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Last chance \\ Senior outfielder Jaylie Sibley is the last hope in a back and forth game against district 15-5A power house Lovejoy Leopards. The Leopards stayed ahead and won 2-1 March 10. Varsity's next district game is Tuesday March 16 at The Colony.

[PHOTO] Warning: We may snap at anytime!

August 5, 2020
After the game \\ Coach Mike Dormady visits with his team after playing Highland Park Dec. 4. After five years of coaching at this school, Dormady resigned at the conclusion of the 2020 season.

[PHOTO] Head coach leaves after years of work

February 21, 2021
Medal of honor \\ Senior Michael Vana receives his National Honor Society medal Oct. 21. NHS officers surprised recipients in their classes with the annual NHS tapping of new members. The induction will take place virtually this year in a Google Meet Oct. 27.

[PHOTO] National Honor Society inducts record-breaking 126 new members

November 9, 2020
Call somebody who cares \\ Counselor Mrs. Mandy Coers highly recommends that students use the text hotline when having harmful or suicidal thoughts. She has more information available in her office. “I like that the Crisis Text Line is a text,” Mrs. Coers said. “Studies have shown that it’s hard for teenagers to pick up the phone and talk.”

[PHOTO] September marks prevention month

September 29, 2020
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[PHOTO] Shining on the field and on her resume

August 21, 2020
Practice cancelled // With her mitt in hand, senior Nia Carter practices with her team to prepare for their next game. The girls varsity softball team held a winning record of 13-5 and continued to dominate as a powerhouse. However due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their season came to an abrupt end, affecting both students and staff. “Our team was something different this year,” Carter said. “We had a very strong offense that made it possible for us to win games. We weren't able to start district play, but we knew we started to make some of our opponents chatter about us.”

[PHOTO] Timeout on sports

April 7, 2020
Pitching to greatness // Freshman pitcher Caleb Adamson balances and winds up to throw to freshman Catcher Knox Wilson. The freshman baseball team starts out their season with a win 8-0 over the Plano East Panthers Feb. 12.

[PHOTO] 2019-2020 News Photos

December 5, 2019
Record setter \ \ Before a game, junior Akasha Davis, celebrates her accomplishment of getting 1000 points throughout her varsity career. Davis has played three years on the girls varsity basketball team. The team played Lovejoy High school Jan.11 and won 65-39.

[PHOTO] Long story short, she’s Akasha Davis

January 17, 2020
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[PHOTO] Blue out for POTE

November 6, 2019
In the mode // Looking at his radio, Varsity Wide Receiver Coach Garrett Horvath prepares for his first pre-season game of the season against Mount Pleasant Oct.31. Varsity lost 56-42. Coach Horvath came here from Denton High School this year.

Game stopper: Coach Garrett Horvath

April 10, 2019
Watching it fly \\ Sophomore Katelyn Sawyer sees how far her ball goes after chipping it onto the green, later putting for Bogey. Varsity girls placed fourth. Sawyer shot a 112. The Golf team is on the road again to Heritage Creek in Fairview Feb. 11.

[PHOTO] 2018-2019 News Photos

August 28, 2018
On air \\ The varsity football team storms the field to take on Mt. Pleasant Aug. 31. Coach Mike Dormady chose two players to be featured on 99.5 The Wolf's morning talk show.

[PHOTO] 99.5 the Wolf picks Raider football

September 26, 2018
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September 26, 2018
Strike One \\ Catching a pitch, freshman Sammy Harris positions himself in a wide stance to snag the baseball. He offers advice on what baseball players can do to pass the time during a rain delay.

6 things to do during rain delay

March 9, 2018
Sign of our life \\ Seven athletes sign to play at various colleges. Best friends Parker Millis and Christian Matta both signed to play at Doane University. “It's the happiest moment of my life and surreal going to college with my best friend,” Matta said.

Best Friends sign to same college

February 9, 2018
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The mission of the Wylie East High School news site is to inform, educate and entertain readers. Established Jan. 13, 2011. Principal: Mrs. Tiffany Doolan; Adviser: Mrs. Casi Thedford
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