Sachse junior defensive lineman Trason Haley (92) attempts to tip a pass by Arlington Lamar senior quarterback Jayden Shaw during the first half of last Thursday's non-district game at Maverick Stadium in Arlington. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Wylie East boys soccer brought home all-district selections for this past season. Sophomore Danny DeMarais was the 10-5A Newcomer of the Year. Junior Elliott Janway shared Midfielder of the Year with Lovejoy’s Michael Myers and Sherman’s Elijah Martinez. Juniors...
Wylie East girls hauled in all-district honors for the 2020 soccer season. They earned five superlatives, led by 10-5A Most Valuable Player junior Jayme Bailey. Junior Tristyn Gaida was the Defensive MVP. Collecting Utility Player of the Year was senior Reece...
Wylie boys basketball will be recognized for making it to the state tournament. The UIL announced last week state qualifiers will be presented a trophy with the inscription “UIL State Championships,” medals and shirts. For the full story, see the May 7 issue or...
Three local football stars saw their dreams come to reality last week in the all-digital 2020 National Football League Draft. Sachse’s Devin Duvernay went in the third round with the 92nd pick to the Baltimore Ravens. For the full story, see the April 30 issue...
Seniors voice thoughts on loss of final spring season Baseball, softball and track and field were midway through the season, and boys basketball state tournament had just started when the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic hit. Last week the UIL delivered the knockout blow...
With the announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott that all Texas schools are to remain closed to in-person learning for the remainder of this school year, and in an effort to help protect the health and safety of Texans, the University Interscholastic League has cancelled...
Pandemic halts senior soccer players final prep season The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic came in like a wrecking ball, taking out spring sports. A press release from the UIL, governing body of Texas high school sports, said schools would have a reasonable time to...
Vensel doesn't let diabetes hold her back Wylie High School senior Ashley Vensel has faced tough opponents as a soccer player but nothing quite as tough as living with Type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed eight years ago at the age of 10 with an autoimmune disease that has no...
