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For the First Time - Wakelands Varsity Football team is crowned as Area Champions for the first time in all of Wolverine football history. “I feel this win is going to give our team a lot of confidence. We know we’re a talented squad and beating a team like Highland Park really proved that,” senior Carson Point said. The Wolverines will be making their way to the next round of Playoffs.

Making History

Wakeland beats out Highland Park High School in the second round of Playoffs with a score of 29-28.
Ashley Deckert and Paris Bashlor, Editors-in-Chief • November 20, 2021

For the first time in Wolverine football history, Wakeland has been crowned as Area Champions.  The Wakeland Wolverines, ranked 12th in the Texas Division 5A-1, make history beating the second ranked...

Thomas takes on state...times two

Thomas takes on state…times two

Maci Martin, Reporter • November 16, 2021

Going to a state competition is a great accomplishment for a team or individual. Now imagine going to two state competitions in the same week.  Junior Emma Thomas attended state for band and cross...

Senior Jared White escapes the Knights with a big run for a first down. Wakeland defeated Independence 49-0 on Oct. 7 at The Ford Center. Photo by Sarah Hazelip.

Wolverine Football is Playoff Bound

Joshua McDaniel, Reporter • November 12, 2021

The Wakeland football team has an overall record of 7-2 and finished third in district through the regular season.  Wakeland football had a successful season despite some setbacks against Lone Star and...

FISD proposes new potential school zones. With the upcoming 2022-2023 school year, FISD will be making changes to school zones to prevent overcrowding in schools, as well as add students to the new schools that will open next fall.

Frisco ISD Makes Plans to Alter School Zones for the 2022-2023 School Year

With the opening of Panther Creek High School and Minett Elementary School next fall, the District makes plans to rezone schools in Frisco ISD.
Paris Bashlor, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2021

Within Frisco ISD, there are 11 high schools, 17 middle schools, 42 elementary schools, as well as 3 special programs schools. Minett Elementary School and Panther Creek High School will be added to that...

The cheer team sells mums and garters to students so they can easily design what they want for their date. Wakeland homecoming is Sept. 17, 2021. Photo by Kate Nosel.

History of the Mum

The tradition of homecoming mums did not begin in the Lone Star State, but Texans made it better
Maci Martin, Reporter • September 8, 2021

Everything is bigger in Texas - and that is obvious when it comes to homecoming mums. Once a Texas only tradition, it has permeated into the neighboring states of Oklahoma and Louisiana. “The first...

Time Out

Due to COVID-19 cases, games canceled this week.
Paris Bashlor and Ashley Deckert, Editors-in-Chief • August 26, 2021

Thursday and Friday night lights will have to wait until next week. Due to the spread of COVID-19 cases and in an effort to keep students and fans safe, both the junior varsity and varsity football...

Bringing Home the Gold

Bringing Home the Gold

Wakeland varsity boys soccer team wins 2021 State Championship, ranking sixth in the nation.
Paris Bashlor, Editor-in-Chief • April 22, 2021

Throughout this season, the Wakeland varsity boys soccer team dominated on the field; coming out on top as area champions, semifinal champions, and now state champions.  This wouldn’t be the first...

Securing the Dub - The Lady Wolverines are crowned as Regional Champions, taking them to State.

Fighting their way to State

The Wakeland varsity girls soccer team is off to the State Championship!
Ashley Deckert, Editor-in-Chief • April 15, 2021

Pass, shoot, score! The Wakeland varsity girls’ soccer team is officially headed to the state championship in Georgetown, Texas. After a hard fought battle against top teams Grapevine and Highland...

Wakeland boys claim the title of Semifinal Champions - The boys defeated Del Valle with a score of 4-2, ultimately making their way to the State Championship.

And They’re Off!

Wakeland boys varsity soccer team advances to State Championship.
Paris Bashlor, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2021

Today, the varsity boys soccer team clinched their spot in the state championship when they beat Del Valle High School in Midland, Texas in the state semifinals. “It felt good to win our game today....

Making their way to regionals - Wakeland Varsity girls are crowned as Semifinal Champions after defeating Forney High School.

Road to Regionals

Wakeland Varsity boys and girls soccer teams have advanced to regionals.
Paris Bashlor, Editor-in-Chief • April 8, 2021

Wakeland Wolverines Varsity boys and girls soccer teams are both making their way up in the playoffs. Over the course of this season, both teams have been working hard to ultimately make it to the State...

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