By Maddox Weddle The search for a new football head coach is under way and the athletic director is looking for the person who is just the right fit for the spot. During this past season, Chris Overholt resigned from his position as head football coach to become an assistant principal. He finished out his…
From Bench Warmer to Record Holder
By Maddox Weddle He had a monster game at the start of the season, and a teammate had an odd feeling he was going to break the school goal record. He just brushed it off like his teammate was crazy. Junior Maddox Huffman is a varsity soccer player at Delta High School who was an…
Outsider on Ice
By Maddox Weddle From a hockey state to a basketball state the game he always loved is not easy to come around. Junior Matt Boyle plays hockey for Westfield High School even though he is a student at Delta. Boyle grew up in Woodbridge, a town in New Jersey that is about 35 minutes from…
The Last Lap
By Maddox Weddle Senior Tyler Dillon has been running track since he was in sixth grade. He wasn’t really a fan of the sport because he was more of a soccer player, but when travel soccer became too expensive he was forced to run. In middle school, Dillon was a successful runner, winning the county…
Nuttin’ Butter Than Her
By Maddox Weddle Peanuts, sea salt, almonds and more are what you might expect big-brand nut butter to include, but they often include other ingredients that aren’t as healthy. Senior Nicki Southerland and her family have always preferred to eat a healthier diet. They believe that if something has a short shelf life, then…
Beyond the Paint
By Maddox Weddle One of eight intramural basketball teams this winter is called BBE, or Big Bubba Elite. This team is widely considered to be the toughest team in the league. Their star player Landon (D1) Brooks is a 6-foot-6-inch junior with 10 NCAA Division I football offers as a defensive end. He towers over…
No One Fights Alone
By Fancy Robbins and Maddox Weddle “Make a difference today for someone fighting for their tomorrow.” -Jim Kelly Jim Kelly is a former National Football League player. He was the Buffalo Bill’s quarterback for 11 seasons, leading them to four consecutive Super Bowls, and eventually was inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame in…
Accepting and Exceeding
By Maddox Weddle She finishes at sectionals by breaking the school record. It was her fourth and last year as a part of the Delta Eagle golf team, and she had a mind-blowing score. Senior Belle Brown started playing golf in fifth grade, when she got diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. This is a condition that…