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...
Late goal lifts Wylie girls over Lakeview
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...
Raiders notch program’s first playoff wins in pair of thrillers
The Wylie East Raiders watch the final seconds tick off the clock in their double-overtime win over Duncanville for the area title. The Raiders also came up with a one-point in the bi-district round thanks to a defensive stop against Rockwall Heath. Tina Lopez/The...
Wylie boys take control of district with shutout win
Zach Alsahli (7) tallied an assist in last week’s win over 2-0 North Garland. That was their only action of the week, with the victory keeping Wylie atop the District 9-6A standings. Oladipo Avowal/The Wylie News WYLIE – With six games to play, the Pirates soccer team...
Raiders look to keep magic flowing against Rockwall
A pair of tight victories over Rockwall Heath and Duncanville have Wylie East in the regional bracket for the first time in school history this week. Those two wins are the first in the program’s history as well, and the Raiders will look to add to that total this...
Defensive stop nets Raiders first playoff win
The Wylie East Raiders bested Rockwall Heath on Tuesday night by a score of 59-58. A late stop earned the Raiders a date with Duncanville in the area round this Thursday, Feb. 22. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News On Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Raiders pulled off the 59-58...
Rogers’ late-three lifts Pirates over Tyler Legacy
The Wylie Pirates are headed to the second round of the postseason following a 43-42 victory over Tyler Legacy. Next up, Wylie will face Lake Ridge this Thursday in the area round. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News The Wylie Pirates are flying high after edging Tyler Legacy...
Raiders end playoff drought, Next up Rockwall Heath
The Wylie East Raiders are returning to postseason basketball after a 10-year hiatus. They will travel to Mesquite Poteet on Tuesday, Feb. 20 to take Rockwall Heath. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News It’s been 10 years since the Wylie East boys basketball team has taken the...
Pirates to host Tyler Legacy in Bi-District matchup
After winning the District 9-6A with a record of 14-2, the Wylie Pirates are looking ahead to a potential playoff run. The Pirates will kick off postseason play with Tyler Legacy on Monday, Feb. 19. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News The Wylie Pirates are District Champs for...