Men’s Basketball Makes it to Playoffs
February 26, 2019
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As the noise from the screaming fans echoes throughout the gym, coaches call out to their players guiding them each step of the way. The timer continues to tick closer and closer to zero, and then the buzzer sounds, indicating another Eagle win. With a new best overall record of 34 wins to 3 losses, the V...
WHAT-A-GAME
February 26, 2019
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The varsity boys’ basketball team participated in a tournament for small schools in the area December 27-29 during winter break. The team brought home a winning title, as well as hope for the remainder of the season. The Whataburger Basketball Tournament took place at Chisholm Trail High School in Sagina...
Yards and Yards of Football…
Haleigh Hurst, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
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On Dec.6, the Eagles soared through the game against the Whitefaces with an ending score of 38-28. The players, band, Eagle Dolls and cheerleaders welcomed the victory due to four and a half hours spent in buses on the way to Jones Stadium at Texas Tech University. The football team proved not to let...
Another One Bites The Dust
Haleigh Hurst, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
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On Nov. 30, the Eagles made history by making it to round 4 for the third time in Decatur’s history. Not only that, they also proved to everyone that their first victory against Hirschi happened for a reason. The football players continue to push themselves to new limits and play every game like it’...
Lady Eagles Take State
Jada Boner, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
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Players, coaches and supporters all watched in awe as the ball landed on Needvillle’s inline sending all of the Eagle fans into complete shock. The Lady Eagles won the 4A UIL Volleyball State Championship in Garland on November 17. After a rollercoaster ride of a season, the Lady Eagles volleyball team...
Adios Andrews, Hello Again Hirschi
Haleigh Hurst, Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
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On Friday, Nov. 23, Decatur came out victorious against Andrews High School in round two of playoffs at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. This means the Eagles play Wichita Falls Hirschi on Friday, November 30 for the second time this year. The football team continues to work hard and give it their all in h...
Steeler to Teacher
Nate Carr, Staff Writer, Webmaster
October 24, 2017
Filed under Feature, Sports, Sports Feature
He sits at his desk with two blue and white colored Decatur baseball jerseys hanging to his left, and today, in the drawer to the right sits a gold and black ring, with clear white diamonds made into the band. “From an early age, I’ve always felt like and wanted to be a professional athlete, and...
Spring Sports are Homeruns
Maclaine Lowery, Staff Writer
April 12, 2016
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Baseball coach Brian Tickell and softball coach Carly Cloud have their teams prepped and ready for the upcoming season. Tickell is starting his second season as head baseball coach. This year, the baseball program has made some choices. “We’re excited about having three teams this y...
Basketball Update
Mercedes Rivera, Staff Writer
February 3, 2015
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Varsity Lady Eagles After an impressive victory over Castleberry, the Varsity Lady Eagles once again conquer the court. “I always tell them to focus on defense,” Coach Brandy Mayfield said. This season basketball girls are on a roll, which will hopefully continue into the next district co...
