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The Talon

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The Talon

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...

Sophomore Jesse Dejong follows through on a serve against players from McKinney North HS. The team beat Lake Highlands on Tuesday for the first time in two decades. Photo by Ryan Durbin

Tennis Makes History By Defeating Lake Highlands

September 15, 2016

By Jacob Richman For the first time in over two decades, the varsity tennis team beat Lake Highlands HS on Tuesday, 13-5. The team was optimistic going in, aiming for a high seed in the district...

Seniors Brandon Harrison and Caleb Combs cheer on their team at the Naaman Forest HS  football game. Photo by Brielle Bishop

First Football Game Ends With Loss

September 15, 2016

By Kazi Nassif The football team lost its season opener to Naaman Forest HS Friday night with a score of 26-0. The team was unable to get much offense going resulting in only 48 total yards for the...

Photo by Brielle Bishop

Varsity Boys’ Golf Season Swings to an End With Success

April 11, 2016

By Kazi NassifComing off of a 5th place finish at the District Championship Preview, the varsity boys’ golf team traveled to Mesquite to take part in the District 10-6A Championship. The boys' varsity...

After scoring a goal to tie up the game against Jesuit during the second half, senior Irvin Rodriguez runs to the sidelines. Photo credit: Chase Karacostas

Boys Soccer Lose First Round of Playoffs

March 31, 2016

By Chase KaracostasSitting in the locker room during halftime, the varsity boys soccer team looked defeated as they listened to their coaches tell them to get back onto the field and battle Jesuit despite...

Senior Brandon Averette drives the lane in the second half of a win against Rowlett. Photo by Chase Karacostas

Boys Basketball Ends Season With Loss

March 4, 2016

By Kazi NassifThe varsity boys basketball season came to an end last Friday as the Eagles fell to Lakeview Centennial HS 72-65 in a hard-fought playoff matchup. The team finished with a 27-7(12-2) record...

Week In Photos

Week In Photos

February 13, 2016

Photo by Gaby Fernandez

Basketball Participates in McDonald’s Invitational Tournament

December 16, 2015

By Kazi Nassif After coming off an impressive 63-43 win over Frisco Heritage, the varsity basketball team traveled to Houston to participate in a weekend-long competition against the state's best basketball...

Class Of 2016 Finishes Four-Year Powderpuff Win Streak

Class Of 2016 Finishes Four-Year Powderpuff Win Streak

December 4, 2015

Within the first two minutes of the powder puff football game, senior Taja Fain scored the winning touchdown against the juniors. The seniors won 6-0, ending a four year win-streak they started as freshman. “I...

Senior Grayson Sentell serves the ball to the teachers' side.
Photo by Chase Karacostas

Seniors Win Staff Volleyball Game for the First Time

November 30, 2015

By Kazi NassifThe senior players jumped with joy as the final buzzer echoed through the crowded gym, filled to capacity for the seniors vs. staff volleyball game. Friday was the first time the seniors...

Student-Athletes Struggle with Risk of Concussion

November 26, 2015

By Kazi Nassif With his head spinning and blurred vision, pee-wee football player Keith Wright struggled to pull himself up off of the grass. He saw his teammate motionless beside him with coaches huddled...

Photo by Zemariah Vaughn

Volleyball Playoffs End with Defeat

November 11, 2015

By Mark SalmaThe volleyball team barely missed playoffs this year. They ranked fifth in the district with an overall of 23 wins and 14 losses, with Highland Park ranking first. Although the team missed...

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