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The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

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...

Photo by Daphne Lynd

Fall Tennis Season Comes to an End

November 4, 2015

By Kazi Nassif Captain seniors Gia Le and Sydney Nobles watched as their Mesquite HS opponents kept scoring point after point. The season was slipping away, but Le and Nobles mounted a furious comeback...

After running a personal record of 16:19 at the Regional Cross Country Meet, Henos Andebrhan is held up by teamates Ahmad and Robiel as he recovers after the race. 
Photo by Gaby Fernandez

Sophomore Cross Country Runner Makes Regionals

October 28, 2015

By Kazi NassifAs sophomore Henos Andebrhan rounded the final corner of the Regional cross country race, coaches and teammates counted runners that finished before him.Andebrhan finished 50th out of 181...

By Daphne Lynd

Tennis Starts Season Strong

October 6, 2015

By Sydney Brown The tennis match last Tuesday between Richardson and Mesquite showcased the school's best outing so far. The varsity tennis team won 15-4. Head coach Holly Matkins said the team...

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Eagle Football Defeats Pearce Unexpectedly

September 30, 2015

By Kazi NassifAs the team dispersed from a huddle, the crowd shifted in their seats. There was less than 30 seconds remaining in the highly anticipated rivalry game against J.J. Pearce, and the Richardson...

Boys Basketball Reach Regional Quarterfinals

March 16, 2015

By Peter Mikhael Seven-foot junior center Dylan Gollihar passed the ball from the free throw lane to senior shooting guard Kaiden Anderson, who made a 3-pointer in the playoff game against Harker...

Girls Basketball End Best Season

March 4, 2015

By Peter Mikhael After some questionable referee calls, the girls basketball regional quarterfinal game boiled down to a last-minute possession with Richardson on the defensive. As junior guard...

Girls Basketball Aims High

February 3, 2015

By Deemah Pulak The Lady Eagles were on the verge of a loss against Duncanville until senior Nautica Grant shot a buzzer beater to edge out the Panthers 45-44. “We won because we fought the...

Richardson Basketball Defeats Berkner 80-74

January 13, 2015

By Mubarrat Choudhury Senior Ben Nakwaasah looked across the court, then drove the lane to take a shot. Unable to find an opening, he passed to 7-foot center Dylan Gollihar who dunked the winning...

Sophomores, Juniors Dominate Powder Puff

December 6, 2014

By Mubarrat Choudhury Senior Maddie Barnett looked around the field ready to call the play. The seniors were down by 21 points and had only seven minutes left, but they weren't going to finish the...

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