Doubles teams place at district tournament
Gloriana Stolle, Life and Arts Co-Editor
April 19, 2012
The varsity tennis teams competed at the District 4A-25 tournament April 3-4 with two doubles teams placing. In varsity boys doubles, freshmen Dylan and Zane Ritter placed third. They beat Vandegrift’s No. 2 doubles team, but then lost to the Lake Travis No. 1 team who eventually won the championship.... Read more »
Hockey star hopes to play for NHL
Austin Skender, Journalism 1 Student
April 12, 2012
Playing hockey, up to 15 times a month, up to six months a year and playing whether you feel good or not, is very hard on the health of most people. But Texas Stars hockey player Luke Gazdic is always up and back on the ice, every time, playing through any injury. Gazdic is on the Texas Stars, and American... Read more »
Athlete hoping for state finish, track scholarship
Sam Taylor, Journalism 1 Student
April 10, 2012
Showing no fear, and having a strong mind set is what keeps Alison Agbasoga on track to becoming a college athlete. “Working when extremely exhausted is always difficult for me, but knowing I have a team I have to pull through for makes it easier,” Agbasoga said. “I know I have to make up ground... Read more »
Varsity boys golf win at tournament
March 9, 2012
The varsity boys golf team won the Leander Invitational Golf Tournament Monday, March 5 with a team score of 329. Senior Hunter Price had the low score of the entire tournament with a 75. Senior Dylan Clark placed fifth with a score of 83. “It was awesome,” Price said. “I’ve never won a... Read more »
Goalie Gals: Two juniors serve as varsity’s goalkeepers
Bridget O'Malley, Staffer
March 8, 2012
Behind her, there’s nothing but net. But in front of her are 11 players strategizing against her, hoping to get the ball past her grasp. “I’m the last offender,” Chamberlain said. “It’s my job to make sure the other team doesn’t get a goal.” Chamberlain is one of two goalies on the varsity... Read more »
Boys basketball makes history with playoff win
Stephanie Hofmann, Assistant Editor in Chief
March 8, 2012
The boys basketball team made school history as the first team sport to advance to the playoffs. The team defeated McCallum in double overtime in the first round. “It was an awesome game, [our] first playoff game, first playoff win,” head coach Shane Krause said. “There’s going to be a lot of... Read more »
Mixed Doubles Q&A
Keely Wirries, Staffer
March 5, 2012
When did you start playing together? Sina: Since my host family is the McCarthys and I played tennis in Germany, Cameron and I were just hitting the ball around and thought we would be a good idea for a mixed doubles couple. Cameron: Yeah, we started played together this year when she moved from Germany. How... Read more »
Weighty Matters: Powerlifting team added this year
Gloriana Stolle, Life and Arts Co-Editor
March 5, 2012
A new sport is lifting its way to competition. In its inaugural year, the powerlifting team attended two meets in February. The program is a way for athletes to stay in shape. “It’s a fun experience to lift weight to compete,” junior Chris Hendricks said. “It’s another chance to get stronger... Read more »
Swimmers Place At State Meet
Nick Hage, Sports Editor
March 2, 2012
Two swimmers placed in the top six at the state meet, Feb. 24-25 at the University of Texas. Three girls and two relays qualified for state and the team placed 10th overall. “This was our first year with a full team and we were very successful,” coach Marlene Blanchett said. “We’re looking... Read more »
Varsity boys win playoff game in double overtime
Nick Hage, Sports Editor
February 22, 2012
The varsity boys basketball team slipped past McCallum with a 57-51 overtime win, Tuesday, Feb. 21. This was the first time a team advanced to the playoffs and the first playoff win for the school. “It was an awesome game, [our] first playoff game, first playoff win,” head coach Shane Krause said.... Read more »
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