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Posted February 20, 2007 - Early Edition

Carroll ISD, Performance Course Agree To Naming Rights Contract
Indoor Workout Facility Will Honor Memory Of Charlie Stalcup

The Carroll School Board approved its first facility naming rights contract last night, a 10-year deal for $300,000 with Performance Course to name the district’s indoor workout facility. The contract, which passed on a 6-1 vote, makes Performance Course the exclusive sports performance provider in all CISD facilities, but does not require student athletes or coaches to use the company.

“We’re extremely excited about the opportunity to partner with Performance Course to bring services to our athletes and revenue to the district’s operating budget,” said Superintendent David Faltys. “I believe we’re the first district in Texas to have a naming rights agreement for an indoor workout facility. Our Trustees were very diligent in reviewing this contract to ensure it would have a positive impact on CISD programs.”

School officials say they have been working since 2002 to present a naming rights contract that would be acceptable and just the right “fit” for Carroll ISD. An original Revenue Enhancement citizen’s committee recommended naming rights as just one way to make up for lost tax revenue to the state’s school funding system. In April 2006, the district contracted with Dallas-based Titus Sports Marketing to serve as an external marketing force to secure naming rights for three CISD facilities: Dragon Stadium, the Aquatics Center and the indoor workout facility on the campus of Carroll Senior High School.

The district hopes to generate revenue to help offset its $15 million annual Robin Hood payment. Officials are quick to point out, however, that agreements must meet certain criteria to ensure they represent standards acceptable for the Carroll Dragons.

“While this is a source of revenue for this district, it isn’t just about the money,” said Julie Thannum, CISD’s Communications & Marketing Director. “This is also about a corporate partnership to offer quality services to our students and to protect the history, tradition and excellence Carroll Dragons have come to know and expect.”

As an example, Thannum said, even if a naming rights agreement comes forward for Dragon Stadium it would involve renaming the field so that the title Dragon Stadium remains on the facility. Each contract would be tailor-made to meet district standards.

Performance Course’s founder, president and owner, Geno Pierce, has worked with nearly 100 different school districts across Texas. His company is currently affiliated with 15 districts in the North Texas area, including Allen and Highland Park. The company is founded on six guiding principles: Belief, Leadership, Attitude, Consistency, Effort and Desire. Performance Course offers cost-effective training to help athletes enhance their speed, agility, strength, power, flexibility and conditioning. Pierce said he also hopes to offer nutrition and conditioning education to younger students, CISD employees and parents.

“The courses are unique to the Carroll ISD and allow for one totally-integrated sports performance training concept,” said Pierce. “They are multi-disciplinary and holistic in nature. They address not only athletic improvement, but the importance of character development, healthy nutrition, goal setting and mental preparation.”

Performance Course began its association with Carroll ISD when former Dragon Coach Todd Dodge arrived from Fossil Ridge High School in Keller during the 2000-2001 school year. However, the company has trained student athletes in every CISD sport since then, though not exclusively. School officials say this track record helped make the company a good fit for the naming rights deal. The proposal also exceeded revenue expectations threefold, and included accommodations to name the facility after beloved coach Charlie Stalcup who died in 2004.

“Our Booster Club and athletic program have wanted to make this happen to remember Charlie Stalcup for some time,” said Athletic Director Ronnie Tipps. “Charlie was a special person – an inspiration to so many Dragons. We are excited about the opportunity to have him remembered and honored this way.” School officials say a special dedication ceremony involving the Booster Club, athletic coaches, Performance Course and the Stalcup family will be held this spring.

“There are a handful of people whose path you cross in a lifetime that will inspire you in a certain way, in which you will never forget,” Pierce said. “I think those who were fortunate enough to know Charlie were given a gift they will never forget. I know I never will.”

As part of the contract, Performance Course will be the exclusive provider for speed, agility and conditioning training in CISD facilities. Carroll coaches may use other companies off CISD property if they prefer. The contract gives preferential scheduling to CISD teams and programs and still allows CISD coaches to hold their summer skill camps.

“CISD employees have no obligation to promote Performance Course to students and can feel free to endorse their participation in the program of their own choosing,” Thannum said. “Other competitors will also have options for advertising with CISD, but the sports performance provider service will be exclusive to Performance Course at all CISD locations. Naming rights agreements typically bring with them exclusivity of some sort, but Trustees wanted to be sure that our coaches could continue to use other companies off-site if they so choose.”

School Board members carefully weighed all aspects of the contract before they finally voted. Trustee Danny Gilpin said he did not support this particular proposal because it included facility rental. School officials said Performance Course has already trained more than 3,000 CISD student athletes and was utilizing the indoor workout facility to provide this service. The agreement is unique to the indoor workout facility, and does not lock the Board into rental agreements in future proposals at Dragon Stadium or the Aquatics Center, said Thannum.

CISD’s naming rights contract provides multiple opportunities for Trustees to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the agreement, with options to terminate at the Board’s sole discretion if necessary. The annual revenue will go into the general operating fund that pays salaries, utilities, stipends, gas for buses, classroom supplies, etc.

Titus Sports Marketing receives a 20% commission for bringing CISD the deal, and they have agreed to donate a portion of that commission back to the district’s We Care employee appreciation program.

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In Other Business, The School Board...

  • Approved teacher contract recommendations
  • Approved a Special Education FTE for Durham Elementary School
  • Heard a report on the K-4 Instructional Program
  • Postponed action on considering a joint elections agreement and contract for elections services with Tarrant County
  • Heard a monthly financial report from Chief Financial Officer Sharon Eaves
  • Approved the addition of hardship withdrawals for medical reasons from employee supplemental 403b plans
  • Adopted the recommendations of the Audit Committee
  • Accepted two donations from Old Union Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and Durham Elementary School's PTO
Lori Allison, Coordinator of K-5 Curriculum & Instruction, discusses elementary science program initiatives with Trustees February 19

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Carroll Child Nutrition Receives Clean Audit Report

Carroll ISD's Child Nutrition Services Department has received yet another clean report. This time it comes from the Texas Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Division as part of the Coordinated Review Effort (CRE) audit. This audit is required once every five years for districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program.

"The auditor had no findings for CISD, which is really very rare," said CISD Director of Child Nutrition Mary Brunig. "This comes as a result of a team effort. We couldn't do this without the support and cooperation of the cafeteria managers, campus staff and administrators."

The CRE audit consists of a two-day review in which every aspect of the district's Child Nutrition program is reviewed, including operations and financial reporting in addition to on-site cafeteria inspections. Earlier this year, school cafeterias were reviewed as part of a School Meals Initiative (SMI) Review. This particular report commended CISD for "high standards in sanitation and food safety practices," as well as healthy ala carte options and menu planning that exceeded expectations. The review did reveal one finding, which required the district to increase nonfat calories in middle school lunch menus.

In January, the Tarrant County Health Department conducted health inspections of all Carroll school cafeterias and gave the entire district a clean 100 percent sweep. This, too, is quite an accomplishment for CISD. Brunig credits the recent awards to Child Nutrition staff members' participation in continuing education.

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Students Taking TAKS This Week

TAKS testing for students across the state began today. Below is a reminder of the TAKS schedule for this week. For additional information, contact Carroll ISD's Department for Special Programs and Testing at 817-949-7069.

Wednesday, February 21
SDAA Reading– 9th, 10th grades
TAKS Exit Level Math (retest)

Thursday, February 22
Make-up session - 10th grade ELA
TAKS Exit Level Science (retest)

Friday, February 23
TAKS Exit Level Social Studies (retest)

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Monday: Student Holiday, Staff Development

Calendar reminder: Monday, February 26 is a student holiday and staff development day. To review the remaining school holidays, visit the district website and select the "Calendars" link from the home page.

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Carroll High School Raising Money For Ugandan Children

Carroll High School students are on a mission to raise money for students across the globe. They are doing so with the help of Invisible Children, a nonprofit organization that provides protection, education and necessities (such as clean water) to the war-torn country of Uganda. CHS students have recently partnered with Invisible Children to participate in a program called Schools for Schools. Through this initiative, American schools adopt Ugandan schools and raise money to help with their education, water and necessities. CHS students have formed the Invisible Children United Club and adopted Pabbo Secondary School. Carroll students are raising money and competing against other schools in the metroplex for a chance to make a trip to Uganda to experience the children's lives first hand.

The Invisible Children team, which is based in California, is making a stop in Southlake as part of a world tour. The team will be at Carroll Senior High School (note: location) Thursday, February 22 at 6 p.m. to host an assembly in the gym. Invisible Children team members will be visiting CHS throughout the school day, as well, to talk to students during class and lunch periods. As part of CHS' fundraiser, students are selling T-shirts. The entire community is encouraged to attend the evening event and participate in helping Ugandan children in need.

In addition to selling shirts, the CHS group is hosting coin drives, bake sales and a fashion show/concert in order to raise money this semester. Visit Invisible Children's website at www.invisiblechildren.com. To donate, click the following link: https://s4s.invisiblechildren.com or visit the flier below for details.

CHS - Invisible Children Flier

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Annual Southlake Variety Show Approaching

Don't miss the 23rd Annual Southlake Variety Show February 23-24. Both shows begin at 7 p.m. This family-fun event is hosted by the CHS/CSHS Booster Club and features Southlake's most talented performers.

Tickets at the door are $8 for adults and $5 for students. The performances take place in the auditorium of Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

23rd Annual Southlake Variety Show Flier

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Carroll Sophomore Named 2006 Southlake Youth Of The Year

Carroll High School sophomore Katherine Lee was named 2006 Southlake Youth of the Year at the Stars Of Southlake awards luncheon held at the Marriott Solana February 16. This event is hosted annually by the Southlake Chamber of Commerce.

Katherine is pictured below accepting her award, which was present by the Student Youth Action Commission and the Southlake Chamber of Commerce.

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Save The Date: College And Career Night

Carroll ISD' Special Education Department is hosting a College & Career Night Tuesday, March 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Carroll Senior High School. Guest speaker will be Dianne P. Hengst, Psy.D., Director/Assistant Dean of Students, Office for Students with Disabilities at the University of Texas at Arlington.

This program is designed to help students with disabilities transition from high school to college. Topics will include: college choices, application process, career opportunities, department of disabilities services and transition needs when pursuing post-secondary education. The program format will include the guest speaker, panel discussion and representatives at individual tables. All Carroll ISD parents and students are welcome to attend.

Representatives from the following universities' department of disabilities and/or admissions will be in attendance:

University Of Texas at Arlington
University Of North Texas
Texas Woman’s University
Tarrant County College District
Tarrant County College, Continuing Education and Economic Development
Texas State Technical Colleges’College Living Experience- Austin
Eastern New Mexico University: Special Services
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DARS)

For additional information, contact CISD staff members Debbie Rath, Robin Kuntz or Corolla Dillard at 817-949-8400 or Becci Rollins at 817-949-5813. For reservations, please E-mail: rathd@cisdmail.com.

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We Care Pays Visit To All CISD Employees

We Care made a surprise delivery last week to each Carroll ISD campus and department. The delivery included a green paper weight for every employee with the words "I Believe In Dragons." We Care sponsors hope this memento will serve as a reminder of the spirit and tradition the Carroll Dragon family passes on to the students of this community.

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Parents: Spanish Interest Survey Available Online

Carroll parents are urged to visit the district's website and take an online survey regarding the level of interest in Spanish.

The survey will be available through Thursday, February 22. For additional information, and to access the survey link, contact CISD's Department of Instructional Services at 817-949-7069 or E-mail Ellen Cardin at CardinE@cisdmail.com.

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Dawson Theatre Presents Alice In Wonderland

Dawson Middle School's Theatre Arts Department presents: Alice In Wonderland by Braunerd Duffield. Performances take place February 27-28 in the DMS cafeteria. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students. There is no admission charge for CISD staff members.

For tickets and show times, contact the DMS box office at 817-949-5556.

Dawson Theatre: Alice In Wonderland flier

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Students Inducted Into National Art Honor Society

More than 30 students were inducted into the National Art Honor Society February 8. The ceremony was held in Carroll Senior High School's Black Box Theatre. Eric Horn serves as the staff sponsor for this group.

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Carroll Middle Recognized For Yearbook Excellence

The Carroll Middle School yearbook staff has been recognized by Taylor Publishing with an Award of Excellence honoring its accomplishments in yearbook design and coverage. The CMS yearbook is also featured in the 2007 Yearbook Yearbook. Judges selected the CMS yearbook among the best.

Yearbooks published by Taylor for the 2006 school year were evaluated in one or more of the following areas: cover design, theme development and layout design. Taylor recognizes only the top five percent of yearbooks staffs for outstanding yearbook achievement. Work from Carroll Middle's yearbook will be seen and used as a standard of excellence by yearbook advisers, editors and designers across the nation.

Amy Kaspar is the CMS yearbook adviser.

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Spring Break Camp To Teach Volleyball, Basketball Skills

Girls in grades third through sixth are invited to participate in the Lady Dragon Diggers and Dunkers Spring Break camp. The camp, that teaches basketball and volleyball skills, runs March 12-14 at Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

Young athletes will participate in mass drills, relays and games. The volleyball session is from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by the basketball session from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost to attend both the volleyball and basketball sessions is $80; a single session is $50. Drawings for prizes will take place every 30 minutes throughout camp. See the flier below for details and a registration form. In addition, this information is posted to the district's online web directory: The Green Pages.

Lady Dragon Diggers & Dunkers Camp

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Emerald Belles Sweep Competition

The Emerald Belles competed at the Crowd Pleaser's drill team competition at Fossil Ridge High School this weekend with schools in the DFW and surrounding area and came home winning first place overall (Grand Champion) out of their entire division. This is the highest award given at the competition. The Belles competed in the high kick, lyrical and jazz categories and were awarded first place in all of their dances. The judges voted the Crowd Pleaser's "audience appeal" award to the Belles for their high kick routine. They also received Outstanding Technique, Super Sweepstakes and Winner's Circle.

The officers competed and were awarded first place in their jazz and hip hop routines. They also received Super Sweepstakes, Outstanding Technique and Winner's Circle.

Lyndsay Renger, Caroline Scott and Emily Giffin were named as a Crowd Pleaser's Solo Finalist and performed at the end of the competition. Lyndsay Renger placed fourth runner-up. Lyndsay Renger and Karis Warren entered in the duet division and were awarded first runner-up. Brooke Anderson, Rachel Campbell, Ali Christensen, Michelle Edgar, Danielle Gagnon, Emily Giffin, West Hardin, Corinne Lorence, Hannah Mason, Alyssa Paneri and Megan Shaw entered in the medium ensemble division and won first place.

Melissa Page directs the Emerald Belles drill team.

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Dragon Forensic Students Compete In Nation's Largest Tournament

More than 3,200 Students from 42 states recently competed in the nation's largest high school forensics tournament. In the Student Congress Debate division, a total of 386 students began the competition.

Carroll Dragon Richard Jordan advanced to the semi-final round of the top 100. In addition, Samantha Shaw advanced to the final round of the top 25 and placed 10th in this extremely competitive event. Shaw was one of only two girls in the top 25 - and the only student from Texas to advance. This particular competition also provided both Jordan and Shaw guaranteed bids to the Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky.

In the Lincoln-Douglas Debate division, 357 students began in the competition and sophomore Danielle Smogard advanced to the top 64. Smogard was also named the fifth place top speaker in the entire tournament. Congratulations Dragons!

Diane Forbes coaches the Dragon Forensic team.

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Dragons Swim Teams Compete At State Meet

The Dragon swim teams competed in the Texas State Swim Meet held February 16-17 at the University of Texas Swim Center in Austin.

The boys came in second place in the Class 5A division for the entire state of Texas just behind Kingwood - last year's mythical national champions. The Dragons were led by seniors Jeff Hendricks, Trevor Mays and Joey Yglasias - along with juniors Wil Singley and Drew Mays. The following is a list of individual results:

Jeff Hendricks 2nd in 200 free at 1:40.17
Trevor Mays 5th in 200 free at 1:42.09
Wil Singley 8th in 200 free at 1:44.23
Jeff Hendricks 7th in 100 free at 46.75
Wil Singley 3rd in 500 free at 4:36.33
Trevor Mays 4th in 500 free at 4:36.59
Drew Mays 8th in 100 back at 52.61

The Dragons' 200 free relay of 1:27.43 was 10th with team times of: Jeff Hendricks 21.62, Trevor Mays 21.99, Joey Yglasias 22.04 and Wil Singley 21.78.

The boys saved the best for last with a school record, All-American and State Champion 400 free relay in 3:06.89, defeating the State "team" Champion, Kingwood, by over three seconds. Trevor Mays: 47.04, Jeff Hendricks: 45.72, Drew Mays: 47.67 and Wil Singley: 46.46.

The Dragon boys finished the year with ten high school All-American swimming cuts achieved by five different swimmers. Two of which will return next year.

The Lady Dragons finished 17th in the State. The girls were led by juniors Caitlin Baran and Lisa Ginder, sophomore Rachel Ausdenmoore and freshman Claire Singley.

Below are individual results for the Lady Dragons:
Caitlin Baran 6th in 200 IM at 2:07.25
Claire Singley 12th in 200 free at 1:53.38 new school record
Claire Singley 10th in 500 free at 4:58.74 new school record
Lisa Ginder 13th in 500 free at 5:06.13
Caitlin Baran 10th in 100 breast at 1:05.31 new school record

The girls' 200 Medley relay of 1:51.18 was 11th with Claire Singley 28.98 (back), Caitlin Baran 30.52 (breast), Rachael Ausdenmoore 26.74 (fly) and Lisa Ginder 24.94 (free).

The Lady Dragons finished the year with four High School All-American cuts achieved by three different swimmers. The team also had a 200 Medley relay that went under the High School All-American consideration cut with two more swimmers.

Congratulations Dragons on a tremendous season!

Kevin Murphy coaches the Dragon swim teams.

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Swim Camp Offered To Middle School Students

Dawson and Carroll Middle School students are invited to attend the Dragon Middle School Swim Camp - hosted by the Carroll Dragon swim team and staff. This opportunity is extended to seventh and eighth grade boys and girls; no competitive swimming experience is required.

Camp sessions will run Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 26 to April 28 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. at the Carroll ISD Aquatics Center. The camp will conclude with a middle school swim meet held at the Keller ISD Natatorium Saturday, April 28.

The cost is $40 per athlete. Necessary equipment includes: goggles, swim suit and towel. For additional information, contact Head Dragon Swim Coach Kevin Murphy at 817-949-8205 or E-mail murphyk@cisdmail.com.

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Durham Elementary Scientists Explore

Durham Elementary School kindergartners have been hard at work exploring the world through a microscope. Each DES scientist is required to keep a notebook of his or her findings, just like professional scientists.

Debra Heath teaches science at DES.

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Dawson Seventh Grader Wins Area Spelling Bee

Dawson Middle School seventh grader Austin Miller won first place in the Fort Worth Star Telegram's Area 14 Spelling Bee. The Bee was held February 6 in Fort Worth. Area 14 consists of local spelling bee winners from Carroll and Grapevine-Colleyville schools.

Austin will now advance to compete in the Fort Worth Star Telegram's Regional Spelling Bee Monday, March 5. Good luck Austin!

Area 14 Spelling Bee Winner Austin Miller and DMS Language Arts teacher Michelle Austin

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New Baby Dragons

Congratulations to Suzanne McGahey (Carroll Senior High) on the birth of baby girl Emma Kathryn. Emma was born January 18 and weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces.

Also, to Amy Kaspar (Carroll Middle) on the birth of her baby girl Rilee Addison. Rilee was born January 24 weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 19 inches long.

And, congratulations to Katie Campbell (Johnson Elementary) following the birth of her baby girl McKenna Kate. McKenna was born February 14 and weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Summer Santa 2007: Community Volunteer Of The Year Named

Carroll High School teacher and coach Niki Gilley has been named the 2007 Summer Santa Community Volunteer of the Year by the Summer Santa Board of Directors. Coach Gilley is a 1989 graduate of Carroll High School, ran track at the University of Texas at Arlington and has been a teacher and coach in Carroll ISD for 12 years.

Last year, Gilley's Teen Leadership classes at CHS contributed the greatest number of toys of any school in the area. This resulted in a large number of Toy Drive trophies given to CISD. The trophies included awards for School Toy Champion, Best High School, Best Carroll School and Most Improved. In addition, CISD was awarded Most Improved District and District Toy Champion.

 

CBS Game Show Producers Seeking Gifted Students

Would your student or child be interested in showing off their intellectual abilities on a new game show from CBS®? One adult will face a group of gifted kids to see who will intellectually outwit the other. Questions are presented in a variety of categories. According to the cast director, “We are looking for academically accelerated and gifted children nationwide to participate in our new kids' game show.”

For more information, click the link below for the following documents: Casting Director’s Overview of the Program, CBS Parental Consent Form, KGS Audition Video Submission Outline.

CBS Game Show Information

 

Southlake Sister Cities Planning 2007 Trip To Japan

Preparations are underway for a student trip to Tome, Japan as part of the Southlake Sister Cities organization. But first, Japanese students are making a trip from Tome to Southlake March 23-28. Southlake students will have a chance to visit Tome July 18-25.

These trip exchanges have been taking place since 1991. Students who participate, stay with local families. Several events are planned for the Tome students, including visits to Carroll schools and a farewell gathering Tuesday, March 27.

For more information, contact Crystal Shafer, City of Southlake Community Services Coordinator, at 817-743-8311 or click the link below for an application to participate in the July trip to Japan.

Southlake Sister Cities - 2007 Application

Panthers Freeze Out DII Varsity Lacrosse

With wind chills in the 20s and gusty winds, the Colleyville Panthers (1-0, 1-0) squeaked by the DII Varsity Dragons (0-1, 0-1) in a recent match-up. Trailing 3-1, the Dragons mounted a comeback taking the lead 5-4. With 35 seconds remaining, the Panthers pulled ahead winning 6-5. Kyle Bosworth led with three goals and Trent Luchsinger added two additional.

Don't miss the following upcoming Southlake Dragon Lacrosse Games:

DI Varsity Boys:
Tuesday, February 27: vs. Dallas Hillcrest at Old Dragon Stadium (non-district)

DII Varsity Boys:
Thursday, February 22: vs. Coppell at Old Dragon Stadium (non-district)
Tuesday, February 27: vs. Keller at Carroll High School (non-district)

Varsity Girls:
Tuesday, February 20: vs. Coppell at Old Dragon Stadium (non-district)
Saturday, February 24: at Hillcrest (non-district)

Junior Elyse Lombardo gains possession during a Feb. 17 Round Robin game

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