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
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
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...
Track breaks records at the district and area meets
April 25, 2018
Update: The area meet took place Thursday, April 19 at Memorial Stadium in Frisco, TX. The schedule is posted below: 9:00 a.m. - 3200 Meters 9:00 a.m. - Girls High Jump then Boys High Jump (30 min break between) 10:30 a.m. - Boys Long Jump, Girls Triple Jump, Girls Discus, Boys Shot Put 12:00 p.m....
Baseball starts district season with nine straight wins
Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
April 12, 2018
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Prosper defeated The Colony on the road Tuesday night to win their ninth district game of the season. With the Eagles only playing in nine district games, they have taken the victory in all of them. Little Elm, Newman Smith, R.L. Turner and McKinney North have all fallen to Prosper two times. The Colony...
Tennis competes at district tournament
Tyler Garza, Reporter
April 6, 2018
Filed under Sports
This Thursday the varsity tennis team competed in the district tournament. The winners include senior Erin Konvalin and junior Lilli Watson placed 3rd in girls doubles senior Payton Rackley and Freshman Jack O'Hara placed 3rd in mixed doubles sophomore Stormie Dawkins and freshman Aidan Brooks...
Basketball receives state and district awards after standout season
Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 28, 2018
To officially wrap up a great season, Prosper basketball was awarded multiple honors in both the classroom and on the court. Twelve players on the boys basketball team were awarded at least one academic or athletic award. Senior standout Zach Wrightsil was named to the 5A All-State Team, 5A All-Reg...
After slow start, baseball tallies 7 straight wins to begin season
Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
Baseball has started out the season strong notching nine victories in their first two tournaments of the season. Rather than the offense, the pitching has been the key for most of Prosper's wins. After starting off their first tournament 2-2 with losses against Frisco Wakeland and Independence, the...
Boys golf team places 9th
Patrick Mann, Reporter
March 9, 2018
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
The golf team had a tournament this past Monday at Gentle Creek Country club. The conditions were not ideal as the night before it had rained. The day of the tournament the wind was consistently blowing 20 mph. It unfortunately was just unlucky the boys had to play on a course where 14 out of the...
Prosper basketball wins third round playoff thriller over Sulphur Springs to make history
Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 1, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
Prosper pulled out a thrilling victory in triple overtime against Sulphur Springs Tuesday night. The game exceeded expectations, and was undoubtedly Prosper's most eventful game all year. As predicted, Zach Wrightsil and Josh Davis came up big to grant the historic win. The Eagles started off slow,...
Prosper set to face Sulphur Springs in 3rd round playoff matchup
Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 27, 2018
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
Prosper will go head to head against Sulphur Springs Tuesday to continue their playoff run. Coming off a 29-point statement victory over Royse City, the Eagles come into Tuesday's game with a load of confidence. Sulphur Springs also comes into Tuesday after knocking off Lovejoy and Frisco Lone Star by...