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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon
The student news site of Argyle High School

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Head basketball coach Russell Perkins calls out a play to his team at the Area playoff game against Fort Worth Dunbar at Eaton High School on March 1, 2022. The Eagles clenched the Area championship with the their 55-51 win.

Coach’s Passion For Basketball, Math

Izzy Lester, Reporter • March 3, 2022

Basketball season is nearing the end of the playoffs, and after last year’s state championship victory, expectations and tensions are high for the boy's team as they try to make it once again to that...

Senior Caroline Lyles deflects ball during game against Timber Creek on December 10, 2021.

Making a Name for Herself

Izzy Lester, Cate Clark, and Brady Sanberg • December 10, 2021

A whole new town in a whole new state, full of a whole new variety of people and opportunities. For most, a fresh year at a new school is a terrifying and grueling experience, and in no way is attention...

The boys basketball team secures another state title for the Eagles after winning the State Championship on March 13, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Eagles Fly Over Falcons, Win State Championship

Sam Mykel, Co-Sports Editor • March 13, 2021

The boys basketball team took first place in the State Championship game on March 13. The Eagles entered the game with a near-perfect 29-1 record, leaving with a 30-1 record and a state title. Senior point...

After being down 2 points the UNT team heads out of the huddle after a timeout at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas, on Jan. 31, 2021. (Nicholas West / The Talon New)

UNT Men’s Basketball Perseveres Through Global Pandemic

Nicholas West, Co-Sports Editor • March 4, 2021

The Argyle Lady Eagles took on the Fairfield Lady Eagles at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 7, 2020. (Katie Ray | The Talon News)

Lady Eagles Take Second in State

Jaclyn Harris, Web and Print Director • March 8, 2020

The Argyle Lady Eagles took second place in the UIL state tournament with a 40-39 loss in overtime to the Fairfield Lady Eagles.  “This season has been incredible,” Senior Rhyle McKinney said....

The boys basketball team wins the regional playoff game in Lubbock, Texas and will advance to the state tournament. (Alex Daggett / The Talon News)

Eagles Advance to State Tournament

Alex Daggett, Reporter • March 8, 2020

After a narrow victory over Clint, the Eagles defeated Pampa 46-29 in the second round of the region playoffs in Lubbock. They will advance to the state tournament for the first time since 2016. The...

The Lady Eagles took on the Fredericksburg Billies on March 6, 2020 at the Alamodome. (Katie Ray | The Talon News)

Lady Eagles Defeat Fredericksburg, Advance to State Finals

Jaclyn Harris, Director of Web and Print • March 6, 2020

The startling disparity between two 4-A state semi-finalists came to a head at the first round of the championship today. Five time consecutive state champions, the Argyle Lady Eagles, took on the Fredericksburg...

The Lady Eagles Defeat the Bridgeport Sissies at Lubbock Christian University on Feb. 29, 2020. (Rylie Halk | The Talon News)

Lady Eagles Advance to State

Jaclyn Harris, Director of Web and Print • March 3, 2020

Following an emotional success over Canyon, the Lady Eagles defeated the Bridgeport Sissies 42-38 in the second round of Region playoffs. The team will advance to the state tournament, where they are looking...

Senior Rhyle McKinney dribbles the ball down the court against the Bridgeport Sissies on Jan. 10, 2020. (Alex Daggett / The Talon News)

Lady Eagles Defeat Bridgeport Sissies

Alex Daggett and Trinity Flaten • January 15, 2020

The Lady Eagles Shelby Henches (35) goes up for two as the Eagles go head to head with the Melissa Cardinals At Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas on Dec. 2, 2019. (Alex Daggett/ The Talon News)

Lady Eagles Breeze Past Melissa, Improve Record 7-3

Alex Daggett, Junior Reporter • December 4, 2019

The Lady Eagles went head to head with the Melissa Cardinals on Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles went into the game with a 6-3 record and were attempting to rebound after last week's loss to Lee in the Nike...

The Argyle Lady Eagles defeat the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks in the Conference 4A State Championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on March 2, 2019. (Andrew Fritz | The Talon News)

‘Together’ For the Start of a New Season

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor • November 8, 2019

It has been 250 days since the last time the Lady Eagles played in a game. The last time they defended their title was on March 3. In San Antonio. In the Alamodome. Celebrating a state championship. Now...

The Lady Eagles dogpile in center-court after they win the UIL Conference 4A State Championship game against Hardin-Jefferson at the Alamodome on March 3, 2019. (Campbell Wilmot/ The Talon News).

Lady Eagles Make History Winning Fifth Straight State Championship

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor • March 3, 2019

The Argyle Lady Eagles will join Nazareth High School (1977-1982) and Brock High School (2009-2013) as the only schools to win five or more consecutive state championships, as they defeated the Hardin-Jefferson...

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