Wylie Police Department blotter from April 4 – April 10 April 4• 12:43 – Possession of Marijuana, less than 2 ounces – 2000 N. Hwy. 78 • 16:56 – Assault Bodily Injury/Family Member – 1300 E. Oak St. • 18:46 –Found Property – 1800 McMillen Rd.• 20:36 – Possession of a...
Event honors veterans at Wylie Cemetery
Veteran graves at cemeteries across the U.S., and now in Wylie, will be honored in a final end-of-year tribute Dec. 14 as part of National Wreaths across America Day. Wylie Cemetery will once again participate in Wreaths Across America next month, joining more than...
Time to Regroup: Raiders hunt for playoff spot
The Wylie East boys soccer team enters the new year looking to regroup with a younger team. For the first time in three seasons, the Raiders will need to replace a large senior class. Coach Jeremy Seeton said he believes this year’s team is capable of great things and...
Lady Raiders defeat The Colony
The Lady Raiders kept their winning streak alive after defeating The Colony 54-39 Tuesday afternoon. They scored 12 of the final 16 points in the first quarter to lead by five points. By halftime, Wylie East led 31-16 thanks to a defense that held The Colony scoreless...
Lady Raiders open district with Denison victory
The Lady Raiders overcame a late Denison run to win their district opener 69-63 Tuesday night. Wylie East had a good start early, leading 20-11 at the end of the first quarter. Denison cut the lead by halftime to six points. In the second half, the Lady Yellow...
Girls soccer ready for another successful season
Kody Christensen is used to entering a season with high expectations. Since winning their first 5A state championship in 2015, coach Christensen and the Lady Raiders girls soccer team’s goal is to win a second. Since then, they have had a lot of success, reaching the...
Lady Raiders lose to Bishop Lynch
In their first game at the new Williams Center, Wylie East lost their final pre-district game to Bishop Lynch 52-39 Friday night. They started off well, leading 15-11 at the end of the first quarter. Bishop Lynch cut into the lead by halftime, trailing 23-22 at the...
Fourteen Raiders earn all-district honors
The Wylie East football team had 14 players earn all-district honors for the 2021 season. In Marcus Gold’s first year as coach, the Raiders won their first two games and finished with a 3-7 record. They went 1-5 in district play, defeating West Mesquite at home Oct....
Raiders lose to Forney
The Raiders lost their opener in the new Williams Center to Forney 62-56. They were up by eight points with six minutes left in the first half before a Jackrabbits run cut the lead to 31-29 at halftime. Wylie East struggled to make their shots in the fourth quarter...
Lady Raiders finish with all-district honors
The Wylie East volleyball team was honored after a successful 2021 campaign with several teammates earning all-district recognition. The Lady Raiders had their best season since 2017, finishing with a 19-16 record. They were 9-5 in district play to earn third place...