Sunnyvale High School

SHS Raider Football shined at the Feb. 23 SISD Board of Trustees meeting, where Director of Athletics Coach Stutts and the Raider Football coaching staff celebrated the team for an outstanding season.

This year’s accomplishments include:
🏈 11–2 overall record
🏈 Ranked among the Top 15 teams in Texas, finishing the regular season at #5
🏈 Back-to-back District Champions, Area Champions, and Regional Semifinalists

Program highlights:
📚 Academic All-State selections:
Ben Griffin, Paul Griffin, Cooper Eastman, Ethan Walker

⭐ 8 All-State players:
2nd Team: S Drew Gardner, DE Stephan Wilson, OL Cooper Eastman
3rd Team: QB Cayson Maupin, OL KC Ekwu, RB Jaden Cross, Austin Helton

District awards:
District 6-4A Division II Coaching Staff of the Year
Offensive MVP – Cayson Maupin
Offensive Player of the Year – Jaden Cross
Co-Offensive Linemen of the Year – Cooper Eastman & KC Ekwu
Defensive Lineman of the Year – Stephan Wilson
Special Teams Player of the Year – Gabe Pendyala

Congratulations to our Raider Football players and coaches for an incredible season! 💙💛
#RaidersRise #SunnyvaleISD

📣💙💛At the Feb. 23 SISD Board of Trustees meeting, Cheer Directors Ms. Matthews and Mrs. Sloan celebrated SHS Varsity and JV Cheer for an incredible year.
This season’s accomplishments include:
🏅UIL State – Top 20 finish
🏅NCA State – Top 12 finish

NCA Cheer Camp highlights:
Varsity – Top Cheer
JV – Top Cheer
JV – Top Band Chant

💛💙All-American honors go to:
Rowan Tolleson (Mascot), Elizabeth Anderson, Paisley Sinyard, Delilah Shaffer, Londyn Daniel, and Lauren Sloan.

Congratulations to our cheer athletes for their hard work, spirit, and leadership on and off the sidelines! 💙💛
#RaidersRise #SunnyvaleISD

🩺 Sunnyvale High School HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) students were recognized by their teacher, Alex Fussell, at the Feb. 23 SISD Board of Trustees meeting for an outstanding year in competition.

HOSA had 12 students compete at the Spring Leadership Conference, with two groups placing in the top 10:
Public Service Announcement – 1st place 🥇
Parliamentary Procedure – 7th place
The PSA team members are advancing to the State Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi, March 23–26!

Congratulations to our HOSA students. 💙💛
#RaidersRise #SunnyvaleISD

🏊‍♂️ At the Feb. 23 SISD Board of Trustees meeting, Coaches Holland and Stanfill recognized the SHS Swim & Dive team for an incredible season of achievements!

💦 Season Highlights:
24 swimmers & 1 diver
15 regional qualifiers
15 state qualifiers
8 Girls’ school records broken
7 Boys’ school records broken
Boys – 10th overall at state
Girls – 7th overall at state
2nd-best finish in the DFW Metroplex!

Congratulations to our Swim & Dive athletes on an outstanding season! 💙💛
#RaidersRise #SunnyvaleISD

💙💛Congratulations to Coach Holland for being a RISE Award recipient! Holland was recognized at the Feb. 23 SISD Board of Trustees meeting.
As Sunnyvale’s swim coach, Coach Holland goes above and beyond to support our student athletes by building confidence in and out of the pool, fostering teamwork, and inspiring excellence every day.
Thank you, Coach Holland, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to helping our Raiders rise! 🏊‍♂️

💛💙Coordinator of Counseling Services Melissa James recognized the Sunnyvale ISD counseling staff at the February Board of Trustees meeting for their dedication to students and families.
James praised the counselors for finding creative ways to connect students with the community, encourage service, and support student growth across all campuses.
Thank you to our incredible counseling team for the positive difference you make every day! 💙💛

#RaidersRise #SunnyvaleISD

Sunnyvale teens, want a real say in what happens in your town?
The Sunnyvale Town Council is starting a Youth Council to connect teens (ages 14–18) directly with Town leaders and make sure your voices are part of local decisions. They’re looking for 10–15 teens to team up with Council members and staff to share what Sunnyvale teens want, need, and care about in our community.

Apply by March 20: https://www.townofsunnyvale.org/652/Sunnyvale-Youth-Council

🏫💙💛It’s Public Schools Week! This is the perfect time to celebrate what makes Sunnyvale ISD special – our students, staff, families, and community!
Public schools open doors for all children and help them discover their strengths, passions, and dreams.

Thank you to our teachers, support staff, administrators, and Raider families for believing in the power of public education and supporting Sunnyvale schools every day. 💙💛 #PublicSchoolsWeek #SunnyvaleISD #RaidersRise

💙💛🏀 Lady Raider Basketball – Area Playoffs!🏀
The Lady Raiders are back in action and ready for the next battle!
Cheer on our Lady Raiders as they take on Canton HS!
🗓️ Friday, Feb. 20
📍 Kaufman HS ⏰7:00 PM, gates open at 6:30 PM.
⚠️ Clear Bag Policy in effect. NO CASH at the gate.
🎟️ Get your tickets here ➡️ https://6e1e.edulnk.com/e/b3uxg/CoX1O-?$u

Get there early.
Wear BLUE!
Be LOUD!

Let's Go, Lady Raiders!
#RaidersRise

🏀Boys Varsity Raider Basketball is heading to Bi-District Playoffs!
Sunnyvale (Home) vs Paris North Lamar
📅 Tuesday, February 24
🕖 7:00 PM Tip-Off
📍 McKinney North Gym
🎟️ Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Adults: $5.50 | Students: $3.50
Accepted Passes: THSCA, TABC, TGCA, Senior Citizen, District Passes
Get your tickets here ➡️ https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mckinneyisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzg5Mw==

🎥 Raider Media is bringing you live coverage of tonight’s 🏀 Lady Raider Basketball bi-district playoff game!
Tune in at sunnyvaleraidermedia.com to cheer on the Lady Raiders as they take on Pittsburg. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.
Let’s go, Raiders! 💙💛