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Kailyn Williams

Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor

Kailyn Williams is a second-year member of the newspaper staff and Sports Editor. She is an overachieving perfectionist, who doesn’t like failing. She is a member of the varsity volleyball team and likes to maintain straight A’s.

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Crime scene vehicles sit outside of a home off of Lemon Acres Lane in Nash, Texas where four people were murdered on May 23, 2023. Police arrested the suspected shooter after a standoff that lasted several hours.

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Keith Schutte (right) sits on alongside the Tiger baseball field with Al Hannah (left). Schutte acted as the Voice of the Tigers for twelve years as of 2023 before passing.

Voice of the Tigers

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
May 19, 2023
Freshman Sydney Woods delivers a pitch in district match against Tyler High Friday, Mar. 10, 2023. The Tigers finished with a final district record of 5-9.

Face of the game – Sydney Woods

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
E. Jean Carroll and her legal team arrive at the Southern District of New York Court early on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in New York. (Luiz C. Ribeiro/N.Y. Daily News/TNS)

Trump loses federal case

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
Hailey Van Lith #10 of the Louisville Cardinals looks to pass during the second half against the Oregon Ducks in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 28, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/TNS)

Transfer troubles

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
May 8, 2023
Texas A&M University at Texarkana baseball teams game ended in a no contest after a player was shot while in the bullpen Saturday, April 29. Suspects have since been apprehended and the player is in recovery.

Baseball player shot as result of off-site altercation

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
May 1, 2023
The main road the stretches throught the heart of Downtown Texarkana.

From the birth

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
April 24, 2023
The Lady Tigers senior line up along the first baseline chalk on senior night against the Whitehouse Lady Wildcats Tuesday, April 18, 2023. From left to right, third baseman Emma Prince, first baseman Anna Shults and manager Kiara Martin. The Lady Tigers fell to the Wildcats 6-9.

Solemn senior night

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
April 21, 2023

Sliding home

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
April 6, 2023
Angel Reese (10) of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts toward Caitlin Clark (22) of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the fourth quarter of the 2023 NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/TNS)

Order on the court

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Lady Tigers poses after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 during the 2023 NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/TNS)

March Madness

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
Sophomore Karnell Jolly races to the finish line in the 1600 meter relay. The 4x4 won the Watty Myers meet, advancing the team to the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays.

Texas Relays

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
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Watty Myers

Story by Kailyn WIlliams, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Handicapped parking spots sit empty in the Texas High main student parking lot. The TISD Police Department has begun administering parking tickets with a $600 fine as Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

Parking violations

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
March 6, 2023
Freshman Kyleigh Perkins receives baton from junior Keira Collins in the varsity girls 400 meter relay at the Mav Relays track meet Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The varsity girls finished third overall with a total of 80 points in the meet.

Back on track

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
The college experience

The college experience

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023

Defining sexual assault

Story by Joseph Haynes-Stewart, Kailyn Williams, Anna Lee and Braylen Garren
February 16, 2023
Interim head coach Chelsea Slider addresses team before their first game of the season. The Lady Tigers took a victory over Redwater 4-1 Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.

Sliding into position

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
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Super Bowl LVII

February 13, 2023
Rihanna performs at the halftime show in Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Monica Herndon/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Rihanna out of retirement

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Freshman Preslie Clopp rounds third base after her second consecutive home run to start her freshman season. The Lady Tigers had their first scrimmages to start the season Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.

Starting the season

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
February 6, 2023

[Video] Volleyball banquet

January 31, 2023
Travis Kelce (87) and Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images/TNS)

Chiefs return to the Super Bowl

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Super Bowl LVII predictions

[Video] Super Bowl LVII predictions

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills gestures towards the crowd during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Highmark Stadium on Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, New York. (Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images/TNS)

Hamlin on the road to recovery

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
January 21, 2023
Junior Tamarcus Gray drives the lane in their game against Tyler High Jan. 13, 2023. The game was suspended after an altercation between the two teams later on in the first quarter.

Altercation throws off basketball season

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
January 20, 2023
Avatar: The Way of Water is the fourth highest grossing movie in box offices. (Photo courtesy of avatar.com)

Avatar: The Way of Water

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
The Georgia Bulldogs claim their second championship crown, back-to-back, after dominating TCU 65-7 Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Georgia reign

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
January 10, 2023
Buffalo Bills players look on after teammate Damar Hamlin (3) collapsed on the field after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images/TNS)

Hamlin recovering from collapse

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
January 6, 2023
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[Photo] Making history . . . again

December 9, 2022
University of Connecticut commit Stephon Castle drives the lane in main event against Duncanville in day two of Hoopfest Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Despite Castles 41 point performance, Duncanville took the win 80-76.

The main event

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
Senior Ron Holland of Duncanville celebrates after a fast break dunk in the main event of day one of Hoopfest Friday, Dec. 2. The Duncanville Panthers defeated Bartlett 66-51.

Duncanville dominates Bartlett

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
December 3, 2022
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National Championship shake-up

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
Duncanville returns to Texas High to face the rest of the teams at the Red River Hoopfest Dec. 2 - 3, 2022.

Red River Hoopfest

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
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Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer (19) acknowledges the crowd after a 4-1 win against UCLA in a semifinal of the NCAA Womens Soccer College Cup at Avaya Stadium on Dec. 6, 2019, in San Jose, California. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Meyers family files wrongful death lawsuit

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
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Duncanville dynasty down

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
November 24, 2022
Seniors Xavier Dangerfield and Trent Kelley celebrate a touchdown against Colleyville. The Tigers defeated 48-23 on Sept. 2, 2022.

The last ride

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
The Tiger football team poses with the district championship trophy after their win over Pine Tree 16-13 Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Tigers will face Terrell in the first round of playoffs at home Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

Back-to-back-to-back

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Freshman Taryne Stiger and senior Bella Cherry set up a block in their first round playoff match against Huntsville. The Lady Tigers defeated Huntsville 3-0 and will go on to face Forney in round two Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

First round sweep

Story by Kailyn Williams, sports editor
November 2, 2022
The Lady Tigers throw toilet paper into the air after defeating Pleasant Grove Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The Tigers defeated their rivals 3-1.

The final stretch

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Tradarian Ball fails in the endzone during the second quarter in the varsity matchup against Whitehouse on Oct.28, 2022. The Tigers failed to defend their home turf, and their undefeated district win streak for the 2022 season.

Tigers fall to Wildcats at home

Story by Kailyn Williams, sports editor
October 28, 2022
Sophomore Javari Johnson does high knees in warm-ups for district match against Whitehouse Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. The Tigers will be competing to defend their district championship and keep their home winning streak alive.

Defending the turf

Story by Kailyn Williams, sports editor
October 28, 2022
Junior Tamarcus Gray receives the ball in game against Marshall, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The Tigers defeated the Mavericks 42-35.

Downing the Dragons

Story by Kailyn Williams, sports editor
October 20, 2022
T.J. Gray fights for the ball against a Marshall Maverick on Oct. 14, 2022 at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers improve their district record to 3-0 with a victory over the Mavericks.

Tigers wrangle the Mavericks

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
October 15, 2022
Freshman Tradarian Ball kneels on sideline during practice. Ball is first year varsity starter, who has made a big impact on Texas High football.

The playmaker

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Freshman Kyleigh Perkins attacks a ball in tight match against Mt. Pleasant Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Texas won the match 3-2.

A close match

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
Texas High Schools Max Likins passes the ball to a teammate on Sept. 27, 2022, during the Tigersharks match against Rockwall.

Making a splash

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
September 29, 2022
Senior Bella Cherry attacks ball in home match against Tyler. The Lady Tigers swept the Lady Lions 3-0 in their game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Bring out the brooms

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
September 23, 2022

Stepping up

Story by Kailyn Williams and Jackson Haltom
September 23, 2022
Defensive Back CJ Brown takes out the legs of a Tyler Legacy receiver in the first quarter of the match up between the Lions and the Tigers. The score at the end of the first quarter was 7-3 setting up the Tigers for a win.

Red Raiders shackled by Tigers

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
Sophomore liber Carlyn Clack passes a ball in district match against the Longview Lady Lobos. The Tigers swept the Lobos 3-1 in their second district match, making their district record 2-0.

Lady Tigers sweep the Lobos

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
Sophomore David Potter throws a pass in his first varsity game against Benton after the injury of senior quarterback Cody Reese. The Tigers defeated Benton 46-35 Friday, Sept 9,2022.

Next man up

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
Senior Bella Cherry sets a ball in match against Pleasant Grove Aug 23, 2022. The Lady Tigers defeated PG in Cherrys final Texas High rivalry match 3-1.

Cherry bomb

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
Junior CY Hopkins swings at ball against the Whitehouse Lady Wildcats in first district match. The Lady Tigers defeated Whitehouse 3-1 Sept 9, 2022.

Tigers overcome the Lady Cats

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
Tigers stomp the Panthers

Tigers stomp the Panthers

Story by Kailyn Williams and Anna Lee
September 3, 2022
Linebacker Donnie Grissom fights for a fumble against Frisco Lone Star. The Lone Star Rangers took the game 38-33.

Lone Star outshines Texas

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
August 26, 2022
The Tigers celebrate their win over cross town rivals, the Pleasant Grove Hawks, on Aug. 23, 2022. The rivalry became personal when two Tiger volleyball players homes were rolled with toilet paper the night before the game.

Hawk hunters

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
August 24, 2022
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The crosstown rivalry

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
August 22, 2022
The Lady Tigers come together to celebrate a point. The Lady Tigers swept the Lady Panthers 3-0 Aug. 16, 2022.

Tigers best the Panthers

Story by Kailyn Williams and Anna Lee
August 16, 2022
Tigers Kiara Martin and Kyleigh Perkins set a block in the game against Gilmer in the Tyler Volleyball Tournament on Aug. 12, 2022.

Tough games in Tyler

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor
August 13, 2022
Junior Mally Lumpkin spikes the ball against the Atlanta defenders for one of her 14 kills in the match with Atlanta High School. The Tigers won their season opener in straight sets (27-25, 25-19, 28-26) in the Tiger Center against Atlanta High School Rabbits on Aug. 9, 2022.

Texas wins home opener

Story by Kailyn Williams, sports editor
August 9, 2022
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