Burning The Competition
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
Track and field season is underway with all of its high flyers, fast runners and all around athletes. The year, although young, already brings excitement. In the second meet of the season at Richland, senior Triston Read broke the Decatur 800 M record running a 1:54:63. “Breaking the record was definitely a b...
The Road to Playoffs Starts Here
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Regular season play just ended for the Eagles and Lady Eagles and it seems to the players and fans alike that the journey has just begun. Both teams look to shake things up a bit in the highly anticipated 2020 playoff season. Lady Eagles already took care of business in their first playoff game...
Kicking Into Gear
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
The 2020 Soccer season is underway and the Eagles and Lady Eagles have started the year strong. The Lady Eagles began the season 3-2-1. Both teams start district play February 14 against Argyle. “This year will be a challenge for sure,” freshman Miranda Mares said. “It will be tough for...
Weighing In on the New Year
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
Powerlifting season is underway and once again Coaches Scott Warner and Ty Lang lead the teams through each meet. The Eagles sent three people to state last year, and they hope to repeat the success again this year. “Last year we sent three to state, and we think they can return to that stage agai...
Merry Swishmas
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020
Hoops season begins with district play later this month, and both teams bring high aspirations for the 2019-2020 season. Decatur mens, and women’s teams both began the season strong in late November with two top ten rankings. “I think that our schedule is tough for sure,” junior Samuel Wr...
Eagles Soaring High
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Rolling through the season with a 9-0 record, the Eagles refuse to slow down anytime soon. Tonight at Eagle Stadium they put their undefeated record on the line against the 8-1 Gainesville Leopards. “I’m excited to play because we are having a really good season,” sophomore Karter Houchin said...
Making a Splash
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
With fall sports happening in full force at DHS, swim continues to show success in their season. The swimmers compete in another meet today at 6:00 “I’m really excited about district and regionals coming up this season,” sophomore Christian Rodarte said. “Getting to compete alongside my teamm...
Football Update:
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
After a 5-0 start, Eagle football heads to Wichita Falls to play Hirschi tonight for the first district game of the year. Decatur, comes off a bye week, while Hirschi is coming off of three straight wins after a season opening loss. The game begins at 7 pm. “I think it will be a tough game, but ...
The Boys Begin the Long Haul
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
September 17, 2019
Football returned in a big way Sunday,Sept.8, as the new and improved Dallas Cowboys dismantled the New York Giants 35-17, and continued with their win against the Redskins 31-21 on Sept.15. Dallas came into the season with the highest expectations after a successful and promising 2018 campaign. ...
Going the Extra Mile
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
September 6, 2019
As cross country season hits and teams prepare for the long season, Decatur aims to continue their success and make it to the State Championship again. The boys cross country team runs into the new season to defend their state championship, while the Lady Eagles work to overcome their second plac...
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