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The School Newspaper of Plano Senior High School.

Wildcat Tales

The School Newspaper of Plano Senior High School.

Wildcat Tales

Junior Nick Hunter participating in a powerlifting competition

Powerlifting advances

Zack Bridwell, Staff Writer April 15, 2017

After five powerlifting athletes placed at the state championship, senior Maddie Graham will advance to the national championship on April 1 in Pennsylvania.     “Making nationals is one of my...

Senior Emma Bonin dribbling the ball during a game.

Girls soccer wins district, first time this century

Khara Ekes, Opinion/Layout Editor April 11, 2017

For the first time in the 21st century, the Plano girls soccer team won their district and was able to advance into the playoffs. “I thought the girls were capable of winning state,” Head Coach Heather...

Senior Ryann Tooker awaits the beginning of a play during the game against Plano East. (Photo by Yolanna Jotanovic)

Varsity Volleyball Season Comes To End

Khara Ekes, Opinion/ Layout Editor December 6, 2016

After losing their game to Byron Nelson and being eliminated from the playoffs, the varsity volleyball team reflects on the things they still need to improve upon as well as what they did right this season. “I...

Junior Samantha Shulhan during practice (Photo by Maddy Bouldin)

Cross country runners qualify for regionals

Grace Tsichlis, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

For the first time since 1998, the girls’ cross country team placed first at the district meet on Oct. 20 and advanced to the regional meet with one individual going on to the state meet. “Winning...

Soccer Player Committed to McNeese State

Zack Bridwell, Staff Writer October 24, 2016

While many people play sports in high school, not many get the choice of being able to play in college and after, that is something senior forward Mariah Ruelas can say she is proud of achieving. Ruelas...

Senior Aaron Ragas posses the ball at football game against Allen. (Photo by Jordyn Carter)

Football still has goal of playoffs in sights

Zack Bridwell, Staff Writer October 24, 2016

Heading into week six, the varsity football team looks to prevail past their first four losses and play harder than ever to work their way towards the playoffs. Plano has now lost four games...

Junior Seagol Mbua stands with the family of First Lieutenant Robert Welch III during Plano’s Maroon Out game against MacArthur. (Photo by Jordyn Carter)

Game Honors Military

Sabrina LeBoeuf, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2016

For the past five years, the school has honored locals and alumni who have served in the armed forces with the annual Maroon Out for the Military football game. “These are people in our own...

Senior Jaclyn Childress, number 14, is about to slam the ball over the net as her teammates move in for support at the Plano vs Lewisville game where the Wildcats were victorious with a score of 3-0.  (Photo by Ashlee Salfelder)

Varsity volleyball player committed as sophmore

Khara Ekes, Layout Editor/ Opinion Editor September 30, 2016

For the past six years, senior Jaclyn Childress has devoted her time and effort to playing volleyball for both her club team, Skyline, and Plano Senior. As a result of having played on a volleyball...

Junior Charles Brockman (right) competes alongside Allen senior Bryce Douglas in the boys 300-meter hurdles at the District 6-6A track and field meet in Flower Mound. (Photo courtesy of Plano Running)

Track and field prepares for state meet

Taryn Evans, Staff Writer May 4, 2016

Several Plano runners advanced in the track and field postseason following their performances in the district, area and regional meets. The results of the district meet, held early this April at Marcus...

Plano wrestling in action during the McKinney North duals on Jan. 16 at McKinney North High 
School. Photo by Kelly Jones.

Wrestling prepares for district meet

Ashlee Salfelder, Staff Writer February 2, 2016

Currently standing with an 8-4 record in dual matches and placing in three tournaments so far, the boys wrestling team has had a successful season heading into the district meet. The team began the...

Senior #22 Claire Gantzer controls the ball in the varsity match against Lewisville on Jan. 12. The game finished in a 3-0 win for Plano.  Photo credit to Varsity Views.

Girls soccer seeks postseason return

Khara Ekes, Staff Writer February 1, 2016

With the knowledge that there is a tough season ahead of them, the girls varsity soccer team is preparing to try and make a return to the postseason for the first time since 2010. In order to do so,...

Jon Roth attempts to flick the ball on during the varsity game against Allen on Jan. 19. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Photo credit to Varsity Views.

Boys soccer aims for bounceback season

Amanda McNatt, Staff Writer February 1, 2016

Following a disappointing last season, the boys varsity soccer team hopes to get back on track this year. After winning only three district games and finishing last in District 6-6A in 2015, team members...

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