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The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

After coaching in four different cities, Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach Greg Pels found a home at RHS this year. Photo by Chad Byrd

Start of a New Era

November 28, 2016

By Kazi Nassif When Greg Pels, the new head football coach, landed in Richardson, it finally felt like home. He'd moved three times in the previous 21 months, but this move was different; it was permanent. He...

Junior Henos Andebrhan advanced to state and achieved a personal best of 15:43. Photo by Chad Byrd

Cross Country Runner Advances to State for First Time in 3 Decades

November 16, 2016

By Kazi Nassif For the first time in over 30 years, the cross country team sent a runner to the state meet in Austin. Junior Henos Anebrhan finished 24th out of 150 runners at the 6A UIL Cross Country...

The Rockwall Heath Hawks defeated the Lady Eagles at the area playoffs 3-1, ending a historic season for the volleyball team. Photo by Chad Byrd

Varsity Falls To Rockwall Heath

November 16, 2016

By Jacob Richman The varsity volleyball team lost in the area playoffs to the Rockwall Heath Hawks 3-1, ending the season with a record of 26-14. The Lady Eagles went into the game as underdogs against...

The wrestling team lost against Byron Nelson and Pearce at the first meet of the season. Photo by Ana Gutierrez

Wrestling Season Starts Off Slow

November 15, 2016

By Eric Cruz The wrestling team lost to Pearce and Byron Nelson at the first meet of the year. "Right now the guys need to use this start as motivation, to raise morale," Coach Mike Roach said. "We...

Senior Riley Wertzberger made Academic All-District while helping lead the varsity volleyball team to the area playoffs with an overall 26-14 record. Photo by Brantley Graham

Varsity Volleyball Has Historic Season

November 6, 2016

By Jacob Richman Varsity volleyball finished the season with an overall record of 26-14 and a district record of 9-3, helping them finish as Co-District 9-6A runner ups. The team has seen a significant...

Head Coach Eric Miracle celebrates a victory over Rowlett Tusday night making the Varsity Volleyball team Bi-District Champions for the first time since 2009. Talon Photo by Brielle Bishop

Volleyball Wins Bi-District Playoff

November 3, 2016

By Jacob Richman Varsity volleyball beat Rowlett for the fourth time this season 3-2 on Tuesday night, advancing to the Area Playoffs. This is the first time since 2009 the Eagles have reached Area. In...

With a time of 16:08, junior Henos Andebrhan advanced to the state competition. For Richardson, this hasn't happened in over 30 years. Photo by Chad Byrd

Cross Country Captain Advances to State

November 3, 2016

By Isabel Costian For the first time in more than 30 years, junior Henos Andebrhan qualified for the state cross country meet by placing 11th place overall and 2nd place individually at the regional...

The swim team won the Halloween relay race at J. J. Pearce, with this being the fifth win for the girls and the fourth win for the boys. Photo by Brantley Graham

RHS Swim Team Confident, As Season Is Just Beginning

October 31, 2016

By Eric Cruz The swim team won the Halloween relay with 288 points on Saturday, October, 29th, at J. J. Pearce. The girls haven't lost a game yet, with this being their fifth win. The boys have only...

Varsity volleyball celebrates a point in the second set. They went on to lose the match 3-2 vs. Pearce. Photo By Brantley Graham

Volleyball Prepares for Tiebreaker Game to Determine Playoff Seed

October 27, 2016

By Jacob Richman Varsity volleyball finished the regular season with a 3-0 win over Skyline, bringing their overall record to 25-12 and a 9-3 district record. A tiebreaker game to determine the 2nd...

Senior Raven Presley focuses on the action during a varsity volleyball game. Photo by Chad Byrd

Volleyball Off to Best Start in 5 Years

October 4, 2016

By Jacob Richman With a decisive 3-0 victory over Rowlett on Friday, the varsity volleyball team is off to its best start since 2011, with an overall record of 21-10. Ranked second in the district...

Senior Zavier Collins breaks out of the pocket and rushes down the field and shakes a defender from Pearce High School.
Photo by Chad Byrd

Eagles Fall Against Mustangs

September 30, 2016

The Eagles lost last Friday's rivalry game against Pearce HS 21-7, dropping their record to 0-4. Senior quarterback Zavier Collins threw for 83 yards and one touchdown, and senior running back Dyland Jackson...

Head Coach and Athletic Director Greg Pels motivates the varsity football team during the game against Irving Nimitz. The Eagles are looking forward to the rivalry game against Pearce HS, despite injuries on the team. Photo by Chad Byrd

Football Prepares For Pearce Despite Injuries

September 21, 2016

By Kazi Nassif Coming off a 26-3 loss at Irving Nimitz, the Eagles will begin their district schedule against Pearce in the "Battle for Belt Line." They will look to improve on their 0-3 record. Head...

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