Jason Olford poses for a picture with his son, Jamal, a freshman defensive back for the James Madison University football team. Photo courtesy Jason Olford By David Wolman [email protected] Last Saturday’s weather forecast for Eugene, Ore., called for a reprieve...
Wylie East’s defense continues its strong returning presence on the defensive side of the ball, with two returning linebackers for the 2023 season. While first-team all-district linebacker Robert Samano graduated after 108 tackles for the Raiders’ defense last season,...
The Wylie Pirates linebackers combined for 33 sacks last season, one of the most productive groups in the area. Unfortunately for the dominant defense, 14 of those sacks came from seniors last season, leaving a void to fill for the 2023 roster. Still with two of the...
Wylie East had a chance to compete with the state’s best in the 7-on-7 state championships last weekend, finishing in the top 32. Heading to College Station on June 23 and 24, the Raiders entered the tournament after qualifying from the Arlington Invitational. Heading...
Bella Dayton’s journey from the Wylie High School softball team to the University of Texas has been long, but she’s found her comfort zone in Austin. After helping lead the Pirates to the playoffs her senior season in 2019, Dayton went on to the University of Arizona...
Coming off a district championship season, the Raiders are out to prove themselves again, with a talented defense returning for the new year. While the defensive line graduated seniors Anthony James, who is on scholarship at the University of Washington, and defensive...
The Wylie Pirates had one of the best defenses in the area in 2022 and bring back plenty of talent for the new year. Leading the way for the defense is the defensive line, which helped spearhead one of the top run defenses in District 9-6A. Holding opponents to 17...
The Wylie East Raiders punched their ticket to state in 7-on-7 football. Competing in the Colt Classic State Qualifying Tournament in Arlington last Friday, June 2, the Raiders were one of three teams to qualify for state. They capped off a perfect tournament by...
The Wylie East High School athletics department will look a little different in the 2023-24 calendar year, with the appointment of three new coaches. The Raiders are replacing their cross country, boys soccer and boys basketball coaches for next season, appointing...
