Subscribe
Rotary Golf 2024

Three keys to Wylie East versus Nimitz

by | Sep 30, 2020 | Sports

Wylie East had a frustrating start to their season with their opening loss to Mt. Pleasant. After a long travel to face them on the road, the Raiders strug­gled to take care of the football. A big third quarter from the Ti­gers sealed Wylie East’s fate in week one, and they’ll look to bounce back in week two.

They take on Irving Nimitz, who struggled last season to a 2-8 record overall, but do return 18 starters. Here are the three keys to Wylie East’s victory against an experienced Vikings team.

For the full story, see the Sept. 30 issue or subscribe online.

By Kyle Grondin • [email protected]

Subscribe RH Love

0 Comments

Order photos

Related News

East splits Rowlett series, to face Rockwall in playoffs

East splits Rowlett series, to face Rockwall in playoffs

May 3, 2024 |

With Wylie East’s 7-1 win over Rowlett last weekend, the Raiders locked up the third spot in District 9-6A. They take on Rockwall this week in the bi-district matchup to open the postseason. (Tina Lopez/The Wylie News) (More Photos) The Wylie East baseball team took...

read more
McPherson’s extra-inning slam lifts Wylie

McPherson’s extra-inning slam lifts Wylie

May 3, 2024 |

The Lady Pirates swept their bi-district matchup with North Forney to move on to the second round of the playoffs. After winning the first game 13-4, Jennifer McPherson’s grand slam in the bottom of the eighth sealed the two-game sweep. (Tina Lopez/The Wylie News)...

read more
Raiders run away with district crown

Raiders run away with district crown

Apr 5, 2024 |

The Wylie East boys track team brought home the district hardware from the 9-6A meet. The Raiders tallied 166 points to win with ease, outscoring the second-place finishers by 59 points. (Austin Smith/The Wylie News) The Wylie East Raiders are the District 9-6A...

read more
East bests Wylie to advance to regional semis

East bests Wylie to advance to regional semis

Apr 3, 2024 |

With a 3-1 win over Wylie, the Lady Raiders are two wins away from a return trip to the Class 6A State Tournament. The girls will travel to Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday for a four-team single elimination bracket to determine who represents Region II in the state...

read more
East girls kicking off postseason with Heath

East girls kicking off postseason with Heath

Mar 22, 2024 |

Amaya Dawkins (10) and the rest of Wylie East seniors will look to lead the Lady Raiders back to the state tourney as the playoffs start next week. East will kick things off in Caddo Mills on Tuesday, March 26 against the Rockwall-Heath Lady Hawks. (Tina Lopez/The...

read more
Lady Pirates to face Tyler Legacy in playoff-opener

Lady Pirates to face Tyler Legacy in playoff-opener

Mar 22, 2024 |

The first time Wylie took on Tyler Legacy this year, freshman Kennedy Butler (3) scored a pair of goals as part of a 2-2 draw. Next, the two squads will meet at City Bank Stadium in Forney in the bi-district round of the playoffs. (Tina Lopez/The Wylie News)  The...

read more
Big week keeps Raiders’ playoff hopes alive

Big week keeps Raiders’ playoff hopes alive

Mar 8, 2024 |

Matthew Deffo (8) races up field in Wylie East’s 3-1 win over Garland. Deffo had a pair of goals in the game, while assisting on the third to help the Raiders top the Owls. (Austin Smith/The Wylie News) The Wylie East Raiders are quite the run as the end of the...

read more
Late goal lifts Wylie girls over Lakeview

Late goal lifts Wylie girls over Lakeview

Mar 8, 2024 |

Cameron Pero (21) attacks a loose ball from the back post before putting it in the net for Wylie’s only tally of their 1-0 victory over Lakeview Centennial. A shot from Grace Paul was deflected to Pero, who buried it in the back of the net to give the Lady Pirates the...

read more
Order photos
Jersey Mikes May 2022
Rotary Golf 2024
Jersey Mikes May 2022
Public Notice - Subscribe
Jersey Mikes May 2022
Rotary Golf 2024
Jersey Mikes May 2022
Public Notice - Subscribe