The Lake Highlands Wildcat sports teams are on a roll this week, as both the Gymnastics and Soccer teams claim district titles. Full coverage is here.
Mar 10 2010, 2:48 pm by Steve Clary
With a roster full of talented upperclassmen, Head Coach Hanes Brindley knew his squad had a better than average shot at the District 9-5A title this season. With a 3-1 win over Creekview, the boys captured at least a share of that title last night.
The ‘Cats can capture the title outright with a W.T. White loss tonight or a Wildcat win over Molina on Friday.
Last night’s win also gave the squad seniors a fond farewell, as the game was the last of their high school career at the Boneyard. Those nine seniors, along with their parents, were introduced…
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Mar 08 2010, 1:27 pm by Steve Clary
Last Thursday, the LHHS Gymnastics team warmed up for their upcoming district meet by competing in the RISD Invitational.Out of a large field of 14 teams, and with one of their key gymnasts - Sarie Morrison - out of action, the Lady 'Cats finished in a respectable 6th place.
Senior co-captain, Hannah Van Meter continued to impress on the season by winning the all-around competition. Van Meter won the all-around by placing 1st on the bars and floor and 4th on the vault and beam.
Sophomore Kristen DeCosta got back into the swing of things after being out…
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Mar 06 2010, 9:27 am by Steve Clary
With the help of over 20 dedicated Wildcat volunteers, the 'Cats hosted the LH Invitational at Eagle/Mustang Stadium on Friday and the boys team took home the title, while the girls finished 6th. Despite a stiff head wind down the front straightaway, several 'Cats took home gold.
Leading the way for the girls was the future UNT duo of Curry Young & Paige McCutcheson. Curry won the 100M (12:16) and 200M (25.28) while McCutcheson took silver in the 100M with a time of 12.20. McCutcheson then completely blew away the 400M field with a time of 58.25, which was nearly 5 seconds…
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Mar 06 2010, 8:00 am by Steve Clary
Head Coach Bob Williams and the LHHS Tennis team hosted a dual against Berkner on Wednesday and easily defeated the Rams by winning 7 out of 10 matches. Maggie Duffy and Ana Lew continued their undefeated run for the season in doubles play with a win over Berkner and have now secured the #1 seed for the district tournament.
Also securing a #1 seed for the district tournament, and remaining undefeated in district play, was the boys doubles team - Ryan Berg and Wil Matthews.
The Mixed Doubles team made of up Celeste Allison and McGuire Boles fell to Berkner…
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Mar 04 2010, 6:44 am by Steve Clary
Coming off a huge win over Richardson HS on Monday night, the 'Cats are now primed and ready for the big showdown with the Longhorns of W.T. White. With just three games remaining in District 9-5A play, the win over RHS secured a playoff spot for the 'Cats. The win against the Eagles came in dramatic fashion.
A tied game at the end of regulation forced a shootout. It took eight shooters for the 'Cats to pull out the 2-1 win. Junior foreign exchange student, Jonathan Esselin, aka "The Swede," scored the winning goal on the eighth dribble-up for Coach Hanes Brindley's…
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