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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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Eagle Brief: Sept. 2 – 6

Byline photo of Polly Greaves
Polly Greaves, Reporter • September 4, 2024
Heather Davis
Ball in the air, senior Tyce Pierce on the Varsity Boys Water Polo team executes his next play. Pierce threw the ball into the back of the net in the middle of the third quarter. The varsity boys team played against Hebron at this game, and are ready for a rematch. “I like swimming,” Pierce said, “But when you incorporate a team aspect into it, it’s definitely more rewarding and more fun to win, and it’s definitely a better time overall when you have friends, as well as people you know playing the sport.”

Eagle Update and Resources

  • To view this week’s PISD express information, click here.
  • To view PISD events, click here.
  • To view the 2024–2025 academic calendar, click here.
  • To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here.
  • Make sure to log into Cougar Web to see your Collin College Dual Credit fall class courses.

 

Upcoming

  • Prosper Pals will be holding an interest meeting this Thursday, Sept. 5 after school in room 1018. If you are interested in participating but are unable to attend the meeting, please scan the QR code located on the flyer.
  • The Prosper Talonettes drill team will host their annual mini clinic this Saturday, Sept. 7. All students enrolled in Prosper ISD grades kindergarten through eighth grade are encouraged to come. The Talonettes will be teaching a dance, learn stand routines and perform at the end of the event.
  • HOSA will be holding their informational meeting for requirements to join HOSA in 2024–25 in the PHS cafeteria Sept. 10. You must be in a health science pathway, or have participated in HOSA last year, to qualify.
  • UIL academic sign-ups are open now through Sept. 20th.
  • The “Old Hollywood” themed homecoming dance will be located in the PHS Cafeteria Sept. 21 from 8-11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through prospertheatre.com.

 

Sports Schedule

Monday, Sept. 2 – No events

Tuesday, Sept. 3 –

4:30 p.m. Tennis, Varsity vs. Plano Senior (Plano Senior HS)

5:30 p.m. Volleyball, JV vs. McKinney Boyd (Prosper HS)

6:30 p.m. Volleyball, Varsity vs. McKinney Boyd (Prosper HS)

Wednesday, Sept. 4 –

5:30 p.m. Water Polo, Girls Varsity vs. Rock Hill  (Prosper ISD Natatorium)

7 p.m. Water Polo, Boys Varsity vs. Rock Hill (Prosper ISD Natatorium)

Thursday, Sept. 5 –

4:30 p.m. Tennis, JV vs. Plano Senior (Prosper HS)

5:30 p.m. Football, 9th White vs. Rockwall–Heath (Prosper HS)

7 p.m. Football, 9th Green vs. Rockwall–Heath (Prosper HS)

5:30 p.m. Football, JV White vs. Rockwall–Heath (Rockwall Heath)

7 p.m. Football, JV Green vs. Rockwall–Heath (Rockwall Heath)

Friday, Sept. 6 –

4:15 p.m. Water Polo, Girls Varsity vs. Walnut Grove  (Prosper ISD Natatorium)

5:30 p.m. Water Polo, Boys Varsity vs. Walnut Grove (Prosper ISD Natatorium)

4:30 p.m. Tennis, Varsity vs. Frisco Independence (Prosper HS)

5:30 p.m. JV, Varsity vs. Plano East (Plano East HS)

6:30 p.m. Volleyball, Varsity vs. Plano East (Plano East HS)

7 p.m. Football, Varsity vs. Rockwall Heath (Children’s Health Stadium)

Saturday, Sept. 7 –

7 a.m. Cross Country,  JV & Varsity vs Bronco Stampede Invitational (Myers Park)

 

Uplifting

  • The next senior lunch will be held Sept. 20.

 

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About the Contributors
Polly Greaves
Polly Greaves, Reporter
Born in Lenham, England, freshman Polly Greaves has called 14 other places home and recently arrived in Prosper, Texas, ready to dive into the pool and pursue water polo. During the day, you can find her writing a new book, practicing her Spanish or playing the piano. Polly is stoked to start her first year of high school. She is looking forward to the variety of courses offered at Prosper high school, to give her more opportunities to follow her passions and interests.
Heather Davis
Heather Davis, Reporter
Freshman Heather Davis is a swimmer and a player on the Prosper High School swim and water polo teams. Born in Georgia, she has moved to six different places until she moved here permanently. She loves writing and journalism, as well as photography. In fact, she hopes to enter into a couple of photography contests this year. She also likes poetry, and won an Honorable Mention award at the Collin County Poetry Contest in 2023. She is excited to finally start high school, and see how she can hone her writing and photography skills this year.
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