Decatur Dismantles the Cats
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
The Lady Eagles remain undefeated on Friday after they redeemed themselves versus the Krum Lady Cats. Krum beat Decatur in last year’s playoff run and the win gave the Lady Eagles a little redemption from that game last season. “It feels good to beat Krum because they ended our season ...
Bounce Back Blowout
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020
What a difference a week of practice can make. After the sting of an Argyle punch of 56-9, the DHS Eagles responded in a big way with no response from the Alvarado Indians. Decatur put up 47 unanswered points to the Indians last Friday, and looks to do the same tonight against the Midlothian He...
Run It Back
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020
After another successful season last year, the cross country teams make their return with new runners and a new identity. The boys team lost leaders from the past few years when runners Gabe Embree, now at Abilene Christian University, Tristan Read, now at Oklahoma State and Lennon Blanco graduated....
Program Takes New Turn
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer
September 8, 2020
Whether they played or not, the students of DHS buzzed with anticipation at the arrival of the new volleyball coach, after the sudden departure of the previous head coach. The team wants to return to the court stronger than ever and the change in coaches allows them to make an impressive entrance...
No Rest for the Weary
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
August 26, 2020
Despite all of the obstacles with the Covid-19 virus. Despite weariness inflicted by everchanging UIL rules and regulations. Despite the doubt that crept into many Texans and football fans’ minds, football season begins. Just when the players and coaches began to feel control ove...
Sports Commit – Madason Thomas
Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020
Madason committed to UCA for Cheerleading on March 8, 2020. She plans to major in Dental Hygiene. Madason has been cheerleading for 11 years. “Crowd involvement is my favorite part because it reassures me that I am doing my job right by getting the crowd cheering as well.” ...
Sports Commit – Jordyn Smith
Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020
JT committed to Grayson College for softball on November 5, 2019. She is planning to major in Kinesiology and has not decided on a minor yet. JT started playing when she was 3 years old. “My favorite part about softball is the people I get to play with, and meet.” ...
Sports Commit – Chase Oberle
Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2020
Chase committed to Howard College for baseball on November 14, 2019. He plans on majoring in business management. Chase started playing baseball competitively when he was about 7 years old. “My favorite part about baseball is playing the game that we all love with my teammates.” &nbs...
Sports Commit – Madison Lowery
Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2020
Madison committed to Coastal Caroline for Volleyball on November 13, 2019. Her major is Exercise and Sports Science. Madison has been playing volleyball for 6 years. “My favorite part is having a support system around you and a second family” ...
Sports Commit – Zacharie Levesque
Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2020
Zach committed to UT Permian Basin for swimming on April 24, 2020. He plans on majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. Zach has been swimming for 9 years, starting in 4th grade. “I love swimming because I get to meet a lot of people at meets, and the thrill right before a race is unexplainable. I ...
