Last Week in Sports 1.15-20

January 22, 2024

Soccer

On Jan. 18, the Dragons boys soccer team defeated Cedar Hill 4-0. They finished off the preseason 4-3-1 and will prepare to play their first district game against Keller Timber Creek on Jan. 23. “We’re very happy with the way the preseason has gone,” head coach Chris Padilla said. “Playing quality teams in the preseason gives us opportunities to learn about our team and go into district battle-tested and prepared to fight for a district title.”

Before traveling out of town, the Lady Dragons played their first district game versus Timber Creek, winning 3-1. Continuing their undefeated record of 11-0, varsity girls soccer traveled to Georgetown from Jan. 18-20 where they competed in the Governor’s Cup, winning all of their matches. They defeated New Braunfels 5-1, Harlingen 8-1 and Kingwood 7-1. “Each game was a different test for us that we were determined to handle,” senior captain Kenzi Tufts said. “We hope to return to Georgetown in April for the state tournament.” The Lady Dragons are currently first in district with a district record of 1-0 and prepare to rematch Timber Creek at home on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Basketball

The Lady Dragon varsity basketball team played against Timber Creek on Jan. 14, claiming victory with a score of 67-40. Prior to the game, junior Malania Jordan was celebrated for achieving a program record milestone by being inducted into the 1000 point club. The Lady Dragons now hold an overall record of 23-5 and are currently in first place in district play.

This past week, the varsity boys basketball team improved their overall record to 17-6 with a 61-49 win over Keller Timber Creek on Jan. 17. The boys are currently in second place in district play with a record of 4-2. The Dragons will face the Keller Indians at home on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.

Swim and Dive

The Dragon and Lady Dragon swim and dive teams celebrated their senior night this past Thursday facing off against St. Marks. The girls 200 medley relay of Olivia Colombo, Avery Hafele, Emma Bibza, and Marin Clem set a new pool record of 1:43.60. “I’m definitely not ready for the season to be done, but I’m happy to leave the pool [with] a new record with Olivia Colombo, Emma Bibza and Marin Clem by my side,” senior Avery Hafele said. The boys 400 freestyle relay of Max Hatcher, Matteo Palmisani, Alex Schwartz, and Quinn Tyler set a new pool record of 3:03.56. Both teams prepare for the championship season this week with the district 4-6A championship meet at Northwest ISD on Friday and Saturday.

Wrestling

Dragon wrestling participated in the 6A State Dual Championship in which the boys battled through 5 tough duals to achieve All-State. They defeated Lake Travis, Houston Clear Lake, and EP Eastwood. On Feb. 1 the Dragons will compete in the District 4-6A district meet which will take place at Carroll High School.

About the Contributors

Katherine Morosova, Section Editor

Katherine is a senior at Carroll Senior High School and a second year member of Dragon Media. She has written for the Dallas Morning News and competed in UIL journalism. She is excited to help expand the Dragon Tribune to cover more parts of the Southlake community. Outside of school, Katherine loves going on walks, traveling, and hanging out with her dog, Loki, and cat, Fluffy.

Ava Cottingham, Dragon Sports Media Team Lead

Ava Cottingham is a senior at Carroll Senior High School. This is her second year in Dragon Media as a sports journalist and photographer. Some of Ava’s notable accomplishments are that she was a part of the KDGN sports desk team that won a UIL Bronze Star Award, was inducted into Carroll Senior High School’s chapter of Quill & Scroll, and was awarded an honorable mention for an ILPC State Journalism Award for her student-athlete feature piece. When she isn’t writing or taking pictures, Ava enjoys playing club volleyball, watching the Denver Broncos with her dad, working out, and listening to music. Eventually, Ava hopes to work for ESPN in sports journalism.

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.