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Wingspan’s Featured Athlete for 8/31 is football player,  junior Jacob Nickell.

Featured Athlete: Jacob Nickell

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor August 31, 2023

Wingspan: When and why did you start playing football? Nickell: “I started playing in sixth grade because I thought football was fun.” Wingspan: What is your favorite part about football? Nickell: “My favorite part is how competitive the...

Continuing their preseason play at The Nest on Tuesday, Redhawk volleyball had a tight match against Reedy. “The team did a good job of battling until the last point,” head volleyball coach Eighmy Dobbins said.

Volleyball continues preseason with another win

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor August 30, 2023

Battling to the end, the Redhawks volleyball team defeated the Reedy Lions 3-2 in a non-district contest Tuesday at The Nest. “The team did a good job of battling until the last point,” head volleyball coach Eighmy Dobbins said. “We had some...

Changes are happening on the court Friday, as the tennis team competes against Rockwall. “I am playing in boys doubles this time, which is a portion of the game in which I am less comfortable with compared to singles,” freshman Ranveer Awasthi said.

Tennis continues winning streak against the Warriors

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter August 30, 2023

It’s a common cliche in sports - scratch that, in life - that hard work pays off. But it’s something that the varsity tennis team can attest to, as endless drills and preparation on the practice court helped lead them to a 13-6 victory against...

Volleyball hosts Reedy at The Nest Tuesday as they slowly come to the end of their preseason. “I hope that we just play clean volleyball and keep ourselves consistent, and make our jobs look easy tonight,” head coach Eighmy Dobbins said.

Volleyball hopes to soar over Reedy

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor August 29, 2023

Winding down the non-district part of its schedule, volleyball takes on Reedy High School Tuesday in The Nest at 6:30 p.m. “I hope that we just play clean volleyball and keep ourselves consistent, and make our jobs look easy tonight,” head coach...

Redhawk tennis looks to get another win against Memorial on Tuesday. “We [can’t] beat ourselves [mentally],” assistant tennis coach Neil Grobler said.

Tennis takes flight against Memorial

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter August 29, 2023

Following its first victory of the season last week, the tennis team is looking to come out swinging as they play the Memorial Warriors Tuesday at 4 p.m. Assistant tennis coach Neil Grobler has a very specific strategy for success in this match. “We...

Pictured athlete junior Lincoln Daniel scores first touchdown of season for the Redhawks. “I felt great, great way for my season to start off even if we did lose,” Daniel said.

Football suffers loss to the Tigers in opener

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor August 28, 2023

As the Redhawks discovered in Friday’s season opening football game, a 31-10 loss at Corsicana on Friday, the difference between winning and losing can often come down to the little things. “We did some good things, but to use a cliche, we "shot...

The Redhawk volleyball team was able to soar over Panther Creek on Friday, but took two loses on Saturday against Lovejoy and Wakeland. “I’m happy with how hard we played even though we didn’t win,” junior Andrea Juneau said.

Mixed results as volleyball preps for district play

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor August 28, 2023

The weekend started with a W, but was followed by two L’s as the Redhawks took out Panther Creek on Friday, before falling to Lovejoy, and Wakeland on Saturday. “It's still early in the season, and we are happy to be playing good competition early...

Football season is back as the Redhawks take on Corsicana away. Pictured quarterback Jacob Nickell is set to lead the team to victory.

Kick off to football season

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor August 25, 2023

Friday night lights are back as the Redhawk football team travels to Corsicana Friday at 7:00 p.m. for their first game of the season.  “The first game is really about the Redhawks,” head football coach Matt Swinnea said. “Executing our plan,...

Redhawk volleyball has a packed weekend taking on Panther Creek, Lovejoy, and Wakeland. “I think it’s fun that we get to play on Friday and twice on Saturday and get to team bond over the weekend,”sophomore Maddie Lagrone said.

Volleyball set for 3 game weekend

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor August 25, 2023

After a first-place finish in the NISD Tournament, volleyball is set for another busy weekend, playing Panther Creek at The Nest on Friday and Lovejoy and Wakeland on Saturday at Lovejoy.  “I hope that we play really competitively,” head coach...

Wingspan’s Featured Athlete for 8/24  is tennis player,  junior Hailey Zhang.

Featured Athlete: Hailey Zhang

Addyson Schick, Sports Editor August 24, 2023

Wingspan: When did you start playing tennis? Zhang: “End of fifth-grade summer.”  Wingspan: Why did you start playing tennis?  Zhang: “Because my brother was playing and I just joined sometimes for fun and realized that I actually really...

With a 13-6 win over Heritage, Redhawk tennis earns their first win of the season. “The energy from the beginning all the way to the end of the match was amazing,” assistant tennis coach Neil Grobler said.

Soaring high, tennis vanquishes Heritage

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter August 23, 2023

Going up against the Heritage Coyotes on Tuesday, Redhawk tennis secured its first District 10-5A win of the season, 13-6. Assistant tennis coach Neil Grobler believes the victory shows that the players can pull beyond their weight. “The energy...

Redhawk tennis is looking to redeem themselves Tuesday against Heritage after a tough loss last week. “Our district is stacked with tennis talent, so every match will be a battle,” assistant tennis coach Neil Grobler said.

Looking for redemption, tennis hunts Heritage

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter August 22, 2023

Hoping for a win after a 12-7 loss to Frisco last week, Redhawks tennis prepares to go up against the Heritage Coyotes Tuesday at 4 p.m.  “Our district is stacked with tennis talent, so every match will be a battle,” assistant tennis coach  Neil...

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