A new year with a new team, the Wylie Pirates volleyball team kicked off its 2021 season. In the opening week, Wylie came out with seven wins and two losses over the week. Starting on the road at Richardson on Aug. 10, Wylie played Mesquite Horn and Richardson in a...

Any program can have a suc­cessful season. With the target on their backs, the goal for the Wylie boys and girls cross-country teams is to repeat that success. Both teams reign as District 9-6A champi­ons and have their respective challenges to repeat that mark. The...

The Autumn Wind is a Raider, pillaging just for fun. He’ll knock you ‘round and upside down, And laugh when he’s conquered and won.” “The Autumn Wind” by Steve Sabol, NFL Films This year, the autumn wind signals more for the Wylie East football team, marking the start...

It’s never easy to replace a player, especially at quarter­back. The Wylie Pirates face just that challenge, replacing their leader behind center for the 2021 season. Marcus McElroy was a two-year starter for the Pirates, finishing as a back-to-back first-team...

At the age of 56, Danny Mo­nistere may be in the best shape of his life. The Wylie resident is pursu­ing an athletic career most peo­ple left behind in high school. Six years ago, he discov­ered the USATF Masters track program. Itching to get back into the sport,...

Often ignored until the game’s biggest moments, special teams can make or break a football team. For the Wylie Pirates, it’s not something that goes unnoticed, as they work relentlessly at fine-tuning their special team’s group. Last season, the Pirates had one of the...

Following a first round play­off exit last season, the Wylie East softball team is already preparing for the start of the up­coming school year, including hiring its next head coach. With Amy Southern retiring after her fifth season leading the Lady Raiders, Wylie...