Last Week in Sports Nov. 6-12

The Dragon football team played against Saginaw Boswell this past Friday night, winning by a score of 70-0. This win bumps the Dragons’ record up to 10-1 overall as they advance to Round 2 in the UIL state playoffs. They will face #38 Wolfforth Frenship at Abilene Christian University’s Anthony Field Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The Dragon and Lady Dragon swim teams competed at the Non-TISCA Invitational at the Keller ISD natatorium on Nov. 11, both winning the meet. Both teams compete in the TISCA Lonestar Classic preliminaries on Nov. 17, and finals on Nov. 18 in Mansfield.

The Lady Dragon basketball team defeated Plano 53-33 on Nov. 7. The team was back in action at the Colleyville Heritage Tip-off Classic Nov. 9-11, defeating both Saginaw and Crowley early on in the tournament. The Lady Dragons finished the weekend with losses against both Bishop Lynch and Mansfield Lake Ridge, leaving their overall record 6-2.

The boy’s basketball team competed in the Lake Dallas tournament last weekend against Coppell and Marcus. The Dragons look to improve their 0-2 record next week against Plano West at home on Nov. 14. They will then travel south to compete in the DoghouseInvitational in Magnolia Nov. 16-18.

The Dragon wrestling team hosted their Green and Black Dual at home last week on Nov. 11. They are preparing for the Centennial Invitational in Burleson on Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m.

The Lady Dragon volleyball team faced Prosper on Nov. 10 in the UIL regional semifinals at the W. G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City. The Lady Dragons finished their season as Regional Semi-Finalists with an overall record of 31-13.

About the Contributors

Ben Randall, Dragon Sports Media

Ben Randall is a sophomore at Carroll Senior High School. He is heading into his second year as part of the Dragon Media team and is planning to be a sports anchor for KDGN broadcasts, as he will write his script in Dragon Media’s newest course, Dragon Sports Media. Ben hopes to attend the University of North Texas in either Jazz Studies or Sports Journalism. His dream is to be synonymous with either being a groundbreaking jazz musician or an iconic voice of any sport. Ben is an active member of Christ Alone Lutheran Church in Keller, Texas; as he ushers, sets up and takes down the equipment, and serves as a confirmed member of the church. When he’s not in the band bleachers on game day, he is either at home relaxing or anywhere around the Metroplex enjoying life with friends and family. His music taste is broad, but he mainly listens to artists such as Isaiah Rashad or the Beastie Boys. The environment and traditions of Carroll is why Ben has loved this district since the sixth grade.

Reagan Stovall, Dragon Sports Media

Reagan Stovall is currently a junior at Carroll Senior High School and in her second year of being a part of the Dragon Media team. When she’s not doing homework, Reagan is baking, hanging out with friends, or binging Criminal Minds. After graduating, Reagan plans on going into a career in psychology or criminology.

Merren Grannell, Dragon Sports Media

Merren Grannell is a junior at Carroll Senior High School, in her first year as a sports media journalist. Along with being a national level swimmer on the esteemed Lakeside Aquatic Club, she also is the director of analytics for the Carroll Dragon ]baseball program. In her time away from sports and school, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and listening to music.

Ava Cottingham, Dragon Sports Media

Ava Cottingham is a junior at Southlake Carroll High School. Before moving to Southlake, Ava lived in Georgia for 10 years. This is her first year in Dragon Media as a sports journalist. When she isn’t writing, Ava is playing club volleyball, watching the Denver Broncos with her dad, working out, or listening to music. Ava hopes to play volleyball in college and eventually work for ESPN in sports journalism.

Anthony Worobiec, Dragon Sports Media

Anthony Worobiec is currently a sophomore at Carroll High School, where he is entering as a new member of the Dragon Media team. Anthony also plays tennis, demonstrating his commitment to both his academic and athletic pursuits. Beyond his contributions to the media team, he can often be found engaging in the gym lifting or enjoying the company of his friends.

Morgan Brown, Dragon Sports Media

Morgan Brown is a senior at Carroll Senior High School and this is her fourth year in Dragon Media. She is the editor-in-chief for the 2023-24 yearbook, as well as a member of the new sports media class. When she isn’t out photographing events, she can be found spending time with friends, attending concerts, going on drives, or hanging out in the yearbook room. After graduation, she hopes to attend either the University of Texas or Arizona State.

Cailyn Cashon, Dragon Sports Media

Cailyn Cashon is a 15-year-old sophomore at Carroll High School. She is going into her second year in Dragon Media and is one of the sports editors for the yearbook. She’s planning on being the sports desk for KDGN and is going to write her script for that role in the new class, Sports Media, taught by Lindsey Jacobson. She hopes to attend The University of Texas at Austin to study sports broadcasting and journalism; or Texas A&M at Corpus Christi to study marine biology. Her dream is to be recognized at a national level for her photography/videography since she has dedicated so much time and effort into it. Cailyn is also a committed member of National Charity League (NCL) with a board position as parliamentarian. When she’s not on the sidelines with a camera, she is either in Florida with her family or around Southlake with her friends. Her music taste varies, but her favorite artist is Lord Hurron. The inclusive, educational, and enjoyable environment of media classes is why she loves them so much.