Senior Payton Miller (24) drives by Wylie East’s LeAire Nicks for a crafty finish to get the basket and the foul. Wylie’s aggressive play set the tone for their 66-53 win to remain unbeaten in district play. Austin Smith/The Wylie News The wins continue to pile for...
Pirates win boys district title, East finishes third
Wylie and Wylie East competed in the District 9-6A track and field district championships Wednesday and Thursday, with several athletes qualifying for area. The Pirates were the top varsity team on the boys side, placing first overall as a team with 172 points. They...
Wylie East loses to Ridge Point in state semifinals
GEORGETOWN - Three extra-time goals were the difference, but Wylie East ended up on the losing end Friday morning. Wylie East took its first lead in the first half of extra time when Amaya Dawkins' corner kick deflected off of Ridge Point goalkeeper Molly Thompson for...
Lady Raiders top first-place Pirates 8-5
Wylie East scored six runs in the first two innings Tuesday night, winning the Crosstown Showdown 8-5. The victory snapped Wylie's (12-1, 22-9) 13-game winning streak and pulled East (11-2, 20-9) within one game of the District 9-6A standings. The win also gave the...
Pirates top Raiders in extra innings
It took 11 innings, but the Wylie Pirates finally broke through to win game one of the Crosstown Showdown. Wylie (9-0, 13-12) defeated Wylie East (7-2, 12-9) on the road Tuesday night 7-5, strengthening the advantage in the District 9-6A standings. With both teams set...
Wylie East punches ticket to state, wins Region 2-6A championship
Raegan Hollis scored twice in the first 10 minutes, and that was all the difference for No. 2 Wylie East. The Lady Raiders defeated Bridgeland Saturday morning, clinching the Region II-6A championship. Hollis opened the scoring just a few minutes into the game,...
No. 2 Wylie East shuts out The Woodlands, advances to regional finals
No. 2 Wylie East won their 27th consecutive game Friday afternoon, advancing to the regional final. The Lady Raiders defeated The Woodlands 3-0 in the regional semifinals in Round Rock, scoring all three goals in the second half. Amaya Dawkins opened the scoring less...
Atkins, Stroup throw no-hitter in Wylie East’s win
Kason Atkins and Tyler Stroup combined to throw five no-hit innings as the Wylie East Raiders shut out South Garland 19-0. In the win over the Titans, Adam and Alex Herod each had three RBIs, along with three RBIs from Luke Epperson on three hits and two walks. Wylie...
Wylie sweeps Rowlett, 8-0 halfway through district play
The Wylie Pirates won their eighth consecutive game Thursday night, remaining perfect through district play. They defeated Rowlett 10-1 at home, completing the two-game sweep and keeping the Pirates on top of the District 9-6A standings. For the season, Wylie has...