has confidence in his abilities. Reed expects to perform at a high level and will work in order to get the most out of himself,” Coach Leonard says. “Second, Reed has a natural ability in running and will push himself in order to maximize his gift.” When he’s powering through a grueling race, Brown doesn’t think about the other athletes, the finish line or even the race itself. Instead, he relaxes and focuses on his training, trusting that it’s been good enough to get him through the present moment. For him, flexibility of body and mind is key to performing at his best. Rather than have a strategy right from the start of a race, Brown remains fluid as the race plays out and forms a strategy as he’s running. “So many different things can happen throughout the race,” he explains. “I relax my body and mind and trust in my training.” For Brown and the other Carroll runners, training during the cross country season involves both interval work and speed work. In the offseason, they work on tempos and long runs. Like any athlete, Brown has good days and bad days. But even when he doesn’t have a great run or he loses a race he shouldn’t have lost, he is committed to always giving his best. He credits his coach for instilling this work ethic in him. “Having Coach Leonard as a mentor has helped me substantially,” Brown says. “He wants to get the best out of everyone.
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He gives us the tools and knowledge to be successful and, from that point on, it’s up to the runner.” Brown recalls one lesson from his coach that particularly resonated with him. “Coach Leonard would always say, ‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.’ That stuck in my mind,” says Brown. “You control your own destiny.”
TAKING FLIGHT AS A DUCK Brown took this wisdom and used it to not only propel ahead at races, but to build the foundation for his collegiate running career. As he prepares to head to the University of Oregon this fall, Brown is joining one of the most elite and storied running programs in the country. Not only has the program accrued dozens of NCAA national titles in its 122-year history, it has put Eugene, Oregon, on the map as TrackTown, USA. Some alumni of the Ducks running program have gone on to compete in the Olympics while others have built distinguished coaching careers. One of the most notable alumni of the running program, however, is Phil Knight, the legendary co-founder of Nike. Knight graduated from the University of Oregon in 1959, but his school spirit still runs strong. Last year, the man behind the swoosh committed to donating $500 million to his alma mater, making it the largest donation to a public flagship university in the nation’s history. Knight is also a best-selling author. His memoir, “Shoe Dog,” tells the captivating tale of the beginning and evolution of one of the world’s most iconic brands, and
the significance of Knight’s running background with the University of Oregon. Southlake might have its own “shoe dog” with Brown. When it comes to joining one of the nation’s most renowned running programs, Brown says he is both “a little exited and scared about the new level of competition.” But, like the elite runner he is, he is ready to go all in. Considering the legacy that Brown leaves at Carroll, Coach Leonard has every confidence he will succeed. “Reed has made a huge impact on our program and has left a lasting impression on others,” he says. “Reed has made it possible for others to see what can be done through hard work and determination, and now they have something to shoot for as well.” Coach Johnson adds, “Our distance coach, Andy Powell, did an incredible job during the recruiting process getting to know Reed and his family. We know that he is the right kid for our program—and not only from an athletic perspective. He is an all-around great kid.” As Brown’s Dragon dynasty comes to a close, he’s poised to join a new dynasty with the Ducks. And no matter what the future holds at the University of Oregon, Brown will always have his hometown Dragons cheering him on. “It’s been a great ride with all the guys and girls and Coach Leonard,” Brown says. “It’s been something really special that I won’t forget.”
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CHANGING OF THE GUARD In the fall, the color guard performs with the Carroll Dragon band during football halftime shows and in competitions. After football season, the guard’s flags, rifles and sabres don’t get stored away until next year; they just get taken for a different spin. “In color guard, the band plays the music and the guard is the icing on the cake,” explains Daphne Adkison, Carroll’s color guard and winter guard director. “Winter guard is its own unique entity.” Envision a costumed troupe of dancers performing on a screen-printed vinyl floor in a high school gym— no goalposts, scoreboards or shiny instruments in sight. Flags, rifles and sabres whip through the air as guard members sway, strut and spin to bring music and themes to life. “They’re spinning and dancing at the same time and using their costumes and facial expressions to tell a story,” Adkison says. “They’re always telling a story.” Carroll has three winter guards: a cadet guard, comprised of students from fourth through eighth grade; a JV guard and a varsity guard, comprised of high school students. Auditions are held each May for boys and girls. Those who compete in color guard in the fall have a place in winter guard, but they must first audition to be on varsity or JV. For those with talent, grade doesn’t matter; several freshmen made this year’s varsity guard. With the winter guard’s recent acclaim, Adkison has seen a renewed interest in the sport. When she took over as director two years ago, Carroll had 14 winter guard members. The program has nearly quadrupled in size. “It was hard for me in the beginning because kids weren’t really interested in being part of the program,” she says. “My first goal was to make it something students were proud to be part of.” Adkison is well on her way after the Carroll winter guard’s history-making appearances at regionals and the SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM
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world championship last year. “The Carroll winter guard is really evolving,” she says. “It’s catching on and is something we’re all proud to be part of.” Building a nationally ranked program is an incredible honor for Adkison, but she says the most rewarding part of her job is seeing her students proud of what they have accomplished. If students used to shy away from mentioning they were in the guard, now it’s something they brag about. The guard’s most recent opportunity to gain bragging rights happened earlier this month—the WGI Dallas regional competition on February 18. More than 40 high school guards competed for the chance to make it to the 40th annual world championship in April. Adkison and her winter guard have a sabre-sharp focus on getting there.
ARTISTRY AND ATHLETICISM IN MOTION This year’s varsity show is titled “A Brand New Me.” Performed to Alicia Keys’ song of the same name, the performance is about recognizing the beauty within. “The theme we want to convey is that it’s really hard to be a young adult,” Adkison says, “but everyone brings important qualities to life.” Adkison asked the guard to share some of the worst words they had been called and to recall a time when they felt like they weren’t good enough. The exercise helped the winter guard build a foundation for “A Brand New Me.” They showcased the words and themes on the floor and on the flags. The result? A visually powerful show that transitions from mono42 • WINTER ’17
chrome to bright and colorful, bringing the theme of self-confidence to life. It took Adkison and her lead choreographer months to develop the show and concept. It’s a process that first involves poring over songs and deciding on a theme, and then incorporating the flags and costumes into the show. And then, of course, there’s the actual performance, which is best described as a blend of sport and art. “Winter guard is super athletic,” Adkison says. “They’re running, doing cartwheels and all kinds of dance routines, and a lot of that is underneath the flag.” Once winter guard members learn new tricks with the flag, rifle or sabre, they push to learn more. Adkison describes their work ethic as “relentless,” recognizing each member’s commitment to being the best in the activity. This ambition extends beyond the varsity guard; Adkison says the JV and cadet guards model the behavior of the older kids. “All of them bring their A-game every day,” she says. As varsity captain, senior Grace Crews recognizes the importance of bringing out the best in the winter guard and setting the expectation for the season. “It’s cool because everybody looks up to me and expects the most out of me,” she says. “I get to be the example for the season.” For eight years, Crews has participated in color guard and winter guard. Competing on the floor is a chance to showcase her skills and to do what she loves. Crews hopes to continue her passion after graduation with the Santa Clara Vanguard, a world-class competitive drum and bugle corps. “When I auditioned, I was hoping to get a call back,” she says. “Well, I received that call!” Until the next step in her color guard journey, though, Crews is focused on finishing strong at Carroll—and setting the guard up for continued success. “This program has gone places it’s never gone before,” Crews says. “From here on out, it’s going to get better and better.”
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In its 27th year of business, i Fratelli knows pizza. The restaurant is still owned and operated by its founders, the Cole brothers — George, David, Mike and Darrell — who opened their first location in Irving. Known for its thin-crust creations famously cut into rectangular slices, the restaurant offers many signature pizzas, including the staff’s special (grilled chicken, artichoke hearts and Roma tomatoes) and the carne classico (pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, Canadian bacon and hamburger). All of i Fratelli’s dough — their own recipe — is handcrafted restaurant The are also made in-house. dressings knows saladpizza. i Fratelli day, and In its 27th year of business, every canned, and have pepperoncini George, brothers —not mushrooms, Cole real “They usethe is still owned and operated by its founders, who cast her vote for i Fratelli. reader a Irving. P., in Tracy location says first their peppers,” David, Mike and Darrell — who opened feature is definitely its fast, friendly standout slices, the restaurant’s However, cut into rectangular famously Known for its thin-crust creations from us when we say we had a service. delivery and free staff’sitspecial the Take including pizzas, the restaurant offers many signature timely delivery to the drivers’ from pleasant veryand carne thethe tomatoes) and Roma experience, (grilled chicken, artichoke hearts the hot pizza we immediately course,and and, ofbacon demeanors hospitable Canadian meatballs, classico (pepperoni, Italian sausage, arrival. upon devoured — their own recipe — is handcrafted hamburger). All of i Fratelli’s dough every day, and salad dressings are also made in-house. “They use real mushrooms, not canned, and have pepperoncini peppers,” says Tracy P., a reader who cast her vote for i Fratelli. However, the restaurant’s standout feature is definitely its fast, friendly and free delivery service. Take it from us when we say we had a very pleasant experience, from the timely delivery to the drivers’ hospitable demeanors and, of course, the hot pizza we immediately devoured upon arrival.
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Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COACHING AT CARROLL AND WHAT HAS THE EXPERIENCE BEEN LIKE? A: I’ve been coaching for nine years and eight years at Carroll now, and it’s been great. I was a middle school and high school assistant for one year prior, and I feel like I’ve really grown in the position after starting in my early 20s. It’s been very gratifying to see the program grow. Q: WHAT IS YOUR WRESTLING BACKGROUND? A: I was an all-state wrestler in high school in Washington and from there I competed for five years, including a redshirt, collegiately at Southern Oregon. Q: WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO TEXAS? A: I actually had a girlfriend in college that ended up moving to San Antonio to finish school. So I came down and got a job and really liked it. I just decided to give it a try and really enjoyed the weather and the people. And I never left! Q: WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST REWARDING ABOUT BEING A COACH? A: The relationships you build with the families and kids. I’ve gotten to know a lot of great people really well over the years. Those relationships are the biggest thing I will take away. Q: AND THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT? A: The hardest thing for me is being really competitive. I put a lot of pressure on myself every day to make sure we’re doing everything we can to be the best. I hold myself and our kids to a very high
standard and sometimes that can be a battle. I know sometimes the kids may not understand in the moment, but when they come back in their later years and visit, I see they do then. Q: WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR BIGGEST CAREER HIGHLIGHT? A: I was named the region’s coach of the year last year and was a finalist for state. That was pretty cool. But really the biggest thing has been the consistency we’ve had and winning district five of the past seven years. Q: DO YOU HAVE TO ALTER YOUR COACHING STYLE WITH BOYS AND GIRLS? A: I really don’t. When the kids are in the room, I coach them all the same way. It is the same standards for everybody. There’s the way we do it and anyone can do it. Big, small, boy or girl. Not much changes. Q: GENERALLY SPEAKING, HOW EXPERIENCED ARE WRESTLERS WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT HIGH SCHOOL? A: A majority of kids have been coming in as freshmen, but a few years ago we started a middle school program and we’re trying to build a youth program. We’re starting to see that pay off. There are so many great athletes here. The earlier we can get them started, the more successful they are going to be.
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