Water Polo qualifies for state meet

Dylan Curtis, Staff Writer
April 29, 2013
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Excitement, anxiety, and optimism. These were just a few of the emotions that the water polo team had been feeling entering the regional tournament. They've put in a lot of hard work and it showed when they finished fourth managing to make it to state for the second year in a row. Their next tests... Read more »

Chess Club travels to National Tournament in Nashville

Dimitrios Aerts, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013
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The tense quiet is only broken by the tap of a small soldier on the table and the click of a timer. Both players have only a few minutes left to outwit their opponent and claim the title of champion. No, this is not checkers; this is chess. The Denton High Chess Club went to the super nationals tournament... Read more »

Clerihew one step short of state

William Crouch, Entertainment Editor
April 19, 2013
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The UIL 4A Region I tennis tournament was held April 15-16 at the Rose Park Tennis Center in Abilene. Alex Clerihew earned a spot to the tournament with his second place win at the district tournament in March. The tournament had competitors from Denton and Guyer and even as far away as El Paso. Clerihew... Read more »

Miles ahead: Junior reaches BPA nationals

April 12, 2013
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The business world is a shark tank, filled to the brim with large monstrous creatures that thirst for blood, money, and cold hard cash. The DHS Business Professionals of America club, or BPA, hopes to prepare these students for the business world. One of those students who has benefited from this... Read more »

UIL team dominates district

Evie Clark, Staff Writer
April 7, 2013
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While most students were still sleeping, a handful of dedicated ones arose on the morning of March 23 to represent Denton High School at the District 5-4A UIL Meet at Guyer High School. Of the 21 students that competed, 16 advanced to the regional meet in Abilene, Texas, to be held on April 19-20, with... Read more »

Broncos finish third, playoffs next

Chandler Elsbecker, Sports Editor
February 13, 2013
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In Trophy Club Tuesday the Broncos fell 67-51 to the Byron Nelson Bobcats, finishing their district season 11-3 and in third place in District 5-4A. Denton’s leading scorer on the night was senior guard Michael Jackson, who was 5-15 with 19 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, and a steal. Byron Nelson’s... Read more »

Two sign with McPherson College

Chandler Elsbecker, Sports Editor
February 10, 2013
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“It was one of the best moments of my life,” senior Erik Dixon said. Wednesday Dixon and fellow senior football player Charles Boosa signed their letters of intent to play collegiately. Both signed with McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas. “Just being able to play college football, getting... Read more »

Soccer prepares for district race

CJ Mauricio, Staff Writer
February 5, 2013
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After winning three out of their last four games the Denton boys’ soccer team seeks to continue a positive trend with district play looming at the end of the week. The team coming just a few days off its biggest win of the season against rival Ryan is in high spirits to continue to play at a high level... Read more »

Soccer teams enter season with lofty goals

William Crouch, Staff Writer
January 25, 2013
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GIRLS PREVIEW The girls soccer team, which went 11-11 last year, is starting its new season with high hopes for the 2013 season. The team has five returning starters from last year including seniors Morgan Rushing, Kyla Petrie, junior Kirsten Holmes,  and sophomores Regina Smerdon and Alana Burns.... Read more »

Team routes Brewer, moves to 3-1 in 5-4A

January 9, 2013
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Playing top of the line competition in non-district is something head boys basketball coach Harold Jackson hoped would pay off after he watched his team struggle to a 5-12 record. Now four games into the district 5-4A season the Broncos are right in the thick of the playoff race having posted three wins... Read more »