Lake Highlands High kept it in top gear throughout the 2010-2011 sports schedule.

Every major sport made the Bi-District playoffs, with three District 9-5A Champions, two undefeated in District play, and the third District Champion finishing with only one loss in district play.

Add in District championships tennis and wrestling, a State Title in lacrosse, fantastic finishes in golf and multiple individual achievements in track and cross country, and Wildcat Country was swarming with a sports buzz.

Congratulations to all Wildcats who accomplished so much this year, to those seniors who will be going on to new ventures, good luck and we all wish you the best. To the underclassmen who plan to step into the leadership roles they leave behind, we welcome you and wish you the most success in the 2011-2012 sports and academic year.
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LHHS 2009 grad and new Texas Cowboy David Bott with Smokey the Cannon

Lake Highlands grad David Bott was recently inducted into Texas Cowboys, an honorary men’s service organization founded in 1922 at the University of Texas. The Cowboys are seen in their trademark black hats and chaps at Longhorn football games firing Smokey the Cannon.

In addition to game day duties, the Cowboys act as ambassadors to the university at high-profile fundraisers and hands-on service projects. Already, David has participated in an event for ARC of Texas (Association for Retarded Citizens) and fired the cannon at Sally & Mack Brown’s Champions to Cure Duchenne gala, where he met Ricky Williams, Vince Young and Colt McCoy.

Joining David as a new Cowboy inductee is LHHS 2008 grad and former Bell Boy Stanton Morrow. Recent members have included Brad Ratliff (LH 2005), Matt Ashbaugh (LH 2004) and Drew Solomon (LH 2003).

Lake Highlands High captain Randall Howard and head coach Scott Smith realize there is still work to be done before the 2011 season begins.

We’ll be following the progress many of the athletes during the summer.

For the Wildcat coaching staff, the annual Red White Game is a chance to evaluate talent and assess new plays before the fall season begins. For the rest of Lake Highlands, it’s as much a neighborhood social as it is a sporting event.

Watch my photo slideshow of the day below.

This year’s spring scrimmage was blessed with perfect weather and supportive spectators, as the football team, marching band, drill team, cheerleaders and Bell Boys made the transition from last year’s teams to next year’s squads. Big Frank Okam, alum of LHHS and the University of Texas and now playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was on hand for the ceremonial coin toss and to give support and encouragement to the guys.

I asked the LHHS Football Captains who they want to win, and I am fairly certain nobody was being biased.

Ahh, spring. The Mavs are in the playoffs and the Rangers are in full swing. Saturday also marks the kickoff of football season in Lake Highlands, as the neighborhood gets its first glimpse of Wildcat football at the annual Red White Game.

Before the game, check out the LH tradition where graduating senior players are introduced wearing t-shirts of the college they’ll attend next year. Cheerleaders and Bell Boys will do the same, and senior Highlandettes will perform a high kick in their college jerseys. After the intrasquad scrimmage, the Exchange Club will serve about 1,000 hot dogs, cookies and drinks to the crowd.

The game begins at 1:30 pm Saturday at The Boneyard, and admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Go Cats!

Lake Highlands High will have a scrimmage tonight at 6:30 p.m. at The Boneyard. This would be a great opportunity for all of those looking for possible starters for next season to get a first glimpse.

There is a Parent Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday LHHS Library. This is the last opportunity to purchase work-out attire and parents can buy Red & White Tickets in advance.

The Red & White Game is Saturday, May 7. Pre-game activities start at 1 p.m. and kick-off is at 1:30. (more…)

Just found this on Facebook thanks to one of my fantastic friends.
Lake Highlands High’s Brian Chandler is the new area athletic coordinator and head football coach at Richardson High.
Chandler has taught and coached at J.J. Pearce High School, and in Denton, Frisco and Allen.
Chandler has been the assistant head football coach and offensive coordinator at LHHS and teaches AVID and World History.
He will move into his new position at RHS immediately, while moving out of his commitments at LHHS over the next several weeks.
Keep your eyes on this blog for more on Chandler and the LHHS football program.

Pick a sport. Any Sport. Okay, almost any sport. Still, pick one for your kids this summer, because Lake Highlands High is offering a melange of athletic sports camps for kids to take part in.

Head over to the Lake Highlands Wildcat club page, and click on the links for your favorite sport, or your kid’s favorite sport.

Here is a list to choose from:

Wildcat Summer Baseball (under 7th Grade)
Lake Highlands Wildcat Baseball Camp (8th and 9th Grade)
Wildcat Basketball Camp
Lady Wildcat Basketball Camp
Wildcat Football Camp
Wildcat Softball Camp
Wildcat Tennis Summer Camp
Lake Highlands Volleyball Camp
Wildcat Wrestling Camp
Wildcat Athlete Course Strength and Conditioning