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D r. Bu r d e tt m e e t s p a r e n t s a n d s tu d e n t s He says pep rallies will continue By Joyce Godwin PROSPER TIMES The Prosper High School new principal, Dr. John Burdett, hosted a meet and greet in the school’s cafeteria Monday evening and parents had plenty of questions for him. He showed his lighter, comical side while addressing serious issues. One thing parents and students alike wanted to know — will the pep rallies continue. Burnett was quick to say they will, but they will be different. For one thing, they won’t all be during school. Ten to 15 percent of students have been checking out of school during the pep rallies,” he said. That means there are 10 to 15 percent of students not interested in participating in the pep rallies. It could be that some pep rallies will be held after school. “We don’t know yet how this will change,” he said. “One thing is for sure — I won’t be a part of the pep rallies. That is not me.” That remark brought laughter across the room. Burdett stressed that changes will be made according to what the students want. One parent asked about parent engagement and how that will continue with the burgeoning school population acknowledging there
will be 3,000 students next year in the high school. Burdett pointed to several parent organization and expressed his support for parents’ participation in the school whether it is observing classes or volunteering; parents will always be welcome. “My phone number [direct line] at the school will be published and I will answer it myself so you have a direct line to me,” he said. “You won’t be going through a secretary.” Burdett talked quite a bit about the graduate profile and said a lot of the standards they will hold will line up with the graduate profile. If interested, see the profile on line at http://prosper-isd.net/Domain/827. “Our students work hard, they are nice and good citizens and kind to one another. If they leave that way, we are successful,” he said. He repeated the popular phrase, “We are Prosper, we are one,” and said that means everyone is included. “We are going to support all students and all students will learn,” he said. “The standard for us is to raise our level across the board. It has to be about the kids. It’s not about me. I am just a servant for the ISD.” Marcus Ray was a parent in the audience listening to Burdett. He said he is impressed with Burdett. “It’s great to change, but change is
Photo by Joyce Godwin/Prosper Times | Dr. John Burdett speaks to parents gathered Monday night in the Prosper High School cafeteria where they came to meet the new high school principal.
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Prosper School Board extends food ser vice contract Report shows 100 percent growth for next year By Joyce Godwin PROSPER TIMES
The time-tested custom of trying to knock off the reigning champion has reached the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge and Prosper is still the champ for the second consecutive year. A good-natured wager between the mayor of the second place team and the Mayor of the firstplace team meant the mayor of the losing town would have to wear a T-shirt for the winning town. Pictured is Marcus Knight, mayor of the city of Lancaster wearing a Prosper shirt at his council meeting last Monday night.
Teacher of the Year awards were made during the April 17 school board meeting and much excitement came with the announcement, but that was not the only business of the day. David Bill from Light Farms Elementary was named Teacher of the Year for the elementary level and Caitlyn Kirk from Prosper High School was named Teacher of the Year for the high school and middle school levels. Following that, the Board got down to conducting the business of the Prosper ISD. The enrollment update shows there are 1,825 students more than this time last year, reported Assistant Superintendent Holly Ferguson who sat in for Dr. Drew Watkins who was out of town. The Board approved several
agenda items: • Financial/Investment/Tax reports for March as prepared by Rusty Craig, director of business services, and the Collin County Tax Office. “As of the end of March we had approximately $246.8 million of which is general fund with the rest dedicated to construction/capital and-or Interest and Sinking),” said Craig. “We have realized nearly 88.7 percent of our projected revenue for Fund 199. We have expended 59.3 percent of 199 compared to 58 percent last year.” • Purchase and upgrade of video equipment on the remainder of the transportation fleet; • Extension of the food service contact with SFE as provider for PISD schools; • Activities during senior week in which attendance will be taken at the alternate location of the event rather than on campus;
• New teacher contracts and conditionally approved professional employees for the 2017-2018 school year per recommendations of Superintendent Drew Watkins; • List of resignations and retirements as provided by Watkins. An ongoing discussion was held regarding school sites. PISD continues to pursue donated and low cost school sites for the district’s future growth. Templeton Demographics gave a brief presentation regarding current and future growth of Prosper ISD. The District it still projecting nearly 100 percent growth over the next five years. Important dates to watch: May 15 — regular monthly meeting of the Board June 2 — Last day of school for students June 3 — PHS graduation at 10 a.m., Prestonwood Plano
B e t s y Wi n t e r s n a m e d Executive Director of Bethlehem Place Preparing for major fundraisers
Photo by Amy Jukes/Cedarbrook Media Betsy Winters, Executive Director of Bethlehem Place takes a moment April 11 with one to the client families for Bethlehem Place in front of the BP operations building. The two boys are holding their Easter baskets. Pictured with Winters is Gloria Monreal with her two sons Jayden Arellano and Cristian Arellano.
By Joyce Godwin PROSPER TIMES Some people just have service in their hearts, no two ways about it. That is the case with Pros-per resident Betsy Winters who just a few months ago, signed on to
lead Prosper’s main food bank, Bethlehem Place, where the phrase “Hunger is unacceptable” is a motto by which to live and one taken seriously. After Diane Galloway left the directorship of the food bank for family reasons, the position of Ex-
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ecutive Director was left empty for a short while. Winters said she had just taken a position on the group’s Board of Directors so everything was new to her. “It was only a few weeks after my very first board meeting that Diane needed to resign for family reasons,” Winters said. “I was waiting for somebody else to come up with a solution. But silence kind of drives me insane so I volunteered to take the job.” After a few months of doing the job, Winters said, “I really, really enjoy it; mostly because of eve-rybody I get to work with.”
She added that the recipients are also really nice and show a lot of appreciation. “We have yet to find out if it was Inspiration or desperation,” she said of her decision to volunteer. “Fortunately, I’ve led other organizations, but I had no idea what this entailed. I’m in for the long haul — as long as I can or as long as they want me. I feel very lucky and blessed to be working with such wonderful people and a generous community.” Winters says the First Methodist Church of Prosper is generous with their property and other churches in the community have also been welcoming and helpful. “The outpouring of concern and caring has been overwhelming to me,” she said. “And their acceptance of me has been very humbling to me.” Heading up any organization can be a daunting task and one that requires an inordinate amount of time. When asked about Winters’ family supporting her new job she talks about her husband Carl, a physician. “He is very encouraging and supportive,” she said. “He worries a lot about my health.” Carl has plenty of reason to be concerned after an experience in 2011 when Betsy went into cardiac ar-rest. “He is an anesthesiologist, so fortunately, he knew exactly what to do,” she said. “Carl pumped on my chest for 11 minutes and he kept me alive.” “So, I think my life was spared
because I have things to do. My doctors said ‘You were not supposed to die because nobody lives through what you did.’ Not that I’m the best at what I’m doing, but maybe I’m supposed to be doing this.” Watching Betsy Winters with the clients of Bethlehem Place will confirm for most that she is doing what she is supposed to be doing. Recently, she was able to distribute more than 90 Easter baskets to some excited families who would not otherwise be able to provide them for their chil-dren. Winters is loving and caring and welcoming. Just what they need. This year, as in the past several years, the Easter baskets came from the Prosper Ladies As-sociation that built the baskets and made them ready during one of their recent meetings and then transported the baskets to Bethlehem Place so Winters would have them on hand during the next food distribution. Two dates are important to the organization to help it raise funds for its operations. June 10 is Hot Dogs and Hot Rods Charity Car Show at Frontier Park where admission will be free and family entertainment will be provided. Cars will have a $25 entry fee. The second date is Oct. 2 for the Bethlehem Place Charity Golf Tournament at Gentle Creek Country Club. See details for both events on the Bethlehem Place website at www.bethlehemplace.org.
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Friday, April 28th Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 12 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open discussion meeting). Open Newcomer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29th Prosper Graduation Vendor Fair: Vendor fair to support Prosper seniors from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 4331 Prosper Trail, in Prosper. Rx Drug Drop Off Event: Prosper Police & Fire Departments will be hosting a Rx Drug drop-off event for the public to drop off unwanted Rx drugs for disposal from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 1500 E. First Street. They will not accept liquids or illegal drugs. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open speaker night). Sunday, April 30th Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets in the basement at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper. Women’s group meets at 6:15 p.m. (open meeting). Regular meeting begins at 7:30 (open steps and traditions meeting). Monday, May 1st Prosper Ladies Tennis Club: Plays Monday nights for all 2.5 and higher players. Contact Michele Williams for more information at m19williams@gmail.com or 469583-1051. BSA Troop 289: Meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church. Tuesday, May 2nd Prosper Chamber of Commerce: Member Networking After Hours Event sponsored by David Weekly Homes. 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the David Weekly Model Home in Lakes of Prosper (841 Nightwind Ct, Prosper). Guests are welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper Town of Prosper Planning & Zoning Meeting: Planning & Zoning
meetings are held every first and third Tuesday at Prosper Municipal Chambers, located at 108 W. Broadway Street in Prosper. Wednesday, May 3rd Prosper Community Library Story Time: 11 a.m. at Prosper Lowe’s. Join the fun and plant a take-home flower. Thursday, May 4th Prosper Community Library Story Time: 11 a.m. at PISD Transportation Building. Learn about what bus drivers do and get on the school bus Prosper Chamber of Commerce: Ladies in Leadership Networking Prosper ISD: Dual Language Focus Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Prosper ISD Board room for parents, teachers, students and administrators. The Prosper Rotary Club: The Club meets Thursday afternoons from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Prosper Independent School District Administration Building (605 E. Seventh St., Prosper, TX 75078). Everyone is welcome. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP by emailing Melody Lehmann (melsmailbox73@gmail. com) if you plan on attending. Prosper Lions Club: Meetings are held every first and third Thursday of the month at 1:15 pm at the Cotton Gin Café in downtown Prosper. Meetings are open to the public. Friday, May 5th Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 12 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open discussion meeting). Open Newcomer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6th Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open speaker night). Sunday, May 7th Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets in the basement at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper. Women’s group meets at 6:15 p.m. (open meeting). Regular meeting begins at 7:30 (open steps and traditions meeting).
Monday, May 8th Prosper ISD: Math STAAR Testing (3rd, 4th, 6th 7th) Retest (5th, 8th) Prosper Historical Society: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the board room of the Prosper ISD Administration Bldg. Prosper Ladies Tennis Club: Plays Monday nights for all 2.5 and higher players. Contact Michele Williams for more information at m19williams@gmail.com or 469583-1051. Prosper Ladies Association: Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Registration is also open for the 3rd Annual Classic Golf Scramble on May 22nd. For more details or to register, visit www. prosperladies.com/golf. Tuesday, May 9th Prosper ISD: Reading STAAR Testing (3rd, 4th, 6th 7th) Retest (5th, 8th) Prosper Chamber of Commerce Meeting is held twice a month (second and fourth Tuesdays) at 7:15 a.m. at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church located at Prosper Trail and Custer Rd. Town Council Meeting: Town council meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Prosper Municipal Chambers, located at 108 W. Broadway Street in Prosper. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper. Wednesday, May 10th Prosper ISD: STAAR Testing (8th grade Science). Thursday, May 11th Prosper ISD: STAAR Testing (8th grade Social Studies). The Prosper Rotary Club: The Club meets Thursday afternoons from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Prosper Independent School District Administration Building (605 E. Seventh St., Prosper, TX 75078). Everyone is welcome. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP by emailing Melody Lehmann (melsmailbox73@gmail. com) if you plan on attending. The Prosper Masonic Lodge #435 meets the 2nd Thursday of the month
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HEARTY AND FLAVORFUL
Make your meal a hearty, tasty one by starting it off with this recipe for Herbed Veggie Focaccia Bread, a pizza-esque flatbread that’s a delicious alternative to all-too-common unhealthy appetizers. Topped with mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, olives and onion, this delightful small plate packs a nutritious load of veggies. Find more nutritious recipes at AICR.org.
Herbed Veggie Focaccia Bread
Reprinted with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research Servings: 12 Dough: 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water, 125-130 F 1 tablespoon canola oil Topping: 7 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced 3 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, slivered 1/2 cup sliced black olives 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder nonstick cooking spray 2 teaspoons cornmeal Heat oven to 475 F. To make dough: In mixing bowl, combine whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup allpurpose flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining all-purpose flour to form soft dough. Place onto floured surface and knead by hand until consistent and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. To make topping: In bowl, combine mushrooms, tomatoes, green bell pepper, olives, onion, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, basil and garlic powder. Coat 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Gently press dough into pan. With fork, generously prick dough. Bake 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cover dough with topping mixture. Bake additional 10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
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inding the perfect recipe to share with loved ones can prove to be a year-round challenge. These tasty dishes that include a flatbread appetizer, shrimp main dish and a favorite seasonal dessert made with strawberries can help you serve up a meal perfect for any spring gathering. Visit Culinary.net for more tips and recipes to make your springtime gatherings as nutritious as they are delicious.
FAST, FLAVORFUL FISH DINNER If warm spring weather has you in the mood for a simple fish dinner, look to your humble sheet pan. Follow these simple tips from Dr. Wendy Bazilian, McCormick Health Advisor and Registered Dietitian, to enjoy tasty seafood recipes you’ll want to make all year long. n Sheet pans are perfect for simple fish dinners because they require minimal cleanup and everything is baked on one pan. n While lemon is a great complement to seafood, think about pairing with other citrus flavors like orange and lime. Try marinating shrimp in a mixture of lite coconut milk, lime extract, ginger and red pepper. n Add colorful vegetables like zoodles or asparagus to your sheet pan to boost both seafood and vegetable servings. You don’t need a spiralizer to make zoodles because many grocery stores offer pre-made zoodles in the produce section. Explore more recipes to enjoy during spring and beyond at McCormick.com, or look for McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.
Coconut Lime Shrimp with Zoodles
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk (regular or lite) 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Ginger
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Strawberries are a seasonal favorite. Indulge by skipping the shortcake and whipping up this lower-calorie dessert for more flavor and less guilt. A whole-wheat crust layered with simple, low-fat ingredients and topped with fresh strawberries provides a tasty springtime treat. Find more good-for-you recipes at AICR.org.
Strawberry and Cheese Refrigerator Pie
Reprinted with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research Servings: 8 1 prepared whole-wheat graham cracker pie crust (9 inches) 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons extra-fine sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pound strawberries 1/2 cup strawberry fruit spread 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Heat oven to 350 F. Place crust on baking sheet and bake 8 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely. Place cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla in small bowl. Using hand mixer on medium speed or wooden spoon, blend until combined and smooth. Spread cheese mixture evenly over bottom of pie crust. Refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours. Before serving, cut off tops of strawberries. Halve largest ones and place in bowl. Cut remaining berries lengthwise in quarters and place in another bowl. Melt fruit spread in bowl in microwave or in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Mix in lemon juice, if using, and divide hot fruit spread between two bowls of berries. Using fork, toss until fruit is coated. Spoon quartered fruit into center of pie, turning most pieces cut-side down. Arrange larger halves in circle around edge of pie with flat side facing rim of crust and pointing toward center of pie. Fill open spaces with any remaining fruit spread. Serve pie within 1 hour.
PHS students set records w ith UIL w ins PHS scored 718 points - the school in second place scored 232 points By Joyce Godwin PROSPER TIMES It seems like every accomplishment is historic because students are making strides and achievements as the population swells. Academic wins are no exception and students have topped what they did last year in UIL competitions. For the second consecutive year, students broke the points record with a total score of 718 points. They won the district championship. “Last year they broke the school record scoring 527 points, sending 34 students to the regional competition,” High School Principal Greg Wright said as he seemed to beam with pride. “I couldn’t be prouder of these students. The goal for this year was to earn 600 points. The scored 100 points over the set goal. They also scored more points than any other 5A school across the state. With number sense, mathematics, accounting, computer
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Crushed Red Pepper 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Pure Lime Extract 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 small zucchini, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 1 medium yellow squash, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 1 medium carrot, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper Heat oven to 375 F. In large, re-sealable plastic bag, mix together coconut milk, ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and lime extract. Add shrimp; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 15-30 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. In center of large, shallow, foil-lined baking pan, arrange shrimp in single layer. In large bowl, toss vegetable noodles and oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat well. Spread noodles around shrimp in pan. Bake 10-15 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through and noodles are tender. Serve shrimp over vegetable noodles. Test kitchen tip: For faster prep, use 4 cups store-bought spiralized vegetable noodles instead of spiralizing them yourself.
science, calculator, applications, speech and debate team, journalism team and current issues and event, PHS students brought home eight district championships. There were also 13 individual district championships in calculator applications, accounting, computer applications, mathematics, headline writing, news writing, feature writing and Lincoln-Douglas debate, prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, informative speaking and persuasive speaking. Wright said the second-place school had a score of 232 total points behind the PHS 718 points. “We are proud of all of our students and the commitment that Prosper ISD has made to support these students in their academic competitions,” Wright said. With these accomplishments it is no surprise that UIL Academic Coordinator and math team coach Caitlin Kirk was recently selected as the PISD Teacher of the Year for the high school level.
Fire Department Incidents April 17: Good Hope Road and Parvin Road — grass fire; 4500 block of Bluestem Drive — odor investigation; 100 block of Wilson Drive — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury. April 18: 1000 block of South Coit Road — dispatched and cancelled en route; 1500 block of East First Street — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury; 4300 block of East University Drive — lock out; South Teel Parkway and West University Drive — person in distress, other; 26600 block of East University Drive, Little Elm — motor vehicle accident with no injuries; 1200 block of Chandler Circle — smoke detector activation due to malfunction. April 19: 4500 block of Bluestem Drive — alarm system sounded due to malfunction; 2700 block of Red Cedar, Little Elm — EMS calls excluding vehicle accident with injury; 400 block of Witt Road, Little Elm — dispatched and cancelled en route; 1200 block
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of Amistad Drive — assist police or other governmental agency; 200 block of North Preston Road — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury; 27600 block of East University, Little Elm — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury; Fishtrap Road and Gee Road — motor vehicle accident with injuries; 1000 block of North Preston Road — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury. April 20: 1600 block of West Frontier — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury; FM 423 at Rockhill Parkway, Frisco — motor vehicle accident with no injuries; 1100 block of Luton Drive — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury; 4700 block of West University Drive — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury; East First Street at South Coleman Street — motor vehicle accident with no injuries; 300 block of Eagle Drive — bomb scare, no bomb. April 21: 400 block of Whitley Place Drive — public service assistance, other; 4100 block of Teton Place — smoke detector activation due to malfunction;
6300 block of CR 1060, Weston — building fire; 26800 block of East University, Little Elm — lock out; 1100 block of Kirkwood Lane — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury. April 22: Sunflower Cove at Eves Drive in Little Elm — dispatched and cancelled en route; 1400 block of Blue Forest Drive — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury; 26900 block of East University, Little Elm — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury. April 23: West University Drive at Gee Road — a motor vehicle accident with no injuries; 800 block of East First Street, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury. April 24: East Frontier and North Preston Road — Two-car wreck, one transported to hospital; 4300 block of Mesa Drive — medical call; 1000 block of South Custer Road — alarm-system activate, no fire, unintentional; 4000 block of West University Drive — medical assist, EMS crew; South Coit Road — odor investigation.
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L ady E agles Soar in First Playoff Game Renee Marler PROSPER TIMES Still flying high the day after a 10-0 win over Lake Dallas, Prosper Lady Eagles Softball set its sights on McKinney North in the first playoff game of the season. Rachel Eckrote took the mound and the Lady Eagles went three up, three down in the top of the first. PHS' Avery Colclaser led off with a terrific hit and scored before ending the first, putting the Lady Eagles up 1-0. Incredible fieldwork by Colclaser, Julia Bumford and Natalie Filatrault as well as some key strikeouts by Eckrote kept McKinney North off the board. Prosper played a strong offensive game as well. Abby Smith nailed two deep to the outfield, but McKinney was there for the catch both times. Outfielder Bailey Zornes hit a bomb to the wall in the sixth, sliding in for a triple, bringing the score to 4-0, which would be the final score of the game. Prosper Lady Eagles will take on Frisco Centennial at McKinney High School Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.
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Prosper golf tees off for week at Regionals By: Renee Marler PROSPER TIMES Prosper Golf is gearing up for a week of Regional play at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The PHS girls team, made up of Mackenzie Floyd, Caroline Weatherly, Emily Nystrom, Cassidy McAlpine and Carlee Tinsley, will play Monday and Tuesday and the boys, Wednesday and Thursday. During the girls' first day of Regionals, Coach Cody Vanderford said, “We dominated at District but we are in a higher level of play here and we are going to need to dig deep.” While this is the eighth consecutive trip to Regionals for the Lady Eagle Golf team, the only current player on the team who has Regional experience is Floyd, the lone senior. “Mackenzie is the only returning player. We have a couple first year golfers and Emily [Nystrom] is a freshman, so we are having to grind a little bit going into the day of finals,” said Coach Elizabeth Hamilton. The PHS boys Green Team of Graham Hutchinson, Marco Punzo, Cole Lantz, Erik Thoreson and Cameron Merryman advanced to Regionals after securing their third consecutive District championship. “The boys team will play some incredible athletes, but we hope to be watching them in May at the State Tournament,” said Hamilton.
Spring 7-on-7 Ends, Spring Fo o t b a l l B e g i n s Renee Marler PROSPER TIMES Prosper High School football 7-on-7 played the final game of the spring season Monday night in Little Elm. The Eagles took on three teams, Little Elm, Denton High and Frisco Heritage, falling only to Denton. Keegan Shoemaker, DJ Love and Ananias Mayes led the team of Eagles to their two wins. The defense, typically top-notch, was a little sluggish in the loss to Denton. The 7-on-7 program will resume in the summer, and spring football started April 26. “I'll be glad to get out there and get going again, that's what we are gearing up for now,” said Coach Jeff Pevehouse. The team will have a full month of practices before the PHS Spring Game on May 25. Junior Varsity will play at 5 p.m. and Varsity at 6 p.m. at PHS.
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Friday April 28, 2017
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Friday, April 28th High School Regional Track Meet @ UT Arlington 9 a.m. Eagle Baseball (JV Green) vs. Lake Dallas [Home] 4:30 p.m. Eagle Baseball (JV White) @ Lake Dallas [Away] 5 p.m. Eagle Baseball (V) vs. Lake Dallas [Home] 7:30 p.m. Lady Eagle Softball Playoff Game (V) vs. Frisco Centennial @ McKinney HS [Away] 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29th High School Regional Track Meet @ UT Arlington. First Prosper event @ 12 p.m. Prosper Wrestling/North Texas Feestyle & Greco-Roman: Girls State Championship & Boy’s Dual Qualifier @ The Colony HS. Lady Eagle Softball Playoff Game (V) vs. Frisco Centennial @ McKinney HS [Away] TBD pending results Monday, May 1st Reynolds Eagle Darling Dance & Drill Team Audition Clinic 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 2nd Reynolds MS Soccer @ Princeton [Away] Girls 5 p.m. / Boys 6:15 p.m. Rogers MS Soccer vs. Greenville [Home] Girls 5 p.m. / Boys 6:15 p.m. Reynolds Eagle Darling Dance & Drill Team Audition Clinic 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3rd Reynolds Eagle Darling Dance & Drill Team Audition Clinic 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4th Reynolds Eagle Darling Dance & Drill Team Auditions begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6th Prosper Wrestling/North Texas Feestyle & Greco-Roman: Southlake Slam @ Southlake
The Prosper Eagles secured big wins in their two district games against Carrollton Creekview last week, bringing their record to 25-4-1. At the first meeting at home, Prosper run-ruled the Mustangs 10-0 in only five innings with nearly every Eagle in the lineup scoring a run. Jamie Janco and Hunter Prideaux were on the mound for the Eagles. Working on the momentum from their big win, Prosper traveled to Carrollton on Friday and scored another 11 on Creekview, only allowing one run by the Mustangs. Braden Carmichael and Spencer Cochran commanded the pitching for Prosper. Kendall Foster, Cody Gallegos, Taylor Pendley, Braden Webb, Jaden Ford and Trendon Starks each scored in both games against Creekview and Zach Wilson, added a pair of runs in each game. The Eagles will travel to Lake Dallas on April 25, then will host Lake Dallas Friday, April 28, at home for Senior Night.
Spring Wrestling Takes The Mat Renee Marler Prosper Times Spring wrestling tournaments have begun for Prosper Youth, Cadet, Junior and Open teams. All tournaments are Freestyle and Greco-Roman. For local tournaments, medals are awarded to the top 3 players in each division. The teams will travel to The Colony for the Girls and Boys Dual Qualifier meet on Saturday, April 29. 2017 North Texas Freestyle and Greco-Roman Schedule April 29th – Girls and Boys Dual Qualifier May 6th – Southlake Slam May 13th – Redhawk Rumble – Frisco Liberty May 20-21st – TXUSA State and Women's Nationals – Irving
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