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Jordyn Orozco and Addysen Vincent, color guard members, show off their skills at Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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Terra Willis, varsity cheer coach, explains the game at Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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The XC athletes were out in full force at Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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CHS students enjoy the game during Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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CHS students enjoy the game at Thursday’s pep rally, which required them to shape their bodies into the form of various eighties “machines” like walkmans, boomboxes, roller skates, etc.

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Jordyn Orozco, senior, throws up a peace sign at Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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Alina Santos, sophomore, phones it in during Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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The CHS varsity football players Get Down for My Cranes during Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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Debra Pettit, retiree from CISD who gave decades of faithful service to our students, holds her finger up to display school pride during Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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The Crane High School color guard was in full form at Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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Gracin Huertas, senior, gives CES students something to look forward to at Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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Robyn Vega, senior, gives a high-five to CES students at Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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Alondra Moreno, sophomore, helps tear down following Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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The Crane High School twirlers line up for a quick photo at Thursday’s pep rally in the CHS gym.

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Jaylen Woods, kindergartner, and Taylor Woods, proud momma, enjoy the dress-up day for the first CHS pep rally at the Crane Elementary School Thursday. The theme for the dress-up day was “Throw-Back to the Eighties.”

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Brylee Carlton, senior, shows off her cutout of the TCU Horned Frogs logo to use in her floral design class. Students decorate classroom doors with the teacher’s Alma mater.

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Jolee Seabourn’s FFA students learn the history of FFA and make a timeline to represent it.

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Crane Ladybird Volleyball Schedule for 2025

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Crane Ladybird Volleyball Schedule for 2025

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Hudson Willis, sophomore, and Casey Willis, father, place decals on Hudson’s helmet during Wednesday’s Decals with Parents in the Crane Field House. The event gives parents time to bond with their players before the kickoff of each regular season.

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Kobe Walker, sophomore, practices using the camera before the scrimmage against the Monahans Loboes Thursday at El Ave Stadium.

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Brianna Enriquez, senior, and Aburielle Jordan, freshman, show off their friendship in front of Crane High School Wednesday.

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Sasha Oyervides, senior, works on the yearbook cover during journalism class Wednesday morning at CHS. She is single-handedly in charge of designing the cover for this year's yearbook, and she takes her job seriously!

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Dwight Bowman, culinary teacher, shows his students how to make pasta noodles Wednesday morning in the Bethune building.

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Jeremy Falch, theatre teacher, directs the upcoming play 'Wild Strawberries" Tuesday night in the CHS Auditorium. The play will be performed live on October 9. Theater season is upon us!

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Robyn Vega, senior, practices for her lead part in the theater play "Wild Strawberries" Tuesday afternoon in the CHS auditorium.

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Alexis Hopper, sophomore, and Anna Rivera, junior, work hard at writing their plays for their theater projects in theater class.

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Mason Morgan, sophomore, turns the ball upfield at El Ave Stadium during this past Thursday's scrimmage against the Monahans Loboes

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Kobe Walker, sophomore, makes a tackle Thursday against the Monahans Loboes at El Ave Stadium.

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Jacob Bejerano, senior, makes a great tackle against the Monahans Loboes Thursday at El Ave Stadium.

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On Monday afternoon, the Crane High School band has yet another practice for their show "Out of the Bachs." The CHS band continues the tradition of excellence that has put CHS on the map.

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The JV football team lines up for the next play at their scrimmage last Thursday against the Monahans Lobos at El Ave Stadium.

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What Has Two Thumbs and is Ready to Practice? This Guy!

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What Has Two Thumbs and is Ready to Practice? This Guy!

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Brandon Lippert, band director, strikes a pose while donning a wig and sunglasses during Monday night's rehearsal on the blacktop.

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The Golden Crane varsity football team is ready to hit the field against the Monahans Loboes during their scrimmage this past Thursday at El Ave Stadium.

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The Ladybirds greet the Van Horn Lady Eagles prior to Tuesday night’s game in Van Horn.

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Photo and story by Lexi Dominguez

El Ave News staff writer

The Crane Ladybirds faced the Van Horn Lady Eagles on Tuesday night in the Van Horn High School gym, falling in four sets after a competitive match.

Over the weekend, the Ladybirds competed in the Van Horn Tournament, where they earned a runner-up finish. Freshman, Brinlee Hill, and sophomore, Ava Navarrete, were named to the All-Tournament Team for their outstanding play.

JV Coach, Cyndi Herrera, praised the team’s effort.

“I’m super proud of the girls for their effort this week. We’re continuing to improve and grow each time we step on the court, and I couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them.”

Assistant coach, Lauren Rubio, also noted the team’s progress.

“I’m proud of the girls’ effort to become better each and every day. They’ve worked hard and have shown so many improvements in just a month. I look forward to the rest of the season. Go Ladybirds.”

Navarette led Crane in Tuesday’s contest with three blocks, 12 passes, one dig, and nine serves. The Ladybirds continue to show steady growth early in the season as they build momentum for district play.

Come on out and support the Ladybirds in their next home game against the Marfa Short Horns in the CHS gym with JV beginning at 5 P.M. on Sept. 6. Varsity will play shortly after the completion of the JV game.

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Junior, Luciano Alvarez, CHS varsity cross country team runner, traveled to Garner State Park Friday to compete in the event there, finishing in seventh position.

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Dwight Bowman, culinary teacher, shows his culinary students how to make pasta Wednesday morning at the Bethune School, guiding them step-by-step instructions through the cooking process.

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Mason Morgan, sophomore varsity football player, enjoys fellowship with his teammates and community members during the team dinner hosted by the Crane Sports Boosters.

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Photo and Story by Nathaniell Lane

El Ave News staff writer

The Crane Golden Cranes are gearing up for their upcoming season, set to kick off this Friday against the Stanton Buffalos at El Ave Stadium.

It's no secret that athletes need fuel to perform well on the field. So to get ready this year, Crane Middle School and Crane High School players alike are very thankful that the Crane Sports Boosters have decided to feed every football athlete with super-delicious, super-amazing team dinners.

To get ready for the Buffalos, the football players need to carb up. And what better way to do that than to chow down on some amazing food! To celebrate team spirit, the Boosters hosted a special Italian-themed dinner at the Crane Field House Friday. The event brought together coaches, players, and other people of CHS and CMS, all eager to start the season strong and enjoy some good food in the process.

Mason Morgan, the varsity team's talented running back, was among those enjoying the evening, which featured classic Italian dishes like pasta, pizza, and garlic bread.

"I really liked the food," said Morgan. "Of course, I'm always hungry, and with food that good, it sure was easy to chow down."

The team shared laughs and stories, strengthening their bond before the season begins. With the field as a scenic backdrop, everyone looked forward to the challenges ahead.

The dinner not only highlighted the players' love for football but also their appreciation for teamwork and community. As the sun set, the Golden Cranes felt more united than ever, ready to soar to new heights in the season to come.

“After we got our food, we all sat down near each other and really just talked about how we think we’re gonna do against the Stanton Buffalos," said Kobe Walker, sophomore. “I truly think that these events are super important because they get all of us together and build our bond as a team. And by the way, I think we are going to win next Friday!”

When asked how he feels about the team dinners, Walker summed it up nicely when he said, “I think they inspire us to try and do better for our team by not being late to any events, learning how to lead, and showing respect to the people who support us."

When you see the Crane Sports Boosters, be sure to thank them and the community parents who do such a great job taking care of our student athletes!

Now, let's go wreck the Buffalos!

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Mark Drake, part of the CISD maintenance crew, helps fix a pipe leak Wednesday afternoon in the CES Cafeteria.

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Ivan Moreno, senior, makes his way onto the football field at El Ave Stadium Thursday afternoon during the scrimmage against the Monahans Loboes.

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Robert Ontiveroz, head coach, calls timeout at El Ave Stadium during this past Thursday's scrimmage against the Monahans Loboes.

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Aryanna Oyervides, sophomore, snaps photos of the Crane Golden Cranes football team for her journalism class this past Thursday at El Ave Stadium.

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Beyond the plays and the tackles, sophomore Emarie Carrasco shines on Thursday afternoon, tirelessly working to keep her teammates hydrated and strong during the scrimmage at El Ave Stadium.

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Syerra Lopez and Esor Carrasco, seniors, practice their music for this year's marching show on the blacktop Monday evening.

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Jacob Esquivel, CHS sophomore, takes his instrument apart after practicing for the new band show Thursday.

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Damian Marquez and Kyle Esquivel, freshmen, watch football players throw the football around Friday night before the team dinner sponsored by the Crane Sports Boosters.

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Brandon Lippert, assistant band director, comes to Monday's band practice ready for a laugh, proving that not all heroes wear capes—some wear wigs while holding the door for band members.

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Maritza Tarin and Maddie Abalos, both juniors taking CNA, practice rolling “residents” on their sides Wednesday morning to prepare for the state test in the spring.

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The JV football team stays ready to play at their scrimmage this past Thursday against the Monahans Loboes at El Ave Stadium.

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Aiden Medina, junior, talks with Oliver Cervantes, football coach, about the next defensive play while going against the Monahans Lobos Thursday at El Ave Stadium.

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The Crane Golden Crane cross country team says a quick prayer prior to their cross country meet this past weekend.

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By Machele Pahl

El Ave News contributor

On Friday, the CHS Cross Country team traveled to Garner State Park to compete for something that was bigger than themselves - childhood cancer. What a blessed day it was of prayer, camaraderie, running, and post competition river recovery. In doing so the team also came up with some solid performances and came home with several plaques and medals.

Heart of Gold Team Award - Crane Cross Country!

HS Girls - 3rd Place Team!

2nd - Shae Coates

4th - Aubrey Torres

19th - Berkley McNeese

23rd - Adriana Bonachea

24th - Vida Flores

29th - Robyn Vega

31st - Kenya Valles

35th - Alondra Parades

24th - Arianna Inigues

54th - Amanda Gutierrez

60th - Amber Mendoza

70th - Marlene Rodriguez

73rd - Ava Hernandez

HS Boys - Meet Champions!

1st - Steven Lozano

2nd - Josh Morales

5th - Ivan Martinez

7th - Luciano Alvarez

14th - Sebastian Rizo

17th - Zayden Garza

18th - Phailon Flores

19th - Esteban Morales

22nd - Michael Sanchez

24th - Jiovani Murguia

26th - Jahyr Gonzalez

33rd - Gael Lupercio

41st - Luis Valles

48th - Daylen Hightower

50th - Luis Rodriguez

54th - Keyan Williams

62nd - Noah Garcia

65th - Valentin Velasco

67th - Alejandro Martin

70th - Jacob Esquivel

Alumni Jeysen Alvarez entered the Community Two Mile Race and came out in 1st!