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The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

The Lady Eagles soccer team played Plano East in their first match against their former coach, Eric Smith. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. Photo by Chyenne Fortson

Lady Eagles Tie Plano East

January 16, 2014

On Friday night, the Lady Eagles soccer team lined in numerical order waiting for their names to be called. It would be the first time they played their previous coach, Eric Smith, now coaching Plano...

Seniors, Sophomores Dominate Powder Puff

Seniors, Sophomores Dominate Powder Puff

December 13, 2013

The team huddled in the cold and carefully drew up the next play. They were up by 18 points but craved total domination. To the sideline, cheerleaders found their rhythm to One Direction’s “What...

Senior Austin Berrier competes at Norbuck park. The team competed at District and advanced to Regionals in November. Photo by Besa Shala

Cross Country Runners Make Regionals

December 10, 2013

The brisk November morning woke up the runners as they warmed up and stretched for the day's events. As parents and friends crammed the sidelines and other athletes waited for their events to be called,...

Basketball Learns Lessons from McDonald's Tournament

Basketball Learns Lessons from McDonald’s Tournament

December 5, 2013

In their first out-of-town tournament in years, the boys basketball team faced some of the top teams in the state at McDonald's Texas Invitational in Houston during this year's Thanksgiving weekend....

Football Season Comes to Bitter End

Football Season Comes to Bitter End

December 4, 2013

With hopes for a playoff spot shattered, Richardson's football season came to an end with losses against Berkner and Jesuit. At the end of the first half against Berkner, the score was tied at 24, but...

RHS Volleyball Loses in First Round of Playoffs

November 6, 2013
After qualifying for playoffs by beating Lake Highlands for the first time in 10 years, the volleyball team’s season ended with a loss to McKinney Boyd in the first round of the playoffs at Wylie High School.
Volleyball Plays McKinney Boyd in First-Round Playoff Game

Volleyball Plays McKinney Boyd in First-Round Playoff Game

November 4, 2013
After playing their last home game of the year, the varsity volleyball team prepares for the playoff game against Wylie. The game starts at 7 pm, at Wylie.
Football Team Battles for Playoff Spot

Football Team Battles for Playoff Spot

October 31, 2013
With two games left before playoffs, the football team wearily walks on a thin rope to make the cut. A loss this week and the next will push the team off the edge and bring its season to an end.
Baseball Field Gets New Look

Baseball Field Gets New Look

October 22, 2013
Baseball season is around the corner, and this year the baseball field has been undergoing renovation. Construction of the new field started since last summer and is estimated to be complete by early next year.
Basketball coach Justin Reese teaches players different game plays. Photo by Peter Mikhael

Basketball Team Invited to McDonald’s Tournament

October 9, 2013
At the end of the summer, basketball coach Justin Reese was shocked when he received a letter from McDonald's Texas Basketball Invitational Tournament, which showcases the best basketball teams in the state.
Richardson Eagles Lose to J.J. Pearce Mustangs

Richardson Eagles Lose to J.J. Pearce Mustangs

October 2, 2013
For the first time in three years, the class of 2014 witnessed a defeat against the rival school, J. J. Pearce.
Gym Renovated Over Summer

Gym Renovated Over Summer

September 8, 2013

Fresh for the new year, the RHS gym was overhauled with new flooring, paint and ceiling. “It was a group effort between Coach Chandler, Coach Hardy, Coach Miracle and me,” varsity basketball coach...

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