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Baseball secures district title

2-1 win against the McKinney Lions
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Riley McConnell and Sofia Ayala • April 30, 2024
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Phone in hand, coach Clay Wilson FaceTimes a former coach, surrounded by former players who were drafted. As part of the ceremonies on Friday, these individuals were celebrated and recognized, awarded plaques that will remain on the outfield wall. The team is now ranked #3 in state and #14 nationally.

Click the photo above to start a slideshow of the varsity baseball team’s recent district game against Allen High School.

Who: Varsity baseball team – led by head coach Scott Holder and assisted by Clay Wilson and Brendan Clary

What: Game against the McKinney Lions with a score of 2-1

When: Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Prosper High School baseball field

What’s next? The Eagles will face Coppell High School, Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m.

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Riley McConnell
Riley McConnell, Chief Operating Officer
Riley McConnell is a senior at Prosper High School and is the Chief Operating Officer for Eagle Nation Online. This is her third year on staff and is involved in the Football Operations Department, an organization she is a founding member of. She is also the head photographer for the school's baseball team, alongside pursuing her personal photography career.
Sofia Ayala
Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
Senior Sofia Ayala leads Eagle Nation Online as editor-in-chief. This is her fourth year working for Eagle Nation Online. She served as Assistant Editor for Eagle Nation Times, and served as the Feature editor in the past. Sofia is part of the varsity PHS Talonettes drill team where she enjoys dancing with her team. Outside of school, she loves going out on runs, reading, and listening to music.  
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