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The Talon

Senior Ari Rosenberg takes a swing at the 18th annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament. The Golf team held its annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament on November 11th at the Firewheel Golf Park to raise money for the golf team and their future trips. Talon photo by Hudson Morris
The Golf Team held their 18th annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament
Adryenn Coleman March 10, 2026

As senior Ethan Gill walked towards his, he looked around and saw the odd layout of the par three hole that lay ahead of him. He wondered if he was going to be able to make...

Senior Claire Morrison swims at the Sunnyvale Meet. Morrison signed to Augustana College for water polo on National Signing Day, November 12th, at the Mac. "I'm super excited to play water polo," Morrison said. "I'm just excited to play that collegiate level sport and continue on." Talon photo by Henry Fair Photo credit: Henry Fair
Claire Morrison Signs to Augustana College for Water Polo
Adryenn Coleman February 14, 2026

After her water polo match, senior Claire Morrison stood nervously as she debated on whether or not she would go talk to the college scout from Augustana College. After gathering...

Junior defensive end Antrell Smith-Bowen holds up the 6A Bi-District Championship trophy as the rest of the team celebrates. The varsity football team defeated Haltom 35-7 marking their first back-to-back Bi-District Championship title since 1991. Round two will be against Coppell High School on Nov. 20. Talon photo by Ray Brosnahan
Varsity Football Advances Past First Round Two Years in a Row
Laiba Shehzad November 17, 2025

During the first quarter of the first round playoff game against Haltom, senior wide receiver Dameon Crowe caught a pass from senior quarterback Lucas Sawyer and sprinted...

Senior quarterback Lucas Sawyer holds up the district title trophy with the rest of the varsity football team after beating MacArthur 42-7. It was the first time the team had won the district title in over 20 years. Next up is their playoff game against Haltom High School on November 14. "It feels great, and we deserve it," Sawyer said. "I feel like we've been working for a very long time, and it's been a long time coming, but I'm super excited."
Varsity Football Wins District Title for First Time Since 1992
Laiba Shehzad November 10, 2025

During the final quarter against MacArthur, junior cornerback Tre Jerrels snagged an interception sealing the game. However, head coach Kendrick Holloway waited until the...

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Assistant softball coach Hailey Winter is the new assistant coach for the softball team this year. “Coach Winter is probably the best new coach I’ve ever gotten,” senior Mia Keeler said. “She has the best energy.” Talon photo by Henry Fair
New Assistant Coach Brings Positive Energy to Softball Team
Ilan Ahmed April 29, 2026

As assistant softball coach Hailey Winter steps onto the RHS softball field for the first time, she feels excited to coach her new team. Winter is the new assistant coach...

Head Girls Basketball Coach Kelly Dansby huddles up with her team during the game against Nimitz High School. Dansby achieved her 200th career win against Nimitz High School as a varsity head coach after 16 years of coaching. "Just to be able to share it with this team, staff, and community – its just a privilege to be able to coach these girls," Dansby said. Talon photo by Xaviar Sheehan
Girls Basketball Head Coach Dansby Reaches 200th Career Win
Scarlett Cope March 9, 2026

After the game, Head Coach Kelly Dansby felt numb and overwhelmed with joy and the feeling of accomplishment. She felt a sense of pride for her team, her colleagues and the...

The varsity tennis team huddles around tennis coach William Manhkong during the bi-district tournament. The varsity tennis team has a new tradition this year where they eat at a restaurant together after every meet to create a team bond. "It's nice to be able to talk after a match," senior varsity tennis player Austin Tipay said. "Just be able to sit and laugh with my close friends." Talon photo by Henry Fair
Varsity Tennis Builds Team Bond With Post-Match Dinners
Scarlett Cope March 9, 2026

After winning one of the biggest games of the season against Lamar, the varsity tennis team celebrated by going to In-N-Out screaming, cheering and jumping. The varsity...

Alumni and NBA players Cason and Keaton Wallace shake hands after officially retiring their jerseys. Cason and Keaton came back to RHS on February 13 for a ceremony retiring their jersey numbers to honor their success in the NBA and the impact they made on the school’s basketball program. "It always feels good to be back," Keaton said. "This is where it all started for us." Talon photo by Xaviar Sheehan
Wallace Brothers Return to Retire Their Jersey Number
Porter Pace March 8, 2026

As soon as alumni and NBA players Cason and Keaton Wallace walked out of the tunnel of the step team and cheerleaders, the large crowd in the stands immediately started cheering....

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