Girls win at district
April 18, 2013
Track season has come to a close. It was a happy ending for the varsity track girls as they made it to the district level. E’Lexus Garvin was the 100 meter dash District Champion. Kylie Nodorft placed third and Taylor Bradley placed fourth in the same event. All three qualified for the Area Track Meet... Read more »
3 rounds to fallout
April 5, 2013 • Josh Radkowski, Sports Editor
Varsity soccer girls fall to crosstown rival in third round of playoffs The Lady Raider Varsity soccer team fell short for their goal of the seasonal championship against Wylie High School April 4. They had reached the third round in playoffs, but fell short with a score of 1-0. “I know that the result... Read more »
To dye for
April 3, 2013 • Sara Grosvenor, Staffer
Raider athletes make hair dying playoff tradition For the second year in a row there have been multiple athletes from various sports teams getting to experience a post-season, and they are celebrating with a little color. Hair color that is. This hair dying ritual began two years ago when the football... Read more »
From streets of WNBA to streets of Wylie
April 1, 2013 • Najah Hameen, Contributor
Girls Basketball Coach Alicia Thompson started in Big Lake, Texas. Falling for the love of basketball when she was young, she continued to play through her college years. During these years, Thompson grabbed the place holder of second at Texas Tech for a high of points. Just as her high of points place... Read more »
Varsity girls soccer 3-0 in district
March 1, 2013 • Josh Radkowski, Sports Editor
The season started out looking tough for Girls Varsity soccer. However after many games they have improved to 3-0 in district. Their most recent win was Feb. 26, with a 10-0 win over Quinlan High School Panthers. “We are doing great and I’m excited for what’s to come ahead,” center defender Marissa... Read more »
Sapphire tryouts are underway
February 27, 2013
The Sapphires depart for Galveston Feb. 27 to dance in a competition at the Moody Garden Convention Center. If you like to travel, compete, cheer on the Raiders, but most importantly, dance, the team is looking for you. The team is looking to create next year’s team. Anyone interested in trying... Read more »
Freshman basketball wins district championship for first time in school history
February 22, 2013 • Montana Miller, Contributor
The freshmen boys basketball team wins district with a 12-2 record for the first time in school history. This team was coached by first time freshman basketball Coach Matt Tietjen. Coach Tietjen has coached basketball, soccer, football and track. “My favorite moment of the season was watching the team... Read more »
Slam dunk
February 13, 2013 • Darbie Frank
Preparing for the junior varsity game against Wylie High, sophomore Abrae Booker-Currin warms up by dunking. He helped his team defeat the Pirates on their home turf 53-44, Feb. 12. “I thought we played well in the second half to pull away and finish off a great season,” junior varsity coach... Read more »
Sound off
February 12, 2013 • Madison Jennings, Contributor
Listening to Maroon 5, the junior varsity players warm-up for their first game against the Sachse Mustangs Feb. 11. Unfortunately, the girls lost 14-10. Read More →
Golf brings home first win
February 12, 2013
The Lady Raider Golf team won first place as a team at the Forney High School Jackrabbit Spring Invitational golf tournament Feb. 11. The varsity girls competed at the Firewheel Golf Course in Richardson. The team was led by Coach Melinda Black. Three of the five girls medaled: Lindsay Bain (4th),... Read more »