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Redhawks softball took on Lebanon Trail over the weekend not finding much success at the plate. “It was a tough loss, we just couldnt really get the bats going, head coach Baylea Higgs said.

Big Cat tourney next up for Redhawks softball

Addi Lefkof, Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

The Redhawks softball team heads to Commerce High School for the Big Cat Tournament Thursday through Saturday feeling confident and ready. “‘I’m feeling pretty good,” junior Ainslee Palmer said. “I think it’s a good chance to play some...

Wingspan’s Featured Athlete for 2/29 is tennis player, junior Anya Krishna.

Featured Athlete: Anya Krishna

Natalie Marshall, Guest Contributer February 29, 2024

Wingspan: When and why did you start playing tennis? Krishna: “I started 12 years ago when I was four. I started because my Dad was a tennis player so he introduced me to it. I just picked up a racket and that was (it).” Wingspan: What do you...

Starting District 10-5A play on Tuesday, the softball team dropped its opening game 4-2 to Emerson. Next up for the team, the Big Cat Tournament in Commerce.

District play starts with a 4-2 loss for softball

Addi Lefkof, Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

The Redhawks softball team took a 4-2 loss Tuesday night against the Emerson Mavericks in the opening game of District 10-5A play. “Our game was pretty good, for our first district game. It was definitely a competitive game,” head coach Baylea...

With both teams not having won in recent games, the Redhawks hope to change that Tuesday against the Warriors. The first time these two groups met up the boys and girls both lost.

Soccer hopes for their turning point in the season against the Warriors

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

Soccer hopes to get out of their winning drought Tuesday as the teams take on the Memorial Warriors. This will be the second time the teams face off this season, with both Redhawks teams originally losing the first time around. “Memorial is very...

Softball opens up district play against the Mavericks on Tuesday. ”Winning is a lot more important in district games, junior Madison Terry said.

Softball swings into district play

Addi Lefkof, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Hoping for a win in their first district game, the Redhawks softball team travels to Emerson on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to face off against the Mavericks. ”We haven’t seen much of Emerson since last year, and according to statistics we played well...

Being one of only 24 teams qualifying for state, the Redhawks competed UIL 5A state swim and dive meet Friday through Saturday. One Redhawk soared above the rest, with senior Avery Langan finishing 9th in the 100 meter.

Out of the pool and into the history books as swim and dive’s record-breaking season ends

Zachary Moland February 27, 2024

Countless months of preparation were put to the test for the Redhawks swim and dive team at the UIL 5A state swim and dive meet hosted by the University of Texas Friday and Saturday. Six Redhawk athletes - seniors Avery Langan and Dionisio Vega...

Golf took on the  Byron Nelson Spring Kickoff on Monday, with the girls scoring a year best of 326.  “Everyone played very good golf and we were especially good around the greens, head coach Shannon Glidwell said.

A tale of two teams for Redhawks golf

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Redhawks golf both competed in the Byron Nelson Spring Kickoff Monday at the Trophy Club Country Club, coming out with mixed results. The girls finished in 4th place with a year-best score of 326, while the boys scored 328 and took 6th. “The girls...

Baseball took on the Princeton Panthers Monday in an early season game. Ultimately, the boys ended up losing still learning along the way.

Panthers strike out Redhawks baseball

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

The Redhawks baseball team lost to the Princeton Panthers in a non-distract matchup at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Monday.  “I feel like that game was a game to knock the rust off and see what we need to work on,” sophomore Nick Smith said. “They...

Soccer took on Heritage on Friday, with both teams falling to the Coyotes for the second time this season. Although a loss on both ends, the teams found learning experiences and success in some areas.

Coyotes take down Redhawks soccer

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

Another tough night for Redhawks soccer with both losing to the Heritage Coyotes on Friday. Even though a 1-0 loss, the boys put up better results only allowing one goal rather than two when they first faced off. “Something we did well was our defensive...

Friday the Redhawks were crowned Regional-Semifinal Champions after a 69-52 win over McKinney North. Although the group still needed to win Saturdays game to advance to the State Tournament.

Girls’ basketball is state bound

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

It is official, the Redhawks are headed to state in search of their second consecutive 5A state championship title after beating McKinney North 69-52 Friday and Princeton 53-26 on Saturday at the Curtis Culwell Center.  “McKinney North was...

Swinging through the weekend, the Redhawks softball team competed in the Denton Ryan Tournament. “We got a lot of learning experience from this weekend,” assistant coach Tiffany Thayer said.

Softball comes out with mixed results in first tournament

Addi Lefkof, Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

It was a busy weekend for the Redhawks softball team as they went 2-3-1 in the Denton Ryan Tournament. “We got a lot of learning experience from this weekend,” assistant coach Tiffany Thayer said. “Results were not what we wanted but we’re...

Track and Field competed in the Little Elm Lobo Relays on Saturday with multiple top finishes. “I believe we did really well as a team, being able to have better placements collectively,” sophomore Caityln Rubback said.

Redhawks show success in Trojan Relays

Addi Lefkof, Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

Track and field ran to the finish Saturday at the Trojan Relays in Carrollton. “This past weekend we had 13 personal bests, which is great and it shows that we’re making progress every week,” head boys coach Robert Thayer said. Despite...

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