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Junior Shooting Nikyla Green fights through two defender for a layup in the second half of the second round playoff loss agianst Tyler Lee
. Photo by Chad Byrd

Girls Basketball Falls to Unranked Tyler Lee

Chad Byrd March 1, 2018

After rising to number four in the state, the girls basketball team fell in the second round to unranked Tyler Lee in over time, 60-57. "I was really just in shock because the whole time I wasn’t...

Senior Jalen Patterson celebrates after putting in a last second bucket for the win in overtime over Rowlett

Playoffs Hinge on Win Against W.T. White Tonight

Caeden Sargent February 13, 2018

With the 23-point loss against Jesuit, the push to make the playoffs got much harder for varsity basketball. While tied with Lake Highlands for the 4th spot in district 10-6A, a win against W.T White,...

The Alabama Crimson Tide will always be a powerhouse in the FBS, but the CFP committee can't value reputation over results.

Crimson Tide Cashes in on Past Success

Jacob Richman, Staff Sports Writer December 13, 2017

On Sunday, the College Football Playoff committee showed they are still stuck in the 1970s by giving the Alabama Crimson Tide the 4th seed in the playoff. Alabama is one of, if not the greatest college...

Junior Phoenix Everett is the only competing gymnast to represent the male gymnastics team. He joined his freshman year, and now as a junior, he competes alone for his school. "I feel like it's is a team sport," He said. "When we compete, it's individual, but we're really a team – we're a family."

Lone Male Gymnast Competes on Female Dominated Squad

Cathy Agrawal December 6, 2017

Phoenix Everett is his own team. When his school's name is called at a gymnastics competition, he is the only one to slather chalk on his hands and stride towards the 6 1/2 foot parallel bars. When...

Tumbling to State

Caeden Sargent, Sports Writer November 8, 2017

Only a couple of feet from the end of the race, Brianna Farias legs buckled, and she slammed into the dirt. With what little strength she had left she willed herself to roll past the finish line cementing...

Senior Allie Cunyus celebrates a point at a home game against Coppell high school. Talon photo by Chad Byrd.

Perdue Returns To Push Varsity Into Area

November 3, 2017

By Jacob Richman Two weeks ago, the varsity volleyball team was worrying how they would survive the playoffs without their kills and digs leader. Now, they are preparing for their Area playoff match...

Brianna Farias is provided water by an athletic trainer and her dad after her run. Talon Photo by Ali Nosrat

Cross Country makes Back to Back Appearance at State

October 27, 2017

By Jacob Richman and Caeden SargentFreshman Brianna Farias and back to back state runner senior Henos Anerbrhan qualified for the UIL Region II State Cross Country Meet in Austin.Farias finished the regional...

Senior front ensemble captain, James Camp, performs at the Desoto Marching Competition. The band placed third for the second consecutive year. Talon photo by Ali Nosrat

Arabian Nights Wins Third

October 26, 2017

The Golden Eagle Band placed third for the second consecutive year at the Desoto Marching Contest. Their show, Arabian Nights, features the classic song of the same name from the movie Aladdin. The...

Seniors Jordan Wander and Nic smith embrace after a 42-37 victory over W.T. White, ending a 21-game losing streak. Talon photo by Daphne Lynd

Football Snaps 2-Year Losing Streak

October 18, 2017

Seniors Jordan Wander and Nic Smith embraced on the field with tears in their eyes after their victory as varsity football players, but this win goes beyond one football game."Its the best feeling I've...

Losing streak remains entact after varsity's 56-34 loss to Jesuit. Talon photo by  Ali Nosrat

The Eagles Fall to Jesuit

October 12, 2017

By Caeden Sargent Richardson (0-5) fell to Jesuit (1-4) 56-34 in a bottom of the district showdown. The Eagles started off hot by recovering a turnover on the opening kickoff and scoring in the first...

Senior Alex Sarathy celebrates a point against Lake Highlands. Talon photo by Jacob Richman Photo credit: Jacob Richman

Varsity Volleyball Moves to Second in District with Win Against Lake Highlands

September 28, 2017

By Jacob Richman Varsity volleyball beat Lake Highlands in a battle for second place in district 9-6A. Richardson won 3-1 behind junior Natalie Perdues' 19 kills and senior Alex Sarathys' career high...

Junior Micheal Gilmer breaks down for a tackle in the second half of the Modlohian game, "I was feeling like I really needed to make that tackle to help the team- it was quterback scramble on third down" Gilmer said.

Varsity Football Continues Skid with 40-13 Loss to Midlothian

September 11, 2017

BY JACOB RICHMAN The football team fell to Midlothian 40-13 in another one-sided non-district game continuing an 18-game skid for the program. An early 79 yard touchdown by Midlothian's Austen Thomas...

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