Wylie sophomore Ida Varghese ran to 17th place in the girls 4x400-meter relay at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie sophomore Ida Varghese fulfilled her goal of competing in the AAU Junior Olympic Games, held...
After joining Wylie East High School in February, football coach Marcus Gold is experiencing his first taste of on-field action, coaching the Raiders through their early offseason projections. With over two weeks of practices under his belt, Gold said he’s excited...
Cam Pruitt has always been the best athlete on his team. On Friday, May 21, Pruitt had three put-outs at the shortstop position for the Wylie Pirates baseball team in their playoff game against Rockwall. It was a disappointing, close defeat for the Pirates and a game...
After winning the District 9-6A Championship by a comfortable margin, there was no doubt Wylie’s baseball team would be well-represented at the district championship awards. The Pirates finished the season 13-1 in district play and with a three-game lead over...
When Jourdan Delacruz moved from Wylie to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center after her sophomore year of high school, it was all to realize a dream. Now in 2021, she’s realizing it fully, qualifying for Team USA to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in...
The Wylie Pirates football team wanted to get stronger and tougher on the football field, and it showed at the spring game on May 24. What is normally a showcase for parents and fans turned into a competitive defensive battle between the white and maroon teams. Both...
With graduation on Friday, several Wylie East senior athletes spoke about their favorite senior memories, lasting legacy as a Lady Raider and post-graduation plans. Akasha Davis, volleyball and basketball … on the emotions surrounding her senior year “My emotions...
After defeating Belton in the area round of the playoffs, the Sachse baseball team faced a tough challenge in their next competition: Rockwall-Heath. Squaring off in a best-of-three series held at Wylie East, the Mustangs managed to take an early lead, though an...
Sometimes a singular play or moment in sports can lead to a team’s demise. Almost like a gut punch, that one play can be difficult to come back from and creates doubt. The Wylie Pirates baseball team took multiple gut punches, got back up, and nearly pulled the...
