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The student news site of Argyle High School

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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

Ralston runs in a touchdown for the Eagles Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, at Royse City ISD Stadium in Royce City, TX. Matt Garnett/The Talon News

Argyle Defeats Liberty Eylau 45-42 in Region Championship

Matt Davenport, Senior Writing Editor December 5, 2014

After an intense game last week versus Kennedale, the Argyle Eagles defeated the Liberty Eylau Leopards 45-42 on December 5th at Royse City Stadium. The Eagles overcame adversity with a consistent ground...

Texas Techs Ian Sadler (12) runs the ball against Baylor Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Matt Garnett/Special Contributor

PHOTOS: Argyle Alum Ian Sadler Returns to AT&T Stadium

November 29, 2014

Last time Argyle alum Ian Sadler played a football game at AT&T Stadium he rolled up 109 yards rushing, 73 yards receiving, 3 touchdowns, and a state championship. He wore the number '5' and 'Argyle'...

Argyles Matt Hiter (73) cheers with his team after defeating Kennedale 52-48 Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at E.H. Hanby Stadium in Mesquite, TX. Matt Garnett/The Talon News

Argyle Wins Nail-Biter Over Kennedale In Regional Semi-Finals (52-48)

Matt Cougar Davenport, Senior Writing Editor November 28, 2014

After two weeks of dominating in playoff football, the Argyle Eagles pulled out a hard fought 52-48 victory over the Kennedale Wildcats with a last second defensive stand. Fans witnessed four quarters...

Families celebrate the holidays by decorating with small crafts like the easy-to-make paper mache turkey. (Avery Austin / The Talon News)

Families Celebrate Thanksgiving With Various Traditions

Avery Austin and Jocelyn Pierce November 27, 2014

With the smell of pumpkin spice roaming the halls and turkey filling the air, it is evident that many homes are sharing the Thanksgiving spirit. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, Thanksgiving...

Junior Eighmy Dobbins cheers with her teammates over their 2nd place win at state against Liberty Hill at Curtis Culwell Center Nov. 21, 2014 in Garland, TX. ( Annabel Thorpe / The Talon News)

Argyle Lady Eagles Volleyball Finish State Championship with 2nd Place

Christopher Piel, Reporter November 22, 2014

After four sets, the Lady Eagles fell just short of Decatur in the UIL 4A Volleyball State Championship at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland Saturday, Nov. 22. Argyle got down early in the first...

Argyles Nick Ralston (22) muscles his way down the field against Kaufman at Standridge Stadium Nov. 21, 2014 in Carrollton, TX. Photo by Matt Garnett / The Talon News

Eagles Steamroll Kaufman, Play Kennedale in Region Semi-final Friday

Christopher Piel November 22, 2014

The Eagles defeated the Kaufman Lions Friday, Nov. 21, in Standridge Stadium in Carrollton 49-13 and will advance to the regional semi-finals against undefeated Kennedale on Friday, Nov.28, 6pm, at Mesquite...

Maddie DeGuire celebrates with Alexa Bass and fellow Argyle Eagle teammates as they win against Liberty Hill Robinson in the state semi-finals at Curtis Culwell Center Nov. 21, 2014.  Photo by Annabel Thorpe | The Talon News

Lady Eagles Volleyball Advance to State Final Against Decatur Eagles

Christopher Piel November 21, 2014

After sweeping Liberty Hill 3-0 the Lady Eagles will be advancing to the state finals where they will compete against Decatur for the UIL 4A Volleyball State Championship at the Curtis Culwell Center...

NHS officers Vanessa Zielinski and Evan Welsh work with junior Preston List to hand out candy-grams on Argyle Day of Kindness on Nov. 19, 2014 at Argyle High School. (Annabel Thorpe / The Talon News)

NHS Holds First Annual Kindness Day

Evan Welsh, Senior Writing Editor November 20, 2014

  Wednesday, Nov. 19, marked Argyle's first Day of Kindness to encourage random acts of kindness throughout the school. The day was sponsored and held by the National Honor Society as a way...

Argyles Katy Keenan (6) screams while she is surrounded by her team after scoring the final point to defeat Melissa at Poteet High School Nov. 15, 2014 in Mesquite, TX. (Photo by Matt Garnett / The Talon News)

Volleyball Advances to State for Second Time in Three Years

Chris Piel, Reporter November 15, 2014

The Lady Eagles will be advancing to the 4A state semi-finals after sweeping the Melissa Cardinals in three straight sets. The Eagles, led by senior Katy Keenan, asserted their dominance and proved...

Argyle head football coach Todd Rodgers prays with his team after a 70-7 victory over Lake Worth at Pioneer Stadium Nov. 14, 2014 in Saginaw, TX. (Photo by Matt Garnett / For the DRC)

Argyle Takes Down Lake Worth 70-7 In First Playoff Round

Matt Davenport, Senior Writing Editor November 15, 2014

Argyle opened up their playoff season with a 70-7 beat down of the Lake Worth Bullfrogs after an undefeated regular season. Argyle started the game with a 49-0 first half based around runs by RB Gage McCook...

An NDSU fan rocks some facial hair at the FCS National Championship at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX.

Help Bring ‘No Shave November’ to AHS

Matt Garnett, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2014

A petition has been floating around social media recently asking that the administration allow students to participate in ‘No Shave November’, a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing...

Jonathan Davis posed during last years Midnight Madness event that started off the 2013-14 basketball season. (photo by Harris Ulman)

Scheduling Conflicts Prevent Annual Midnight Madness

Matt Davenport, Senior Writing Editor November 4, 2014

The annual Midnight Madness event will not be tipping off the boys and girls basketball season this year. The event has always been the highly anticipated official opening of the basketball season,...

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