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‘Gold-en standard’ set for Raiders

‘Gold-en standard’ set for Raiders

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...

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Cam Pruitt makes his presence known at Wylie

Cam Pruitt makes his presence known at Wylie

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...

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District champion Pirates earn All-District nominations

District champion Pirates earn All-District nominations

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...

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Wylie native prepares to achieve Olympic dream

Wylie native prepares to achieve Olympic dream

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...

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Pirates see growth through spring practices

Pirates see growth through spring practices

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...

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Graduating athletes share senior stories

Graduating athletes share senior stories

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...

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Sachse falls in regional quarterfinals to Heath

Sachse falls in regional quarterfinals to Heath

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...

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Baserunning woes doom Pirates in season-ending sweep

Baserunning woes doom Pirates in season-ending sweep

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...

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