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Looking ahead at 2018-19

June 1, 2018

The 20171-8 school year ends Friday but it’s never too early to take a look ahead at the new school year and a new cycle of sports seasons. Here’s a look at some of the things to look forward to in 2018-19. National Soccer Hall of Fame The National Soccer Hall of Fame will make its debut on Oct. 20 at Toyo...

Top 5 sports moments of 2017-18

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief

May 31, 2018

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After thousands of practices and hundreds and games, meets, and tournaments, the 2017-18 school year featured several standout athletic feats. Here’s a look at the top five sports moments of the year. Cross Country Entering the state meet as a championship contender, the girls’ cross country team m...

Featured Athlete: Keke Hackett

Catie Reeves, Assistant Sports Editor

May 30, 2018

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Wingspan: Why do you think summer track is important? Hackett: “I think it’s important for my school season because it is a build on of experiences and things I learn from the summer that play into school season.” Wingspan: What events do you run? Hackett: “I run the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m.�...

Coaches travel to Philadelphia to watch Parks’ debut

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief

May 30, 2018

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Former Redhawk Keaton Parks make his debut with the U.S. Men’s National Team on Monday in a 3-0 victory over Bolivia at Talen Energy Stadium. “The game was super fun and exciting,” sister Kaci Parks said via text. “I was anxious the whole time because I wanted Keaton to go in. When I saw the coach pull Keaton aside, I almost couldn�...

Sprinting to North Carolina

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief

May 29, 2018

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With the clock ticking for signing a letter of intent, senior Christian Palmer committed to University of North Carolina Charlotte on Tuesday morning. Palmer sat down with Wingspan Editor-in-chief Kasey Harvey to discuss his plans after high school. Wingspan: Why did you pick the University of Nort...

Parks reaches pinnacle of U.S. soccer

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief

May 24, 2018

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Three years after he last suited up for the Redhawks, 2015 graduate Keaton Parks has reached the pinnacle of soccer in America by being called up to the U.S. Men’s National Team, and will make his debut Monday in Chester, PA as the team takes on Bolivia at Talen Energy Stadium. “I've always dedicated a l...

Girls’ golf improves on day two, finishes state in 7th

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief

May 23, 2018

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After two rounds of golf in the 5A UIL State Tournament on Monday and Tuesday in Georgetown, the girls’ team completed its season with a seventh place finish. Falling short of their expectation of a top three placing, senior Rakhi Shah said the team did its best. “We had a rough first day but...

Featured Athlete: Suzanne Ramirez

Catie Reeves, Assistant Sports Editor

May 22, 2018

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Wingspan: What made you want to join a summer track team? Ramirez: “Throughout the summer I want to stay in shape so when i come back for next season I wouldn’t be dying.” Wingspan: What team are you a part of? Ramirez: “Team Quest.” Wingspan: How do you think summer track will pr...

Targeting a top three finish, girls’ aim to make move at state

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief

May 22, 2018

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Halfway through the girls’ state golf tournament in White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown, the girls’ hold an eighth place spot with freshman Raeleigh Davidson leading the team with a 78. “The first round of my tournament was decent there’s definitely room to improve,” Davidson said. “It w...

Driving for a top three finish

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief

May 21, 2018

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The girls’ golf team teed off Monday morning at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown for the chance at a state championship. Having played on the same course in December at State Preview, the team is prepared despite the change in weather. “It'll help because they have some course knowledge,” go...

Friday Sports Minute

Surya Ravichandran, WTV Sports Reporter

May 18, 2018

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Football'S spring season came to an end Thursday with an intrasquad game. WTV's Surya Ravichandran has the story.

Finding the balance between coaching and parenting

Zion Richardson, WTV Staff Reporter

May 18, 2018

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From practices, to games, to game plans and scouting, being a coach requires a lot of work during the season, but that doesn’t mean their family life at home is on pause as they have to switch from coach to parent. “It is a balancing act every single day," head volleyball coach Ui Womble sai...