El Ave News Vol. 3, Issue 4 by El Ave News

Freshman Duchess Crowned: Alondra Moreno

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 18:48:09 UTC

Alondra Moreno, freshman, accepts a bouquet of roses from Amber De La Torre, senior cheerleader, during the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s homecoming game against Fort Stockton at El Ave Stadium. Her proud mother looks on.

Sophomore Duchess: Josselyn Barrera

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 18:49:53 UTC

Josselyn Barrera, sophomore, participates in the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s homecoming game at El Ave Stadium.

Junior Duchess All Smiles: Mariah Aranda

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 18:54:33 UTC

Mariah Aranda, junior, is all smiles during the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s varsity football game at El Ave Stadium. Her proud dad looks on.

King and Family

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 18:57:11 UTC

Peyton Rizo, senior, is named homecoming king during the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s varsity football game at El Ave Stadium. His parents look on with pride.

And the Queen is…Kyla Rangel

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 18:59:02 UTC

Kyla Rangel, senior, learns that she’s been named the homecoming queen during the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s varsity football game at El Ave Stadium. Her proud parents look on.

King Nominee: Josiah Tavarez

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 19:01:51 UTC

Josiah Tavarez, senior king nominee, stands with his proud parents during the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s varsity football game at El Ave Stadium.

Queen Nominee: Clarissa Velasco

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 19:03:18 UTC

Clarissa Velasco, senior Queen nominee, stands with her proud parents during the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s varsity football game at El Ave Stadium.

King Nominee: Angel Reyes

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 19:04:18 UTC

Angel Reyes, senior, stands with his proud parents during the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s varsity football game at El Ave Stadium.

Queen Nominee: Mayson Brown

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 19:05:24 UTC

Queen nominee, Mason Brown, stands with her proud parents during the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s varsity football game at El Ave Stadium.

King Nominee: Jaime Lomeli

Elavenews — 2024-09-22 19:06:41 UTC

Jaime Lomeli, senior king nominee, stands with his proud parents during the homecoming court ceremony prior to Friday’s varsity football game at El Ave Stadium.

Always Here to Help

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 18:38:20 UTC

Senior, Mitzi Jacobo, and sophomore, Autum Flores, pose for the camera while training the homecoming game against Fort Stockton this past Friday.

It's Go Time!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 18:39:24 UTC

Gracin Huertas, junior, listens to Coach Robert Ontiveroz Friday night during the homecoming game against the Fort Stockton Panthers at El Ave Stadium.

Where's the Flag!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 18:43:00 UTC

Jaxon Willis, CHS coach, furiously motions at the ref for a flag in the homecoming game against Fort Stockton this past Friday.

Homecoming King and Queen: Peyton Rizo and Kyla Rangel

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 18:55:01 UTC

Peyton Rizo and Kyla Rangel, both seniors, are crowned Homecoming King and Queen this past Friday ahead of the game.

War Ready

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:05:44 UTC

Xzavier Porras, senior, locks in during halftime at Friday's homecoming game at El Ave Stadium against the Fort Stockton Panthers.

Almost Done!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:08:19 UTC

A demolition crew tears away the last few bits of the old Crane Middle School.

"I Got This!"

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:10:41 UTC

Jacob Bejarano, junior, reflects on the first half of play against the Fort Stockton Panthers at El Ave Stadium this past Friday.

Don't Plan to Succeed, Work to Succeed

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:13:21 UTC

Orlando Villegas, senior, reflects on the first half of Friday's homecoming game at El Ave Stadium.

Hustle, Hit, and Never Quit

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:15:29 UTC

Lucas Bernard, senior, gets set for the homecoming game at El Ave Stadium Friday.

Hydrate & Dominate

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:17:34 UTC

Jofi Aranda, senior, refreshes himself with a quick drink of water before re-entering the game to make yet another impressive play.

"Let's Get it Together!"

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:18:44 UTC

Coach Eric Hill carefully watches the line during Friday's homecoming game at El Ave Stadium.

Fire!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:55:14 UTC

Kobe Walker, freshman, makes an impressive play at El Ave Stadium Friday night during the homecoming game against the Fort Stockton Panthers.

Got em out the way!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:56:38 UTC

Jacob Bejarno, junior, blocks the opponent from making a move at El Ave Stadium Friday night.

What's the Call?

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 19:59:06 UTC

Brayson Newberry, junior, gets ready for the play call during the game against Fort Stockton this past Friday.

Strike a Pose!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 20:00:12 UTC

Jordyn Orozco, junior, throws up a peace sign before performing in the halftime show at El Ave Stadium Friday night.

Face Mask!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 20:01:12 UTC

Angel Reyes, senior, prepares to get the tackle Friday night during the homecoming game against the Fort Stockton Panthers this past Friday at El Ave Stadium.

Fans for Life

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 20:35:43 UTC

Debra Pettit, a former teacher for Crane ISD, and her mother, 93-year-old Gloria Milam, enjoy the homecoming game Friday night at El Ave Stadium. Gloria is the grandmother of Terra Willis and Brad Pettit, and the great-grandmother of Coach Jaxon Willis, all CISD employees, and Debra is the mother of Terra and Brad, the grandmother of Jaxon, and the mother-in-law of Jessica Pettit, also a CISD employee. Debra and Gloria said that they both love supporting the Crane Golden Cranes.

In for Six

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 20:44:35 UTC

Tyson Brents, junior; scores a touchdown Friday night at El Ave Stadium.

On the Sideline and During Halftime

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:07:19 UTC

Syerra Lopez, junior, dashes from the sideline where she’s been cheering to join the band in the pit for their halftime performance of "Sands of Time" during Friday's homecoming game at El Ave Stadium.

Smile!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:11:23 UTC

Bella Sandoval, freshman, peforms during the halftime show of Friday's homecoming game at El Ave Stadium.

Let's Play!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:12:36 UTC

Lizeth Espadas, freshman, plays her flute during the halftime show during Friday's homecoming game at El Ave Stadium.

Let’s Get Ready!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:15:09 UTC

Josiah Griego, freshman, marches with the mellophone section at the Crane High School marching band performance during the halftime performance Friday night.

Proud Smile!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:18:01 UTC

Elisa Murguia, freshman, twirls with pride with the Crane High School marching band during their halftime performance Friday night.

In the Zone

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:19:53 UTC

Layla Villegas, Crane Middle School 8th grader, is superior serious during the band’s homecoming halftime performance this past Friday.

Music to my Ears

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:23:00 UTC

Taylor Hale, junior, plays her saxophone at the halftime show Friday.

What Song are we Playing Again?

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:24:53 UTC

Christian Leyva, sophomore, stands proud while playing his saxophone in between 2nd and 3rd quarter at Friday's homecoming game.

Unleash the Musical Spirit

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:28:04 UTC

Brinlee Hill, 8th grader, gets ready to perform for the halftime show at El Ave Stadium Friday night.

Helpful Hand!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:30:49 UTC

Ariya Escobedo, freshman, fills up the players’ water bottles at the HOCO football game this past Friday night.

Cheers!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 21:53:46 UTC

Clarissa Velasco, senior, cheers for the varsity football team at Crane High School during this past Friday’s HOCO pep rally.

First Grandbaby!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:06:06 UTC

Jessica Cadena, SPED teacher at CHS, holds her first grandchild in the Crane High School gym during Friday’s HOCO pep rally.

The World's Biggest Mum!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:09:52 UTC

The Crane High School cheerleaders put together a homecoming mum for senior cheerleaders during the pep rally Friday morning.

Showing off My Moves!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:14:06 UTC

Bianka Alvarez, sophomore, shows off her skills during the pep rally Friday morning at CHS.

Attention!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:17:55 UTC

Maritza Cordova, junior, performs during the pep rally Friday morning at CHS.

Player of the Week: Aaron Padilla

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:33:36 UTC

Aaron Padilla, junior, is named the player of the week during the homecoming pep rally this past Friday.

Shine Bright like a Diamond!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:35:56 UTC

Taysia Ford, junior, throws a smile into the stands during the homecoming pep-rally this past Friday.

Cerebration Time!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:48:08 UTC

The varsity football team stomps on the Fort Stockton Panthers’ poster at the pep rally this past Friday.

Want a Pie?

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:52:02 UTC

Josiah Tavarez, senior, pies Coach Naldo Esparza at the pep rally this past Friday.

Conquering Miles!

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:53:43 UTC

The girls' cross country team takes a quick photo following their run in Round Rock this past Friday.

Dedication

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:54:04 UTC

Robyn Vega, junior; Berkley McNeese, sophomore; and Miracle Chavarria, sophomore, scope out the competition in the Round Rock cross country meet this past weekend.

Just Keep on Running

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:54:24 UTC

The CHS Boys’ Varsity Cross Country team deliver an impressive performance, outshining their competitors at the meet in Round Rock this past weekend.

Ready to Run

Elavenews — 2024-09-23 23:54:42 UTC

The Crane boys' cross country team gets in the zone while preparing to run in the Round Rock meet this past weekend.

Three Musketeers!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:28:13 UTC

Crane alumni dress up in three different bird costumes for the HOCO pep-rally Friday afternoon.

Family is Everything

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:34:49 UTC

Carolina Partida, senior, rides in the homecoming parade while her sister looks on.

Parade Ready!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:38:28 UTC

Jacob Townsend, sophomore, and Keria Julian, Charlie Potter, Esor Carrasco, all juniors, are all set for the homecoming parade this past Friday in Crane.

Sitting Pretty

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:39:07 UTC

Crane High School volleyball players enjoy a moment in the homecoming parade this past Friday.

Capturing Happiness, One Smile at a Time!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:39:37 UTC

Naveya Porras, senior, and sophomores Abriana Hernandez, Jlynn Mintz, and Maddie Abalos excitedly prepare to wave to the crowd from their volleyball float during the homecoming parade this past Friday in Crane.

When in Doubt, Smile it Out

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:40:23 UTC

Itzel Venegas, junior, and Mercedez Gonzalez, freshman, accompany Doc Hailey in the homecoming parade this past Friday in Crane.

Happy to be Here!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:41:34 UTC

Jaimy Brooks and Donna Young ride the Life Skills float during the homecoming parade.

Bros for Life!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:42:10 UTC

Jeremiah Clark-Martinez, senior, and Donovan Clark-Martinez, Life Skills aid and big brother, smile for a picture during the homecoming parade.

Smiles Only!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:42:51 UTC

Arik Aguilar and Grace Encinas, both seniors, ride in the parade as NHS sweetheart and beau this past Friday in the HOCO parade.

Say cheese!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:43:27 UTC

CJ Leyva and Kiara Lozano, seniors, ride the float for the homecoming parade Friday afternoon.

Journalism Sweetheart and Beau

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:44:03 UTC

Gary Ray Gutierrez and Jordyn Orozco, juniors, ride in the homecoming parade after being named the Journalism sweetheart and beau.

Smile at the Camera!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:45:35 UTC

Jacob Townsend, sophomore, and Keira Julian, junior, participate in the homecoming parade Friday afternoon.

The Ride of Honor!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:46:30 UTC

Cassie Anderson, CHS teacher, prepares for the HOCO parade this past Friday.

Sparkle on!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:47:04 UTC

Asialyn Sanchez and Adrian Reynoso, both seniors, ride in the homecoming parade as band sweetheart and beau.

Let's Ride!

Elavenews — 2024-09-24 16:47:34 UTC

Ethan Zapata and Westyn Rankin, sophomores, ride the JV football float for the homecoming parade this past Friday.