by Makenzy Ward

Winter sports are here, and it's time for some action on the hardcourt. Coaches and players are starting early with their goals as the season cranks up. 

Following the championship season of last year, the Women's team looks to follow on their success. Coach Sarratt said, “Winning the state championship last season was an unbelievable feeling.  How do we follow?  Last year, I'm not sure we ever envisioned that would happen. This year I think we look at it as a goal to get back.  In order to do that, we know we have a lot of hard work ahead of us.  We have a target on our back and know it's not going to be easy.” 

Following up the championship is going to be tough, but achievable for these Stallions.

Junior Varsity boy's are also experiencing how a new season brings both challenges and successes. Coach Allred is “excited to see each individual grow and push themselves towards their own goals and the team goals." 

As Southeast grows, so does the philosophy and mindset of Coach Allred. “I have committed myself to being more calm on the sidelines and preparing my student athletes for any and everything that they might see on the court.” (read more)

by Brooke Brownell

The Indoor Track season is at hand at Southeast. While the name “indoor track” leads one to believe this is a mild temperature sport, it is actually one of the coldest sports. In spite of the cold conditions, these athletes race with nearby schools in the 5A region and aim to win in the conference and state meet.

This year, Southeast’s team welcomed new coach Eddie Stone as well as new assistant coach Lukas Davis. Lukas is a Southeast Alumnus and is currently enrolled at Elon University. “The change from player to coaching has definitely been interesting. Practice and the season are now from a new perspective, and I’m able to focus entirely on our athletes," Lukas said. He works to establish coach and player connections while also gaining respect from his athletes. (read more)

by Ruby Schon

As the end of soccer approached, it was time to take a deep dive into the team and their season. Their successful season ended winning crucial games and leading the Stallions to the 3rd round of playoffs.

Player Noah Teabout, Striker, Left midfield, center back, left back for the team, highlights the season and accomplishments from the team. The most memorable moments did not always mean winning. The memories created included ruling Person High School and getting Bojangles to celebrate with his teammates after. 

Teabout recalls his personal most memorable accomplishment this season was by setting a school record by scoring 43 goals in one season. Noah explained that although they faced tough circumstances, such as injuries, Teabout was "overall proud of the team," and he felt they had a great season. 

Teabout believes that the team's overall knowledge and IQ of the game helped lead them to accomplishments and “create so many opportunities for success." Noah explained that in order to continue being successful and even to get better next season the soccer team should focus on. “Having a much more positive attitude, keeping team spirits high, and I would say just being together even before and after the season to create good chemistry with each other, Teabout said. 

Teabout points out that the transition from practice to the real game stating made a huge difference. Teabout said, “The transition was perfect; we executed everything that we worked on in practice into the games, and the alternatives we set up for different teams were executed with precision as well.”

To mentally prepare before a game the team would talk about the plan, “lock in” during warmups and then pray as a team. When asked how the team handled stress, Teabot said, “We handled pressure well, I think, between having to tie the game against Southwest Guilford being 2-0 down and having to go against Western [High School] multiple times. Although we lost massively the last time we played them, I think we played to the best of our abilities, even being down to 10 men.”

A successful season meant teamwork, focus and encouragement. 

by Shayla Leach

The Southeast Alamance Wrestling Team is began a tough season with their first invitational at Atkins High School on November 15. Head Coach Grant Gibson and the team have been working hard in pre-season focusing on strength and technique. 

Returning athletes are aiming to improve on last year, and new team members bring fresh talent. The schedule includes matches against some of the best teams in the region which presents the wrestlers with chance to gain experience and face strong competition. With high hopes and a strong work ethic, the team is ready to make an impact this season, both as individuals and together.

Wins and losses are always part of growth. Coach Gibson shared his goals for the season. “Our primary goals this season are centered on personal growth, resilience, and building a strong team culture. Wrestling is as much mental as it is physical; we want our athletes to develop resilience and learn from every challenge,” he said. Gibson went on to express a devotion to the team as a family "[I want to] create a team environment where every member feels valued and supported. It's about being a family,” Gibson said.

Last year, several wrestlers made all-conference, including Samari Acevedo, Layorah Jamison, Katie Lloyd, Kaleigh Poteat, Janiyah Quidichay, Rutha Say, Judah Robinson, Maleek Booker and Ajani Mungroo. With Coach Gibson’s support, these athletes have earned medals in first, second and third place in the conference.

Looking ahead, the team’s upcoming schedule is packed with opportunities to test their skills and grow as competitors. They will travel to several challenging tournaments throughout the region and will face opponents with a variety of wrestling styles.

These experiences will not only help the team sharpen their abilities on the mat but also foster camaraderie and sportsmanship among the wrestlers. As the season progresses, the Southeast Alamance wrestling team aims to build momentum with each match, hoping to finish the year stronger than they started.​

The 2025 Conference Coach of the Year went to Cross Country leader Drew Cheap as the team achieved milestones for the program. Photo obtained from Stallion Athletics.

by Ruby Schon

This year Southeast Alamance created their first flag football team. The new team quickly caught the attention of the student body as well as the community.  

As the sport is new, interested players joined to feel confident in being part of something special. Kathryn Lloyd plays the positions of running back, linebacker, and wide receiver on the team.  Lloyd said she joined flag football due to the fact that “she wanted to try something new and be a part of the growing community."

When asked about the team's bond and how it affects how they play, Lloyd described the team as “everyone having a close connection which in return helps with working together on field”. Kathryn remarks the most memorable part about being on the team so far was the first game, because flag football was a new experience for the players and the excitement of being part of a new sport.

Being the first also come with unique challenges.  The ability to switch from practice to real game situations created a tough learning curve. Kathryn added that “not letting the wins get in the way [of focus] and not getting too cocky" were essential parts of the team mentality.

Before a game, Kathryn prepares mentally by spending time with her teammates to eat as well as talking to her coaches to gain sight as to what is expected of the team before a game. In doing this she found it helps in clearing her mind of any anxieties. With the homecoming powder-puff game around the corner, Lloyd expressed that she noticed there has been an influx in the amount of people wanting to participate.

This inaugural season brought with it joy and purpose for the team, and the future is bright.

by Shayla Leach

There's a first for everything, and this year's Marching Stallions traveled to Montgomery Central to compete in their first marching band competition of the season, and they returned home with awards in every category (read more)

by Makaylee Allen

Often the lessons taught both on and off the field are the most important for student athletes. The Daily Trot discussed this year's Stallions as well as Head Coach Tony Aguilar's vision, leadership and how he wants his team to learn from both wins and losses.

The Stallions started the season with a 3-0, what do you think clicked early for this team?

"I think just building off last year. I think the guys were excited to get the year started (read more)