Golf Q&A with Emily Pace
February 1, 2012 • Bridget O'Malley
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How long have you been golfing? For about a year now. What’s been your best game? My tee shots. What do you like most about playing golf? I love getting outside and enjoying the weather. It’s just peaceful and quiet after a crazy day at school. Do you have a favorite pro golfer? No, I really can’t... Read more »
Wrestling Heads to District
February 1, 2012 • Stephanie Hofmann
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Ten wrestlers head to the district meet Friday, looking to advance athletes to the regional meet. “I feel like I have to do my best since it’s my last tournament,” senior Xavier Flores said. “Hopefully everyone can go on. I think everyone will do really well.” They have been preparing for weeks... Read more »
Doubling Up
January 31, 2012 • Keely Wirries
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Dylan and Zane Ritter were born to play together – literally. As twins it’s easy to see why they’re one of the top doubles team in the district, even if you can’t tell them apart. “It definitely helps to be brothers when playing doubles,” coach Michael Hjort said. “I think that they are... Read more »
Four swimmers qualify for regionals
January 31, 2012 • Nick Hage
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The swim team competed at district Jan. 27-28, with the girls finish fifth and the guys placing eighth. “We had a couple of tough calls by officials,” coach Marlene Blanchett said. “But the team didn’t let that keep us down. I’m proud of how we picked back up and went for first, second and... Read more »
Varsity girls soccer take second at tournament
January 31, 2012 • Rachel Sloan
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The varsity girls soccer team took second in the Blue Cup division at the LISD Think Pink and Kick Cancer Cup, January 26-28. “It’s been a total 180 from what we used to be,” junior and team captain Katherine Lugo said. “It’s amazing. I’m really excited for district.” The team has two more... Read more »
Wrestling hits the mat for this season
December 13, 2011 • Kristina Jingling and Gloriana Stolle
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Wrestling is becoming an increasingly popular high school sport and for sophomore Kevin Crossman, it’s a way to vent his emotions. “I like how physical it is,” Crossman said. “It lets me get my anger out.” The wrestling team has gained 30 new athletes, bringing the numbers of the team up... Read more »
Swim team makes a splash at three meets
December 7, 2011 • Nick Hage
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The swim team has competed in three meets in the last few weeks. At the Austin ISD Invitational, Oct. 28 at the University of Texas, the girls placed eighth out of 28 teams. “We’re doing phenomenal,” coach Marlene Blanchett said. “Almost everybody made a personal best and I’m really proud... Read more »
30-Second Sports Updates
December 7, 2011 • Shelly Spencer
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Freshman and Junior Varsity Football The freshman and JV football teams wrapped up their seasons, Nov. 3 against Vista Ridge. The freshman maroon team finished 7-2 overall and 3-2 in district while the freshman gold team was 6-3-1 overall and 3-2-1 in district. “It was fantastic,” freshman gold... Read more »
Back on the Court: Varsity basketball teams prepping for district
December 7, 2011 • Jessica Garrison
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HEAD COACH: Lori McDonald TEAM MEMBERS: 13 ATHLETES TO WATCH: Crysta Haines, Mariah Merriweather, Carrie Kirchner, Korvette Phillips FIRST DISTRICT GAME: Monday, Dec. 12 against Vista Ridge, 6 p.m. THOUGHTS FROM LAST SEASON: “We were successful in the first round of district last year, but I think... Read more »
Two runners place at state meet
December 7, 2011 • Rachel Sloan
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Two runners placed at the state cross country meet, Saturday, Nov. 12. Senior Daniel Belcik finished 15th in the boys’ three-mile race while senior Nicole Kastens was 17th in the girls’ two-mile race. “We competed well,” head coach Kelly Thompson said. “For their first time they did really... Read more »




