The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon
Todays News
The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon
The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon
Christopher Piel

Christopher Piel, Editor-in-Chief

Christopher Piel is the editor-in-chief for The Talon News. This is his fourth year on staff. Outside of The Talon, he enjoys football and basketball. He has won superior at the JEA national conference in Denver, CO (spring 2015) and in Los Angeles, CA (spring 2016). He hopes to have similar success this year in multiple competitions. He enjoys sports photography, especially football, and over the past three years, he was able to cover the UIL state games for football, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and girls basketball. Contact: [email protected]

All content by Christopher Piel
The Eagles take on Alvarado on Mar. 31, 2017 at Brewer High School in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagle Soccer Starts Up

Connor Repp, Sports Correspondent
January 23, 2018
Eagles take on Gainesville on Jan. 16, 2018, at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo]

The Eagles take on Stephenville on Dec. 2, 2017 at Vernon Newsome Stadium in Mansfield, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagle Football Closes Season

December 6, 2017
Freshman Kassidy Rosengren shows her dedication to a cappella by singing on December, 5, 2017. (Christopher Piel / The Talon News)

[Photo] An Unknown 'Remedy'

December 13, 2017
Kassidy Rosengren (12-5-17)Kassidy Rosengren (12-5-17) at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas, on December, 5, 2017. (Christopher Piel / The Talon News)

[Photo]

The Eagles take on Dallas Carter on Feb. 28, 2017 at Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Midnight Madness Marks Beginning of New Season

November 7, 2017
The Lady Eagles take on Krum at Argyle High School on Sept. 29, 2017 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Volleyball Makes Run for Playoffs

October 30, 2017
Davis competes against Decatur on Oct 6, 2017 at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Senior Looks to Future at Concordia

Kayla Ralph, Junior Reporter
October 30, 2017
The Lady Eagles take on Decatur on 10-6-17 at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo]

The Eagles take on Abilene Wylie at Argyle High School on Sept. 22, 2017 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Football Team Travels Road to Playoffs

November 20, 2017
The new drug testing policy has created controversy. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Drug Testing Policy Should End

Christopher Piel, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2017
The Eagles take on Alvarado on Mar. 31, 2017 at Brewer High School in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Boys Soccer Advances Past Alvarado in a Shootout

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
April 4, 2017
The Eagles take on Gainesville on Mar. 3, 2017 at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Boys and Girls Soccer Prepare for Playoffs

March 30, 2017
Students work in Pam Arringtons 5th period Business and Information Management class on Jan. 11, 2017, Argyle High School, Argyle, Texas. (Elli Marusa/Photographer/The Talon News)

Betsy DeVos Not Good for Future of Public Education

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
February 23, 2017
Principal James Hill waits in the office before an interview on Jan. 11, 2017 at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Elli Marusa / The Talon News)

TEA Evaluation Reflects on College Readiness

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
February 7, 2017
Eagles host a wrestling match on senior night at Argyle High School on Jan. 19, 2016. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Freshman Wrestler Looks to Maintain Family Legacy

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
January 31, 2017
Helicopter (12-21-16). (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Winter Break Should Be Lengthened

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
January 20, 2017
The Eagles take on Life Oak Cliff at Kennedale High School on April 9, 2016 in Kennedale, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Boys Soccer Working to Succeed in 2017

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
January 12, 2017
Eagles take on Carthage at Poteet High School on Nov. 12, 2016 in Mesquite, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Eagles First Semester Brings Success in Sports

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
December 15, 2016
Eagles take on Carthage at Poteet High School on Nov. 12, 2016 in Mesquite, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] The Talon News: Year In Review

Chad Lyle, Senior Writing Editor
December 31, 2016
Student takes a STAAR practice test to prepare for the upcoming test in the spring on Dec. 12, 2016 (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Exemption Policy Still in Need of Minor Fix

Christopher Piel, Sport Editor
December 12, 2016
Students participate in the 2015-16 Lip Dub at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Caleb Miles/The Talon News)

Lip Dub Worthy of Tradition, or Not?

Christopher Piel and Chad Lyle
December 6, 2016
The Eagles take on Wilmer-Hutchins on Feb. 26, 2016 in Frisco, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Boys Basketball Tip Off the 2016-17 Season

Christopher Piel, Sport Editor
November 29, 2016
Eagles take on Decatur at Decatur High School on Oct. 7, 2016 in Decatur, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] The Eagles 2016 Season Comes to End

November 28, 2016
Eagles Vs Burkburnett Eagle Stadium in Argyle, Texas on Friday. (Quinn Calendine/The Talon News)

Eagle Football Begins the Road to State

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
November 10, 2016
The Eagles take on La Grange on Sept. 2, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] "Death Row" Continues to Dominate for the Eagles

November 8, 2016
Eagles take on Gainesville at Gainesville High School on Oct. 7, 2016 in Gainesville, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Defense Shines in Victory Over Gainesville

October 21, 2016
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
Eagles take on Decatur at Decatur High School on Oct. 7, 2016 in Decatur, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo]

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

[Photo]

Students wait in line in the cafeteria during lunch. (Faith Stapleton/The Talon News)

What’s the Point of Mega Lunch?

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
October 5, 2016
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
Eagles take on Paris at Argyle High School on Sept. 23, 2016 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Argyle Football Finishes Homecoming with Another Win

September 28, 2016
Eagles take on Lebanon Trail at Argyle High School on Sept. 20, 2016 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Eagles Tennis Ranked First in District

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
September 23, 2016
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
The Eagles take on Lovejoy on Aug. 27, 2016 at Allen Eagle Stadium in Allen, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo]

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

[Photo] Eagle Football Takes Revenge Over Celina in 43-14 Victory

September 12, 2016
The Eagles take on La Grange on Sept. 2, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Varsity Football Defeats La Grange in Second Game of the Season

September 3, 2016
The Eagles take on Lovejoy on Aug. 27, 2016 at Allen Eagle Stadium in Allen, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Varsity Football Kicks Off with Win Against Lovejoy

September 1, 2016
NHS officer Gracie Baum addresses classmates at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Photo by Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

NHS Officers Prepare for New School Year

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
June 19, 2016
Matt Hynek returns the ball in a district tennis match on September 15, 2015 at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Matt Hynek Advances to the State Tournament

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
May 10, 2016
The boys team cheers after winning the regional championship at Kennedale High School on April 9, 2016 in Kennedale, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Wrap up of Boys Soccer Season

May 9, 2016
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
The Eagles take on Abilene Wylie on Dec. 11, 2015 at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

UIL Releases New Alignments for Football and Basketball

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
February 9, 2016
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
The Eagles take on Liberty Eylau on Dec. 4, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Athlete Changes the Game

Brayden Ratcliff, Multimedia Editor
January 22, 2016
Every year, many are forced to pay tens of thousands of dollars in federal income taxes. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Unbalance Evident in Federal Income Taxes

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor
December 29, 2015
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
Argyles Tommy Parker drives the ball in the UIL state golf tournament at the Onion Creek Golf Course in Austin, Texas on April 27, 2015. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] High School Seniors Ready to Take Golfing Talents to College

Ally Atkinson, Reporter
November 12, 2015
Argyles Dane Ledford (2) runs the ball against Denison on Sept. 4, 2015 in Denison, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Dane Ledford Takes on Challenge of Leading Eagle Football Team

November 11, 2015
Argyles Taylor Sweatt (7) runs the ball into the end zone as the Eagles take on Dallas Pinkston Oct. 28, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagles Defeat Pinkston Vikings

Hudson McCabe, Reporter
November 2, 2015
Dane Ledford (2) throws the ball to Drew Estrada (3) in the Eagles 2015 Homecoming game against Dallas Carter on Oct. 23, 2015 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagles Defeat Carter for the 2015 Homecoming Game

November 2, 2015
Aljona Begaj returns a ball in the teams district match against Eaton on Sept. 15, 2015. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Tennis Team Qualifies for Area

October 28, 2015
Argyles Taylor Sweatt (7) stiff arms an opponent in the Eagles game against Wilmer-Hutchins in Dallas, Texas on Oct. 16, 2015. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagles Defeat Wilmer-Hutchins 52-8

October 26, 2015
Shane McKinney (42) tackles a Carrollton Ranchview player on Oct. 9, 2015 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagles defeat Ranchview at 'Pink-Out' Game

October 11, 2015
New cheer coach Mrs. Burch stands with her captains at practice on Oct. 8, 2015 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo]

New cheer coach Mrs. Burch coaches the cheer team on Oct. 8, 2015 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo]

Eagles take on Paris on Sept. 25, 2015 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Pie/The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagles defeat Paris in Second Home Game

September 26, 2015
Gage McCook (5) dives into the end zone for the Eagles as they take on Graham on Sept. 18, 2015, in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagles Take Down Graham in First Home Game

September 22, 2015
Eagles take on Eaton on their new courts for their first home district match on Sept. 15, 2015. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] New Tennis Courts Put into Use

September 17, 2015
Argyles Gage McCook (5) jumps over a teammate during the Sept. 11, 2015, game in Celina Texas

[Photo] Eagles 2015-16 Undefeated Status Comes to a Halt

September 15, 2015
The Argyle Eagle baseball team celebrates their victory in the UIL State Championship Final against West Orange-Stark on June 11, 2015 at the UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas. (Chris Piel/The Talon News)

[Photo] Argyle Baseball Wins 4A State Championship

June 12, 2015
Argyles Connor Mushinski (5) pitches the ball in the UIL State Championship Final against West Orange-Stark on June 11, 2015, at the UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas.

[Photo]

Junior Tanner Boyzuick slides into the third beating the ball to Tyler Henson in the 9-4 win over Abilene Wylie.

Eagles Defeat Wylie Bulldogs in State Semifinal

Christopher Piel, Reporter
June 10, 2015
Ennis vs. Cedar Park at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Christopher Piel

[Photo]

Ennis vs. Cedar Park at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Christopher Piel

[Photo]

Seniors Cutter McDonald and Matt Hiter sign to their respective colleges on National Signing Day at Argyle High School on Feb. 4, 2015. (Photo by Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Seniors Reflect on High School Career After Making College Decisions

Annabel Thorpe and Christopher Piel
February 13, 2015
Wi-Fi disconnects at Argyle High School on Monday Jan. 26. (Christopher Piel / The Talon News)

Internet Shutdown Inhibits Learning

Christopher Piel, Reporter
January 29, 2015
Eagles to Play in State-Semi-Finals against Graham

Eagles to Play in State-Semi-Finals against Graham

Christopher Piel, Reporter
December 12, 2014
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
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
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
Halloween Props at (location} in Argyle, Texas on Oct. 15, 2014. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Theater to host ‘Haunted Hallway’ Oct. 24, 25

Christopher Piel, Reporter
October 20, 2014
The Cafeteria Workers Serve Students

[Photo] New Lunches Bring Happiness to Students

Mark Pfohl, News Editor
September 12, 2014
Lady Eagles take on Burleson at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas on Sept. 9, 2014. Photo By Christopher Piel

Lady Eagles Volleyball Take Victory Over Burleson in 4 Sets

Christopher Piel, Reporter
September 10, 2014
Load More Stories
Donate to The Talon
$25
$500
Contributed
Our Goal