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The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

For the fourth consecutive year, the girls’ cross country team qualified for the regional competition, and six students competed in October. The total team time was 1:58:28, placing them 24th.“The whole team was working very hard, and our workouts had been getting progressively faster and harder throughout the season and over summer break,” Donovan said.

Girl’s Cross Country Advances to Regionals For Three Straight Years

Savannah Armitage September 8, 2022

Brows knitted in concentration, junior Benita Egorah raced to the finish line in her final lap at the cross country regional meet in Lubbock. For the fourth consecutive year, the girls’ cross country...

Varsity football dropped their first game to North Mesquite on Thursday night. Photo credit: Jana Pulak

Football Has First Game With Fans Since Pandemic Began

Jana Pulak, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2021

The varsity football team lost 35-0 to North Mesquite to start the season in the first game that featured some normalcy since the pandemic began. "We're going to work harder, we are not going to let...

While Covid-19 has challenged the district to implement safety measures that make it possible for fall sports to begin on time, coaches and players have felt the impact of changes that the UIL has put in place. Talon Photo by Leila Saidane

Teams Begin Fall Seasons with Restrictions

Mia Lynn September 26, 2020

While Covid-19 has challenged the district to implement safety measures that make it possible for fall sports to begin on time, coaches and players have felt the impact of changes that the UIL has put...

Sophomore guard Cason Wallace slashes to the basket during first half action. The Eagles lost to a Permian team who was on fire from three and were able to hold Richardson's two top scorers to a combined 22 points. Photo by Leila Saidane

Varsity Basketball Makes it to Regional Tournament for first time in 33 years

Henry Patton March 6, 2020

When the entire the Richardson student section rushed the floor after beating number one Duncanville, the team knew what they were capable of. They then proved it by making it to the regional tournament...

Jumping out to a 17-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, the boys basketball team never trailed en-route to a 79-58 win against Waxahachie to qualify for the Regional tournament for the first time in 33 years. Talon photo by Leila Saidane

Boys Basketball Heads to Regional Tourney for first time in 33 years

Henry Patton March 5, 2020

Jumping out to a 17-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, the boys basketball team never trailed en-route to a 79-58 win against Waxahachie to qualify for the Regional tournament for the first time...

Varsity Football Notches Win in First Game

Caeden Sargent September 17, 2019

With senior Cameron Turner catching three touchdowns, and going for 138 receiving yards, the Eagles won their season opener against Nimitz 48-27.Senior quarterback Lukas Mulvey threw three touchdown passes...

Volleyball Season Recap

Noelle Yancy February 28, 2019

After a first round loss to top ranked Waxahachie in the UIL volleyball playoffs, senior Payton Cerny hugged teammate Emily Huynh with tears streaming down her face. “I was thinking about just how...

Varsity football players Kain Perez, Michael Gilmer, Stone Carter and Drew Moss stand for the alma mater after losing the final game of the season to Lake Highlands. Photo by Chad Byrd Photo credit: Chad Byrd

Football Finishes with 5 Wins

Caeden Sargent November 30, 2018

After notching five wins, the most in Head Coach Greg Pel's tenure, the football team will head into the off season with ever-growing expectations for continued improvement. Missing the playoffs by...

Students throw up baby powder at the start of the second half of the Pearce game. With a win against Lake Highlands, the football team could land the last playoff spot. Photo by Daphne Lynd

One Win Away

Caeden Sargent November 9, 2018

This season comes down to one of the most hyped football games in Richardson's history tonight at Eagle-Mustang Stadium against rival Lake Highlands.The matchup is the final game of the regular season...

Senior Linebacker Damarius Moore and junior linebacker Kaleb Knox celebrate after getting a fumble recovery in the 2nd half of the 34-20 win against Berkner. Photo by Chad Byrd.

Eagles Fight for Playoff Berth

Caeden Sargent November 2, 2018

After beating Berkner 34-20, the football team is in a playoff scramble for the fourth and final spot in the district as they head into tonight's game against Duncanville, the number two team in the state.Richardson,...

Senior Kordale Perry celebrate's with his team after 21-19 homecoming win against Garland. Photo by Chad Byrd.

Football Team Wins Two Game in Row

Caeden Sargent September 16, 2018

Varsity football beat Garland last Friday 21-19 in the annual Homecoming game making it the first time since 2014 the team won more than one game in a season. "It's awesome – we won one game last...

Stone Carter and Marcus Johnson celebrate after one of four touchdowns the pair combined for in the Eagles 28-14 win over Samuell HS in Pleasant Grove Saturday afternoon. Photo by Audrey Anders

Football notches first win of season

Caeden Sargent September 9, 2018

Varsity football notched their first win over Samuell HS 28-14 in Pleasant Grove Saturday afternoon. The game was postponed due to lightening Friday night. The Eagles started off red hot as the defense...

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