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The Eagles take on La Grange on Sept. 2, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

“Death Row” Continues to Dominate for the Eagles

Connor Repp, Reporter November 8, 2016

While when most people think of the most important part of a football team is its quarterback, they are overlooking the true heroes of those Friday night lights: the offensive line. With a bad Offensive...

Eagles take on Gainesville at Gainesville High School on Oct. 7, 2016 in Gainesville, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Defense Shines in Victory Over Gainesville

Conner Repp, Junior Reporter October 21, 2016

The Eagles improve to 6-0 on the year and 2-0 in district with a 48-20 victory over the Gainesville Leopards. While the Eagles won handily by four touchdowns, the game was nowhere as close as the score...

Eagles take on Decatur at Decatur High School on Oct. 7, 2016 in Decatur, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Eagles Predicted to Be Undefeated Going into Playoffs

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor October 14, 2016

In their first district game of the season, the Eagles defeated Decatur 64-35. Their victory over Decatur was the first preview of the new district after realignment, preceding this season. This victory...

The Eagles take on the La Vega Pirates on Dec. 18, 2015 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Football State Defensive MVP Returns

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor September 29, 2016

Gage Campbell has returned to Argyle after spending the beginning of the 2016-17 school year at Glen Rose. Campbell, who won Defensive MVP in the UIL 4A Division 1 State Championship Game, is looking to...

Eagles take on Paris at Argyle High School on Sept. 23, 2016 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Argyle Football Finishes Homecoming with Another Win

Connor Repp, Reporter September 28, 2016

The Eagles defeated the Paris Wildcats 47-10 on homecoming Friday night. The offense controlled the line of scrimmage rushing for 212 yards, 5 touchdowns, and averaging nearly 6 yards per rush. The running...

The Eagles take on Lovejoy on Aug. 27, 2016 at Allen Eagle Stadium in Allen, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Varsity Football Players Commit To Tulane

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor September 19, 2016

Over the past few years, the success of the Eagles' football team has translated into individual opportunities for athletes to take their game to the collegiate level. Currently, the team has two individuals,...

The Eagles take on Celina on Sept. 9, 2016 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Eagle Football Takes Revenge Over Celina in 43-14 Victory

Connor Repp, Reporter September 12, 2016

The Eagles win 43-14 over the Celina Bobcats in the home opener for the Eagles. They were able to avenge last year's 46-36 loss over the rival Bobcats. Quarterback Hayden Clearman (12) threw for over...

The Eagles take on La Grange on Sept. 2, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Varsity Football Defeats La Grange in Second Game of the Season

Connor Repp, Reporter September 3, 2016

The Eagles narrowly escaped La Grange in a 14-8 thriller in Waco on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. The game was their second of the season, following a victory over Lovejoy on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. The game...

The Eagles take on Lovejoy on Aug. 27, 2016 at Allen Eagle Stadium in Allen, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Varsity Football Kicks Off with Win Against Lovejoy

Connor Repp, Reporter September 1, 2016

The Eagles won their first game of the year with a score of 33-21 against Lovejoy High School in the Tom Landry Classic at Allen Eagle Stadium, with most valuable player awards going to Don Williams (7)...

Alabama-bound Derrick Henry, the No. 1 career rushing leader in American high school football history for Yulee (Fla.) High School, dashes for a two-point conversion that capped a 15-8 victory for the East in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Henry, who also had a 2-yard touchdown run, finished with a game-high 53 yards on 11 carries. (U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs)

The Future of Derrick Henry is not a Bright One

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor February 19, 2016

Derrick Henry, the former Alabama running back and Heisman trophy winner, will be entering the 2016 draft as one of the top prospects for a number of NFL teams. Henry rushed for over 2,000 yards and 28...

Left: Argyle takes on Aubrey Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. Matt Garnett/Special Contributor 
Right: The Eagles take on Liberty Eylau on Dec. 4, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Athlete Changes the Game

Brayden Ratcliff, Multimedia Editor January 22, 2016

There is no rest for a champion. For senior JC Chalk, this reality has become a way of life. Coming off the football field as a tight end after a successful season doesn't end the journey for Chalk;...

Junior QB Dane Ledford (2) breaks through the line of Pirate defenders. Waco La Vega went on to defeat the Argyle Eagles 33-31 on Friday, Dec. 18 at NRG Stadium inHouston, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Eagles Football Falls Short at UIL State

Chris Piel, Sports Editor December 19, 2015

The Eagles fell 33-31 to Waco La Vega in the UIL State Final. This was the Eagles fourth appearance in five years, third loss. The Eagles received the opening kickoff, but were forced to punt it away after...

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