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Harley Classe

Harley Classe, Assistant Sports Editor

Harley Classe is a sophomore starting her first year with Wingspan. She loves spending time with her friends and family as well as her two cats. She was a dancer for 10 years and since then has been participating in cheerleading. On and off campus, Harley is an active member in Best Buddies, Jr. Frisco Women’s League, LHS cheerleading, and is the  sophomore Vice President of PTSA. Along with this, she is very passionate about writing and hopes to one day become a teacher. Harley is looking forward to getting to work alongside the other staff members and start writing.

Contact Harley: harley.classe.751@k12.friscoisd.org

 

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Counting down the last 5 days of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments on the year. Coming in at number 1, track takes home a state title for the boys.

Top sports moment of 2020-2021: #1

May 21, 2021
Counting down the last 5 days of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments on the year. Coming in at number 2, football makes the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

Top sports moments of 2020-2021: #2

May 20, 2021
Ready to return the ball, tennis sets their eyes on the opposite side of the court. On Thursday, the Redhawks take on Georgetown in the UIL 5A state tournament.

Redhawks take flight at UIL 5A state tennis tournament

May 19, 2021
Sophomores Sanjeev Rao and Milla Dopson compete in the Texas UIL 5A mixed doubles state competition Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in San Antonio at the Northside Tennis Center.

Sophomore tennis players team up seeking state championship

May 19, 2021
Featured Athlete: Sanjheev Rao

Featured Athlete: Sanjheev Rao

May 18, 2021
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees voted to change the name of Memorial Stadium to David Kuykendall Stadium to honor the retiring athletic director of the district David Kuykendall.

Memorial Stadium renamed to honor retiring athletic director

May 13, 2021
After finishing second in District 9-5A, the girls' golf team placed 6th at the UIL 5A State Tournament Monday and Tuesday at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown. The team finished 23 strokes behind state champion Alamo Heights with senior Raeleigh Davidson finishing 14th overall.

Girls’ golf crashes the course, finishes 6th at state

May 12, 2021
Featured Athlete: Slater Eggen

Featured Athlete: Slater Eggen

May 11, 2021
Teeing off on the 1st hole at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown, senior Maya Jain and the rest of the girls' golf team are competing in the UIL 5A State Tournament on Monday and Tuesday. The Redhawks are making their first appearance at state since 2018.

Teeing off at state, girls’ golf team seeks championship

May 10, 2021
Getting ready for state, Redhawk track and field has been preparing mentally and physically to take on their next meet. Taking 10 athletes to Austin, the team hopes to show their skills and represent the school.

Chasing gold, track and field athletes ready for state

May 6, 2021
Featured Athlete: Cori Ross

Featured Athlete: Cori Ross

May 4, 2021
A group of Texas ice skaters placed 1st in Orlando Florida. The team thinks their hard work got them to where they are.

Ice skaters shine at nationals

May 3, 2021
As part of the Texas All Stars synchronized ice skating team, sophomore Athena Tseng, and freshman Karina Grokhovskaya, are gearing up for their national competition Saturday and Sunday in Orlando, Fl. “I think it will just be about the experience and getting to travel with your team,” Tseng said. “It won’t really matter if we win or lose because we will still have had a great opportunity.”

Staying in sync, ice skaters hope to say bye, bye, bye to competition

April 30, 2021
Featured Athlete: Jada Williams

Featured Athlete: Jada Williams

April 27, 2021
Getting closer to playoffs, the Redhawk baseball team competed against Wakeland Tuesday night but fell short with a 6-1 loss.

Baseball falls to Wakeland but remains in first

April 22, 2021
Although losing to Wakeland in their last game, the Redhawk baseball team maintains its spot as first as it continues out its next three games, which will determine it's standing in districts.

Baseball falls to Wakeland but remains in first

April 21, 2021
Facing off against Lone Star in the final softball game of the year, the Redhawks lost 23-3, leaving the team winless in District 9-5A.

Rangers keep Redhawks softball from taking flight

April 21, 2021
Featured Athlete: Preston Mealy

Featured Athlete: Preston Mealy

April 20, 2021
Taking the field for the final time Tuesday at 7:15 p.m., the Redhawks softball team hosts Lone Star.

Redhawks welcomes Rangers in final softball game of season

April 20, 2021
Redhwak softball lost their second to last game of the season to Reedy high school on Friday. With only one game left for the season, the team is glad they got a chance to come together and play.

Softball drops district game to Reedy

April 19, 2021
Looking for their first win of the District 9-5A season, the Redhawks softball team hits the road to face the Reedy Lions Friday at 7:15 p.m.

Facing the Lions, softball season winding down

April 16, 2021
Falling short their past match against the Wakeland, the Redhawks look to improve individually and as a team for their upcoming game against Reedy on Friday.

Wolverines ground Redhawks softball

April 14, 2021
The softball team has only a few games left, one of those being Tuesday against Wakeland. The team plays at 7:15 at The Nest.

District season winding down for softball

April 13, 2021
Featured Athlete: Will Ashmore

Featured Athlete: Will Ashmore

April 13, 2021
The tennis team takes the courts all day Tuesday as they plan in the district tournament. The teams main goal is to qualify for regionals, and showcase all of their hard work.

Tennis players hope to ace district tournament

April 12, 2021
With only a few games left the softball team fell short to the Raccoons Tuesday night. The team Currently has 0-15 record after losing to the Raccoons 0-10.

Softball falls to Frisco

April 12, 2021
Taking the mound once again, the softball welcomes Frisco High School. The game is set for 7:15, as the teams main focus is to score.

Swinging for a win, softball faces Frisco

April 9, 2021
The softball team continued their season Tuesday night against Heritage High School. They team fell short to the Coyotes 10-0.

Redhawks grounded by Heritage in softball

April 7, 2021
Featured Athlete: Allie Elgin

Featured Athlete: Allie Elgin

April 6, 2021
The softball team fell short to the Titians on Friday night, 16-0. The team searches for redemption as they face the Coyotes at 7:15.

Caging the Coyotes softball’s goal Tuesday

April 6, 2021
The softball team makes the short drive down the street to take on the Titians. The team will face them iff Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in hopes to get their first District 9-5A win.

Short road trip for softball as they take on Centennial

April 2, 2021
Featured Athlete: Maria Johanne

Featured Athlete: Maria Johanne

March 30, 2021
The softball team played Monday night, where they fell short to the Trail Blazers 16-0. As the team still searches for their first District win, they are looking to use every game as a way to improve.

Softball still swinging for a win

March 30, 2021
Redhwak softball lost their second to last game of the season to Reedy high school on Friday. With only one game left for the season, the team is glad they got a chance to come together and play.

Redhawks swinging for a win against Lebanon Trail

March 29, 2021
Continuing in their season, varsity athletes on track and field are headed to the Little Elm Invitational to show-off their skills.

Track season continues at McKinney meet

March 26, 2021
The Redhawks match up against Independence High School at 7:15 Friday night at the nest.

Softball takes aim at the Knights

March 26, 2021
For three teams on campus, it's a family affair as there is a coach with a child on the team, including golf's Adam and Raleigh Davidson, baseball's Cade and Scott McGarrh, and tennis's Erica and Milla Dopson.

Family games

March 25, 2021
The softball team took on the Memorial Warriors Tuesday night, away. The team is hoping to compete, and come out strong.

Warriors handle Redhawks softball team 10-0

March 24, 2021
The softball team is back in action Tuesday night in search for there for District win. The team travels to Memorial Tuesday night at 7.

Traveling to Memorial, softball looks for first win

March 23, 2021
Softball took the diamond once more Friday, and fell short to Lone Star High School. With Tuesdays match up being the Warriors the team in hoping to see improvement in the next couple of practices.

Seeking improvement, softball falls to Lone Star

March 22, 2021
Featured Athlete: Emily Aronson

Featured Athlete: Emily Aronson

March 22, 2021
Stretching before a game, the Redhawks softball has started off slow with the team looking for its first win Friday at Lone Star.

Hitting the road, Redhawks softball hopes to take flight

March 19, 2021
The Redhawks softball team continuing working towards their first district win, as they fell short to the Lions 16-1. The team is using this game as a learning experience to help them advance in future games.

Lions ground Redhawks

March 17, 2021
Featured Athlete: Cade McGarrh

Featured Athlete: Cade McGarrh

March 16, 2021
Redhawks swing into action as the host the Reedy Lions Tuesday night. The girls are looking to show off what they have done in practice.

Softball take the mound for the first District game

March 16, 2021
Taking on the state's number 1 team in 5A, the Timberwolves played seven girls 5-10 or taller, which made it challenging at times for players such as junior Redhawks guard Ashley Anderson to find passing lanes through the lane. “Our strengths are based on our chemistry as a team,

Redhawks fall in quest to repeat as state championship

March 15, 2021
Head basketball coach Ross Reedy talks to junior Jordan Hamilton in the hotel lobby.

Redhawks soar under Reedy’s guidance

March 6, 2021
Holding the UIL 5A state championship trophy, MVP of the tournament Jazzy Owens-Barnett and Kayla Pernis (left) stand outside the Alamodome after the Redhawks claimed the first basketball state title in Frisco ISD history. But the team didn't get to celebrate the win when they got back to school as the COVID-19 pandemic forced all students to virtual learning just days after the state championship.

Basketball looks to repeat history

March 5, 2021
Two Redhawk swimmers had the opportunity to swim for gold Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. The two athletes had 3 top eight finishes.

Top 8 finishes for sophomore and senior at state swim meet

March 3, 2021
Featured Athlete: Paige Ripberger

Featured Athlete: Paige Ripberger

March 2, 2021
Girls basketball took on the the North Forney Falcons, coming out on top 49-30, Friday in the Region II semifinal playoff game. The athletes are one game a way from m making it to state for the third year in a row.

Soaring above the Falcons, Redhawks advance in 5A playoffs

March 1, 2021
Two Redhawk athletes get the opportunity to swim for a state title. Tuesdsay senior Mallory Showalter and sophomore Maria Oushalkas hope to beat records and take home medals.

State championships on the line for Showalter and Oushalkas

March 1, 2021
The State Champion swim meet has now been postponed for a second time, due to the weather. The athletes competing find it as a way to make sure they are at their best.

Waiting for state, Redhawks treading water

February 25, 2021
Holding up three fingers to signify their third win of the playoffs, the girls' basketball team poses for a picture at center court at Prosper Rock Hill after the team's 33-28 win over District 9-5A rival Memorial High School. The win puts the team in Region II semifinals Friday night when they play North Forney at 7:00 p.m. in Garland.

Third time a charm as Redhawks advance in playoffs

February 25, 2021
The girls basketball team is back in action as they start their third round of playoffs. Wednesday night they play a familiar team, Memorial High School at 6:30 p.m. at Prosper Rock Hill.

More on the line as Redhawks face district foe in playoffs

February 24, 2021
Featured Athlete: Ashley Anderson

Featured Athlete: Ashley Anderson

February 23, 2021
The girls basketball continues their run for the state title. They beat Carrollton Newman Smith High School on Saturday 67-23.

Girls’ basketball moves on to round three

February 22, 2021
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Title defense begins for girls’ basketball

February 11, 2021
Tuesday night the boys basketball team took the court fro the last time of the season. The fell short to Wakeland High School 67-58.

Boys’ basketball end their season with a record of 6-12

February 10, 2021
With the boys last basketball game tipping off at 8:00 p.m. they hope to end their season on a high note. The team takes on Wakeland High School away.

Basketball looks to end their season with a slam dunk

February 9, 2021
Featured Athlete: Maya Jain

Featured Athlete: Maya Jain

February 9, 2021
After two Redhawk swimmers competed in Regionals, they will both move on to state. ophomore Maria Oushalkas will be swimming in the 200 Freestyle, and senior Mallory Showalter advancing in both the 100 Backstroke and 100 Freestyle.

Sophomore and senior advance to state swim meet

February 8, 2021
After a close game, the Redhawks fell short to the Raccoons Tuesday night 68-63. With only one game left off their season, the team hopes to end on a high note.

Basketball unable to soar above the Raccoons

February 8, 2021
Taking the court one last time for the season, the boys' basketball team hopes to get a final win against Frisco High School. The game will be at The Nest and tip-off is at 8:00 p.m.

Boys’ basketball looks to get a win for their last game of the season

February 5, 2021
Diving into the weekend two Redhawks will be competing at regionals Friday and Saturday. After preparing all season, both swimmers are hoping for good out comes.

Two swimmers strive for state

February 4, 2021
Both boys' and girls' basketball fell short to Lone Star Tuesday night, but neither game without a fight. The girls lost in overtime 41-43, while the boys fell short 66-58.

Redhawks fall short to the Rangers

February 3, 2021
Both the girls' and boys' basketball teams are in action Tuesday night against the Lone Star Rangers in District 9-5A games.

Basketball aims to shoot down the Rangers

February 2, 2021
Tuesday night the girls team were able to cage the Reedy Lions 34-18. However shortly after their win the boys fell short 60-52.

Split results on the court Tuesday night

February 1, 2021
The girls and boys basketball team are back in action Friday night. The girls take the court first at 6:30, and the buys follow after at 8:00.

Basketball hopes to out shoot the Lions

January 29, 2021
After a 36-22 win against Wakeland, the girls record is now 12-3. This placing them in third place in District 9-5A.

Girls’ basketball moves to third place

January 28, 2021
Tuesday night the boys defeated the Knights 83-71. Wednesday the girls' have their chance to take on the Knights at 6:30 p.m. on the road.

Boys’ basketball beats Knights, girl’ team ready to do the same

January 27, 2021
Friday the boys' basketball team took on the warriors winning 67-62. Saturday the girls' team took on the Raccoons and defeated them 56-17.

Two wins on the court over the weekend

January 25, 2021
Friday the tennis team completed in Polar Vortex. The team had multiple doubles place in the top 5.

Tennis places top 5

January 25, 2021
Over the weekend the swimmers had their district meet. Two swimmers placed first in their race and will advance to regionals.

Two Redhawks advance to Regionals

January 25, 2021
Boys and girls basketball are back in action Friday night as they talk on the Frisco Raccoons and the Memorial Warriors. The boys play Friday at 8 p.m., while the girls play Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

Redhawks battle Raccoons and Warriors over the weekend

January 22, 2021
Featured Athlete: Jack Clutter

Featured Athlete: Jack Clutter

January 22, 2021
Taking the court one last time for the season, the boys' basketball team hopes to get a final win against Frisco High School. The game will be at The Nest and tip-off is at 8:00 p.m.

Clash with Coyotes leaves mix results

January 20, 2021
Thursday night the girls basketball team starts their third run for state in the past three years. The girls play their first round at

Redhawks head to the Coyote Den

January 19, 2021
Both boys and girls basketball takes on the Centennial Titians Friday night, down the street. The girls start the night off at 6:30 P.M., while the boys follow shortly after at 8:00 p.m.

Redhawks try to topple the Titans

January 15, 2021
After months of practice the cheer team was able to take home 11th place at the state competition. The team was able to out place all of the other Frisco ISD teams.

Cheer sticks the landing

January 15, 2021
After spending all first semester cheering on other athletic programs, cheer finally gets to compete. After countless amounts of practice the team is hoping to qualify for the finals.

Redhawks cheer their way to state

January 14, 2021
Tuesday night the boys basketball team took the court fro the last time of the season. The fell short to Wakeland High School 67-58.

Basketball dribbles to another victory

January 13, 2021
Featured Athlete: Natashya Ntuk

Featured Athlete: Natashya Ntuk

January 12, 2021
Boys' and girls' basketball team both prepare to take on the Trailblazers Tuesday night. The teams are feeling confident in their abilities, during these upcoming games.

Basketball teams prepare for the Trail Blazers

January 12, 2021
Tuesday night the girls team were able to cage the Reedy Lions 34-18. However shortly after their win the boys fell short 60-52.

Girls’ beat the Knights, while boys’ fell short

January 11, 2021
both basketball teams are looking to take on the Knights Friday night. The girls team plays away at 6:30, while the boys team hosts at The Nest at 8:00.

Basketball looks to score a win against the Knights

January 8, 2021
Following soccer and swims split results, the basketball team also has split results against Memorial. The girls' fell short 41-38 and the boys' team won 72-66.

Split results on the basketball court

January 7, 2021
Coming off after break, the swim team had split results. With both teams beating Lebanon Trail, and both teams falling to Centennial.

Swim defeats Trail Blazers but fall to Titians

January 7, 2021
After a two week long break the basketball teams are back in action Tuesday night against the Warriors. With coming off a loss the girls' team is hoping to prove themselves this season.

Basketball practiced over break to prepare for Memorial

January 5, 2021
Featured Athlete: McKenna Clerkin

Featured Athlete: McKenna Clerkin

January 5, 2021
After a two week long break, the swim team is diving back into action Tuesday night. The team hopes to pull off another win against Centennial and Lebanon Trail.

Swim dives deep to pull out a win

January 5, 2021
Sophomore Athena Tseng and freshman Karina Grokhovskaya often spend hours each week with their synchronized skating team with team often consisting of eight to 20 skaters. “I want them to feel empowered that they are an important part of a team,” coach Kim Hansen said. “That their presence is vital and that they add to the success of the team as a whole. This experience is different than being part of a group of friends as it carries a specific goal and while these girls are friends, they are also coworkers, colleagues, and teammates.

In sync on the ice, two Redhawks team up to skate

December 18, 2020
Featured Athlete: Karina Grokhovskaya

Featured Athlete: Karina Grokhovskaya

December 16, 2020
The Redhawk swim team takes on The Colony and Lonestar High School. The team prepares for districts in January.

Swim seeks speed in weekend meet

December 11, 2020
Featured Athlete: William Jackson

Featured Athlete: William Jackson

December 8, 2020
With multiple athletes being out due to a variety of injuries the swim team took on Heritage and Independence. The The boys' were able to out swim both of them, however the girls' fell short.

Split results in the water Thursday night

December 4, 2020
After a two week long break, the swim team is diving back into action Tuesday night. The team hopes to pull off another win against Centennial and Lebanon Trail.

Swim dives into action

December 3, 2020
Both boys' and girls' golf were hitting the courses all day Tuesday. The boys team ended in 1st and the girls in 3rd.

Frost can’t cool off red hot golf team

December 2, 2020
Feature Athlete: Trystan Barnes

Feature Athlete: Trystan Barnes

December 1, 2020
Coming back the day after Thanksgiving break the golf team competes in the Redhawks Shootout. The team has not practiced in over a week, due to the holidays, so they look to preform the best they can.

Redhawks look to shootout

December 1, 2020
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