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The Sandstorm

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The Sandstorm

Couch Crouch and Couch Ruppanner walk the courts at the Tennis Center

New Tennis Coaches Take the Court

Sara Shelhamer, Writer October 2, 2025

 With the retirement of former head coach Koby Otto and the departure of assistant Timothy Whitecotton, the Sandie tennis team welcomes two new coaches. Crouch and Ruppanner have already started the season...

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The Psychological Effect of Sports on Student Athletes

The Psychological Effect of Sports on Student Athletes

Emery McKibben, Writer October 1, 2025

Whether student-athletes just played their best or worst game, they can not help but think, “I could have done so much better.” However, a lot of athletes think the same thing about themselves. The...

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The Basics of Wrestling

The Basics of Wrestling

Logan Bernard, Writer September 23, 2025

The art of Professional Wrestling is a dangerous soap opera where actors and actresses put their bodies on the line at every event. It can take up to 2 years of training to have a chance to work at the...

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Sandies Prepare to Take the Field

Sandies Prepare to Take the Field

Ethan Silva, Editor August 27, 2025

After a second round playoff loss to the Richland Royals, the Sandstorm varsity football team head into the 2025 season with 15 returning starters and an experienced coaching staff. After winning four...

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2025 Royal Rumble Match Review

Logan Bernard, Writer May 19, 2025

Tired feet found shelter at the top balcony in the Meyerson Symphony Center. Students relaxed back in their dresses and tuxedos and listened as the Dallas Symphony started to play, now allowed to rest...

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The team celebrates their Regional Semifinals win

Girls Soccer Ends Season at Regional Finals

Ethan Silva, Assistant Editor April 11, 2025

After a winning season and a bid to the UIL soccer Regional-Finals against Colleyville Heritage, the Sandie girls soccer team's 2025 season comes to an end.  After coming off a great 2024 season that...

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Athlete Spotlight

Athlete Spotlight

Alyssa Rains, writer March 31, 2025

Screams of the crowd echo off the gym walls. The basketball slams against the floor, becoming a droning beat spurring them on. As seconds tick by, the squeaking of shoes rises above all else. The ball...

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The state wrestlers wait before exiting for their send-off.

Sandie Wrestlers head to State

Neriah Luna, writer February 13, 2025

The Amarillo High wrestlers are off to The State Meet this weekend. The state qualifiers for the 2025 season consist of Sophomore Drezdyn Ballard, Sophomore Cohen Swaim, and Senior Brice Cothrin. They...

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NBA Season Kicks Off

NBA Season Kicks Off

Aidan Anderson, Editor November 8, 2024

The opening night of the National Basketball Association began on Oct. 22 with the most winning franchises in NBA history (18 championships for Boston, 17 for Los Angeles) taking on conference rivals....

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A Race Under the Lights

A Race Under the Lights

Hazik Aiyan, Writer October 28, 2024

A motor race under the lights in extreme heat and humidity takes place around Marina Bay, Singapore. 19 race cars navigate the narrow streets of the Singapore Grand Prix while fighting for a win in the...

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Sienna receives her 1100 career kills poster

Cavalier “Kills” It

Piper Laur, Writer October 28, 2024

Anticipation rolled across the court as Sienna Cavalier ran up to the souring volleyball. As she jumped towards it, lifting her arm for a spike, the crowd stilled. Silence enveloped Cavalier until the...

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PD Game

Ethan Silva, Assistant News Editor October 1, 2024

The Sandstorm football team faced the Palo Duro Dons last Friday in the most anticipated district game of the season, Palo Duro won 20-14.  The Sandies scored the first touchdown of the game on a rush...

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