In their district opener against Sherman, the Raiders (0-1, 2-2) couldn’t overcome an 18-0 first-half deficit, losing 38-17. Key Play of the Game: Phoenix Grant converts on fourth down for a TD Entering the fourth quarter, Sherman held a 25-14 lead, driving within the...
Wylie Fire-Rescue Capt. Matt Tripp and his fire department colleagues had difficulty leaving a fire station in Louisiana last week. “We became very, very close over those two weeks,” he said, noting it was an emotional experience at the station, where...
Nakita Christensen does not like the prospect of the Wylie Recreation Center being managed by someone outside city control. She told the Wylie City Council at its meeting Sept. 14 that she comes from a low-income situation and can’t afford rates that she said YMCA...
The Wylie East cross country team returned to action Saturday, Sept. 18, at Warren Park for the Frisco Invitational. The varsity Lady Raiders finished 13th overall with 350 total points. Senior Anjelika Abraham led the way, finishing 32nd overall (20:04.54), improving...
On the third play of the game, the Wylie Pirates found the end zone. Wylie (1-4, 1-1) had no trouble Thursday night, defeating South Garland (0-5, 0-2) 63-0. The Pirates scored on all eight of their first-half possessions to take a 56-0 lead into the...
Wylie East enjoyed the benefit of the bye week, entering district play healthy. Their first district matchup will be at home against the Sherman Bearcats Friday. Here are three keys to a Raiders victory this week: Score early and often In each of their first three...
The time is now for the Wylie Pirates. Wylie (0-4, 0-1) hosts South Garland (0-4, 0-1) in the second round of the District 9-6A competition. Wylie want to accomplish two things in their week five matchup. First, avenge their nail-biting loss to South...
In their second week of district play, the Wylie East volleyball team wasn’t able to meet their expectations. After defeating Denison in their district opener, the Lady Raiders (1-2, 11-11) had two tough tests in front of them. Wylie East opened the week on the road,...
The Wylie Pirates volleyball team continued its district streak with three wins in a row. Taking on Naaman Forest Tuesday night, the Pirates (13-15, 3-1) swept the Rangers 25-15, 25-16 and 25-21. Karson Barclow and Sadie Warren led Wylie throughout. Barclow had 11...
