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The student news site of Hagerty High School

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Bryson Turner

Bryson Turner, Online Editor

Bryson Turner is a senior and in his third year on the staff. His favorite things to write about include, but are not limited to, movies, television, sports, and opinions on topics he finds interesting or relevant. Outside of newspaper, he announces Pop Warner football games and is the scorekeeper for the Varsity baseball team.

All content by Bryson Turner
Chinese teacher Zhenzhen Zhang writes characters in Mandarin using her Mandarin kit.

[Photo] Chinese II

Sharika Khondaker, News Editor
January 16, 2020
Hagerty outfielder Riley Greene was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers on June 3, 2019. He will receive a $6.2 million signing bonus upon signing with the team.

[Video] Greene selected fifth in MLB Draft

Hayden Turner, Sports Editor
June 4, 2019
Pokémon Detective Pikachu was released in North America on May 10, 2019.

Detective Pikachu introduces new Pokémon world

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
May 14, 2019
Avengers: Endgame premiered in American cinemas on April 26, 2019. It earned $1.2 billion worldwide in its opening weekend, breaking the record for the worldwide highest-grossing opening weekend of all time.

We’re in the Endgame now (Spoiler Review)

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
May 14, 2019
Avengers: Endgame premiered in American cinemas on April 26, 2019. It earned $1.2 billion worldwide in its opening weekend, breaking the record for the worldwide highest-grossing opening weekend of all time.

We’re in the Endgame now (Spoiler-Free Review)

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
April 29, 2019
After giving an introductory speech to the faculty on Thursday, new principal Robert Frasca (right) talks with teachers, including ROTC instructor Col. Calvin Wimbish (left).

[Photo] Frasca introduced as new principal

Bryson Turner & Andrea Izaguirre, Staff Reporters
April 29, 2019
The varsity baseball team played at the National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina for the National High School Invitational (NHSI) on April 3-6.

Baseball competes in National tournament

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
April 8, 2019
Tony and Lori Johnson welcome junior Pedro Prats at Orlando International Airport. Prats arrived in the U.S. on July 29.

The American Experience

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
March 4, 2019
Zhenzhen Zhang uses one of her Mandarin calligraphy sets. She will buy a class set for her students to use next year in her Mandarin class.

Mandarin Chinese to be offered in 2020-21

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
February 13, 2019
New head coach Wes Allen addresses parents and players at a Meet and Greet event on Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Allen Introduced as Football Coach

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
January 11, 2019
Head coach Phil Ziglar addresses his team for the final time after a 48-7 loss to Robert E. Lee.

And that’s the key

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
December 17, 2018
Ballot barrage

Ballot barrage

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
November 8, 2018
Wingback D.J. McCunney rushed for 38 yards on 9 carries in the varsity team's 31-15 Homecoming victory over Edgewater.

DISTRICT CHAMPS

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
October 29, 2018
Wingback D.J. McCunney tries to outrun Lake Minneola defenders on the sideline. McCunney rushed 7 times for 46 yards and a touchdown in Hagerty's 35-28 win over Lake Minneola.

Fourth quarter fury

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
October 8, 2018
Colin Kaepernick is one of the feature athletes in Nike's latest "Just Do It" campaign.

Just Don’t

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
September 25, 2018
Quarterback Sammy Cordero evades Lake Minneola tacklers on one of his 20 carries. Cordero scored twice in the varsity team's 35-28 victory over Lake Minneola.

Football holds off Lake Minneola for district win

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
September 18, 2018
Defensive back Ian Watts goes for a tackle on Oviedo receiver Matt Rucker. Though Watts kept the team in the game with good defense and a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, the varsity team lost to the Lions, 44-23.

Football falls to Lions

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
September 11, 2018
Running back Jordan Gilbert stiff arms a tackler during last year's game against Oviedo. The varsity team lost 48-27. This year's game will be on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.

Hometown Showdown caps off Rivalry Week

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
September 4, 2018
Insatiable premiered on Netflix on Aug. 10.

Insatiable has a lot on its plate

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
August 20, 2018
The varsity softball team shut out Oakleaf, 1-0, to earn their first ever state title on May 24.

Softball shuts out Oakleaf for 8A state title

Bryson Turner and Osean Ronan
May 25, 2018
Catcher Robby Post takes a swing at a pitch during the team's home game against Lake Howell on April 4. The team went on to win the game, 9-5.

Regional return

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
May 21, 2018
May 2, 2018, marked the tenth anniversary of the Marvel Studios' first film, Iron Man.

Comic Critic: A Marvel-ous retrospective

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
May 7, 2018
Juniors Katie Carlson and Kali Jobs (front center) were part of the group of TV Production students to win the Silent Film Competition at the Student Television Network conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

“Walking the Line” to victory

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
April 4, 2018
The pioneering African American and female characters of the superhero genre. (From left to right: Black Widow, Wonder Woman, Black Lightning, Black Panther, Okoye, and Supergirl.) Illustration by Sydney Crouch

Comic Critic: A hero for everyone

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
March 16, 2018
The varsity cheerleaders perform at the National High School Cheerleading Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. The team went on to win the second world championship in program history.

Cheer Back on Top with Fourth State Title

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
March 1, 2018
Senior Kendall Pooley photographs the damage her car sustained in a minor accident within the Sanctuary neighborhood on Dec. 15, 2017. Pooley would be involved in another crash a week later as a passenger in fellow senior Sarah Gallagher's car.

Crash course

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
February 20, 2018
Sophomore Logan Perkins (152 lb.) scored nine takedowns in his 23-7 victory against Eli Swetnam. The varsity wrestling team went on to beat Oviedo, 55-18.

On Senior Night, wrestling dominates Oviedo to close regular season

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
February 8, 2018
A poster promoting Timberlake's performance at the Super Bowl LII halftime show.

Not “Filthy,” but no “Winner” either

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
February 8, 2018
The UCF Knights open their 2017 season with a home game against the Floridas International Panthers. The game ended up being the first win of 13 for the Knights.

It’s not unsportsmanlike conduct

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
January 12, 2018
Heroes from the Marvel and DC universes clash both in the comics and on film. Marvel's next film, Black Panther, arrives in theaters in Feb., while DC's next installment, Aquaman, releases next Dec.

Justice League v. Avengers: Dawn of Comparisons

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
December 21, 2017
Midfielder Muhammad Ali dribbles down the field during a match against Oviedo. The team won the game, 3-1.

Soccer ahead of curve

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
December 14, 2017
Junior Cooper Kirk and student ambassador Madyson Johnson converse with other students attending the 'Sit with Us' lunch.

PTSA, ambassadors host ‘Sit with Us’ lunch

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
December 8, 2017
Many heroes of the Arrowverse face off against their latest foe during last year's crossover event. Top (Left to right): Firestorm (Franz Drameh), Supergirl (Melissa Benoist), and The Atom (Brandon Routh) Bottom (Left to right): Citizen Steel (Nick Zano), Spartan (David Ramsey), The Flash (Grant Gustin), The Green Arrow (Stephen Amell), Vixen (Maise Richardson-Sellers), and Heatwave (Dominic Purcell).

Comic Critic: A super year for TV

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
November 22, 2017
A poster for Stranger Things: Season 2. The 9-episode season is currently availible on Netflix.

Strange is the new awesome

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
November 1, 2017
Caleb Lowe avoids incoming Wekiva defenders during a game against them during his 8th grade year in Pop Warner in 2014.

A football life

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
October 23, 2017
Jacksonville Jaguars Calais Campbell (93), Malik Jackson (97), Tashaun Gipson (39) and Eli Ankou (99) kneel during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before a game against the Baltimore Ravens in London on Sept. 24.

Kneeling for anthem warrants (just) punishment

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
October 11, 2017
Sophomore DJ McCunney cleans up fallen tree branches in Orange County Academy. Along with three other friends, McCunney decided to help out the community after seeing all the damage caused by Irma.

[Photo] Irma’s inconveniences

Sydney Crouch
September 25, 2017
A flooded Pickett Downs street in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane Irma timeline

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
September 25, 2017
Hurricane Irma toppled three trees on campus, including one near the main entrance of the school. The fallen trees were removed before classes resumed.

Classes resume after Irma; Make-up days announced

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
September 18, 2017
Death Note stars Nat Wolff, Lakeith Stanfield, Margaret Qualley and Willem Dafoe. It is currently available on Netflix.

Stop comparing Death Note film with anime, they both kill

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
September 7, 2017
Head coach Phil Ziglar stands with the football team in the amphitheater during the mini-pep rally. They take on Oviedo Thursday at 7 p.m.

Mini-pep rally hosted in amphitheater

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
September 7, 2017
Batman (left), Superman (middle), and Wonder Woman (right), are the three most iconic heroes of DC Comics. All three are set to appear in Justice League, which releases Nov. 17.

The Comic Critic: The downsides of being iconic

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
August 28, 2017
Head coach Matt Cleveland and the eleven seniors on the varsity baseball team pose with the state runner-up trophy. They were defeated by Lincoln, 5-1.

Baseball state runner-up for second consecutive year

Bryson Turner, Online Editor
June 6, 2017
A young Peter Quill (Wyatt Oleff) listens to his Walkman during the beginning of Guardians of the Galaxy.

The Comic Critic: Facing the Music

Bryson Turner and Diego Sultan
May 17, 2017
The varsity baseball team poses with the district championship trophy. They beat Lake Howell 13-3.

Baseball wins districts, advances to final 16

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
May 12, 2017
Senior Bailey Fisher was award Photo journalist of the Year at FSPA. This was Fisher's first individual award that he has received.

[Photo] Journalism staffs recognized at state conference

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
May 4, 2017
The Sterling Creek fire burns through vegetation close to Live Oak Reserve. The blaze was contained at 2 a.m. the next morning.

Sterling Creek fire still a concern

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
April 20, 2017
Pitcher Angelo Garcia starts his fifth game of the season against Lake Mary. He allowed seven runs in the team's 9-4 loss.

Baseball trampled by Lake Mary

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
April 6, 2017
Production concept art for Iron Fist that was unveiled at New York Comic Con in Oct. 2016. The Netflix series released its 13-episode first season Mar. 17.

Iron Fist misses mark

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
April 5, 2017
A poster promoting Ultimate Beastmaster.

Unleash the Beast

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
March 15, 2017
Pitcher Bailey Wendel pitches to a batter from University High School. The team won the Thursday night game, 7-3.

Coaching curveball

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
March 14, 2017
Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) reassures his dying mother, Nora (Michelle Harrison), that he turned out alright in the season one finale of The Flash, "Fast Enough."

The Comic Critic: Not just punching and kicking

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
March 9, 2017
A senior crown is abandoned in a cabinet.

Do we have spirit? No we don’t

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
February 10, 2017
Villains who have faced off against the superheroes of DC Comics. These include The Joker (front center right), Doomsday (Back center left), and Mr. Freeze (back center).

The Comic Critic: It feels good to be bad

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
February 1, 2017
Forward Scott Benoit dribbles the ball in an attempt to evade the other team. Benoit scored twice in the team's, 8-0, thrashing of Lake Brantley.

Soccer vindicated with win vs. Brantley

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
January 24, 2017
A poster advertising Trollhunters, which released its 26-episode first season onto Netflix on Dec. 23. Picture from cartoonbrew.com.

Trollhunters: the animated Stranger Things

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
January 21, 2017
Freshmen Tatianna Ramos and Skyler Matulis watch That 70s Show on Matulis' phone's Netflix app. Ramos and her family dropped Bright House Networks for Chromecast a month prior.

The Death of Cable?

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
December 21, 2016
A poster advertising Doctor Strange, which was released Nov. 4. Picture from ComingSoon.net.

The Comic Critic: Marvel’s gotten Strange-er

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
December 5, 2016
Running back Jordan Gilbert runs through a hole for a positive gain. Football shredded the Edgewater defense, winning 51-0.

Football thumps Edgewater on Senior Night

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
October 29, 2016
The Comic Critic: Let there be light

The Comic Critic: Let there be light

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
October 17, 2016
Senior Kylee Nyiri receives the ball from senior Morgan Pleasants. The seniors pulled off the victory against the juniors, 28-12.

Seniors triumph over juniors in powderpuff

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
September 29, 2016

Let’s get ready to rumble

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
September 23, 2016
Donald Trump speaks at an outdoor campaign rally in Arizona on Mar. 16, 2016. He will appear in the first general election debate at Hofstra University on Sept. 26.

Donald Trump not president America deserves, but one it needs

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
September 21, 2016
Defensive back Jackson Scott sacks Oviedo's quarterback. The defense only allowed three first downs in JV's 31-0 victory.

JV blanks Oviedo

Bryson Turner, Opinions Editor
September 9, 2016
Sophomore defensive back Ian Watts deflects a would-be touchdown pass. The defense would hold Lake Howell to two touchdowns in the 40-12 victory.

JV football opens season with rout of Lake Howell

Bryson Turner, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2016
Freshman Aly Schwartz plays Pokémon Go as she shops in Publix with her mother. Schwartz had been playing the game ever since it was recommended to her over social media.

Gotta catch’em all

Bryson Turner, Staff Reporter
August 9, 2016
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