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Redhawks fall behind the Little Elm Lobos

October 18, 2019

In a neck and neck battle against the Lobos, the Redhawks held their ground as they fought for their first win of the year, but a 48-yard field goal as time ran out gave Little Elm the win 27-24. “We were expecting a lot of next level players on their team,” sophomore Evan Stewart said. “It was...

Redhawks hope to continue their winning streak

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor

October 18, 2019

The Redhawks take on the Raccoons Friday, for their second match against Frisco this season, hoping to retain their undefeated record (14-0) in District 9-5A. “I’m really just hoping that we show out tonight, and just continue to play our best and work together as a team,” senior Emily Nickell said...

Redhawks hope to put the L in Lobos

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor

October 17, 2019

Visiting Memorial for the final time this season, football is going up against District 5-5A Little Elm Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. “Little Elm is very athletic with good size on the offensive and defensive line,” head Coach Matt Swinnea said. “They have a potent rushing attack. We will have ...

Cross country set sights on district meet

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor

October 16, 2019

Both cross country teams start the road to state Thursday morning in the District 9-5A Championships at Myers Park in McKinney. The varsity girls’ team begin their 5k race at 9:00 a.m. with the boys have a rolling start at 9:30 a.m.p-0o “We have all worked extremely hard from this meet,”...

14-0, volleyball takes down the Rangers

Maddie Aronson, Managing Editor

October 16, 2019

The Redhawk volleyball team continued its undefeated streak in district play Tuesday, taking a 3-0 game win against the Lone Star Rangers on Tuesday, moving the team to 14-0 in District 9- 5A. “We played really cohesively as a team,” senior Emily Nickell said. “It’s always really fun to get...

Wrapping up the season, tennis falls to Lovejoy

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor

October 16, 2019

A fourth place finish in District 9-5A led to a bi-district meeting with traditional 5A power Lovejoy in the opening round of the team tennis playoffs on Tuesday. With its first place finish in District 10-5A, the Leopards served as the hosts, and it could have been the difference maker as Lovejoy...

Football falls to Titans in season’s closest game

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor

October 15, 2019

In an anticipated rivalry match up, football took on the Centennial Titans on Friday at The Ford Center in DIstrict 5-5A play. The chance to end the team’s 17 game losing streak seemed promising as the Redhawks jumped out to a 7-0 lead, were tied at 21 at halftime, and outgained the Titans 391 yard to 380, but...

Volleyball set to rumble with Rangers

Madeline Aronson, Managing Editor

October 15, 2019

In their second match of the District 9-5A season against the Lone Star Rangers, the Redhawk volleyball team looks to continue its 13-game district winning streak, and set themselves up for a top seed in the playoffs. “We want to win tonight. I've been very pleased with the outcome of the season...

Featured Athlete: Lauryn Hill

Saba Mahmood, Guest Contributor

October 15, 2019

Wingspan: When did you start playing Volleyball? Hill: “I started playing in 5th grade.” Wingspan: Why did you start playing volleyball? Hill: “I wanted something to do and all my friends were doing it so I started playing.” Wingspan: When you started playing in the 5th grade, did yo...

Team tennis playoffs begin Tuesday

Yael Even, Managing Editor

October 15, 2019

The road to state for team tennis begins Tuesday at 3 p.m., with the Redhawks traveling to Lovejoy to take on the Leopards in the opening round of the UIL playoffs. “I expect us to come out and get some great wins on both the guys and girls sides, and come up with a win against lovejoy and advanc...

Taking to the court, tennis serves up against the Lions

Yael Even, Managing Editor

October 10, 2019

Serving up against the Reedy Lions, the tennis team takes to the court in hopes of earning a win beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. “We are expecting a very decisive win based off of our recent performances against other schools and in practice,” junior Tyler Brown said. “I hope to gain so...

Football due for a win

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor

October 10, 2019

To kick off the four day weekend, football is traveling to The Ford Center at The Star on Friday for its third District 5-5A team against the Centennial Titans with both teams looking for their first district win. “This is a big week with the school down the street,” head coach Matt Swinnea said. �...