Spring sports go ‘Meet the Eagles’

Athletes, seniors honored in small Arena event
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Polly Greaves and Victoria Byers • January 31, 2025
Laughing with each other, sophomores Analia Bernal and Kenzie Orgeron walk towards the mat. They both have been on softball for 2 years. JV's next game will be on Feb. 11, 2025 against Wakeland Wolverines.
Laughing with each other, sophomores Analia Bernal and Kenzie Orgeron walk towards the mat. They both have been on softball for 2 years. JV’s next game will be on Feb. 11, 2025 against Wakeland Wolverines.
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Walking to be honored, senior Rylee Shafer goes down the line, She is one of 3 seniors on her varsity team. The second game of the season is today at 6 p.m. against Frisco Memorial. "In this moment I felt a lot of different emotions," Shafer said. "I was happy to be recognized for a sport I have been playing all my life. Not only that, but I got to be recognized with my friends and teammates who I’ve been with for many years and who have helped me become the person I am today."

Click the photo above to start a slideshow with information from the winter & spring Meet the Eagles event.

Who: Prosper High School winter & spring sports athletes and faculty

What: Meet the Eagles to introduce the winter & spring athletes and celebrate the senior athletes

When: Monday Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.

Where: Prosper High School Arena

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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.
Victoria Byers
Victoria Byers, Sports Photographer
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.
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