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WINGSPAN

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WINGSPAN

Counting down the last two weeks of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #9,  Redhawks tennis sent three athletes to the UIL 5A state tennis tournament in April.

Medals claimed at State for Redhawks tennis

Addyson Schick, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Sending three Redhawks to the UIL 5A state tennis tournament, all three came back with medals as senior Milla Dopson and sophomore Hailey Zhang took second in girls doubles, while senior Sanijheev Rao placed third in boys singles. “Although it might...

The Redhawks head into their final chance at securing a playoff spot as they face Centennial on Friday. “We’ve worked hard this week. Now it comes to putting that work into play and playing it the best we can to come out with the win,” head coach Scott McGarrh.

One last shot at playoffs for baseball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter April 28, 2023

After a tough, three-district-game losing streak, the Redhawks have one last attempt to get into the playoffs as they head to Independence High School and face the Centennial Titans at 4:30 p.m. in a win-or-go-home matchup. “We’ve worked hard this...

The Redhawks hope to run to the State meet on Friday as they compete in Regionals. At this point in time this season, its all about performing their very best and just embracing the opportunity and the experience, head coach Khera Vay said.

State on the line for Redhawks track and field

Haley Ward, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Ten track and field Redhawks head into a busy end of the week as they head to UT Arlington for the 5A Regional II meet Friday and Saturday.  “At this point in time of the season like team wise it's kind of separated out and it's more so a bunch...

Wingspans featured athlete for 4/27 is varsity track runner junior Sydni Wilkins.

Featured Athlete: Sydni Wilkins

Mikya Irvin, Guest Contributor April 27, 2023

Wingspan: How did you start running track?  Wilkins: “I started track this year to see how I could improve my speed and strength because cross country and track usually go together and at the time I was running cross country.” Wingspan: What...

Opening the second round of District 10-5A with a win, the Redhawks softball team now moves to take on Memorial Tuesday. “Were gonna stay locked in, were gonna stay with that mindset that we had last game, sophomore Sam Byrnes said.

For the first time in school history, softball enters playoffs

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter April 27, 2023

The softball team (6-6) seeks to declaw the Wakeland Wolverines (13-1) as they head into the playoffs for the first time in school history on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m., kickstarting a multi-game series at Independence that has the potential to last...

A story rewritten, softball makes history

Haley Ward, Sports Editor April 26, 2023

Redhawk softball is rewriting their story starting on Thursday. For the first time in school history, the team is making an appearance in the playoffs. “It is a big deal, mostly for these young ladies who have put the time and work into this...

The playoff window is closing fast for baseball with only one game left in the season. After a recent loss, the team is hoping to bounce back with one final effort.

Playoff window closing fast for baseball

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

The Redhawks are having a tough time booking their ticket to playoffs as they didn’t get it done against Centennial High School Monday at The Nest, losing 4-3 and dropping to 5-6 in District 10-5A. “We got back to who we are as a team a little...

Redhawks Track and Field head over to Wylie Thursday, to compete in the Wylie East Distance and Relays meet. The meet will only consist of distance and relay events, forcing athletes to get out of their comfort zone.

Soaring at Area meet, track qualifies for Regionals

Addyson Schick, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2023

Sending 33 athletes to the Area Track Meet on Friday at Little Elm ISD Athletic Complex, 10 Redhawks track and field competitors advance to the UIL 5A Region II meet at UT-Arlington Friday and Saturday.  “I feel really good,” sophomore Sofia Golladay...

Three Redhawks tennis players, senior Sanjheev Rao, senior Milla Dopson, and sophomore Hailey Zhang, are heading down to San Antonio for the UIL state tournament. “The competition is much tougher this year than last year, but the goals are the same,” Rao said.

State bound for three Redhawks tennis players

Haley Ward, Sports Editor April 24, 2023

Three Redhawks tennis players, senior Sanjheev Rao, senior Milla Dopson, and sophomore Hailey Zhang are representing the school at the UIL 5A state tournament Tuesday and Wednesday in San Antonio. “The competition is much tougher this year than last...

Coming off a loss against Lebanon Trail last week, the Redhawks baseball team hoped to turn it around Tuesday against Heritage, and that they did. After a slow start the boys pulled off a 7-6 win.

Memorial keeps baseball’s playoff spot on hold

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter April 24, 2023

Revenge was on the mind of the baseball team as they faced off against Memorial on Friday, but the Warriors got the 6-1 win, moving the Redhawks to 5-5 in District 10-5A. “They just outplayed us in every facet of the game on Friday, simple as that,”...

Redhawks baseball has a chance to prove themselves Friday as they are set to take on the Wildcats for the second time this week. The first time the two teams met each other, the Redhawks lost 3-1.

Looking to secure a playoff bid, baseball faces Warriors

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter April 21, 2023

A playoff bid is tantalizingly close for the baseball team, but the Redhawks need a win in the rematch against the Memorial Warriors Friday at the Nest at 7:30 p.m. “I believe that we have the right preparation and our game plan is solid for them,...

City hosting skateboarding series Friday

Reid Edwards, WTV Reporter April 21, 2023

Skateboarding was started in the 1950s by surfers who wanted the sensation of riding waves on dry land. Now decades later, the city of Frisco is helping skateboarders practice and perfect their skills. Skateboarding isn’t as popular in Texas as...

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