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Zach Markey

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Writer

Zach Markey is the Sports Writer and Editor for EagleNationOnline. As a senior, this will be his third year on staff. Zach has been a huge fan of sports throughout his life, and loves to write and report information to the Prosper community. His favorite sports are Football, Basketball, and Baseball, but looks to cover almost every sport on campus.

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Jake Cosner, No. 2, hurls a pitch in a game against Plano East March 22. Cosner, a senior, is one of the starters on the Prosper pitching staff.

Analysis – Baseball clinches district title in 1st 6A season, set to face Lakeview Centennial in first round

Zach Markey, Sports Columnist and Editor
April 29, 2019
Senior Marco Punzo surveys the putting green during his round. The Eagle golf teams competed in the district rounds April 1-2. Punzo advanced to play in the regional tournament on the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco on April 22-23.

Golf tees up for district tournament, places third overall

Neha Madhira, Kester Muthalaly, Zach Markey, and Isabella Abraham
April 25, 2019
Junior Hayden Metcalf and several Eagles race on to regionals

Junior Hayden Metcalf and several Eagles race on to regionals

Justin Hudson, Kester Muthalaly, Zach Markey, and Ana Arredondo
April 23, 2019
Senior Marco Punzo places 5th at district tournament. The boys golf team finished 3rd overall, though did not move onto the next round. Punzo will represent the team at Regionals.

Analysis – Boys golf performs well in district tournament; Punzo advances to regionals

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
April 15, 2019
Senior Jax Alley surveys the Coppell defense and anticipates a mistake to advance another base. The Eagles faced Coppell in a preseason scrimmage Tuesday night, Feb. 5. "Friday will be the home game against the Wildcats that is sure to add another district victory to the win column," Sports Editor Zach Markey said about Prosper's upcoming home game against Plano East.

Analysis – Baseball begins first 6A season with impressive 18-2 record

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 22, 2019
Riley McDaniel, No. 11, and teammates celebrate after a home run in the second inning. This knock gave the Eagles an early 5-0 lead against Pilot Point in the Prosper tournament. "Although the preseason tournaments are vital for team chemistry and overall record, the district games are crucial for the Lady Eagles' playoff chances." Sports Writer and Editor Zach Markey said.

Softball anticipates district play following preseason

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 1, 2019
Girls basketball advances in playoffs after a win over Plano, 55-51. The Eagles advanced to the sweet 16 with the win. Prosper would go on to advance to the regional finals, but fall short to Allen.

Girls basketball falls short despite memorable playoff run

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 27, 2019
Abbey Beasley hurls a pitch toward a Pilot Point batter. The Lady Eagles came away with a 10-6 victory. This is the first softball season in 6A for Prosper.

Girls softball trumps Pilot Point 10-6 at home tournament

Justin Hudson, Kester Muthalaly, Abigail Arnold, and Zach Markey
February 22, 2019
Josh Davis looks for an open teammate in a game against the Plano West Wolves. As Prosper's season comes to an end, Davis, who is a senior, will be leaving the team. "Major contributions will need to be made by underclassmen to fill the void," Sports Writer Zach Markey said.

Basketball falls in first round of playoffs; finishes valuable first season in 6A

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 21, 2019
Jordyn Oliver celebrates with teammates in Prosper's 63-62 win Tuesday, Feb. 5. Oliver finished with 25 points on the night. This was senior night for Oliver and the rest of the Lady Eagles.

Lady Eagle basketball anticipates deep run heading into playoffs

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 8, 2019
Senior Nolan DaRosa, No. 14, dribbles the ball in midfield. The boys will be looking for another win after playing Plano East. The Eagles will play Dallas Jesuit Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at home.

Analysis – Soccer looks ahead to district season following slow preseason

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
January 29, 2019
Senior Josh Davis, No. 11, and Sophomore Luke Chancey, No. 33, block the ball from Plano Senior opponent Senior Stanley Joseph, No. 10, in the center. Both Eagles' efforts helped Prosper win 57-53. Prosper will face off against McKinney High and Plano East this week.

Analysis – Basketball continues consistent play through winter break, beyond

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
January 14, 2019
Sophomore Amman Allan, No. 5, looks to make a basket as Richardson's defender Aaaron Heft, No. 10, tries to block him. They played Friday, Dec. 7, at home. The Eagles lost to Richardson 63-48.

Analysis – Basketball looks to bounce back from 2 losses against Richardson, The Colony

Zach Markey, Sports Columnist and Editor
December 14, 2018
Senior point guard Josh Davis, No. 11, will be honored Friday, Dec. 14, before the home varsity game at about 7:25 p.m. for crossing the 1,000-point mark in his varsity career. Here, he waits for the next play in a game earlier this season against McKinney North. Davis ended this game with 11 points. Prosper fell to the Bulldogs 64-72 this night, but they won last night, Dec. 4, against Flower Mound Marcus 52-34.

Analysis – Basketball starts season with highs & lows, performs well in district tournament

Zach Markey, Sports Columnist and Editor
December 6, 2018
Senior kicker Cade York, No. 27, lays on the turf to reflect on his last football game as a Prosper Eagle. Fellow teammates Derien Ivy, No. 2, Aidan Sciano, No. 44, and Tyler Bailey, No. 17, gather around York. The Eagles fell 63-17 to the Longview Lobos Saturday night at The Star in Frisco.

Sports Column –
Prosper finishes 1st 6A season, looks ahead to next

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Columnist
November 29, 2018
Senior kicker Cade York, No. 27, lays on the turf to reflect on his last football game as a Prosper Eagle. Fellow teammates Derien Ivy, No. 2, Aidan Sciano, No. 44, and Tyler Bailey, No. 17, gather around York. The Eagles fell 63-17 to the Longview Lobos Saturday night at The Star in Frisco.

Longview defeats football 63-17 in second playoff round

Justin Hudson, Zach Markey, and Kester Muthalaly
November 28, 2018
Senior Devoncy Maloy, No. 6, returns a kick against Plano Senior High Friday, Nov. 9. The Eagles prevailed 43-35, knocking Plano out of the playoff race. The win also allowed Prosper to host their first 6A playoff game at Eagle Stadium against Naaman Forest High School.

Varsity football plans for 1st-round playoff matchup against Naaman Forest

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Columnist
November 16, 2018
Junior Hayden Metcalf makes a leaping catch over multiple Plano defenders. Metcalf finished with four receptions for 69 yards in Prosper's 43-35 win. This win knocked Plano out of the playoff race.

Eagles defeat Wildcats
Prosper faces Naaman Forest next in playoffs

Justin Hudson, Zach Markey, and Kester Muthalaly
November 13, 2018
Senior Wayne Anderson, No. 7, fights his way in the back field looking for holes to make a play. He had nine carries for 34 yards during the game. Prosper fell to Allen 54-21. Tonight, the Prosper Eagles face Plano at 7 p.m. in their John Clark Stadium.

Football looks forward
to final matchup against Plano
after tough loss to Allen

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Columnist
November 9, 2018
Varsity senior Dylan Harrison, No. 20 in the center, helps lead his team into Eagle Stadium. Harrison will be playing in the last game at Eagle Stadium, starting at 7 p.m. Friday when Prosper takes on Plano West. His father, Jeff Harrison, played in the first. "It's bitter-sweet," Mr. Harrison said of he and his son's relationship to the venue. "It's pretty cool because I played the first game on that field, and he's playing the last game on it."

Last Eagle Stadium game
hits home
for family of senior athlete

Zach Markey, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Prosper senior Devin Haskins, No. 5, avoids a Jesuit Ranger defender. Haskins had 23 receiving yards and a touchdown Friday. The Eagles escaped Jesuit with a 30-28 win.

Varsity football survives
late comeback attempt by Jesuit,
wins fifth game of season 30-28

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Columnist
October 15, 2018
Prosper's defense looks to bring down Plano East wide receiver Braylon Henderson, No. 12. Henderson tallied 153 yards and one touchdown. His performance helped Plano Easy past Prosper 26-14.

Football falls 26-14
to district foe Plano East

Zach Markey, Sports Columnist and Editor
October 7, 2018
Following a halftime break, the Eagles run out to start the third quarter. The Eagles found themselves down 26-7 at the half. The team took a 26-14 loss to Plano East in the end.

Prosper takes loss
against Plano East 26-14

Justin Hudson, Zach Markey, and Neha Madhira
October 3, 2018
Senior quarterback Keegan Shoemaker, No. 11, drops back to pass in a game against the McKinney Lions on Sept. 20. Shoemaker finished Thursday with 156 yards and three passing touchdowns. His performance helped the Eagles to a 35-7 homecoming game win against the Lions.

Football continues winning season
with 35-7 homecoming win over McKinney

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Columnist
September 24, 2018
Senior Derien Ivy, No. 2, and sophomore Aidan Siano, No. 44, run through the field after halftime in the week one matchup against Naaman Forest. In the attached article, sports editor and columnist Zach Markey gives a wrap-up of the Eagles defeat of Keller's Timber Creek Falcons 56-14, and he looks ahead to this week's match-up against Flower Mound. "Look for the Eagles to come out with a lot of intensity to put on a show for the home crowd," Markey said. "If they come out of Friday with a win, there should be lots to look forward to for the rest of the year."

Varsity football impresses in 56-14 win over Keller Timber Creek

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Columnist
September 12, 2018
The Lady Eagles huddle together in arena Sept. 7 anticipating their match-up against the McKinney Lions. Now the ladies are in play-offs, and the play-off privileges have included "No-shave November" privileges for the guys in honor of the football team making the play-offs. Now, the girls are allowed to wear pajama pants as their play-off privileges in honor of the success of the girls' athletic programs. The varsity volleyball team plays Klein in the regional semi-finals Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in Sam Houston State University's Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville. Tickets will be $6. The regional finals will be Saturday at 1 p.m.

Varsity volleyball takes 1-0 record
in 6A after defeating McKinney

Aaron Boateng, Neha Madhira, and Zach Markey
September 9, 2018
Terrance Brooks, No. 4, starts his season off by scoring a touchdown against the Naaman Forest defense in this August scrimmage.

Freshman Green, Silver football teams begin season at home

Aaron Boateng, Neha Madhira, and Zach Markey
August 31, 2018
Volleyball players take advantage of their time in the arena during Eagle Time, which begins at 9:50 each morning after first period on A days and fifth period on B days. All athletes report to the arena for this study hall period, and coaches are available to help them with their studies. "I like Eagle Time. I think it's helpful," cross country runner Spencer Marcum said.

Adjusted ‘Eagle Time’ period
provides athletes with chance
to improve in classroom

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Writer
August 31, 2018
In the midst of the rest of the Eagles, Prosper players Reid Applewhite, No. 29, Lee Rowden, No. 10, Josh Graham, No. 14, and Caleb Cox, No. 10, reflect over the night as one of their coaches gives a recap after the end of the game. The boys played Eaton in this pre-season match-up. Head football coach Brandon Schmidt leads the Eagles.

Football prepares for first season against 6A opponents

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Writer
August 26, 2018
LeBron James in a game with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Picture Credits: Flickr - Keith Allison

Three-time NBA champion LeBron James signs four-year deal with Los Angeles Lakers

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
July 7, 2018
After sweep of Frisco Centennial in round one, baseball looks forward to Sulphur Springs in round two

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
Senior Picher Conner Jackson throws a pitch during a game against Sachse in a preseason tournament.

Varsity baseball takes district crown over Lake Dallas; remains undefeated in district

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
April 27, 2018
Senior Kendall Foster takes an at-bat during a game against Sachse.

Baseball starts district season with nine straight wins

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
April 12, 2018
Basketball receives state and district awards after standout season

Basketball receives state and district awards after standout season

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 28, 2018
Senior pitcher Connor Jackson (6) achieves his first win of the season against Sachse.

After slow start, baseball tallies 7 straight wins to begin season

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 22, 2018
Senior Zach Wrightsil drives in for a layup against the McKinney Noth Bulldogs.

Prosper basketball wins third round playoff thriller over Sulphur Springs to make history

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 1, 2018
Kris Wafer drives in for a layup in a game against Carrollton Creekview.

Prosper set to face Sulphur Springs in 3rd round playoff matchup

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 27, 2018
Zach Wrightsil (23) goes up for the dunk in a game against Carrollton Creekview. Wrightsil scored 27 points Friday to contribute to the victory against Little Elm.

Prosper stuns Little Elm 56-39 to create tie for district; Wrightsil explodes for 27 points

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 13, 2018
Lady Eagles' first playoff game set for Monday

Lady Eagles’ first playoff game set for Monday

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 7, 2018
New UIL realignments place Prosper in tough 6A district

New UIL realignments place Prosper in tough 6A district

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 5, 2018
Senior Taveion White goes in for the slam dunk in a game against McKinney North on January 26, 2018.

Eagles prevail past The Colony 50-46 in team effort

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 1, 2018
Prosper senior Zach Wrightsil (23) goes in for the layup in a game against the Little Elm Lobos on January 16, 2018.

Prosper defeats R.L. Turner 72-41 led by Wrightsil, White, and Jessen

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
January 24, 2018
Zach Wrightsil (23) leaves the bench during pregame introductions in a game against the Little Elm Lobos on January 16, 2018.

Prosper drops crucial loss against Little Elm Lobos, R.J. Hampton

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
January 18, 2018
Prosper Boys Wrestling poses for a group photo following their state championship victory.

Prosper Boys Wrestling wins State Dual Championships

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
January 16, 2018
Zach Wrightsil (23) shoots a three-pointer in a 2017 game against The Colony.

Prosper continues stellar season, currently first in district with 20-2 record

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
January 11, 2018
Prosper basketball jumps out to 13-1 start to season

Prosper basketball jumps out to 13-1 start to season

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
December 14, 2017
Players on the Prosper defense look towards the sidelines in a game against The Colony.

Prosper falls to Lake Ridge 38-28 to end season

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
December 6, 2017
Kaleb Adams rushes during a game against Lake Dallas on Friday, November 10th.

Prosper looks to gain revenge on Lake Ridge in 3rd round of playoffs

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
November 28, 2017
David Alvarez rushes for a touchdown in a game against Lake Dallas on Friday, November 10th.

Prosper clinches district title with statement win over Lake Dallas

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
November 13, 2017
Prosper teammates stand together on the sideline in a game against The Colony Cougars on Friday, October 27th.

Prosper loses a pivotal game against The Colony 14-7, drops to 2nd in district

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
October 30, 2017
Kaleb Adams' 5 TD night fuels Prosper's victory over McKinney North, 43-17

Kaleb Adams’ 5 TD night fuels Prosper’s victory over McKinney North, 43-17

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
October 24, 2017
Prosper runs out of the tunnel before a game against R.L. Turner on October 13th, 2017.

Prosper shuts out R.L. Turner in homecoming game led by Kaleb Adams and strong defense

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
October 16, 2017
Prosper looks to take down undefeated Little Elm

Prosper looks to take down undefeated Little Elm

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
September 27, 2017
Keegan Shoemaker (11) throws a pass against Mansfield Lake Ridge on September 8th, 2017. Shoemaker threw for 2 touchdown passes against Frisco Liberty on September 15th, 2017.

Prosper shuts down Frisco Liberty 43-7 at “The Star”

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
September 18, 2017
Kaleb Adams (22) talking with Coach Thompson on the sideline. Adams had a quiet night against Lake Ridge, totaling 30 yards on 13 carries.

Mansfield Lake Ridge hands Prosper first loss of season

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
September 12, 2017
Prosper wins season opener against Beorne Champion behind Kaleb Adams' impressive performance

Prosper wins season opener against Beorne Champion behind Kaleb Adams’ impressive performance

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
September 5, 2017
Head Coad Brandon Schmidt gathers the team after a game against Lake Dallas in 2016.

Early school start prevents Prosper from extra practice

Zach Markey, Sports Editor and Writer
August 31, 2017
Lonzo's Father, LaVar Ball.

LaVar Ball: Great Dad or Overbearing Figure for his kids?

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
April 6, 2017
March Madness prediction: battle of the bulldogs in title game

March Madness prediction: battle of the bulldogs in title game

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
March 16, 2017
Zach Wrightsil (23) shoots a three-pointer in a 2017 game against The Colony.

Prosper’s season ends in heartbreak against Frisco Liberty

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
February 22, 2017
Prosper prevails against Lake Dallas 59-48 to clinch playoff spot

Prosper prevails against Lake Dallas 59-48 to clinch playoff spot

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
February 8, 2017
Kaleb Adams (22) and Zach Wrightsil (23)

Prosper picks up two big wins against Carrollton teams

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
January 27, 2017
Zach Wrightsil-23

Prosper falls to Little Elm 61-50 for 3rd district loss

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
January 19, 2017
Prosper continues solid season through school break

Prosper continues solid season through school break

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
January 17, 2017
Prosper finishes 2nd in Prosper ISD Tournament

Prosper finishes 2nd in Prosper ISD Tournament

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
December 9, 2016
Josh Davis-11

Wrightsil and Davis lead Prosper to comeback win against McKinney Boyd

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
December 1, 2016
Coach Ellis celebrates his 200th career win with his son.

Davis leads Prosper past Lone Star in season opener for Ellis’ 200th win

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
November 16, 2016
Head Coad Brandon Schmidt gathers the team after a game against Lake Dallas in 2016.

Football Playoff Preview: Eagles take on Wakeland

Zach Markey, Sports Writer
November 8, 2016
Football Preview: Lake Dallas

Football Preview: Lake Dallas

Zach Markey, Reporter
November 2, 2016
Prosper Football Looks Ahead

Prosper Football Looks Ahead

Zach Markey, Reporter
October 21, 2016
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