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Veeder: From JV to varsity

Camryn Fuller, staff writer February 9, 2012

For a game that is nearly 75 percent failure, baseball tryouts can be stressful and nerve racking. Just a few missed swings or wild throws can be the difference between JV and varsity. Sophomore Shane...

Boys soccer kicks into gear

Elizabet Hale, Staff writer February 9, 2012

Senior Jack Woolsey takes his video camera with him to every soccer game of the season, hoping to film something behind the scenes that people in the stands would never see. He wants outsiders to see how...

Frisbee ultimatum

Gabrielle Deckelman, staff writer February 9, 2012

It is Friday, and the hallways have already transformed into a sea of maroon. One shirt says basketball, another says swimming, and off to the far right, hidden beneath the hype of the more conventional...

Golfers swing up to par

Camryn Fuller, Staff Writer February 9, 2012

Last season the Cougars advanced to state and placed sixth. Although proud of their accomplishment, the team is constantly finding room for improvement. This year they have already won the regional preview,...

Racking up net worth

Sebastian De Castro, Staff Writer February 9, 2012

Riding on the season's earlier successes, the varsity tennis team is high on expectations for the rest of the year. Following the departure of its number two seed Andres Corredor, who graduated and is...

Basketball team retires Chris Saiz jersey

Basketball team retires Chris Saiz’ jersey

Shaun Lal, Sports Editor February 8, 2012

At halftime of their home game against Katy on Tuesday, Feb. 7, the varsity basketball team retired late junior point guard Chris Saiz' #23 jersey. Saiz died in a car accident on Tuesday, Dec. 20, six...

Coach finishes career-long race after impacting students

Jesse Sparks, Voice Editor February 8, 2012

Retired track and field sports coach Gary Derks remembers his first encounter with track well: His cheeks flushed red. His feet rhythmically slapped the ground. As he effortlessly surged ahead of...

Boys basketball defeated by buzzer-beater, playoff hopes look slim

Shaun Lal, Sports Editor February 1, 2012

With the most thrilling fourth quarter of the season so far, Cinco Ranch lost to Taylor 46-45 Tuesday night on a buzzer-beating jumper, putting their playoff chances on a thread. The Cougars led early...

Varsity girls soccer wins Pearland Tournament

Varsity girls soccer wins Pearland Tournament

Shaun Lal, Sports Editor January 30, 2012

The girls' soccer team received first place in the Pearland Tournament on Jan. 26-30. After winning the first games against Bellaire, Dobie, and Angleton, Cinco Ranch defeated host Dawson in the final,...

Wrestling coach joins 400 club

Michelle Chong, Features Editor January 24, 2012

Wrestling coach William Dushane reached the 400th win of his career with a win on Saturday, Friday 14th. Dushane has been coaching since 1978 at three separate schools: St. Thomas in Houston, Notre...

Swimmers, divers work through strenuous hell week

Shiva Mirzahaidar, staff writer December 9, 2011

The smell of chlorine fills the natatorium as students maneuver themselves through the pool to the beat of shrieking whistles. Swimmers and divers crowd here to feel the thrill of competition and participate...

Girls varsity basketball band together, push teammates

Elizabeth Hale, staff writer December 9, 2011

Girls’ varsity basketball coach, Coach Morris, has big plans for her team. It has been nearly two months since the start of the season, yet Morris has had the team’s long and short term goals set before...

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