Last Week in Sports 12.22-1.13.24

Over the break, varsity boys soccer won their first game of the season 3-0 against the Braswell Bengals on Jan. 2. They also faced off in an elite showcase tournament advancing to the semi final round. Recently, they traveled to Austin to play in the Austin Lakes Showcase. The Dragons fell short against Harlan, losing 1-0 and against Katy-Jordan High School with a final score of 2-1. With a little confidence boost late in the game against Round Rock High School, the Dragons managed to score a last-minute game-tying goal to end the game 1-1. The Dragons take on Cedar Hill this Friday at home.

Over the break, varsity girls soccer played in the Johnson County Tournament winning against Cleburne, Aledo, Burleson and Northwest. The Lady Dragons were 4-0 as they prepared to play in the National Elite Prep Showcase this past week. The Lady Dragons defeated Pflugerville Weiss 14-0, Florida Montverde 4-0. and Mansfield 7-0 improving their record to 7-0 overall. They will begin district play this week against Keller Timber Creek on Jan. 17 and then travel to the Governor’s Cup in Georgetown.

Over the break Dragon wrestling participated in duals Jan. 3 and the Cy Fair Invitational on Jan. 6. In the Cy Fair Invitational four different wrestlers placed – Boede Gipson finished first, Dylan Ota finished second, Brenna Trang finished fifth and Carson Ota finished sixth.

The Lady Dragon basketball team faced off against the V.R. Eaton Eagles on Jan. 5 at V.R. Eaton High School. The Lady Dragons defeated the Eagles 68-39 and walked away with 46 rebounds, 18 assists and 14 steals. Recently, The Lady Dragons defeated both Byron Nelson and Fossil Ridge improving their overall record to 22-5 and their district record to a perfect 6-0. The Lady Dragons continue district play this week.

The Dragon basketball team went 2-2 over the break with wins against Keller Central and Denton Ryan. Recently, they faced three district opponents in V.R. Eaton, Byron Nelson and Fossil Ridge. The Dragons are currently 16-6 overall and 3-2 in district play. They will continue district play this week.

Last week the Carroll Swim team participated in a meet against Highland Park at the Elise Cerami Aquatic Center on Jan. 11. The swim team will celebrate Senior night on Jan. 18 and is looking forward to the UIL district championship which takes place Jan. 27.

About the Contributors

Zach Davidson, Dragon Sports Media

Zach Davidson is a sophomore at Carroll High School it is his first year part of Dragon Media. If he is not at school, he is playing games with his friends, watching football, or listening to music. Sports Media is important to him because he enjoys watching sports and also wants to learn how to use cameras and record the games for film.

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.

Colton DeRaud, Dragon Sports Media

Colton DeRaud is a 16-year-old junior at Carroll High School, this is his first year working with the Dragon Media program and is excited to be a part of the program. Colton lived in Michigan until moving to Southlake in the fifth grade. When he isn’t writing or watching sports, Colton loves to play soccer and hang out with his friends. Colton hopes that he will be able to play soccer in college and be a sports journalist like his brother Dylan DeRaud.

Matthew Klepikow, Dragon Sports Media

Matthew is a sophomore at Carroll High School and it is his first year in Dragon Media. If he is not at school, he is playing games with his friends, watching NFL football, or listening to music. Sports Media is important to him because he enjoys watching sports and also wants to learn how to use cameras and record the games for film.

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.

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.

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.