Swim looking to make a splash
Alek Marcussen, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
The swim team has dove into their new season and is looking to build off of last years success. “We’re way stronger this year than we were last year,” swim coach Alexandra Damon said. Last year, the team that went to state was made up of six boys, senior Aust...
Dodgers blow it once again
Tyler Luker, Co-Editor and Sports Editor
October 24, 2019
The Los Angeles Dodgers have choked in October once again. Clayton Kershaw and company proved that they still can’t handle the playoffs by blowing the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals. This year marks the first time a team that won 106 games in the regular season lost...
Football prepares for heated game against West
September 27, 2019
The rivals of Plano and Plano West are about to clash for victory on the football field on Sept. 27 at Clark Stadium. “West has always been a traditional rival to play,” senior Cody Crist said. “There’s a general excitement around and everyone on the team knows that their job is to win.” The...
World Series contenders emerge
Tyler Luker, Co-Editor and Sports Editor
September 26, 2019
With the MLB season winding down, there seems to be only a couple teams left that really have a shot of coming away with a championship this season. Teams like the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees are clearly head and shoulders above their competition, de...
Tennis sights set on regional tournament
Tyler Luker, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
After winning the district championship, tennis looks to achieve success in the Regional Tournament at Waco on April 17-18. “We feel confident and prepared,” sophomore Ben McDonald said. “We just need to stay focused.” The Wildcats placed first and second in t...
Swim and Dive makes a splash at regionals
Tyler Luker, Staff writer
February 22, 2019
The swim team is looking to achieve success at state on Feb. 14-16 after a great outing in districts and regionals. In districts, the boys team placed third overall and the girls finished in fourth, with 90 percent of swimmers setting personal bests. Twelve swimmers moved on to regionals, consisting...
Girls basketball gain ground
Grayson Krumnow, Sports Editor
February 22, 2019
After a disappointing 0-2 start in district, the girls varsity basketball team has now picked up steam in hopes to repeat as Texas state champions with an 8-4 record in district. Although they are far from the 10-1 start the team had last year, the lady wildcats have won four out of their last five...
Soccer kicking towards goals
Tyler Luker, Staff writer
February 22, 2019
The boy’s soccer team is looking to achieve success in district play after a good start to the season, going 4-2-1 in non-district play and currently holding a 2-1-1 record in district play. The team achieved a 3-1 win against Bridgeport on Jan. 4, a shutout of Round Rock on Jan. 5, a one goal victory...
Lady wildcats strive to triumph another state championship
Grayson Krumnow, Sports Editor
January 11, 2019
The girl's basketball team have begun their quest to repeat as state champions, playing several key non-conference games to open the season. The team started the season with a perfect record of 10-0, including a 4-0 record at home and 2-0 in away games. The Lady Wildc...
Wildcat volleyball team digs deep into the playoffs
Tyler Luker, Staff Writer
January 11, 2019
Despite being underdogs, the Lady Wildcats volleyball team made their deepest playoff run in five years, however, their run came to an end against Prosper on Nov. 6 in the third round, losing in four sets. Senior co-captain Grace Glasscock thinks this season has been a success altho...
Wildcat basketball team is ambitious to have lasting run in playoffs
Grayson Krumnow, Sports Editor
January 11, 2019
The boy's basketball team have begun their fall season, playing their first games against Frisco Heritage, Mesquite, Frisco Lone Star tournament and Desoto and holding a record of 4-3. The boys were unsuccessful in their season opener, losing the tough game against Frisco Heritage by ...
Senior Ashlyn Hilliard triumphs race in Round Rock
Isis Kazadi, Opinion Editor
November 26, 2018
Ashlyn Hilliard conquered the state championship cross country race in Round Rock walking away as not only a school record holder for the 5k, but with a 6A State Champion title on her belt. Hilliard has been steadily working her way to becoming a champion since her sophomore year, fir...