The Talon – The Student News Site of Lexington Christian Academy

Three Seniors Sign to Play Football in College
February 17, 2020
Zach Tackett, Staff Writer
Three senior football players signed their letters of intent to play college football for three different colleges. DeAirious Smith, LCA's star wide receiver, signed with...
LCA Academic Team Advances to Regionals
February 7, 2020
Matthew Maggard, S
The Lexington Christian Academy Academic Team is a program that is on the rise. Best known for the quick recall competition in which students buzz in to answer questions,...
UK President Capilouto Visits LCA
February 3, 2020
Elijah Hammond, Staff Writer
On January 30, University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto took time to visit LCA students in the media center. He was speaking to students about how UK might be a...
Dance Blue Arrives at LCA
January 29, 2020
Elijah Hammond, Staff Writer
Dance Blue, an annual celebration "For The Kids," came to LCA Friday January 17. Students were excited leading up to the fundraiser, some even earning special dress-down privileges...

Senate Declines to Remove Trump from Office

February 17, 2020 • No Comments

Donald Trump won the Presidential election in 2016 and not long after that, the investigations against him began. He has been under some kind of investigation for the majority of his Presidential term. For the past couple...

Coronavirus: UPDATE

Zach Tackett, Staff Writer

February 11, 2020 • No Comments

The Coronavirus has been a major talking point in the media and it keeps climbing to the top of headlines. This week the death tolls have reached 910 globally with over 40,000 confirmed cases. China specifically has been...

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Features

SNOW

Matthew Maggard, Staff Writer

February 17, 2020

Last week Lexington Christian Academy was closed due to illness. During this long needed break the students also got to experience some snow. It snowed at least two inches...

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Opinion

Kobe’s Death Give Students Pause

Jacob Goins, Staff Writer

February 12, 2020 • No Comments

Kobe Bryant has recently passed away and it has affected not only his family and the people who knew him but also the basketball...

Lion King: New Interpretation or Classic Original?

DeAirious Smith, Staff Writer

January 17, 2020 • No Comments

Do you like animated films or live action? The issue becomes relevant when considering the live action Lion King that was...

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Arts

Men’s Chorus Honored to Perform at KMEA

Zeke Grier, Staff Writer

February 5, 2020 • No Comments

Cantare, the Men's Chamber Chorus, travels to Louisville, Kentucky this weekend to perform at the Kentucky Music Educators Association's annual conference. This is the first time that men’s chorus at...

Cabaret Makes Music from the Movies

November 29, 2019

Chorus and Band Present Fall Concerts

October 18, 2019

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Spiritual Life

God’s Call on Your Life

February 17, 2020

The Biblical View of Gender

February 7, 2020

Living with Hope

January 30, 2020

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Recent Sports Scores

Thursday, September 26

Soccer

LCA 10 - Boyle county 0
Friday, September 20

Football

LCA 43 - Lexington Catholic 42
Wednesday, September 18

Girls' Soccer

LCA 0 - Laffayette 6
Tuesday, September 17

Boys' Soccer

LCA 2 - Dunbar 4
Friday, September 13

Football

LCA 45 - Madison Central 15
Wednesday, September 4

Boy's Soccer

LCA 2 - Sayre 0
Tuesday, August 27

Volleyball

LCA 3 - Lexington Catholic 1
Tuesday, August 27

Boys' Soccer

LCA 3 - Lafayette 1
Friday, August 23

Football

LCA 34 - Moore 16
Monday, August 19

Girls' Soccer

LCA 3 - Montgomery County 1
Saturday, August 17

Boys' Soccer

LCA 9 - CAL 0
Friday, August 16

Football

LCA 0 - CAL 14

Upcoming Events

Feb. 10-12: Valentine Candy Gram Sale
Feb. 11: ACE for Scheduling Assembly
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day
Feb. 17: President’s Day; no school
Feb. 18: Beta Club Induction for Freshmen
Feb. 28-Mar. 1: Mary Poppins
Mar. 2-6: Senior Trip

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Sports

Heartbreak in the All-‘A’-Weekly Recap 2

Aaron Abrahamson, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020

To start off the All-'A' Classic Region Tournament, the Eagles faced the Frankfort Christian Academy Royals. This was the boys' easiest match-up all year as the starters only played four minutes in the first quarter and sat the rest of the game. Even though he played the fewest minutes, Aaron Abrahamson, 12, led the team with 14 points, followed closely by a career-high by Pierce Ragland, 10, with...

LAX is Back!

Zach Tackett, Staff Writer
January 25, 2020

With the spring season just right around the corner, its about time for some fall sport to come along with it. Lacrosse in particular is getting a head start after having spending the fall and winter in workouts. This year will be a big year for lacrosse, as the sport has finally been recognized as a varsity sport by KHSAA in Fayette County. This means that lacrosse is now treated like any other varsity...

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Entertainment

XFL Brings New Options for Football Lovers

DeAirious Smith, Staff Writer
February 17, 2020

Almost everyone in the world has known about football for many years. It is a game that people start playing at a very young age. Pee Wee football is for the kids who are around the age of three. The minors are for kids between the ages of 9-10. Middle school ball comes after that. At that age, talented players can also be on a travel team with others in their age range. After the middle school comes...

Super Bowl Commercial Highlights

Matthew Maggard, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020

The Super Bowl is recognized as the most watched sporting event in the United States. Americans and people across the globe sit down on their couches, grab classic foods such as wings and pizza, and take in the biggest game of the year. Not only do people pay attention to the game, but rather than check their phones or tune out during the game, people are intently watching the commercials. These commercials...

Knives Out, A Real “Whodunit”

Sarah Childers, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020

A true whodunit mystery, Knives Out, was released on November 27. With a running time of 2 hours and 15 minutes this murder mystery tells a story of a lovable old grandfather who supposedly committed suicide. When the detective suspects foul play, the children and grandchildren become prime suspects. The detective tries to figure out if this was suicide or a real “whodunit." The movie starts off...

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