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Vaughn Perez

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter

Vaughn Perez is a senior and is entering his second year at Wingspan. He was a part of Liberty’s only Esports team and is looking for opportunities to play professionally. For the time being though, he’s hanging out with friends and family and is looking forward to making senior year memorable. Outside of school, you’ll find him streaming, playing video games or basketball, and listening to music. 

Contact Vaughn: vaughn.perez.102@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Vaughn Perez
The Redhawks baseball team faced the Trail Blazers on Wednesday after a rescheduled game. They fell to Lebanon Trail 2-9, but are looking for improvement when they face them again on Friday.

Baseball falls on the road

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2023
Baseball steps up to bat against the Trail Blazers Tuesday. With a four game win streak on the line, the team is eager to see what they can do.

Baseball swings at Trail Blazers

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: VCT Game Changers Championship

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: CSGO 2

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2023
The boys basketball team saw their long season come to an end on Tuesday with a loss against Memorial in the third round of playoffs. Despite the loss, head coach Stephen Friar is extremely proud of the hard work and dedication the team had to create an unforgettable season.

Boys’ basketball retreats back to The Nest

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2023
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Hogwarts Legacy

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023
Continuing on in their playoff journey, boys basketball looks to secure their spot in the regional tournament Friday and Saturday. Taking on the Memorial Warriors for the third and final time, the team is looking for a win.

Boys’ basketball battles Warriors one final time

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023
The boys basketball team saw their playoff run continue with a win on Friday securing them the Area Championship. They won on a last minute 3 point shot by senior Booda Daniels, and will move to the next round where they face their rival Memorial.

Boys’ basketball wins on last second shot

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2023
Looking to move on to another round of playoffs, the Redhawks boys basketball team faces South Oak Cliff on Friday. They play for the area championship, and the team is ready to bring their all.

Second round of playoffs awaits boys’ basketball

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2023
The boys basketball team was crowned Bi-District champions on Tuesday. They saw a 21 point lead over the Lonestar Rangers, moving them to the second round of playoffs.

Boys’ basketball becomes Bi-District Champs

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2023
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: LOCK//IN São Paulo

Vaughn Perez, Guest Contributor
February 21, 2023
Boys basketball gears up to face the Lone Star Rangers in their Bi-District Championship playoff game Tuesday. “Lone Star is a very tough team and they play hard, and we have to expect that they’ll be even tougher since it’s playoffs and everyone is playing to survive, head coach Stephen Friar said.

Boys’ basketball fires up for first playoff game

Vaughn Perez, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Boys basketball ended district play with a win against the Centennial Titans in overtime.

Boys’ basketball caps off regular season with a win

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2023
The boys basketball team looks to gain their last district win when they face the Centennial Titans on Tuesday. The team is looking for a win to bring momentum heading into playoffs.

Boys’ basketball takes one last stop at Centennial before playoffs

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2023
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Apex Legends

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2023
The boys basketball team scored another win on Friday against the Memorial Warriors. They scored 92 points in the game and earned the district championship.

Boys’ basketball crowned district champions

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2023
Trying to get a measure of payback, the boys basketball team faces off against Memorial Friday night at The Nest. The Warriors are the only District 10-5A team to beat the Redhawks so far in the 2022-23 play.

Revenge of the mind of Redhawks

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2023
The boys basketball team had their annual senior night on Tuesday, and gained a win against the Independence Knights. Their record moves to 9-1 in District 10-5A with the win.

Boys’ basketball scores another win against Knights

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2023
The boys’ basketball team looks to beat the Heritage Coyotes on Tuesday for their senior night. They are currently ranked first in District 10-5A and aim to add another win to their record.

Boys’ basketball prepares for senior night

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2023
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Melatonin

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2023
The boys basketball team saw another win on Saturday against the Coyotes. They won in a close 56-54 and secured their spot at first in District 10-5A.

Boys’ basketball secures first in District 10-5A

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2023
The boys basketball team beat Lebanon Trail 80-56 on Friday at The Nest. The win holds the teams first place rank in District 10-5A, and brings their record to 7-1.

Boys’ basketball soars over the Trail Blazers

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2023
The boys basketball team looks to gain their last district win when they face the Centennial Titans on Tuesday. The team is looking for a win to bring momentum heading into playoffs.

Boys’ basketball set to face the Trail Blazers

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2023
The boys basketball team improved their record in Distrcit 10-5A to 6-1 with a win over Emerson. They currently are ranked first in district, and aim to hold that position.

Boys’ basketball grabs another win on the road

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2023
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: The Last of Us

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2023
In hopes of gaining another win, the boys basketball team battles Emerson in a District 10-5A game on Tuesday. They lead District 10-5A and have a record of 5-1.

Boys’ basketball heads to the road against Emerson

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2023
The boys basketball team saw redemption on Friday with a win over the Centennial Titans. They improved their District 10-5A record to 5-1, and hold their spot at first in district.

Boys’ basketball bounces back against Centennial

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2023
The boys’ basketball team looks to beat the Heritage Coyotes on Tuesday for their senior night. They are currently ranked first in District 10-5A and aim to add another win to their record.

Boys’ basketball look to defend the Nest against the Titans

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 20, 2023
The boys basketball team heads to Memorial High School on Tuesday to face the Warriors. They are coming off of a win against Frisco, and aim to secure another against Memorial.

After a scrappy win, boys’ basketball faces Warriors

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2023
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: online chess

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2023
In hopes of gaining another win, the boys basketball team battles Emerson in a District 10-5A game on Tuesday. They lead District 10-5A and have a record of 5-1.

Boys’ basketball faces the Knights

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 13, 2023
The the boys basketball team took on a busy winter break playing a total of 4 games and ending the tournament with a 3-1 record. The team found success through working together as a group, which they will take into their district season underway.

Boys’ basketball find a stride over break, winning five

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2023
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Valorant enters episode 6

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2023
The boys basketball team is soaring into a busy winter break. They will be participating in the 82nd Annual Dallas ISD Holiday Invitational along with facing Lebanon Trail and Heritage.

Boys’ basketball head into a busy winter break

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 22, 2022
Pictured: Boys’ basketball faced the Jesuit Rangers earlier this season. Flash forwarding to the opening game in the district 10-5A, the Redhawks were able to secure a victory against the Emerson Mavericks, winning 75-47.

Boys’ basketball soars over Mavericks

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: 2022 gaming recap

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022
The boys basketball team looks to gain their last district win when they face the Centennial Titans on Tuesday. The team is looking for a win to bring momentum heading into playoffs.

Defending the Nest, boys’ basketball faces Mavericks

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 20, 2022
The boys basketball team improved their record in Distrcit 10-5A to 6-1 with a win over Emerson. They currently are ranked first in district, and aim to hold that position.

Eagles ground the Redhawks

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 15, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Game Awards 2022

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2022
The the boys basketball team took on a busy winter break playing a total of 4 games and ending the tournament with a 3-1 record. The team found success through working together as a group, which they will take into their district season underway.

Boys’ basketball to take on the Eagles

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2022
The boys’ basketball team looks to beat the Heritage Coyotes on Tuesday for their senior night. They are currently ranked first in District 10-5A and aim to add another win to their record.

Boys’ basketball falls to the Wildcats

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 12, 2022
The boys basketball team faces the Plano Senior High School Wildcats on Friday. They aim to add another win to their 11-2 overall record.

Boys’ basketball faces the Wildcats

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 9, 2022
In hopes of gaining another win, the boys basketball team battles Emerson in a District 10-5A game on Tuesday. They lead District 10-5A and have a record of 5-1.

Boys’ basketball tames the lions on the road

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Warzone 2.0

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2022
Boys basketball looks for another win travel as they travel to Mansfield High School to participate in the Spring Creek Boys Basketball Classic. With a win against Jesuit on Tuesday, the team is feeling prepared for Thursday.

Boys’ basketball travels south for Mansfield Classic

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2022
Pictured: Boys’ basketball faced the Jesuit Rangers earlier this season. Flash forwarding to the opening game in the district 10-5A, the Redhawks were able to secure a victory against the Emerson Mavericks, winning 75-47.

Boys’ basketball soars against Jesuit

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Modern Warfare 2

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2022
The boys basketball team heads to Memorial High School on Tuesday to face the Warriors. They are coming off of a win against Frisco, and aim to secure another against Memorial.

Boys’ basketball hosts the Rangers at The Nest

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2022
It was anything but a break for the boys basketball team over Thanksgiving as the team beat Naaman Forest 70-51, and then won three of four games in the Lone Star Shootout.

Thriving over break, boys’ basketball wins four

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2022
The boys basketball team scored another win on Friday against the Memorial Warriors. They scored 92 points in the game and earned the district championship.

Boys’ basketball aiming to soar over break

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Valorant Champions Tour

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022
The boys basketball team saw another win on Saturday against the Coyotes. They won in a close 56-54 and secured their spot at first in District 10-5A.

Boys’ basketball open season on a buzzer beater win

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Animal Crossing

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2022
Three Redhawk runners, senior Andrew Jauregui (shown middle above), junior Sydni Wilkins (shown second to the left above), and freshman Srishti Shetty headed to the Texas UIL 5A State Championship meet on Saturday. They made their mark with an 8th place finish by Wilkins along with a 72nd place finish by Jauregui and 98th for Shetty.

Cross country finish off at state championship

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2022
Three runners, senior Andrew Jauregui, junior Sydni Wilkins, and freshman Srishti Shetty from the Redhawk cross country team are state bound as they head to the Texas UIL 5A State Championship at Old Settlers Park. Feeling prepared and ready to run, the three runners are looking at a chance to medal.

Three Redhawk runners head to state

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: first LAN experience

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2022
Three Redhawks qualified individually for the UIL 5A cross country state championships in Austin after placing high enough in Tuesdays 5A Region II meet in Grand Prairie. It will be the first time at state for juniors Sydni Wilkins and Shristi Shetty, but it will be a return trip to state for senior Andrew Jauregui.

3 Redhawks make it to state

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Gotham Knights

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2022
Redhawk cross country heads to Lynn Creek Park on Tuesday for the UIL 5A Region II meet. The team is coming off first place finishes from both the girls team and the boys team in districts, and hope to take that momentum into regionals.

Cross country races into regionals

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Clash Royale

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2022
Cross country became district champions on Thursday with boys and girls varsity placing first along with boys and girls JV. The team now heads to regionals where they aim to have similar results.

Cross country crowned champions of the district

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Overwatch 2’s hectic first week

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2022
The Redhawks cross country teams are seeking district championships on Thursday at the District 10-5A meet at Warren Park. “For the girls side, they aren’t too worried about any schools since they have been doing great this year,” coach Ben Manning said. “For the boys side, they are looking forward to seeing how they stack up against Lebanon Trail and Independence the most.”

Chasing championships, cross country set for district meet

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2022
The Redhawk cross country team headed to Lynn Creek Park on Thursday for the Ken Gaston Invitational. The girls varsity placed first, and both teams feel prepared for districts.

Cross country find their stride at last stop

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Overwatch 2

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2022
Cross country headed to South Lakes Park on Saturday for the Garmin MileSplit TX XC Invitational. Many runners face injuries, but with districts coming close the team is pushing forward.

Cross country runs into late season problems

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: PS5’s exclusiveness and lackluster sales

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2022
With a background in soccer, junior Sydni Wilkins was used to running. However, her instant success in cross country wasnt expected. “I never ever expected that I would be as successful as I have been this season,” she said. “It definitely keeps me pushing to see how far cross country can take me.”

Cross country lines up at South Lakes

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2022
The Redhawk cross country team headed into the Lovejoy XC Fall Festival on Saturday with top finishes. Being one of the toughest courses of the season, it challenged many runners.

Cross country cruises through Fall Festival

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2022
Cross country heads to Myers Park on Saturday for the Lovejoy XC Fall Festival. Although it is one of the most challenging courses, the team feels prepared.

Cross country sprints into Homecoming weekend

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Valorant Champions and North America’s chances

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: gaming with a console vs. a computer

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: Apex Legends’ new season

August 26, 2022
After a rough race on Saturday at the Marcus Coach T Invitational, cross country continues to train and better their performance. They hope to finish higher up for their next meet.

Redhawks seek improvements after North Lakes

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2022
Cross country heads to another 5K on Saturday for the Marcus Coach T Invitational. Many runners feel prepared to run at this meet, due to the practices leading up.

Cross country set to compete over long weekend

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
September 1, 2022
ross country attended their second meet of the season and secured top finishes. Junior Sydni Wilkins finished first in the girls’ open varsity division, and junior Jack Voehringer finished in the top half of the boys’ elite varsity.

Cross country clocks in a first place finish

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2022
Redhawk cross country heads to their first 5k of the season on Saturday at Bob Jones Park. Being on of the flattest courses, many athletes feel prepared for the race.

Cross country races into first 5k of the year

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
August 26, 2022
The cross country team competed in their first meet of the year with top finishes. They are back running on Saturday at the Southlake Carroll Invitational.

Cross country starts off hot for the first meet of the year

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
August 22, 2022

APES students explore ecosystems using ecocolumns

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2022
In this weekly column, staff reporter Vaughn Perez writes about the gaming and esports community.

Videogame Volumes: esports in school

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2022
The esports class provides 6 gaming computers in room E102 that include peripherals like the Logitech G Pro Wireless and Razer BlackWidow V3. Students are able to play most games like Valorant through special permissions.

Esports classes return with a new level

Vaughn Perez, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2022
Heading to Frisco Warren Park on Friday, the cross country team opens their season. With high hopes for the meet, the Redhawks feel mentally and physically prepared.

Cross country heads to familiar grounds to start season

Vaughn Perez, Sports Reporter
August 19, 2022
After weeks of practice, the Esports Valorant team has made it to playoffs. Beginning Monday, the team will compete against a series of opponents.

A Texas take-on

Vaughn Perez, Guest Contributor
May 2, 2022
AP U.S. History students have the opportunity to learn about immigration through a migration research project. Students have creative freedom in how they present their project over one of various different ethnic groups to the United States.

U.S. History explores the Civil Rights Movement

Vaughn Perez, Guest Contributor
April 21, 2022
The end of the year looks a little different this year with Thursday and Friday being half days.

Physics explores electricity

Vaughn Perez, Guest Contributor
March 30, 2022
Becoming a club during the 2018-2019 school year, Esports Club provides a space for students to compete and play video games during school. Brothers Arjun and Rishi Naik talk about their experience on the team together.

The brother half takes on esports

Vaughn Perez, Guest Contributor
February 28, 2022
The eSports Valorant Varsity team, consisting of Mr. Chris Ham, Arjun Naik, Rayaan Khan, Jay Youn, Grayson Farese, Jerry Bui, Rishi Naik, and Vaughn Perez, begin practice for the spring season starting Monday. The team maintains high hopes for advancing to the National Championships in Arlington at the close of the year.

Springing into the season, Valorant Varsity sets sight on nationals

Vaughn Perez, Guest Contributor
January 20, 2022
The Progression of Covid-19 Vaccinations

The Progression of Covid-19 Vaccinations

Vaughn Perez, Guest Contributor
December 14, 2021
After weeks of practice, the Esports Valorant team has made it to playoffs. Beginning Monday, the team will compete against a series of opponents.

Esports gears up for first competition Monday

Vaughn Perez, Guest Contributor
September 27, 2021
Moving to Frisco from the Houston area, new social studies teacher Michael Kouznetsov has been teaching for nearly two years.

Michael Kouznetsov

Vaughn Perez, Guess Contributor
September 7, 2021
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