Cheerleaders take the gold
December 11, 2012
The Wylie East Cheerleaders traveled to San Antonio on December 9th and competed in Cheer Power Christmas Classic. They received first place in the Gama Time Dance category and a High Point Award, meaning they scored higher than any other team in their division. They also took second place in the Medium... Read more »
Parking limited at Friday’s football game
November 6, 2012
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When the coaches are away
October 31, 2012 • Brooke Vincent, Staff Writer
Softball teams work out with tennis team The softball girls work out every week, but Wednesday when the coaches were away, the mice did play. Working out with the tennis team, Tennis Coach Elizabeth Simmons took the softball team under her wing on Oct. 24. “It was fun working out with the tennis team. ... Read more »
Fish swims in big bowl
October 17, 2012 • Josh Radkowski, Sports Editor
Ninth grader plays on varsity The coaches only allow the best football players to play on varsity. Usually this is all seniors, most juniors and a couple of skilled sophomores, but rarely ever a freshman; however Jesse Ogle made the varsity team this year as a freshman and right guard on the varsity... Read more »
Football versus Sherman game recap
October 16, 2012
All three teams battled Sherman last week. Freshman and varsity played at Sherman stadium, while JV played at home. The freshman white team won 9-6. Ivan Hamm had a 61 yard TD run. The defense got a safety; Michael Newman completed the tackle in end zone. The freshman blue team also won 27 – 6. C.J.... Read more »
Golf brings home wins
October 16, 2012
Wylie East golf played in their first Fall tournament Oct. 11, at WaterView Golf Course in Rowlett. Junior Eric Valenzuela shot a 70 for second place. The varsity boys had a team score of 319. Freshman Tori Richeson received sixth place on the par 3 developmental course, and Sophomore Miranda Wychulis... Read more »
Crossing the victory line
October 15, 2012
Grant Buley and the Raider Boys Cross Country Team continue to win. Grant won the Rockwall Meet last week and the team finished as the third place team. Sarah Scott finished second for the WEHS Girls followed by Leslie Snider’s 14th place finish. Read More →
Standout wide outs go to D1 schools
October 11, 2012 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
Seniors Marcell Ateman and Quan Jones present quite a challenge for opposing defenses, each towering over 6 foot 4. Defenses have the inevitable challenge of covering both of these wide receivers. Ateman at 6 foot 5 and 200 pounds, leads Raider Nation with a career total of 128 receptions, for over 2000... Read more »
Athletes need your votes
October 3, 2012
Quarterback Garrett McCain has been nominated for FOUR different awards this week and needs your votes! 1. The Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Week Award. McCain threw 420 yards and six touchdowns during the Homecoming game Sept. 28. This is the second WEHS player in the span of three weeks that... Read more »
Raiders host Frisco Liberty Sept.6 at Wylie Stadium
September 7, 2012 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
The Tsunami of blue who moved up to 39th in the state after a dominant 52-21 win over Red Oak, will look to continue their offensive success as they host the Frisco Liberty Redhawks . The Raiders were led by Quarterback Garrett McCain who threw for over 350 yards to go with his four touchdown passes.... Read more »