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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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Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor

Max Van Drunen is the Sports Editor and a reporter for The Talon News. Max has reported from many UIL State events and press conferences around Texas.  In his free time, Max enjoys playing basketball and collecting football, basketball, and baseball cards. Max loves in-depth romantic conversations, leaving his phone in Harlem, and hanging with his baby bro, Milo (yes… he was named Milo because of Gilmore Girls), and you’ll likely catch him eating them pizza rolls.

All content by Max Van Drunen
The Argyle Eagles took on the LaVega Pirates in their final game of the season at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. (Sloan Dial / The Talon News)

Next Man Up

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
December 17, 2019
Eagles End Regular Season Undefeated

Eagles End Regular Season Undefeated

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
November 11, 2019
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
Argyle Eagles vs. Melissa Cardinals Tennis at Argyle High School in Argyle , Texas on Oct. 10, 2019. (Josh Fritz | The Talon News)

Eagles Defeat Cardinals for District Title, Hogeboom Breaks School Record

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
October 29, 2019
Argyle Eagles defeat the Chapel Hill Bulldogs at the first home game of the season in Argyle Texas on September 13, 2019. Photos by Jordyn Tarrant / The Talon News

Eagles Offense Decimates Bulldogs

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
September 16, 2019
The Argyle Lady Eagles defeated the Northwest Lady Texans at Argyle High School, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. (Alex Daggett/The Talon News)

Lady Eagles Sweep Lady Texans to End Slump

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
The Eagles defeat the La Vega Pirates with a score of 49-35 on September 6th, 2019. (Photo by Campbell Wilmot/The Talon News)

Eagles Pull Away Late to Defeat Reigning Champions

Max Van Drunen, Sports Writer
September 9, 2019
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Lady Leopards too Much for Lady Eagles in Home Thriller

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
September 3, 2019
Argyle Eagles defeat Stephenville Yellow Jackets at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas on August 30, 2019. (Jordyn Tarrant / The Talon News)

The Eagles Soar Above the Yellow Jackets

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
September 1, 2019
The Argyle Eagles practice as the sun comes up on August 5, 2019 at Argyle High School. (Andrew Fritz / The Talon News)

Football Finally Arrives With the Start of Two-A-Days

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
August 14, 2019
Dallas Maverick's Luka Dončić wins Rookie of the Year for 2018-19 season. "(Photo used with permission though Creative Commons "2013 Dallas Mavericks 2" by RMTip21 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 )

Predictions for the Rookie of the Year Award

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
June 24, 2019
Boys and Girls Golf team compete in the District 8 at Robson Ranch in Argyle, Texas, on April 8, 2019. (Max Van Drunen / The Talon News)

Boys and Girls Golf Teams Advance to Region

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
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 Lady Eagles win the UIL Conference 4A State Semi-Final game against Dallas Lincoln at the Alamodome on Feb. 19, 2019. (Campbell Wilmot/ The Talon News).

Lady Eagles Edge Out Lady Tigers; Advances to State

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
March 2, 2019
Junior Rhyle McKinney holds up the regional championship trophy after the Argyle Lady Eagles defeat the Levelland Loboettes in the Region 1 class 4A Final Championship game at Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas, on February 23, 2019.(Andrew Fritz | The Talon News)

Lady Eagles State Tournament Bound

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
March 1, 2019
The Eagles win their playoff game against Stephenville at Aledo High School on Feb. 19, 2019. (Campbell Wilmot/ The Talon News).

Lady Eagles Basketball Rises Above Honeybees

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
Eight seniors sign to their future colleges, on National Signing Day, on Wednesday, February 6.

Eight Seniors sign on National Signing day

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
February 10, 2019
Isaiah Sheets, breaks down opponent in the regional tournament. (Katy McBee/The Talon News)

11 Wrestlers Move on to Regionals

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
February 10, 2019
McKinney and Lady Eagles Lead Way Over Bobcats

McKinney and Lady Eagles Lead Way Over Bobcats

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
January 24, 2019
Eagles Basketball plays Decatur in District Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas, on December 18, 2013. (Lauren Metcalf / The Talon News)

Eagles Fall Short in Home Thriller

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
January 24, 2019
Senior Brandon White prepares to shoot a basket at the Eagles vs Bobcats game on Jan. 14, 2019 at Argyle High School. (Jacob Lormand / The Talon News)

Senior Trio Dominates in Road Win

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
Junior Rhyle McKinney scans the floor against the Springtown Lady Porcupines on Jan. 11, 2019. (Campbell Wilmot/ The Talon News).

Lady Eagles Defeat Springtown in District Home Opener

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
January 13, 2019
Eagles play Celina in Round 3 of the Playoffs at C.H. Collins in Denton, Texas, on November 23, 2018. (GiGi Robertson / The Talon News)

Eagles vs Bobcats: Statistical Breakdown

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
Eagles play Celina in Round 3 of the Playoffs at C.H. Collins in Denton, Texas, on November 23, 2018. (GiGi Robertson / The Talon News)

Eagles Overcome Deficit to Beat Bobcats

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Argyle Eagles play Celina Bobcats at Bobcat Stadium in Celina, Texas, on November 9, 2018. (Jordyn Tarrant / The Talon News)

Eagles Season Review

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
November 17, 2018
Signing Day at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas, on November 14, 2018. (Jordyn Tarrant / The Talon News)

School Reaches Record Number of Athletic Signings

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
Argyle Eagles play North Lamar Panthers at North Lamar High School in Paris, Texas, on October 12, 2018. (Jordyn Tarrant / The Talon News)

Eagles Defense Stars in Win against Panthers

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
The Eagles play against the Sanger Indians for the Homecoming game at Argyle High School on Oct. 8, 2018. (Jordyn Tarrant / The Talon News)

Eagles Cruise to a Homecoming Victory

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
October 8, 2018
Eagles play Liberty Eylau on September 26, 2018, in Sulphur Springs, TX. (Jordyn Tarrant/The Talon News)

Eagles Overwhelm the Leopards

Max Van Drunen and Jordyn Tarrant
October 2, 2018
The Eagles take on Stephenville Chapel Hill High School in Tyler, TX, on September 14, 2018. (Jordyn Tarrant / The Talon News)

Eagles Dominate Bulldogs in Road Opener

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
©The Talon News | GiGi Robertson The Eagles play La Vega for Argyle at Argyle High School in Argyle Texas (GiGi Robertson / The Talon News)

Last Minute Comeback

Max Van Drunen, Joe Walsh (Headline Writer), and Mark Mirelez (Headline Writer)
September 11, 2018
Eagles play against Stephenville for the first game of the season on August 31st 2018. (GiGi Robertson / The Talon News)

Eagles Victorious Against Stephenville

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
September 4, 2018
The Eagles football team practices during 2-A-Days on the AHS field in Argyle, Texas, on August 11, 2018. (Andrew Fritz / The Talon News)

Football Seeks Revenge Against Rival

Max Van Drunen, Joe Walsh (Headline Writer), and Mark Mirelez (Headline Writer)
August 29, 2018
Two-a-days Kick Off Football Season

Two-a-days Kick Off Football Season

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
August 14, 2018
The Eagles baseball team competes in the Baseball State Semifinals at the UFCU Dish-Falk Field in Austin, Texas, on June 6, 2018. (Andrew Fritz / The Talon News)

Baseball Takes on Pleasant Grove

Max Van Drunen, Co-Sports Editor
June 5, 2018
Eagles Golf takes second place at the Region Golf Tournament at Van Zandt Country Club in Canton, TX on April 24, 2018. (Georgia Penn / The Talon News)

Golf Heads to State

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
May 2, 2018
Senior Trent McCloud competes in the District Track Meet on April 12, 2018 at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Lauren Landrum / The Talon News)

Athletes Advance to Regional Track Meet

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
April 23, 2018
AHS track competes at the district meet at Eagle Stadium in Argyle, TX on April 11, 2018. (Lauren Landrum/The Talon News)

Track Runs in District Meet

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
April 17, 2018
Senior Michael Rigsby and sophomore Zoe Zablosky take first in mixed doubles in the district tournament at North Lakes Recreation Center in Denton, TX on April 5, 2018. (Andrew Fritz / The Talon News)

Senior Leads Success in District Tournament

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
April 11, 2018
Lady Eagles softball play Gainesville for the second game in district at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX on Feb. 20, 2018. (GiGi Robertson / The Talon News)

Baseball, Softball Work Through District Schedules

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
March 28, 2018
Eagles play Faith Family at the first playoff game at Southlake Carroll Senior High School in Southlake, TX on Jan. 20, 2018. (GiGi Robertson / The Talon News)

Eagle Basketball Update

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
February 27, 2018
The varsity boy's golf team wins first place in the State Golf Preview in Horseshoe Bay, TX on Feb. 3. (Photo by: Brady Bell)

Eagles Golf Wins State Preview Tournament

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
February 13, 2018
Senior Parker Abrego pitches at the game vs. Pleasant Grove on April 24, 2017 in Tyler, Texas. (GiGi Robertson / The Talon News)

Seniors Lead Drive for State Championship

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
January 29, 2018
The Argyle Eagles take on Decatur at Argyle High School on Jan. 12 in Argyle, TX. (Faith Stapleton/The Talon News)

Eagles Defeat Decatur in District Opener

Max Van Drunen, Reporter
January 17, 2018
Lady Eagles take on PrincetonArgyle High School in Argyle, Texas on Friday. (Kirby Reyes/The Talon News)

Senior Shoots for Fourth State Title

Max Van Drunen, Junior Reporter
December 12, 2017
The Eagles take on Dallas Carter on Feb. 28, 2017 at Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Midnight Madness Marks Beginning of New Season

Max Van Drunen, Junior Reporter
November 7, 2017
The Eagles take on Abilene Wylie at Argyle High School on Sept. 22, 2017 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Eagles Take on Wylie in First Home Game

Max Van Drunen, Junior Reporter
October 2, 2017
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