Varsity football survives late comeback attempt by Jesuit, wins fifth game of season 30-28
Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Columnist
October 15, 2018
Senior Cade York kicked an 18-yard field goal at the end of regulation to lift Prosper past the Jesuit Rangers, 30-28. With the score 24-7 at the half, all momentum pointed in favor of the Eagles, but the Rangers went on a run in the second with a minute left in the game, putting them in the lead 28-27. The...
Football falls 26-14to district foe Plano East
Zach Markey, Sports Columnist and Editor
October 7, 2018
Despite their efforts, varsity football fell to a tough district opponent Plano East (5-0) Friday by a final score of 26-14. The final score could've been more detrimental as the Eagles (4-1) trailed 26-7 at halftime. Other than senior Wayne Anderson's 32-yard touchdown run up the middle of the Plano...
Football continues winning season with 35-7 homecoming win over McKinney
Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Columnist
September 24, 2018
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Prosper prevailed over the McKinney Lions Thursday night 35-7 to earn their fourth straight win to start the season. It was yet another long, rainy night for the Eagles as the matchup was delayed over an hour just a few minutes after kickoff. This was after the game was moved from Friday night to Thursday...
Varsity football impresses in 56-14 win over Keller Timber Creek
Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Columnist
September 12, 2018
Varsity football reached their second victory of the season last Friday, Sept. 7, as they cruised past the Keller Timber Creek Falcons 56-14. With 157 yards and three touchdowns, senior Wayne Anderson was the best player on the field by a large margin. Being the successor of star running-back Kaleb Ad...
Adjusted ‘Eagle Time’ period provides athletes with chance to improve in classroom
Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Writer
August 31, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Sports
With the school's new schedule layout, students around campus have adjusted to the new 'Eagle Time' format this school year. Instead of this study session taking place in the afternoon, it takes place in the morning after first period on A days and fifth period on B days. Students also are limited...
Football prepares for first season against 6A opponents
Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Writer
August 26, 2018
The 2018-2019 season marks the first year Prosper will compete in the 6A athletic division in every sport. Out of all sports, however, football might be seeing the biggest jump in competition this fall. The opponents in Prosper's new district 9-6A prove the point that this season might be a little...
Prosper tackles Eaton in football scrimmage
Kester Muthalaly, Neha Madhira, Julia Solt, and Emma Gnidziejko
August 26, 2018
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In the lead photo of the attached slideshow, depicting an Eagle-on-Eagle encounter, Senior Gaven Mabrey shoves off Eaton's defense as it's members try to stop him from receiving the ball. Mabrey plays quarterback and safety. This night saw the Eagles play against the Eaton Eagles in a pre-season scrimmage....
‘Meet the Eagles’ hosts 2018 fall athletes
Ana Arredondo and Neha Madhira
August 19, 2018
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Three-time NBA champion LeBron James signs four-year deal with Los Angeles Lakers
Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
July 7, 2018
King James has found a new home. The 14-time NBA all-star signed a $154 million contract that will see him play in Los Angeles for the next four seasons. Lebron James is regarded by most as one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball, and joining a historic franchise in the Los Angeles...
After winning game one, Prosper baseball drops final two games to lose Regional Final series against Forney
June 3, 2018
Saturday night saw the end of the Prosper Eagle baseball season. The Eagles looked strong in the opening matchup of the series with a 8-1 victory against Forney. However, they were unable to win either of the final two games, losing by final scores of 9-1 and 3-1. Prosper comes just one game short of...
After sweep of Frisco Centennial in round one, baseball looks forward to Sulphur Springs in round two
Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
May 11, 2018
Prosper made easy work of Frisco Centennial in round one of the playoffs last week, sweeping the Titans in two games. Thursday's matchup saw the Eagles take a commanding 5-1 victory. They carried this momentum into Friday and barely took the victory 5-4, and advanced to the second round. Senior Dawson...
Varsity baseball takes district crown over Lake Dallas; remains undefeated in district
Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
April 27, 2018
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Baseball clinched the district title Tuesday night with a 3-0 win over the second-place Lake Dallas Eagles. The boys have dominated the district all season long, and this district title should give them a mental boost heading into the playoffs next week. Throughout their undefeated district run, the...