Lovejoy took both games from Melissa over Spring Break to start district play. On Tuesday, the Leopards won 1-0 at Melissa behind the arm of Logan Corley who went 6.2 innings with 15 K. He also drove in the only run on a HBP in the 7th inning. Senior Grant Harlan turned in another strong pitching performance on Friday to lead the Leopards to a 5-2 victory on Friday going 5 innings while only allowing 2 runs. Offensively, Reece Ogden and Matt Mainord drove in 4 of the 5 runs....
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Lovejoy baseball participated against some of the best baseball programs in the country this past weekend at the Five Tool Invitational going 2-2-1. Offensive highlights from the weekend included Asher Lacy (4-8, 2 RBI) and Kyle Branch (6-19, 2 RBI, 2R). Top pitching performers were Asher Lacy (7.0 IP, 0 ER, 1K) against El Paso Americas and Nolan Novotny (6.0 IP, 3ER, 5K) against Conway (AR)....
3/5/2024
Lovejoy went 3-2 on opening weekend of baseball season. The Leopards wins were over Frisco Wakeland (9-2), McKinney Boyd (5-1) and Walnut Grove (7-2) while the two losses were against Rock Hill (4-7) and Odessa Permian (9-10). In the 3 wins, Leopard pitchers Asher Lacy, Grant Harlan and Logan Corley combined for 16 innings, 21 K while only allowing 4 earned runs. Impressive offensive performances were turned in by Reese Ogden, Logan Corley and Kyle Branch. Ogden went 8-16 (.500) with a homer and 6 RBI. Corley went 8-17 (.471) with a homer and 4 RBI, and Branch went 7-17 (.389) with a homer and another 6 RBI....
2/27/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Lovejoy Independent School District Announces Todd Dodge as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Allen, Texas – January 27, 2024 – Lovejoy ISD is proud to announce Coach Todd Dodge as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. The Lovejoy Independent School District Board of Trustees has unanimously approved Todd Dodge to serve as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. Coach Dodge has over 30 years of experience in high school and college coaching. Most recently, Coach Dodge served as the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach in Eanes ISD where he led the Westlake High School football team to win 3 consecutive 6A State Championships during the 2019, 2020 and 2021 seasons. Additionally, Coach Dodge held Head Football Coaching positions in Marble Falls ISD and Southlake Carroll ISD. While in Southlake Carroll, his team won 4 total 5A State Championships in 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006. Superintendent of Schools, Katie Kordel, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Todd Dodge to Lovejoy ISD as our new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. His experience and accomplishments are unmatched. There is no doubt that Coach Dodge will take Lovejoy’s legacy of excellence to the next level and provide our student athletes with a meaningful experience. Coach Dodge’s passionate commitment to serving and impacting students through athletics tightly aligns with our mission and core values in Lovejoy ISD.” Coach Dodge shared, “This opportunity for Elizabeth and I is absolutely answered prayers. Our five grandchildren, our children Riley and Molly, and Elizabeth's mother and sister will all be within 20 miles of us. That is truly a blessing. Thank you to Katie Kordel, her team, and the Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees for having confidence in me to lead the Lovejoy Athletic Program. I am absolutely ready to pour myself into these student athletes here at Lovejoy. The legacy of excellence has been set. We will do everything to honor those hard working coaches and athletes that have come before us. I have been a fan of Lovejoy Athletics for sometime and to watch this program grow under the leadership of LISD's former athletic directors was truly amazing. I am very excited to be the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Lovejoy ISD.” Career Accomplishments: ? 7 State Championships ? 9 quarterbacks that have been State Offensive Player of the Year ? 71-8 playoff record 259 Country Club Road ? Allen, Texas 75002 ? 469.742.8000 ? Only coach to have 3 Championships in a row at 2 different schools ? Inducted into the Texas High School Hall of Fame ? Inducted into the THSCA Hall of Honor ? State 6A Coach of the Year 5 times ? National Coach of the Year 4 times ? Highest scoring offense in history (2021) - 908 points Coach Dodge earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from University of Texas at Austin. He holds current teaching certification in Health and Social Studies. Press Release Contact: Anna Koenig Executive Director of Human Resources and Communications Lovejoy Independent School District anna_koenig@lovejoyisd.net...
1/27/2024
Lovejoy Boys and Girls Cross Country teams are set to compete at the Southlake Invitational on Saturday 8.26.23. The meet will be held at Bob Jones Park in Southlake, TX. Races will begin with a very early start at 6:40 AM to combat the extreme heat Texas is facing this summer. Schedule of races are below: 6:40 AM - Elite Varsity Boys 6:42 AM - Elite Varsity Girls Varsity Open Boys Varsity Open Girls JV Boys JV Girls The Southlake Invitational will face some of the states top ranked teams across all divisions. Come out and support your Leopards! Spectators are encouraged to arrive early due to road closures near the park. ...
8/24/2023
Lovejoy Girls and Boys Cross Country teams are pre-season ranked #1 for 5A in the state of Texas according to the CCCAT. The Girls team won the 5A State Championship in 2021 and 2022. They are looking to win a third straight Championship in 2023. The Boys team placed 3rd at the 5A State Championship in 2021 and 2nd in 2022. The boys team is striving to climb the podium this season and capture the State Championship this year. Both teams won the state championship in the same year in 2010. ...