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The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

Four Girls Qualify for State Wrestling Championship with Senior Mikayla Pool Making History as First Female RHS Wrestler to Place

Jana Pulak September 13, 2022

As four wrestlers entered the Berry Center for the wrestling state championship, they marveled at its size that was even bigger than some national arenas. Not overwhelmed by the experience, senior Mikayla...

Eagle Swimmer Continues His Family’s Legacy Breaking School and District Swimming Records

Savannah Armitage September 8, 2022

After senior Levi Sandidge touched the wall at the state meet, a smile crept across his face. Sandidge, a member of the varsity swim team, broke the district record in the 500-yard freestyle with a time...

Girl’s Varsity Basketball Team Wins First Round of Playoffs with Two Starting Freshmen and Eight Underclassmen

Savannah Armitage September 8, 2022

Face contorted in concentration, senior Nadia Amadi goes for a layup at the playoff basketball game against Plano East Senior High School. The varsity girls basketball team this year made it to the second...

Boy’s Basketball Teams Loses to Mckinney in Regional Quarterfinals

Savannah Armitage September 8, 2022

Surrounded by smiling teammates, senior Trevion Howell held up the area championship trophy after defeating Allen High School. “I was happy for my team and the coaches, and I was proud that we made...

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...

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