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Class leaders share advice for future Raiders

Class leaders share advice for future Raiders

The top two Wylie East students, Amanda Lu, valedictorian, and Wyatt Kelley, salutatorian, , look ahead to their next chapter as they prepare for graduation at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at CUTx Event Center in Allen. Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News Achievements from the...

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10 Raiders named to all-district team

10 Raiders named to all-district team

The Wylie East Raiders baseball season ended with a playoff appearance, while the team was well represented in the District 10-5A All-District team. The Raiders (10-4, 17-11-1) had 10 players named to the all-district team, led by the District 10-5A Offensive Player...

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District-champion Pirates racked up awards

District-champion Pirates racked up awards

The District 9-6A champion Wylie Pirates won several all-district awards, including two superlative awards. Wylie (14-0, 31-11) had a perfect record during the regular season, led by District 9-6A Pitcher of the Year Jordyn Merrett and Defensive Player of the Year...

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Pirates show skill in spring game

Pirates show skill in spring game

Spring practices are a time to get the team up to speed for the coming season. For the Wylie Pirates, it’s also a time to generate excitement in their annual Maroon vs. White spring game. The white team came out on top in the scrimmage last Friday, but head coach...

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Wylie East narrowly misses state 7v7 qualification

Wylie East narrowly misses state 7v7 qualification

Wylie East narrowly missed out on qualification in the 7v7 state championships, losing in the final round. Taking on some of the area's top 5A and 6A teams, the Raiders were paired in Pool C with Frisco Lone Star, Sherman and Plano West Saturday morning. With the top...

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Wylie preaches competition in spring practices

Wylie preaches competition in spring practices

With the thunderous sound of shoulder pads colliding, the sidelines erupt with cheers and talk at the Wylie football practice. Jason Nwokedi read the play from his safety position and snuffed out the screen pass, knocking wide receiver Chris Lewis back behind the line...

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Raiders ready to rumble in 6A

Raiders ready to rumble in 6A

The Wylie East Raiders football team is hitting the ground running in the offseason, looking forward to big changes. The major change at Wylie East is the move up to 6A sports starting in the fall. Moving into District 9-6A with Wylie and Garland ISD, the team is...

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Pirates lose in regional quarterfinals

Pirates lose in regional quarterfinals

It was the end of the line for the Wylie Pirates softball team, who were swept in the regional quarterfinals by Waco Midway. The Pirates (14-0, 31-11) struggled in game one of the series Friday night at Midlothian High School, losing 11-1. Wylie started the game...

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Pirates win two medals at state

Pirates win two medals at state

The Wylie Pirates took home some silverware at the track and field state championships on Saturday. Competing in three events, Wylie had two medalists on the day. Nathanael Berhane started off the day with a personal record in the 3200, placing third overall...

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