Wylie’s first soul food showdown celebrated culture and history with imaginative and flavorful foods prepared by participants of all ages. The inaugural Taste of Soul event Saturday, Feb. 17, was held at Waterbrook Bible Fellowship Church in Wylie. The well-attended...
Raiders run over S. Garland
King Baribe (9) and Jeremy Mohabir (25) go up to block a punt in the third quarter. On a chilly and windy Friday night, Wylie East fans not only had the homecoming festivities to celebrate, but also a dominating 70-6 Raiders’ victory over the South Garland Titans....
Eagles clipped by Pirates, 21-7
The scoreboard shows the final tally after Wylie's win over Rowlett. Wylie (5-1, 4-0 in 9-6A) grounds Rowlett (2-3, 2-5) on a rare Thursday night game. Pirates won 21-7 at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland. Wylie’s power defense held the Eagles to five rushing...
Haunted tours incorporate local history
Downtown Wylie will be the place for visitors and residents to take a ghostly tour through history this weekend. Hosted by the Wylie Historical Society, Smith Public Library and Parks and Recreation, Haunts & History is back for its second year. The ghost of local...
Three keys to victory: Wylie Pirates at Rowlett Eagles
Aidan Atwell (17) pressures Lakeview Centennial's Kendrick Sanders in the Pirates district win last week Wylie is coming off a convincing 41-29 win against Lakeview Centennial last week and is determined to add to its four-game winning streak with a district win over...
Raiders’ defense shines in victory over Owls
Raider quarterback Howard Fisher IV (4) runs up the middle on a read-option keeper for a Raider touchdown. The junior had over 220 yard combined yards in Wylie East’s win. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News GARLAND – If there was any question about how long it would take Wylie...
Pirates beat Centennial to stay undefeated in District 9-6A
Josh Ausborne (22) avoids a tackle in Wylie’s 41-29 win against Lakeview Centennial last Friday, Sept. 29. Ausborne was the PIrates leading rusher in the game with 69 yards. Oladipo Awowale/The Wylie News Pirate fans witnessed a battle between two of the area’s best...
Lady Raiders beat Centennial, Garland
Jordan Turner (8) sets up a shot while Dayden Dyess (7) looks on. The Lady Raiders are in second place in District 9-6A, a half game behind Sachse. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News The Lady Raiders (25-5, 8-1) had a good week, if winning is an indicator. After being handed...
Lady Pirates split games, slide to third in district
Tatum Gehrig, Addison Hinckley and Keelyn Green get ready for a serve from Lakeview Centennial in a match last Friday, Sept. 29. The Lady Pirates are in third place in District 9-6A. Oladipo Awowale/The Wylie News The Lady Pirates split their last two games in...