Eagle Sports Roundup: Nov. 11 – 18

Photo Courtesy of Coach Jennifer Gegogeine

Tilly Ross, Ava Garretson, Reagan Ross, Caitlyn Kennedy, Emily Kern, Aubrey O’Connell, Sadie Gonzales, Kate Parsons, Rylee Gleich, Taryn Stilson, Shewaye Johnson, Diane Shaw, Assistant Coach Jackie Crisp, Diego Donald, Tyler Epps, Sam Erb, Gabe Logan, Remi Oyedipe, Dawson Svoboda, Layne Sheely, Will Carlisle, Jack Johnston, Eli McWard, Max Miller, Remi Martin, Ray Arcand, Grant Krueger and Head Coach Jennifer Gegogeine huddle together after their state wins. The girls cross country team won second. The boys cross country team won eighth.

Alyssa Clark, Executive Opinion Editor
November 11, 2021

To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here.

With seniors Easton Carmichael, Lucas Davenport and Austin Wallace looking at him, senior Jacob Devenny talks to the crowd during Signing Day. The Early Signing Day Ceremony occured Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 a.m. Devenny signed to play baseball at Rice University next year. (Amanda Hare)

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Varsity football will compete against the Flower Mound Marcus Marauders for the bi-district round of the play-offs at Flower Mound at 7 p.m.
JV and varsity swim and dive will compete Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13, at Frisco at 11:30 a.m.
Varsity girls golf will compete Friday, Nov. 12, at Texarkana Country Club at 8 a.m.
JV and varsity girls wrestling will compete Friday, Nov. 12, at Arlington Invitational at 12 p.m.
9th and JV boys wrestling will compete Saturday, Nov. 13, at Arlington Invitational at 9 a.m.
Varsity boys wresling will compete Saturday, Nov. 13, at Arlington Invitational at 10 a.m.
9th boys basketball will compete Saturday, Nov. 13, at Frisco Liberty at 3 p.m.
JV boys basketball will compete Saturday, Nov. 13, at Frisco Liberty at 4:15 p.m.
Varsity boys basketball will compete Saturday, Nov. 13, at Frisco Liberty at 5:30 p.m.
Hand on the ball, senior Peyton Mosley advances toward the hoop. The varsity girls basketball game lost their first home game 64-54 to Frisco Memorial high school. The Lady Eagles are currently 1-1. (Christi Norris)

Scores from Nov. 4 – 11

Click here for the previous edition of the Eagle Sports Roundup from Nov. 4 – Nov. 11

Varsity football lost 35-7 against McKinney Boyd at Mckinney Nov. 5.
Cross country girls took second place at state and boys took eighth Nov. 6.
Varsity volleyball lost against the Hebron Hawks 3-1 on Nov. 10.

Highlight

We have been amazed by these athletes for four years. To only talk about their stats is an injustice. They are even better people! So happy for them and can’t wait to coach them one more season! 5 Div 1 softball players signed today! pic.twitter.com/nm6jfSHa3t

— Todd Rainwater (@raintree75424) November 10, 2021

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— ProsperISDAthletics (@PISD_Athletics) November 6, 2021

Let’s go, Taylor! https://t.co/E99aAZLCdB

— John M. Burdett (@JohnMBurdett) November 7, 2021

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About the Contributors

Alyssa Clark, Executive Opinion Editor

Alyssa Clark is a senior, and this is her second year on staff. She was the social media director last year, and can't wait to direct the opinion page this year. In her free time, she can be found grabbing coffee with friends, or playing with her dogs. She plans on attending college after high school, and to major in psychology.

Honors, Experience and Awards:

UIL Journalist, District Qualifier 2019 - 2022
Quill & Scroll Honor Society Member
2 TAJE Honorable Mentions in 2020, 2021
TAJE Best in Texas 2022 - Excellent - Podcast
TAJE Best in Texas 2022 - Honorable Mention - Podcast
TAJE Best in Texas 2022 - Excellent - Sports Column
TAJE Best in Texas 2022 - Excellent - Staff Editorial
ILPC Award Winner for Reviews and Video Packages
Previous Hope Squad Member, Former Social Media Director for ENO
8 Best of SNO Publications

Amanda Hare, Executive Editor-in-Chief and Executive News Editor

Amanda Hare is a senior at Prosper High School and works as Executive Editor-in-Chief for Eagle Nation Online. She competes in UIL Journalism and has won awards in all five events including state runner-up headline writer twice. Amanda enjoys listening to music -- specifically Taylor Swift -- dancing, spending time with her friends and playing with her dog. After high school, Amanda plans to attend Texas A&M University in College Station to major in marketing and business honors and minor in journalism.

Honors & Awards:

2022 TAJE Texas Journalist of the Year
2019, 2021 UIL State Headline Writing Champion Runner-Up
2022 UIL State Meet: 3rd place Headline Writing, 4th place News Writing, 7th place Editorial Writing
UIL Headline Writing Regional Awards:
2019: 2nd place
2020: 2nd place
2021: 3rd place
UIL Editorial Writing Regional Awards:
2020: 2nd place
2021: 4th place
20 Best of SNO publications
2021 National NSPA Story of the Year Honorary Mention
2021 National NSPA Top 10 Best of Show Podcast
2021 TAJE Best of Texas: Excellent Story Portfolio, Superior News-Feature Story, Honorable Mention Headline Writing
2021 TAJE Fall Fiesta: Superior Headline Writing, Superior Interview Podcast, Excellent Video News Story, Excellent Video Feature Story
2022 TAJE Best of the Best: 3rd place Online News Portfolio
2022 TAJE Best in Texas: Excellent Interview Podcast, Superior Story Portfolio, Honorable Mention News Story, Honorable Mention Feature Story, Excellent In-Depth Package, Excellent Entertainment Feature, Excellent Headline Writing
2022 NSPA Best of Show: 7th place Editorial Board Leadership, 4th place Podcast
2022 ILPC 6A Awards: 2nd place Sports Feature Story, 3rd place Feature Writing, 3rd Place Entertainment Review, 1st Place In-Depth News/Feature Package, 1st Place Photo Slideshow, 1st Place Video Story, 1st Place Multimedia Package, Honorable Mention Portrait, 3rd place Headlines
2022 Tops in Texas Awards: Photo Slideshow, Multimedia Package
2021 TAJE Student Advisory Council Member
2020-2022 PHS Newspaper Student of the Year
NSPA Student Journalist National Honor Roll
Quill and Scroll Honor Society Member

Christi Norris, Chief Operating Officer and Editor of Multimedia

Christi Norris was born in Colorado, but for most of her life, she's called Seattle, Washington, home. She moved to Prosper in the summer of 2019 and has loved it ever since. Christi is a senior who is passionate about photography, podcasting and writing. She is excited to fill the role of Chief Operating Officer and Editor of Multimedia for the 2021-2022 school year and can't wait to help other journalists grow and achieve their goals. In her spare time, you can often find her working at a plant shop, reading books or watching movies. Christi will be attending Brigham Young University this summer and majoring in communications.

Honors & Awards:

2021 Online Tops in Texas 9th place
Dallas Morning News National High School Competition 1st place
Photographer Of The Year Prosper High School 2019-2020, 2020-2021
National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Best of Show Awards 4th place podcast
Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA’s) Best Writing Contest 2nd place blog
Interscholastic League Press Conference 2021 Individual Achievement Awards:
1st and 2nd: Photo Slideshow
Honorable Mention: Student Life Photo
3rd: Photo Portfolio
Honorable Mention: Sports Feature Photo
3rd: Sports Action Photo
3rd: Feature Photo
2nd and 3rd: In-Depth News/Feature Package
Interscholastic League Press Conference 2020 Individual Achievement Awards:
Honorable Mention: Photo Slideshow
Honorable Mention: Photo Portfolio

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