Sports

Last Week in Sports September 9-14

Ava Cottingham, Sports Staff Writer

September 24, 2024

Volleyball

The Lady Dragon varsity volleyball team continues their season with an overall record of 18-7 and a district record of 4-2. The Lady Dragons lost 3-1 to Keller on Sept. 10 but pulled out a 3-1 win over V.R. Eaton on Sept. 13.

“Our season is going great,” senior Addisyn Kennedy said. “We are so excited for playoffs, and can’t wait to compete.” Looking ahead, the Lady Dragons will face off against Keller Central on Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Football

On Sept. 10 the Dragon varsity football team won against district rival Byron Nelson with a score of 33-21. The Dragons are currently 3-0 overall and picked up their first district win last week advancing their district record to 1-0. Looking ahead, the Dragons play district opponent Trinity on September 20.

Tennis

The varsity tennis team achieved two wins last week, going 19-0 against Keller on September 10, and 14-5 against Plano West on Sept. 13. These two wins move their overall record to 11-1. Going into next week, varsity tennis will play against Eaton on September 17 and El Paso Franklin on Sept. 20.

Water Polo

The varsity boys’ water polo team played in two games on September 14. The Dragons faced Dallas Jesuit, winning with a score of 15-6. The Dragons also faced off against Guyer winning with a score of 20-5. The Dragons are on a six-game winning streak, making their overall record 18-3 and 2-0 in district play. Tennis will take on Highland Park on September 21.

About the Contributors

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.

Cailyn Cashon, KDGN Team Director, Yearbook Sports Editor

Cailyn Cashon is a 16-year-old junior at Carroll Sr. High School. She is going into her third year in Dragon Media and is the sports editor for the yearbook. She also is a returning member of KDGN announcements. She hopes to attend The University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M to study sports broadcasting and journalism. When she’s not on the sidelines with a camera, she is editing her photos. The inclusive, educational, and enjoyable environment of media classes is why she spends countless hours in room 115.