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The Eagles finished their 2016-2017 season with an overall record of 19-12 and a district record of 9-5. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in a 74-57 loss to South Garland. Richardson stands as the only team to have beaten state qualifiers, Skyline. Photo by Madi Staggenborg

Eagles Drop Out of Playoffs Despite Encouraging Season

March 7, 2017

By Jacob Richman     With a victory over the number one team in 6A, the second highest scoring 6A player and a third place finish in district, the varsity basketball team made an...

The Eagles finished the 2016-2017 campaign with a 70-57 playoff loss to Lakeview Centennial in the first round of the playoffs to end with a 10-2 record in district and 15-16 overall. They were led by their three sophomore captains: Nikyla Green, Skye Dugan, and Noelle Yancy, who combined for 1,354 of the Eagles points this year. Photo by Madi Staggenborg

Early Finish at Playoffs for Lady Eagles

March 7, 2017

By Jacob RichmanOne season after the Lady Eagles made their run to the regional quarterfinal, the team looked very different. With a new coach and almost entirely new team with the exception of their three...

Senior Erika Torres crouches in preparation to defeat her opponent at a wrestling match. Photo by Alisia Cabrera

Female Wrestler Advances to State for the First Time in History

March 3, 2017

By Caroline Cluiss Erika Torres confidently stepped onto the mat at the Berry Center in Houston and made history as the first and only female to wrestle at the state tournament. Torres and her teammates...

Senior Hailey Falies embraces a teammate after discovering her swim time. Photo by Travis Pokorney

Eagles Swim to Regionals

January 31, 2017

By Kazi NassifLast Friday, 18 individual swimmers advanced to regionals at the 8-6A District Championships. The Eagles won a total of 12 medals, with 86% of the swimmers achieving their personal best...

The girls varsity basketball team cheers during a successful game against Coppell last Friday. Photo by Madison Staggenborg

Girls Basketball Eases Into District

January 20, 2017

By Kazi Nassif The girls basketball team beat Coppell last Friday, 57-51, rallying from an 11-point deficit at the half. They started off the season 10-14, but are 2nd in District 9-6A following their...

Boys basketball coach Justin Reese rejoices during a game against Skyline. Photo by Madison Staggenborg

Boys Basketball Defends First Place Title

January 11, 2017

By Jacob Richman Varsity basketball beat Berkner 55-45 Tuesday, bringing their district record to 4-0 and their overall record to 14-7. A challenging opponent, Berkner, is third place in 9-6A and...

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...

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