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 »
Season of Firsts
May 22, 2012 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
The Raiders came across uncharted territory this year after making the playoffs in numerous sports, creating upsets and becoming an athletic powerhouse. The varsity football team started a tradition this season and set the tone for the often disregarded Raiders. The team captured the flag and sunk the... Read more »
Track a second look
February 21, 2012 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
Track Coach Jason Olford hasn’t always been a track coach. Olford was born and raised in Lufkin, Texas. Olford was an athlete throughout his high school career and was a three sport athlete; he competed in track, basketball and football. After graduating in 1997, he earned a football scholarship to... Read more »
Second guesses
November 3, 2011 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
Wylie East and Rockwall-Heath will battle Friday for sole possession of second place in District 10-4A. Each has guaranteed itself a spot in the playoffs, regardless of the outcome. UndefeatedHighland Park, which will finish atop the district standings, dealt both teams (8-1, 5-1) their only loss of... 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 »
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 »
Raiders rumble past Pirates
October 14, 2011 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
Runningback Jabari Anderson rumbles over the Pirates’ defense for another touchdown in Friday’s 63-7 victory over the Pirates. The Raiders are now Ranked 68 in the state and 504 nationally, compared to Wylie High’s rank of 269 in the state and 2197 in the nation. East also won the Chic-Fil-A... 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 »
Jabari Anderson wins Marine Corps best high school football player competition
September 16, 2011 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
The Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS) Dallas is proud to announce that junior running back Jabari Anderson is the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Week as the best high school football player in RS Dallas’ recruiting territory! Anderson ran for 178 yards with four touchdowns to lead Wylie East... Read more »
Rollin’ Raiders crush Bobcats at first home game
September 10, 2011 • Laine Griffey, Sports Editor
The undefeated Raiders were a force to be reckoned with against the fierce Bobcats. The Raiders offense ran like a well-oiled machine. From the first possession, to the last, the Bobcats defense was no match for the spectacular wide-out duo of Marcell Ateman and Quan Jones. Kevon Mack and Jabari Anderson... Read more »