Tyler Morris: All Star
April 20, 2012
Senior Tyler Morris was honored by the National Football Foundation Gridiron Club of Dallas at the club’s fourth annual awards banquet April 16. Morris was recognized for his accomplishments on the field, in the community and in the classroom. Read More →
Dedicated Danny
January 11, 2012 • Dustin Sanders, Staffer
Danny Kown, a sophomore on the JV football team, is a hard hitting 16 year old who has no mercy. Kown has played football for four years and plans to play the rest of his high school years. Kown was inspired to take football to the next level one day when he was playing a pickup game with his friends. “I... Read more »
Bleach boys
November 7, 2011
In ‘light’ of making the playoffs, the varsity football team bleached their hair blonde. Many other fans, even girls, joined in the blonde movement to show their support of the playoff berth. The first playoff game is Saturday, Nov. 12 at Plano’s Clark Stadium at 1 p.m. Wylie East is... Read more »
Sports Spotlight: Jabari Anderson
November 2, 2011 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
Junior Jabari Anderson moved to Texas from Mississippi when he was in second grade, where he began playing football. “My mother pushed me to play other sports like baseball and basketball, but football was my favorite,” Anderson said. This Varsity running back has played a big role in the playoff... Read more »
Freshman Bradshaw on Varsity
November 1, 2011 • Kyleigh Anderson, Contributor
Varsity in high school is a big deal. Being a freshman on varsity is an even bigger deal. Hannah Bradshaw is one of three freshmen on varsity volleyball. “I love being on varsity as a freshman because I love hanging out with the volleyball team and I love the competitiveness of the varsity level,”... Read more »
Raiders look to keep rollin against Rockwall
October 21, 2011 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
The Wylie East Raiders took care of business last Friday against cross town rival Wylie High. The Raiders will look to carry over their great play as they travel to Rockwall to clash with the Yellow Jackets in another district game. The Yellow Jackets who also beat Wylie High will be coming off a loss... Read more »
Morris back for more
October 21, 2011 • Steven Armstrong, Contributor
Injury healed in time for Rockwall game In the heat of the moment,senior Austin Morris made a last-ditch attempt to maintain control of the football at the Highland Park game. On the very last play of the game, the football was fumbled and Morris dove to retrieve it, but took a big hit and dislocated... Read more »
One town; one team
October 12, 2011 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
It’s time for first ever cross town rival game The Roaring Raiders look to continue their dominance on the field when they host the mighty Pirates, as the two teams clash for the towns bragging rights on Friday, Oct.14. The Raiders (2-1) will look to crush the Pirates defensive line with monster... Read more »
Shooting Star: Leslie Snider shines on, off field
October 5, 2011 • Alexis Stewart, Staffer
Varsity soccer captain Leslie Snider has played soccer since she was a little girl. “Every four year old plays soccer,” Snider said. Putting points on the board is her passion, with every goal scored, Snider feels rejuvenated. “I feel successful and encouraged to score another goal,” Snider said. The... Read more »
WEHS vs. WHS T shirts for sale
October 4, 2011
Get your “Showdown Shirt” for the Pirate versus Raider game Oct.14. Click Showdown Shirt Order Form for an order form. Please make checks payable to Raider Football. Pre-ordered shirts will be delivered to the school and available for pickup Monday, Oct. 10. Please return this order... Read more »