Eagle wings in the air, the cheer team warms up for the game by practicing getting the crowd rowdy. Senior Haylee Alexander gets lifted to show a new symbol for the Eagles wings compared to the original eagle eye. "Football season is what I look forward to the most during fall, and I love it so incredibly much," Alexander said. "Now that I am getting to fly, as well, it is totally crazy, and honestly, I don't think it has sunk in that it's my senior year. But, I am truly just so, so excited to be back for some Prosper Eagle Football."
Click the photo above to start a slideshow with information about the varsity football game, Aug. 29 against Austin Westlake High School
Who: Prosper Eagle Varsity Football team – led by head coach Tyler Moore
What: Varsity football game against Austin Westlake High School
When: Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
Where: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Stadium
What’s next: Prosper vs. Heath slideshow publishing on Thursday.
What’s next: Prosper will play against McKinney Boyd for their Homecoming Game at Children’s Health Stadium Sept. 20
Closing his eyes to the music, senior Randall Wallace listens to his members practice before the fourth quarter. The score was 35-14 in Westlake’s favor, and the band returned from a break to support the team again. Although half of the band was not there for this game, the ensemble was still able to create an echo in the stadium. (Victoria Byers)Ready to give the other team’s players high-fives, the Prosper Eagles and Westlake Chaps finish the game with a 35-14 loss. Although a defeat for the Eagles, the players said they are still in high hopes for the next game. “Everyone kept talking about how it would be a blowout since they’re a top-five team,” Webb said. “We went in there and gave them a good run all the way through the end. I don’t have a single doubt, or worry about how we’ll respond against our next opponent.” (Victoria Byers)Tapping off the tempo, senior Savanna Westwick leads the drumline to start the Talonette walk-out song, “Eagle Beat,” for the halftime show. Only the Talonettes and drumline performed at this halftime, but the band expects their spirit show to be performed at the first home game. “It’s always exciting being on the field,” Savanna said. “You see all the people in front of you, excited, ready to go, amped up.” (Victoria Byers)Eagle wings in the air, the cheer team warms up for the game by practicing getting the crowd rowdy. Senior Haylee Alexander gets lifted to show a new symbol for the Eagles wings compared to the original eagle eye. “Football season is what I look forward to the most during fall, and I love it so incredibly much,” Alexander said. “Now that I am getting to fly, as well, it is totally crazy, and honestly, I don’t think it has sunk in that it’s my senior year. But, I am truly just so, so excited to be back for some Prosper Eagle Football.” (Victoria Byers)Taking the field in an open stance, junior Simone Mishuris gets ready to introduce the football team onto the field. At the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor, Prosper and Westlake set to begin their football seasons against each other. Both teams said they expected a close game. According to MaxPreps, Westlake held the No. 5 position in the state, and Prosper ranked at No. 25. (Victoria Byers)At the end of the second quarter, coach Devin Lemons brings the players in for halftime to talk and plan for the next quarter. The score was 13-14 in favor of the Eagles at the time. Halftime was performed by the Talonettes and the Mighty Eagle Band drum line. (Victoria Byers)Breaking through their defense, junior Brady Harris gets through Westlake players to help his team in the fourth quarter. In the last few minutes, even when the team was losing, Prosper was able to push through. Prosper ended up with a loss 35-14. (Victoria Byers)With their horns and poms raised, the Mighty Eagle Band begins to perform “Womp Womp.” The football team was on defense and about to steal the ball from the other team. “Adrenaline is always through us,” junior Annie Raquel said. “We absolutely love being able to create new memories with each other.” (Victoria Byers)In the third quarter of the game, players line up to tackle and take the ball to a touchdown while the score is 13-14. The Eagles set off the game as the audience waited to see who would win the game. Westlake had a comeback, breaking the close score and getting two more touchdowns right after the 7-minute mark. (Victoria Byers)
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As she continues to jump around the bends of different creative tasks, junior Victoria Byers has entered her first year on Eagle Nation Online. She has a passion for fashion and a mind for mental health. Outside of school, you can find relaxing to music with her mom, practicing band with her drum line, or planning her outfit for tomorrow. Tori said she hopes to expand her knowledge on clothing, creative writing, and others' lives. She has currently reported on sports photography along with a few stories around school events.
