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Track Members Article (1-28-16) at Argyle on 1/28/16 in Argyle High School, Texas. (Photo by Avery Austin / The Talon News)

New Track Members Look Forward to Upcoming Season

Avery Austin, Reporter February 4, 2016

With the 2016 track season coming up, there will be many changes to the track team, including multiple new freshman and Coach Clark Oberle becoming the assistant track coach. "I love having Coach Oberle...

The Argyle UIL cheer team placed 8th out of 62 teams in the first ever UIL Spirit Championships. (Blair Bowman/ The Talon News)

Argyle Cheer Competes in First Ever UIL Spirit Competition

Erin Eubanks, Reporter February 2, 2016

For their first year ever, Argyle cheerleaders competed in the UIL state cheer competition. The competition took place in Arlington on Saturday, January 16th. Senior captain Heather Lindemann reflects...

Top row left to right: JV Coach Kevin Cook, So. Danielle Davis, Jr. Jacie Hecker, Fr. Coach Lance Sutton, So. Sophie Betzhold, So. Marley Straubmueller, Sr. Melanie Carlisle, Jr. Allison White, Sr. Alexa Bass, Jr. Brittany Hamilton, Sr. Eighty Dobbins, Head Coach Clark Oberle, Varsity Assistant Mandi Barnett
Bottom row left to right: Sr. Emma Malone, Fr. Paxton McGlinch, Jr. Halee Van Poppel, Sr. Ari Styron, Jr. Maddie Deguire, Sr. Meagan Dealy, Sr. Strealy Sizelove, Fr. Alyssa Wallace, Sr. Manager London Caldwell contributed to the defeat of the Bushland volleyball in the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Teammates to Opponents: Volleyball Players Discuss Transition

Emma Malone, Reporter January 28, 2016

The lady eagles took a great win this year becoming State Champions. However once the school season is over a new volleyball season starts. That new season is club season. A club volleyball team is a payed...

The Lady Eagles take on Krum on January 22, 2016 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Lady Eagle Basketball Working Towards Another State Title

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor January 26, 2016

This year, the girls basketball team has seen success as early as district. Coming off of an state title, this experienced team anticipates similar success to last year's team. "We made a goal as a team...

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;...

Argyle Boys Basketball fall to Kennedale in pre-district match-up

Argyle Boys Basketball fall to Kennedale in pre-district match-up

Russell Perkins, Coach January 8, 2016

The Argyle boys basketball team played Kennedale on Friday evening, falling to them 59-56  in a very close game.   Although the boys fought hard throughout the majority of the game and trailed most...

Coach Townsend records his 1,000th career win on February 3rd, 2014, Argyle TX (Matt Garnett / The Talon News)

Lady Eagle Basketball Opens District with Win against Aubrey

S Townsend, Coach January 8, 2016

First district game at Aubrey. Slow start defensively, but Lady Eagle defense stifled Aubrey in the second half, holding the Lady Chaps to one field goal. Olivia Gray was pure from outside, leading the...

Lady Eagles basketball team  defeats Kennedale in post-holiday style

Lady Eagles basketball team defeats Kennedale in post-holiday style

Coach Sammie Townsend, Girl's basketball coach January 5, 2016

After 2 week layoff from Christmas break and missing Holiday tourney in California, Argyle played an up tempo style of play against the pressure defense of Kennedale and shot surprisingly well following...

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...

The Argyle Eagles defense takes down QB KeMon Freeman in the Division I Class 4A region finals on Friday, Dec. 4 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Argyle Rallies Past Liberty Eylau in State Quarterfinal

Hudson McCabe, Reporter December 10, 2015

After a rough first half with three turnovers, Argyle rallied and defeated Liberty-Eylau 32-29 on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in the Division 1 Class 4A Quarterfinals  and is heading to the state...

Zeke Romero films the Eagles as they take on Lakeworth on Nov. 12, 2015 in Denton, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Zeke Romero Contributes to the Football Team Through Film

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor December 1, 2015

Zeke Romero is a senior at the high school who has been helping the football team from the sidelines since the 2014 season. Romero has been filming all of the football games for varsity. He was approached...

Junior Halee Van Poppel jumps in the group after defeating Bushland 3-0 in the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Lady Eagles Claim State Championship Title

Lizzie Dagg, Reporter November 22, 2015

The Lady Eagles warmed up with anxious faces as the crowd buzzed with excitement, awaiting the start of the state championship volleyball game. Determination was felt in the air as the girls hit back and...

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