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Lady Pirates show out in DISD tourney to cap big month

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Sports

December was quite the month for the Wylie Lady Pirates, as the girls jumped to No. 23 in the Texas Girls Coaches Association’s Class 6A rankings. They news came right before the Lady Pirates traveled to Dallas to compete in the 83rd Annual DISD Holiday Invitational, where Wylie continued to fly high.

With quality competition across the board in the 16-team event, Wylie was able to reel off four wins in five games to take home third place. The girls opened the action with a 54-40 victory over Frisco Reedy on Wednesday, Dec. 27.

By Austin Smith • [email protected]

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