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Tiger Times

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Tiger Times

Senior John Powell dribbles through the Pine Tree defense in a district game. The boys’ team looks to overcome adversity and find some success this season.

More than black and white

Story by John Morgan, sports editor January 2, 2019

Your reputation speaks for itself. Unfortunately, you’re not always the one who gets to choose it. The boys’ soccer team is looking to shed the past as they embark on a new season. After a winless...

Senior Abigail Deleon (4) shields the ball from a Sulphur Springs defender with support from former senior Jillian Ross and senior Sarah Jane Paddock. file photo

New coach, new year

Story by April Alvarado, opinion editor January 2, 2019

Two years ago, Coach Holly. Last year, Coach DeLeon. This year, Coach Cloud. The Lady Tigers soccer team will start their season on Jan. 14 with new coaches on both varsity and JV. Coach Hillary Cloud...

At the annual CASA color run, sophomore Caden Rainwater treks on despite the rain.

Racing against time

Story by Caden Rainwater, staff writer December 21, 2018

Everyone remembers the days of elementary school when everyone would test their speed against their friends for the honorable bragging rights. For me, the bragging rights were never in my hands, and in...

Senior Trent Foster swims in the 100 yard backstroke. Foster placed nine out of 16 in the event.

Testing the current

Story by Nathan Morriss, staff writer December 20, 2018

The swim team made the trek to Frisco Dec. 7-8 to compete in the North Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association 5A meet. The Tigersharks competed against 600 swimmers from across the state. “The...

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Hitting the curve

Story by Madison Brown, managing editor December 5, 2018

After years of dedication and hard work, this senior’s dream has finally paid off. On Nov. 15, senior Chris Lyles signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Southern Arkansas University (SAU). “I’ve...

Local soccer players try out new indoor soccer field. 5aside is the first public, indoor soccer field in Texarkana.

Kicking it indoors

Story by Nathan Morriss, staff writer December 4, 2018

The rain continues to pour down overhead. The seemingly optimistic weekend has turned into a dreary morning with the hope of playing soccer washed away into the drainage ditches. Rain and weather conditions...

Sophomore Gracie Henard swings her golf club. Colleges noticed Henards abilities and potential.

Shooting for the big leagues

Story by Zane Johnston, staff writer November 30, 2018

Sophomore Graci Henard has only been on the golf team for two years, but she has been playing since she was only six years old. “I played multiple sports when I was a little girl, and I just gravitated...

Senior Brendan Jackson is practicing his long jump during a track competition. Jackson has been part of track and field, boxing and taekwondo for many years.

Strengthening dedication

Story by Victoria Van, editor in chief May 23, 2018

Inhale, exhale. Sweat beads down his head and he pushes forward, never pausing to take a break. With every swing and kick adrenaline pulsates through his body as his muscles tighten rapidly. Each motivational...

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Golf team falls short at regional meet

Story by Matt Prieskorn and Connor Brooks May 2, 2018

The golf team competed in the regional tournament on April 23 and 24 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The Tigers finished in sixth place while the Highland Park Scots won the tournament with a score...

Sophomore Alexis Bolden prepares to collide with the catcher as senior Ryan Williams yells for her to slide into home plate. Bolden would score a 4-2 victory over Pine Tree.

Swingin’ for playoffs

Story by Lindsey Egger, viewpoint editor April 12, 2018

The Lady Tigers softball team has three losses and six wins so in district so far. They have three games left in district before they know where they will be seated in playoffs. Two of their outfielders...

Junior Mabry Smith pitches another inning trying to throw off the batter with each throw. In a close game against Sulphur Springs, the Lady Tigers softball team lost a game with the score ending 4-6.

Lady Tigers bested by Sulphur Springs

Story by Lindsey Egger, viewpoint editor March 21, 2018

Last night the Lady Tigers softball team lost 6-4 in a close game against Sulphur Springs. Texas High was ahead by four points for five innings until Sulphur Springs gained a lead in the sixth inning....

Sophomore Alfonso Vargas strikes the ball across the field from the goal box. The Tigers play in Mount Pleasant on Friday, March 9.

Wildcats trounce Tigers

Story by Celeste Anderson, editor in chief March 7, 2018

The Texas High Tigers boys’ soccer team faced off against Sulphur Springs on Tuesday, March 6. The game began fast, with the ball going back and forth across both sides only to be denied from a net....

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