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The boys varsity soccer team breaks their huddle following a halftime discussion of tactics. I know and I wish that I could have done better this past season, Madrigal said. I am looking forward to tryouts next year and being able to show the coaches my improvements over the off season. 
Photo submitted by Jose Madrigal

Soccer slump: boys and girls varsity soccer seek changes after disappointing seasons

Cameron Drummond, Staff Writer May 4, 2015

For the first time since the 2012-13 season, the boys and girls varsity soccer teams have both missed out on playoff action in the same year. With only 11 wins between them out of 36 combined matches,...

The boys bowling team poses for a photo with members of the girls team after placing second at the regional competition. Sometimes its hard to get everyone together to practice because lots of people have other things going on in their lives, Mandell said. Photo by Wildcat Bowling.

On the lane to victory: Bowling team advances to state tournament

Cameron Drummond, Staff Writer March 26, 2015

In an athletic rich environment like Plano, it's relatively hard for a sports team to fly under the radar while maintaining some level of success. Fortunately for the boys varsity bowling team, that distinction...

Before the game the girls basketball team poses for a team pic showing off their pink. We were getting ready to do our pre-game cheers, Alfonso said. Pre-game rituals are the biggest part of getting us pumped up. Photo submitted by Isabele Alfonso.

Girls basketball raises $1,000 for breast cancer awareness

Lizzy Ritchie, Staff Writer February 21, 2015

To show their support for those affected by breast cancer, the girls basketball team worked together to raise money for awareness. Although the Lady Cats lost to Plano West in their annual pink out game...

Seniors Matthew Kirchner and Brooks Panhans pose for a picture. If you were nominated they felt that you had high character and you were performing well in the classroom, said Kirchner.

Athletes honored for achievements in the classroom

Corey Picklesimer, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist February 11, 2015

After a successful season, seniors Brooks Panhans, Matthew Kirchner and Jordan Christian were nominated for the THSCA Academic All State selection. According to Panhans, the coaches can nominate up...

The signees of the Class of 2015. From left to right: Haley McDuffee (soccer), Beau Hott (football), Sam Tecklenburg (football), Mitchell Hansen (baseball), Austin Toups (baseball), Neema Behbahani (football), Jason Lee (football), Connor Barnard (baseball), and Reece Schattle (soccer). Photo used with permission of Plano admin.

National Signing Day 2015

Haley Samsel, Online Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2015

Feb. 4 signified the last day student athletes could sign with colleges, National Signing Day. 9 athletes represented Plano this morning, including seniors Haley McDuffee (soccer), Reece Schattle (soccer),...

Boys soccer kicks off season with a bang

Boys soccer kicks off season with a bang

Nathan Allen, Staff Writer January 30, 2015

The varsity soccer season officially began, with the boys team opening the season on Jan. 6 with a 1-0 victory over Sachse High School. "We've all been waiting long enough for the season to start,"...

Junior guard Ania Henderson lines up for a free throw during the teams 50-49 win over Hebron on Dec. 5. Photo by Lara Hudson.

Girls basketball looks toward future with new head coach

Emily Perez, Staff Writer January 6, 2015

With a new head coach and high expectations, the girls basketball team is living up to the hype with a strong start to the season, which began on Nov. 11. The Lady Wildcats notched a victory in their first...

The Wildcats take on the Wolves during a game last season. Photo by Terry Quinn.

Boys basketball aims to defend tournament title

Zane Vakser, Staff Writer December 27, 2014

Over winter break, the boys basketball team will attempt to defend their title as champions of the annual Wildcat Holiday Classic tournament. The tournament will begin on Dec. 29 in the Plano gym and feature...

Mad for Madden: Club aims to promote football, fun

Mad for Madden: Club aims to promote football, fun

Min Ji Kim, Staff Writer December 24, 2014

America is known for being football crazy, so it's no surprise that students have brought the sport to a new level with the new Madden Club. Club president junior Derrick Heisch held the club's first meeting...

Volleyball players named to the all-district first team celebrated their accomplishments at their banquet last month. Photo from Plano Senior High Volleyball.

Volleyball players receive all-district recognition

Arim Lee, Staff Writer December 18, 2014

After achieving a district record of 10-6 and a bi-district playoff berth, volleyball players juniors Emma Tecklenburg, Megan Duncan, Madelyn Cole, and freshman Adanna Rollins were recently named to the...

Boxes full of cans like these will be heading to the Plano Santas warehouse after the canned food drive concludes. We want to give back to the community and support our school, Fuchs said. Im looking forward to helping out our school and community. 
Photo submitted by Ariel Fuchs.

Can do attitude: Planoettes host holiday canned food drive

Cameron Drummond, Sports Writer December 2, 2014

A holiday tradition for the Planoettes held true again this year as they hosted a canned food drive in their name from Nov. 17 to Dec. 3, with fourth period classes banding together to donate as many cans...

Cheerleaders clap on the sidelines during the playoff game against Denton Guyer on Nov. 15. Photo by Terry Quinn.

Cheerleaders hold pajama fundraiser

Nathan Allen, Staff Writer November 17, 2014

The cheerleaders are hosting a fundraiser in which they are selling everything from regular night-wear to family pajama sets to seasonal slippers for the upcoming holidays. The fundraiser ends Dec. 5. Varsity...

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