Early Woes
Story by TJ Wall, sports editor
August 30, 2019
On Thursday, August 29th, the Tigers traveled to Waxahachie to face the Pflugerville Hendrickson Hawks to open up the season. In the end, the Tigers were overcome with a score of 7-21, an improvement over last year’s 7-56 blowout. The entire first half was filled with both teams going back and ...
Learning from the Lobos
Story by Doug Kyles, staff writer
August 28, 2019
In a scrimmage last week against the defending 6A-2 champions, the Tigers got their first glimpse of their potential in a match up against the Longview Lobos. Considering last year’s struggles and failure to make the playoffs, the team has a positive view of their chances this year. “The s...
A coach remembered
Story by Anna Grace Jones, Editor in chief
June 8, 2019
There is a general consensus that high school students are highly impressionable. They are naive and unaware of the realities of adulthood, in most cases. Those that are given the opportunity to lead, teach or mentor them and accept the challenge are admirable. Texas High School golf coach Jay Brewer was ...
Recovery for the goal
Story by Raelyn Albert, staff writer
May 3, 2019
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
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
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
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 ...
Going out on top
Story by Cate Rounds, staff writer
March 19, 2019
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
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
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
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...
