Recovery for the goal
Story by Raelyn Albert, staff writer
May 3, 2019
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Mistaking a sore throat for the flu may not be a big deal, but mistaking a double kidney infection with something as small as pulling a muscle may have severe consequences. Hours before a tournament, junior Rebecca Richnow was rushed by her father to the hospital after shaking uncontrollably. Doc...
The Lion tamers
Story by Charli Hueter and Zane Johnston
May 3, 2019
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The girls varsity softball team was victorious against Greenville on April 5. They reigned victorious with a score of 10-2. The team was strong from the very beginning. In the first inning alone, Senior Lindsey Egger pitched solid strikes on the defensive, while freshman Ashanti Northcross made a sin...
Swimming toward bigger pools
Story by Cameron Murry, staff writer
April 2, 2019
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The alarm goes off. He’s already awake, speedo in tow. The pool is calling his name as he grabs the keys and heads out the door, a morning of water ahead of him. After seven years of swimming, Dylan Rosser reflects on the time he’s spent with the sport. “I went to a summer program and ther...
The not-so-level playing field
Story by Cate Rounds, staff writer
March 25, 2019
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The U.S. Women's soccer team is one of the most rivaled soccer teams in the world. They have won three World Cups, four Olympic gold medals and have broken numerous records. So why are these women paid significantly less than the men’s soccer team? The U.S. Women's soccer team felt discriminated against because ...
Method to the Madness
Story by John Morgan, sports editor
March 21, 2019
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Going out on top
Story by Cate Rounds, staff writer
March 19, 2019
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On March 11, the Lady Tigers defeated Sulphur Springs 1-0. This was the team’s last home game of the season and was also senior night. The team felt they had been struggling to play their best the past few games. This performance altered the game. “This game we really were on it,” senior Sar...
Swimming with Sharks
Story by Nathan Morriss, staff writer
March 8, 2019
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The Tigersharks came to compete at this year’s 5A state meet. Through hard work and determination, the Tigersharks were able to do well and place in a variety of events. The boys team, led by Captain Jackson Shellogg, was able to place eighth out of 53 teams. The girls placed 51st. “Swimming at ...
Kicking it
Story by Joseph Asher, staff writer
March 7, 2019
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Kemper York is a new student this year and plays for the boys' varsity soccer team. His passion for soccer started at a young age and has been an integral part of his life ever since. “I started playing when I was five years old,” York said. “I decided to play because my parents wanted to p...
Lions succumb to Lady Tigers
Story by Autumn Golden and April Alvarado
February 28, 2019
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The girls' varsity soccer team won their game against the Greenville Lions with a score of 3-2 on Feb. 26 at Tiger Stadium. This was their last game before the restart of district. “I think this was a really good game for us to start to come together,” senior Sarah Rogers said. “We’re abo...
A pool full of obstacles
Story by Logan Diggs, staff writer
February 10, 2019
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Jackson Shellogg stands behind the block at the state meet in Dallas, Texas, cleaning his goggles and preparing to race his opponents. When the final whistle is blown and all of the swimmers are told to get up, Jackson panics. He looks left and right and realizes one thing— he forgot to take his medicine....
Dropped the ball
Story by Madison Brown, managing editor
January 31, 2019
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The girls varsity basketball team was sadly defeated in their game against Royce City on Fri. Jan. 25. Although they put up a good fight for the majority of the game, the rival team came out ahead with a score of 55-51. The game started out intense. The Lady Tigers fought hard for control of the ba...
Lady Tigers defeat Paris Lady Cats
Story by Maddie Anderson and Ashlyn Winters
January 30, 2019
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Girls varsity soccer team defeated the Paris LadyCats 4-1 Jan. 29 at Tiger stadium. This was Coach Hillary Cloud’s first game back from maternity leave. “At the soccer game, our main coach, Hillary Cloud, came back. I believe that she really helped us understand the game more. Before the game an...
