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Top 5 sports moments of 2018-19

Carter Brock, Executive Sports Producer

May 30, 2019

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Through morning practices, two a days, and curahees, Redhawk athletes have produced some of the greatest sports memories that will forever be a part of the school’s legacy. With another school year coming to an end, here’s a look at the top five sports moments of the year. Frisco ISD Hockey to nati...

The start of summer sports

Aaron Boehmer, Sports Editor

May 29, 2019

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Classes end on Thursday, but campus athletics will stay in action throughout summer break as football, volleyball, cross country, and track and field continue to grind in order to prepare for the 2019-2020 season. For football player, junior Corbin Ridlehuber, summer training serves as a chance f...

Myron makes move to Missouri

Aaron Boehmer, Sports Editor

May 29, 2019

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Family, friends, coaches, and teammates of senior Myron Huff gathered on Wednesday morning as he signed his National Letter of Intent, committing to continue his football career at Missouri Baptist University. Wingspan: What school did you choose? Huff: “Missouri Baptist University.” W...

Featured Athlete: Jacob Lin

Maddie Aronson, Staff Reporter

May 28, 2019

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Wingspan: What inspired you to start swimming? Lin: “My mom wanted me to not continue being in a contact sport so she put me in swimming.” Wingspan: What keeps you motivated to stay in swimming? Lin: “I have big goals and I am continuing to work to achieve them.” Wingspan: What i...

Intrasquad scrimmage brings spring practice to an end

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor

May 23, 2019

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Kicking off for the four day weekend, football brings spring practice to an end Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with an intrasquad scrimmage. “I think that it's important that we are able to end the year with a kind of showcase for next year’s team,” junior Corbin Ridlehuber said. “I am hoping to see...

From state titles to near misses, girls’ athletics thrive in 2018-19

Aaron Boehmer, Sports Editor

May 22, 2019

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From individual state championships to teams that nearly claimed a championship, girls’ athletics teams had a year full of success. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights. Volleyball Earning the District 9-5A championship title that featured a 16 game winning streak, head volleyball coach Ui Womble finds great pride in having coached such a triumphant team. “[I feel] successful; I am ve...

Featured Athlete: Maliyah Ross

Maddie Aronson, Staff Reporter

May 21, 2019

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Wingspan: What inspired you to start freestyle wrestling? Ross: “My brother because he did it, and I thought ‘Oh my gosh that looks cool, let me do that.’ and from there I just got really into it” Wingspan: What keeps you motivated to stay in wrestling? Ross: “The team and the coaches and my te...

Widner takes part in all-star lacrosse game

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor

May 20, 2019

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Wrestling isn’t the only sport senior Austin Widner excels at as he competed in the StickStar Lacrosse All-Star Roundup at the Crum Lacrosse Stadium at SMU on Saturday. “It’s always amazing to play in an all-star game,” Widner said. “But for me it’s never about the awards but instead getting ...

Diving away from off-season workouts

Aaron Boehmer, Sports Editor

May 17, 2019

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Taking a break from the gym and the fieldhouse, girls’ basketball and volleyball headed to the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium on Friday to change up their workouts and have some fun. “During this testing week, we don’t have any access to gyms and we just got done doing our all sport workouts, so w...

Athletic physicals offered on campus Friday

Aaron Boehmer, Sports Editor

May 16, 2019

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Getting the chance to save time and money, the athletics department is helping athletes prepare for the 2019-20 sports year by providing physicals on campus Friday from 2:30-6:00 p.m. To receive a new physical, students need to bring $15, as well as any, and all UIL medical history and physical fo...

Redhawk athletes sign letters of intent

Aaron Boehmer and Melody Tavallaee

May 15, 2019

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Family, friends, teammates, and coaches filled the library on Wednesday morning as seven students signed their National Letter of Intent, committing to continue their athletic career in college....

Davidson scores 7th place finish at state

Aaron Boehmer, Sports Editor

May 15, 2019

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Finishing five strokes over par, and six strokes behind the winner, sophomore Raeleigh Davidson shot a 149 in the 5A UIL golf tournament Monday and Tuesday to finish in 7th place at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown. “It reflected my work ethic well, it’s really hard to get to state as an individu...