Baseball hits it big

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May 26, 2010 • written by Emily Light  
Filed under Sports, Student Life

Ha hoo weah hee hah ho ho ho!  Ha hoo wah hee hah ho ho ho!  Anyone who has seen “Finding Nemo” will recognize this as the chant from the Ring of Fire scene.  The East Meck baseball team has its own Ring of Fire.  Its purpose?  To bring the bats alive, and help the team hit better.            ... Read more »

Senior Snyder leads wrestlers

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March 1, 2010 • written by Jackson Arey  
Filed under Sports

Senior Brian Snyder finished 4th in the state tournament, the tournament took place at the Greensboro Coliseum February 25th and 26th. This year’s wrestling team concluded its season on a high note. The team had a big performance in the conference tournament and solid showing in the regional tournament.... Read more »

And they’re off!

February 23, 2010 • written by Chad Reed  
Filed under Sports, Student Life

A successful 8-6-0 season has paid off exponentially for five of East’s most talented football players. On Wednesday, February 3, seniors Rockford Stone, Ronnie Bishop, Tony Goodwin, Olen Little, and Devin Moore each signed an NCAA National Letter of Intent, a document which obligates the signee to... Read more »

Men’s basketball season comes to an end

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February 23, 2010 • written by Courtney McClure  
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The men’s basketball season is officially over and senior players have begun to reflect on their time at East.                 After the big win against Providence High on January 23rd, the boys were ranked first place in the conference. They went on to win seven conference games and... Read more »

Men’s basketball shoots to the top

January 29, 2010  
Filed under Sports

East Meck men’s basketball team managed to beat the Myers Park Mustangs on Tuesday, winning 61-50. The Mustangs, who were placed second in the conference, gave the Eagles a run for their money. By the third quarter, they were gaining on the men’s early lead. East Meck secured the win with... Read more »

High expections for women’s basketball

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December 16, 2009 • written by Amanda Albright  
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When asked about their expectations for this season, the entire women’s basketball team agreed that winning the state championship is the number one goal. They won’t accept anything less than that. The stars were aligned for the creation of the determined and well-rounded basketball team this year.... Read more »

Tennis rallies on, spurred by love

October 19, 2009 • written by Melissa Rhoad  
Filed under Sports

In tennis, “love” means zero. But for the women’s tennis team, love is the feeling they have for both each other and the sport. The team may not be at the top of the rankings, but it has many upcoming stars. Sophomore Mikala Smith, juniors Virginia Harris, Mary Laird Stemkowski, Emily Johnson,... Read more »

‘Spirit Mode’ encourages greatness in players

October 19, 2009 • written by Meagan Carpenter  
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During football season, Friday nights do not seem to come quick enough.  The tradition of Friday Night Football is one that has been upheld for as long as East Meck has existed.  Hard-core fans come to school on Fridays dressed in camo pants, school t-shirts, and their other blue and gold apparel,... Read more »

Soccer team overcome flaws

October 19, 2009  
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized

“Hopefully, not to jinx it or anything but this season we’re really coming together as a team.” said senior Jordan Arey. Not only is the men’s soccer team having a great year as teammates it is also having a great year on the field, with a record of 7-7-1. The soccer team has always been legendary,... Read more »

Villareal leads Eagles to win over Pirates

September 10, 2009 • written by Chad Reed  
Filed under Sports

 East Meck Men’s Soccer team defeated the Porter Ridge Pirates in a Wednesday night away game. The only goal of the match was scored by senior Joan Villareal off a long throw by freshman David Marvin. This game was the first shutout of the season for All-Conference goal keeper Montrell Morgan.... Read more »

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