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Wingspan’s Featured Athlete for 4/18 is tennis player, sophomore Anya Krishna (second from the left).

Featured Athlete: Vivianne Haggard

Ale Gonzalez, Sports Reporter April 18, 2024

Wingspan: When and why did you start playing tennis? Haggard: “I started playing tennis when I was a little kid (like 5 years old) as a way of spending time with my family. Although, I didn’t start practicing consistently until about 8th grade.” Wingspan:...

After having high hopes and a positive attitude toward their last game, the softball team fell short, losing 4-3 against the Lebanon Trail Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

“It was a little disappointing that we weren’t able to take one last win,” head coach Baylea Higgs said. “But the girls still had plenty of fun so I wouldn’t say it was a horrible loss.”

Softball falls by one point against the Trailblazers

Addi Lefkof, Sports Reporter April 18, 2024

After having high hopes and a positive attitude toward their last game, the softball team fell short, losing 4-3 against the Lebanon Trail Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. “It was a little disappointing that we weren’t able to take one last win,”...

The numbers told the story at the Area meet as senior Syndi Wilkins (#1) and junior Sofia Golladay (#2) finished in 1st and 2nd place in the 3200 and hope to do the same at the Regional meet Friday and Saturday in Arlington.

Bids to state on the line for Redhawks track and field team

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter April 18, 2024

Eleven Redhawk track and field athletes will be competing in the Region 2-5A Championships Friday and Saturday at the University of Texas at Arlington’s Maverick Stadium. These athletes will participate in a variety of events, including the long...

Not earning a spot in playoffs, the Redhawks softball team plays their final game Wednesday against Lebanon Trail.  “I just really want the girls to have fun and take down Lebanon, head Coach Baylea Higgs said.

Softball looks to go out with a bang

Addi Lefkof, Sports Reporter April 17, 2024

The Redhawks softball team takes on the Trail Blazers at Lebanon Trail High School for their final game of the season on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Head Coach Baylea Higgs is hopeful the team can close out the season with a successful game, showing improvements...

An 11-0 loss to the Walnut Grove Wildcats on Friday night doesn’t have the Redhawks softball team down. 

“We lost, but it was a good game and we still played strong,” head coach Baylea Higgs said. “I think that heading toward the end of the season this shows that we still have plenty of room to grow.”

Softball keeps working after loss to Walnut Grove

Addi Lefko, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

An 11-0 loss to the Walnut Grove Wildcats on Friday night doesn’t have the Redhawks softball team down.  “We lost, but it was a good game and we still played strong,” head coach Baylea Higgs said. “I think that heading toward the end of the...

The Redhawks tennis team continued it preparations for the April 25 district tournament. The team will be taking part in a tournament at Heritage Friday. 

Tennis holds their ground

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter April 15, 2024

The Redhawks tennis team continued it preparations for the April 25 district tournament, by taking part in a tournament at Heritage Friday.  According to assistant coach Neil Grobler, even though the outcomes weren’t up to par with the team’s...

Counting down the last two weeks of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #2,  the softball team advanced to the playoffs for the first time in school history.

Softball seeks a repeat performance

Addi Lefkof, Sports Reporter April 12, 2024

Taking a 17-13 win against the Independence Knights on Thursday night, the Redhawks softball team heads straight into the next game against the Walnut Grove Wildcats Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Wildcat softball field, hoping to have another victory. “Thursday's...

With the District 10-5A tournament on April 25, the Redhawks finish their tournament season on Friday at Heritage.

Tournament season comes to a close for tennis

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter April 12, 2024

Before district competition on April 25, the Redhawks tennis team wraps up its tournament season at Heritage Friday, looking to continue the success from their previous tournaments. “Our varsity group is really looking forward to Friday, especially...

After beating the Independence Knights on Monday, the Redhawks baseball team goes for a sweep on Friday night.

Toppling the Knights the goal for baseball

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor April 12, 2024

After a win over the Knights on Monday, the Redhawks Baseball team hopes to do it again Friday night against Independence once again. “We need to come out strong,” junior Ben Pierce said. “Do the same good stuff we did last game.” In the...

The track and field team is competing in the Area meet Thursday at Kuykendall Stadium where the top four finishers in each event will compete in the 5A Region II meet at UTA April 19-20.

Updated: Redhawks running, jumping, and throwing at Area meet

Wingspan Staff April 11, 2024

More than a dozen Redhawks are taking part in the Area track meet at Kuykendall Stadium on Thursday as the top four in each event advance to 5A Region II meet at UTA April 19-20. Here's a look at the results of Redhawks competing. Girls' 3200 meter...

Helping lead the girls track team to a 2nd place finish in the District 10-5A meet, senior distance runner Sydni Wilkins and other members of the Redhawks track and field team are competing in the Area Championship Thursday at Kuykendall Stadium.

Regionals in reach for track and field

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter April 10, 2024

Redhawks track and field is competing at the District 9/10 5A area meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday at Kuykendall Stadium.  “We have a good group going out to area so we're expecting great things,” assistant coach MyKayla Alfred said. “We're expecting...

After winning their second straight state championship in San Antonio on March 2, the girls basketball team is being recognized by the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees at Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. board meeting.

District to recognize girls’ basketball team

Wingspan Staff April 9, 2024

The accolades and honors continue for the girls’ basketball team more than a month after the team won its second straight state championship as the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees is recognizing the Redhawks at Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. April meeting. “I'm...

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