The Wolfpack

Justin’s Sleeper Teams for 2020 MLB Season

The baseball season, as all sporting events are around the world, is on hold. When it does start, the three teams to watch out for are the Angels, White Sox and Padres.

April 24, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the globe, it has left uncertainty revolving sports, including bringing up the question of when the 2020 MLB Season will actually begin. The league is looking at possible ways to start the season later than expected. This offseason in baseball included big names ...

Coming up Short to the Finish Line

Sliding into third base, senior outfielder Katy Kahlich gets into better scoring position for the batter. Kahlich has been on the varsity softball team for four years. “It’s just disappointing knowing we have a lot of talent and a lot of us seniors don’t get the senior experience,” Kahlich said. “It’s upsetting just not experiencing not enjoying our final season.”

Addy Bates, Reporter

April 13, 2020

It has been 30 years since the last time the MLB’s season was delayed, 15 years since the last time the NHL didn’t have a Stanley Cup champion and 82 years since the NCAA didn’t hold its annual March Madness tournament. Even though the professional sports industry has taken a big hit from COVID-19, the virus’s influence on younger athletes has an even greater impact. For some athletes, the spring of their junior year is the prime time fo...

Reminiscing In Memories at Season’s End

Cedar Park Lady Timberwolves basketball team poses after first place success in the McDonald's Invitational Tournament. The team finished 33-4 overall and broke school history by competing in the Regional Finals for the first time.

Addie Dawson, Reporter

March 12, 2020

The basketball season for both girls and boys Timberwolf teams has come to a close. The boys team traveled to Hearane on Feb. 28 to compete against Lake Creek High School for the area title and fell short while battling for the Area title, with a final score of 44-52. The next day, on Feb. 29, the L...

Slidin’ Into Soccer Season

Kicking the ball downfield, varsity midfielder, junior Quinn Brooke plays in a match against Glenn on Jan. 28. The team is currently undefeated in districts and is continuing to set goals and practice hard to continue winning.

Ally JohnPress, Reporter

March 9, 2020

The whistle pierces through the air, signaling the start of a new play. The players sprint downfield, chasing the ball. Shouts to each other indicate the plan to score. The ball hits the ground and the colors of the jerseys fly through the air. One opportunity, one shot, one goal, the score to win the ...

Continuing a Legacy

The CPHS state wrestling team takes a photo following regionals. Five of the wrestlers placed in the tournaments, with senior Ben Bell winning the state title.

Justin Ballou, Reporter

February 25, 2020

For the third straight year, the Timberwolf wrestling team has a gold medalist. Senior Ben Bell won the state championship for the 220 weight class on Feb. 22. Bell's brother, Levi, won the state title in 2018. Bell says his brother taught him a lot this year and helped push him through. "I had...

The Race is On

Senior Tiras Parker-Pie runs the two mile race in the team's first track meet of the season on Feb. 6. The team got first place in the meet against Rouse.

Addie Dawson, Reporter

February 19, 2020

Cedar Park track season is finally here. With the season rapidly approaching, athletes at Cedar Park began practicing as early as Jan. 20 for their events in running and field. The new year brings with it some new changes for the team, for new head coach Chance Edwards has brought with him a new ment...

Nets Cut and Trophies Hoisted

Posing for a picture, the boy's varsity team celebrates their second straight district title. The trophy was awarded to the team after they beat Marble Falls on Friday night, 65-37.

Noah Hedges, Reporter

February 18, 2020

As the 2019-2020 regular season comes to a close, the team won the district title again for the second year in a row. The last game for the class of 2020 seniors was played in the Timberdome Friday, and the night was capped off as the whole team hoisted the district trophy and cut the net for the dis...

Softball Prepares to Take a Swing at 2020 Season

Focused on catching the ball, senior infielder Reagan Hillis prepares to get the runner out at first base. Hillis, who has been on the team for four years, looks to continue last year's success into the new season. “I think the teams biggest strengths are our camaraderie, and our ability to fight back when we’re down,” Hillis said. “My personal goal is to strive to be a leader on the team for the underclassmen.”

Addy Bates, Reporter

February 14, 2020

After a devastating end to the 2019 season, getting knocked out of playoffs in the first round, the softball team is more determined than ever to go even further in playoffs this season. Even though the 2019 playoffs didn’t go as well as many hoped, this year, the team’s chemistry is what’...

Former T-Wolf Turned MLB Player Attends Jersey Retirement

Justin Ballou, Reporter

February 12, 2020

Seniors Ball Out One Last Time in the Timberdome

Scoring against Rouse, senior Mathew Minor helps the team defeat the Raiders, 60-32. Minor has been on the team for four years. “Senior night to me is a chance to be recognized for all the hard work you’ve put into the program for the last four years,” Minor said. “I’m looking forward to my close friends being able to be congratulated in front of the community for all they’ve done.”

Addy Bates, Reporter

February 12, 2020

In the Timberdome, the sound of dribbling on the court, the abundance of screaming fans and the feeling of adrenaline rushing will come to an end as boys basketball plays the final home game on Friday. This isn’t just any last home game for some players, however. For the seniors on the team,...

Sophomore Success

Sophomore forward Jacob Swoboda leads a fast break on Jan. 28 at the game against Glenn. Swoboda was on the freshman team last year and made the jump up to varsity this season as a starter.

Justin Ballou, Reporter

February 10, 2020

It is a rare occasion to see a sophomore tear it up as a starter on a varsity sports team, but look no further than Jacob Swoboda. Swoboda made the leap from a freshman starter last season, a season in which he averaged 16.8 points per game, to a varsity starter as a sophomore this year. "A lot of hard work and ho...

Freshmen Takeover

Freshman Striker/Midfielder Kei Tsujii dribbles the ball around Leander defenders on Jan. 7. Tsujii and Freshman Tyler Kukla both made varsity boys soccer this season.

Justin Ballou, Reporter

January 30, 2020

The varsity soccer team will look a bit different this season, as two freshmen made the team and both will see significant playing time. As of right now, Striker/Midfielder Kei Tsujii is s starter, while striker Tyler Kukla comes off the bench. Tyler Kukla is currently on three separate teams that...