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A trunk or treater dresses up in a inflatable dinosaur costume.
Trunk or Treat Provides a Delight for the Children of Louisa
The FFA team poses together with satisfaction after the competitions. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Cheesbrew.
FFA Cultivates Agricultural Strength while Fostering Promising Futures
Newly appointed athletic director, Chris Baird shares his experience joining the Louisa High school athletics staff.
Louisa Athletics Grows
Clothes hang outside of the store along with a welcome sign, welcoming customers in.
The Purple Pumpkin Makes its Way to Louisa
The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Spring Creek to raise money for the K9 unit. Photo courtesy of the Louisa County Sheriff's Department.
Running for the Canines
ESPN fantasy football logo used on the official website.
Fantasy Football Connects Lives
Jayden Jones expresses his love for the characters he plays.
Esports: The Game That Builds Community
Senior Jonathon Jarvis warms up with his team before the game.
The Lions Defeat the Flucos
Canva image created by Mackenzie Randlett.
Fall Sports Back in Action
Sophomore Evan Snead is in his follow-through after hitting his drive at the driving range.
Aiming for the Fairway
Image created on Canva.
Movies and Shows to Fall in Love With
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 11/07-11/09
Cast of Dancing with the Stars season 33 premiere photo, Courtesy of Depress.com.
Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars brings New Talent to the Ballroom
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/31-11/02
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/24-10/26
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 11/07-11/09
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/31-11/02
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/24-10/26
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/03-10/05
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/26-09/28
Fantastic Four gets a Fresh Look
Fantastic Four gets a Fresh Look
The official Wicked movie poster, from Billboard.
Wicked Movie Review
Emma Myers stars as Pippa Fitz-Amobi in Netflix’s “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”
Did Netflix Bury It?
Kelsea Ballerini's "Patterns album cover." Courtesy of Kelsea Ballerini's Instagram
Kelsea Ballerini has ‘Patterns’
Short n' Sweet album cover curtesy of Sabrina Carpenter Official website.
Short n’ Sweet
Back to school brings a "fresh start" for students. (Created on Canva by Audrey Ryan)
Fresh Start
Seniors sit at graduation, clapping for each other as they prepare to take their next steps beyond high school.
The Road Ahead
As time "springs forward," graduation and the end of the school year approaches, so take the time to pause and live in the moment.
Spring Forward
Holiday Edition
Holiday Edition
Helping
Helping
Canva image designed by Owen McHugh and Benjamin Stallard.
Admit it! Episode 1
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Mental Heath Today: Second Semester
Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd
Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist are joined by special guests to talk about school stress. Graphic made on Canva.
Mental Health: School Stress
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist talk about their bullying experiences. Graphic made on Canva
Mental Health: Bullying
Professional Development is a day of learning for educators that equips them with more efficient and effective methods of teaching.
Professional Development Day Helps Educators Ascend as Lifelong Learners
Solan Barger wraps her hand in plaster strips for the plaster hand project.
October Artist of the Month
Small Town, Big Impact
Small Town, Big Impact
Taylor Swift released many different vinyl variants of the album, including changes in the album art and vinyl pressing color. Photo courtesy of Taylor Swift’s website.
“The Life of a Showgirl” Meets Expectations
The ensemble before performing at a home football game. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Racette.)
Music Makes Community
Photo taken of the sunset after I took my senior photos at the Ogg Farm.
Melinda’s Guide to Senior Photos
Already feeling bittersweet about the end of my summer at Radford, I took this the night before our departure.
A Look Into the Future
Senior Nyah Straley, a leg of the 4x800m track race.
Nyah Straley Strides for Success
My house at 11:54 PM, the fire had spread to the top floor below the attic and started to spread into the bedrooms.
When My Home Burned
Sammy George prepares to recieve the snap for the PAT, point after touchdown.
Playing through the Pain
  • November 11LCHS MCJROTC students participate in Veteran's Day Activities
  • November 11Today is Veteran's Day
  • November 11US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown, it now awaits approval at the House of Representatives
  • November 10Mainstage placed second at the VHSL Region 4B South Theatre with Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • November 10Girls' and Boys' Cross Country competed at the VHSL Class 4 State Championships
  • November 109 LCHS students have been selected for All-District Chorus
  • November 7Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after serving decades in US Congress
  • November 7Cross Country competes in the State Tournament tomorrow
  • November 7Varsity Football Game vs. Monticello at 7pm
  • November 6Louisa is creating a Virginia Scenic Railway
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The Lion's Roar
The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar
Eric Davis

Eric Davis, Sports Editor

This is Eric’s third semester on The Lion’s Roar. He enjoys playing baseball, watching UVA sports and hanging out with friends.



All content by Eric Davis
Drinks are served in the main dining room while ambient music fills the room.

Bringing Community Together One Plate At A Time

Natalie Spencer, Mackenzie Randlett, Eric Davis, Jonathan Jarvis, and Malcolm Young
November 5, 2025

Dicky and Tommy Show – Week 2 vs. Fluvanna

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
September 25, 2025

Dicky and Tommy Show – Week 1 vs. Courtland

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
September 8, 2025
Hiter is emotional as he hugs his parents after announcing his commitment to the University of Michigan.

Savion Hiter Commits to Michigan

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
August 26, 2025
Harris poses in the teacher work room next to the printer where he prints off a paper.

[Photo] Humans of LCHS

September 26, 2023
Florida head coach Todd Golden and his team celebrate an Elite 8 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Courtesy of the University of Florida)

March Madness Continued Coverage: Elite 8

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
April 2, 2025
McNeese manager posing for a photo in team locker room. Courtesy of McNeese Athletics

March Madness Continuous Coverage: Men’s Round of 64

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
March 25, 2025

March Madness Continous Coverage: First Four

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Hopkins (Far Right) and Kidd (Middle Right) stand on the mound with teammates Kalli Monahan (Far left) and Lily Ruckle (Middle left) before their softball game. (Courtesy of Alyssa Hopkins)

Hard Work Pays Off: Kourtney Kidd

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
January 23, 2025
The Washington Commanders vs. The Dallas Cowboys.

Best Rivalries in Sports

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Staffers Eric Davis and Savannah Bragg talk about the mental side of being an athlete. Graphic designed by Savannah Bragg.

Athlete Mental Mindset Podcast

Eric Davis and Savannah Bragg
April 30, 2024
March Madness vs. NBA Finals

March Madness vs. NBA Finals

Eric Davis, Reporter/Photographer
April 15, 2024
Goodman poses for a picture in the school hallway.

Goodman poses for a picture in the school hallway.

NFL Playoffs Recap

NFL Playoffs Recap

Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong
February 27, 2024

The History of the Super Bowl

Eric Davis, Sports Writer
February 23, 2024
Staffers Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong analyze the wild card matchups in the NFL playoffs. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg on Canva.

NFL wild card breakdown

Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong
January 24, 2024
Two wrestlers go at it in an intense practice. (Photo from Harbor Amiss)

Wrestling Recap

Eric Davis, Sports Writer
December 15, 2023
Olivia McGhee and Sylvie Jackson celebrate the Region championship with their teammates.

The next chapter begins

Eric Davis, Sports Writer
November 21, 2023
Today we host the first round of class 5C regional quarterfinals against Mills E. Godwin. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg.

The Dicky and Tommy Show E.6

Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis
November 10, 2023

Damar Hamlin regresa al campo

Eric Davis and Deisy Siegrist
November 9, 2023
The varsity softball team holding up their state championship trophy as they celebrate their win.

Making History

Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong
November 3, 2023
Connor Downey Poses for a picture in his Buffalo Bills sweatshirt.

Damar Hamlin returns to the field

Eric Davis, Reporter
October 30, 2023
Staffers Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis talk to Dicky Purcell and Tommy Nelson about this week's game against Albemarle. The game is October 27th at 7:30. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg.

The Dicky and Tommy Show E.5

Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis
October 27, 2023
Lions Roar staffers Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis talk to Coach William Patrick, Tommy Nelson, and Dicky Purcell about the Homecoming game against Orange County.

Dicky and Tommy Show E.4

Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis
October 6, 2023
Four plaques hang at the south end of the UVA football field in honor of D'sean Perry, Devin Chandler and Lavel Davis Jr. (left to right).

UVA Community Unifies After Tragedy

Eric Davis, Reporter/Photographer
September 28, 2023
Lions Roar staffers Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis interview Tommy Nelson, Dicky Purcell, and Coach William Patrick about tomorrow nights game against Western Albemarle.

The Dicky and Tommy Show E.3

Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis
September 21, 2023
Photo of Jonathan Jarvis, who is a fan of Untold: Johnny Football.

Untold: Johnny Football

Eric Davis, Reporter/Photographer
September 7, 2023
Dicky Purcell, Tommy Nelson, Byron Mehlhaff, and Coach William Patrick talk with newspaper staffers Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis about this week's upcoming football game.

The Dicky and Tommy Show E.2

Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis
August 31, 2023
Dicky Purcell, Tommy Nelson, and Coach William Patrick talk to staffers about the season opener football game.

The Dicky and Tommy Show E.1

Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis
August 24, 2023
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