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Tennis sights set on regional tournament

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...

Golf teams showing early signs of success

Grayson Krumnow, Sports Editor

November 6, 2018

Tournament wins set tone for season this spring The varsity boys and girls golf teams are continuing to play their fall tournaments before district play in the spring. The boys come fresh off a first place victory at the Prairie Lakes tournament on Oct. 2. This is the third of five total tourname...

Volleyball team fighting way into playoffs

Tyler Luker, Staff Writer

November 6, 2018

Varsity team trying to keep season alive with win The Lady Wildcats volleyball team is looking to win a playoff spot in a tiebreaker match against McKinney Boyd on Oct. 26 in Allen despite a slow start to the season. Teri Minnis, volleyball coach, has created a game plan to defeat McKinney Boyd. ...

Wildcat football looking for new groove

Grayson Krumnow, Sports Editor

September 26, 2018

Varsity team trying to find winning path to finish season The Wildcat football team has begun their 2018 season with non-conference games against Hebron, Eastwood El Paso and Rowlett. The team started the season with a tough one point loss to the Hebron Hawks, with a score of 27-28, but showed l...

Tags: Football, plano, sports

Cross Country upping game

Tyler Luker, Staff Writer

September 25, 2018

Both boys and girls teams striding to improve The Wildcats cross country teams are looking to improve their performances over last season’s early ending for most of the runners at the UIL District 6A meet. Senior Ashlyn Hillyard was the only Wildcat to participate in the state meet, finishing third in...

Tags: cross country, plano, running, sports, track

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