Swim team faces off in meet against Rock Hill, Lovejoy

Morgan Reese, Photographer, ReporterOctober 8, 2020Leave a Comment

Arms up, senior Hannah Lee smiles at the camera. Lee is the only senior on the girls varsity team. "The best part about the season was being able to have successful games," Lee said. "And have a memorable senior year."

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With his hands holding the ball above his head, junior J'Den Shields prepares to shoot a free throw. On Dec. 10, Max Preps ranked the boys varsity basketball team as No. 13 in Texas and No. 4 in the region. Head Coach Scott Imes leads the boys varsity team along with assistant coaches Ryan Lamberson, Gabe Owens, and Matthew Alford.

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Feet on the free-throw line, junior J'Den Shields gets ready to take a shot. Shields hit 1,000 career points during the teams' game against Frisco Memorial on Nov. 19. In that non-district match-up, Shields contributed 37 points to the Eagles' 85-72 win.

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Ball tucked, senior Leo Anguiano rushes for a first down. Prosper is undefeated in district and ranks 19th in the state of Texas. "Fridays game was definitely a tough one," Anguiano said. "I’m mostly proud of the way we handled adversity as a team. We showed that we don’t back down from a fight. In close games we’ll find a way to win and that’s gonna come in handy this week against Allen."

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Standing in green Malcom Hill continues his passion for football as a coach. This marks his second year working for Prosper High School. "I kind of fell in love with the sport in middle school," Hill said. "Played it throughout high school and up until college.”

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Hands clapping, senior Branson Reeves gets the crowd loud. Prosper is currently ranked 21st in the state. "My goal for the rest of the season is to get at least one more touchdown," Reeves said. "I also want us to get through the playoffs at least through the third round."

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Huddled up, the team gathers to talk before the start of practice. The team began their practice during off–season to prepare for its games in the spring. The practice was held at the PHS baseball field.

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Kneeled to the ground, senior Leo Anguiano prays on the sideline before the first quarter starts. He earned the title "Offensive MVP" for this game, along with several others. The game was broadcast on WFAA channel 8.

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Eyes on the clock, senior Sophie Bridges focuses on the game. This is Bridge's fourth year in the volleyball program. She has committed to the Air Force Academy, where she will play on their volleyball team next fall.

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Following his 50-yard freestyle race, junior Lane White receives feedback from head coach Trey Sullivan. White placed first in the 50-yard boys freestyle event. "He was yelling at me because I breathed every stroke," White said. "I still won, but he said I could've gone way faster."

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Following his 50-yard freestyle race, junior Lane White receives feedback from head coach Trey Sullivan. White placed first in the 50-yard boys freestyle event. “He was yelling at me because I breathed every stroke,” White said. “I still won, but he said I could’ve gone way faster.”

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After the meet, the swim team gathers in the weight room to receive awards from head coach Trey Sullivan. Only two of these team awards are given out at each meet.

Click the photo above the video to start an entire slideshow with captions full of information about moments from the first competition for the swim team on Wednesday, Oct. 7, against Rock Hill High School and Lovejoy High School. Here are few more details for the fans:

Who: Swim Team – Led by head coach Trey Sullivan and assistant coach Sierra Marchand
What: Winagainst Rock Hill High and Lovejoy High School
When: Oct. 7
Where: Prosper Independent School District Natatorium.

What’s next: Click this link to see the team’s schedule.
More info: Click this link to the team’s web page.

For other related coverage items, click the following links:

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Honors & Awards:

2 Best of SNO publications
Dallas Morning News National High School Competition 1st place
Quill and Scroll National High School News Competition 2nd place
Quill and Scroll Honor Society Member
2020 TAJE Fall Fiesta: Superior Portrait, Honorable Mention News-Feature Photo
2021 TAJE Fall Fiesta: Excellent Sports Reaction, Honorable Mention Feature Photo
Interscholastic League Press Conference 2021 individual achievement awards:
Top in Texas: Feature photo
2nd: Photo Slideshow
3rd: Portrait
Honorable Mention: News Feature

Caitlyn Kennedy, Design Editor

Caitlyn Kennedy is a Senior, and this is her second year on staff as Design Editor. She was born and raised in Hebron, Kentucky and recently moved to Prosper, Texas. She enjoys running Cross Country, playing guitar, working at the Grace Bridge Warehouse, reading, painting, listening to music, eating at Jimbos Pizza, and hanging out with friends. You can contact her at prosper.eaglenationonline@gmail.com

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Swim team faces off in meet against Rock Hill, Lovejoy

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