Superb Take on Super Bowl
by Travis Humphrey, Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
Filed under Columns, Slider, Sports
The New England Patriots continued their dominant reign of the NFL, taking down the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, on the back of a strong defensive performance in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Feb. 4. The Pats have won three of the last five Super Bowls, and – although it pains me to say –...
Shooting for All-American Stars
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
January 22, 2019
Filed under Features, Slider, Sports, Sports Top Stories, Top Stories
All-American Bowl Experience The sun shines brightly, blocked only by the figure standing at 6’2”, stepping out onto the football field. Adrenaline courses through his veins. His heart pounds in his ears. His 202 pounds of muscle can’t compare to the weight of expectations on his shoulders. The fi...
Throwin’ it Down with Football
by Travis Humphrey, Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
Filed under Audio, Sports, Sports Top Stories
How Kaepernick ad helps Nike
by Hayden Schrauff, Reporter
September 11, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Sports, Sports Top Stories
Nike made Colin Kaepernick the face of their iconic “Just Do It” campaign. Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback, created controversy in 2016 after he began kneeling during the National Anthem in protest to what he perceived as police brutality in the killing of several unarmed African-American men by...
Tackling the NFL Season
by Travis Humphrey, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Top Stories, Top Stories
With the NFL season a little over four weeks away, I will be giving my opinions on what I believe will happen in each division. Although some divisions seem to be foregone conclusions, this year may be remembered as one of the most competitive seasons in past few decades. As teams that struggled last ye...
New Path
by Jacob Murphy, Co-Sports Editor
May 22, 2018
Filed under Features, Sports, Sports Top Stories
Varsity basketball coach Jeff Clarkson will not be returning next year as he has accepted the head coaching position at Prestonwood Christian Academy. Clarkson has been head coach of the Panthers since 2012, when he moved away from Naaman Forest. “I hope to stay connected to the program even though I’m not a coac...
Sports Highlights 2017-2018
May 16, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Top Stories
Football: Varsity wins against Jesuit, 41-30, at the Cotton Bowl on Sept. 9. Senior Trey Hunter had 238 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. “Before the game I was excited, but also a little nervous.” senior Luis Cruz said. “Once we started playing I started worrying, since it was a close game, b...
Ending on a Loss
by Jacob Murphy, Co-Sports Editor
April 30, 2018
Filed under Slider, Sports, Sports Top Stories
The baseball team played its last game on Friday night against Plano Senior High, with a chance to eliminate the Wildcats from playoff contention. Despite allowing four runs, the Panthers only scored two. With the loss, the Panthers ended the season losing nine games in a row and a 2-12 record in district play. ...
Final Season Matchup
by Jacob Murphy, Co-Sports Editor
April 27, 2018
Filed under Slider, Sports, Sports Top Stories
The Panthers look to finish the season on a high note with a win against rival Plano senior to split the series. After a rough game last Tuesday, losing 18-2, they want to increase the offense which has struggled the last three games. The only hits on Tuesday were by seniors Joey Erickson and Jake Rudkin w...
Run Ruled Again
by Jacob Murphy, Co-Sports Editor
April 25, 2018
Filed under Slider, Sports, Sports Top Stories
It was senior night for the baseball team on Tuesday night, in which they were defeated by the Plano Wildcats 18-2. The game started off well for the Panthers, after giving up one run in the top of the first and scoring two in the bottom half. Seniors Jake Rudkin and Andrew Mills each batted in runs. ...
Looking to Finish Strong
by Jacob Murphy, Co-Sports Editor
April 24, 2018
Filed under Slider, Sports, Sports Top Stories
The baseball team will have their final series of the year, as they are matched up with the Plano Wildcats, who are 7-5 in district play. As of now, the team is tied with the Wylie Pirates for last place in the district standings with a 2-10 record. Plano comes into the series losing three consecutive district ga...
