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The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch
The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch
Naya Tillisch

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor

Hello! My name is Naya Tillisch. I’m a junior, and this is my second year in staff and first year as a full time sports page editor. I love going to sporting events, writing sports stories, and finding new ways to improve my page and its design. Outside of newspaper, I play soccer for club and Bowie, love to travel, and try to spend as much time as I can with my friends and family. I can’t wait to have my own page this year, and I hope to help the Dispatch continue to be nationally recognized.

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Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
June 7, 2021
ONE STEP AT A TIME: Senior Grace Pollock is building her strength and working with a physical therapist in hopes of being able to walk and exercise normally once again. She has made tremendous progress since her surgery over Spring Break and is mobile with the help of a walker.

From athlete to assistant coach

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
May 27, 2021
Announced on April 18, 2021, the Super League was formed to create a league in which the biggest and best soccer teams in Europe could compete weekly. The idea was proposed by Real Madrid President, Florentino Perez, but it was met with heavy public criticism.

Super League or super scam?

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
April 26, 2021
SHE’S A KEEPER: Senior goalkeeper Lauren Spencer makes a save in the match against Ann Richards in the 2019-2020 season. She was the starting varsity goalkeeper, but she chose not to play during COVID-19.

Senior seasons stolen by COVID

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
March 31, 2021
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Kyle Walter (middle left) leads the team as they got ready for kickoff in a game from the 2019 season. Walter was diagnosed with the rare condition ADNP, and he has been a champion child with Bowie football since last year.

Champions on and off the field

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
January 12, 2021
GOAL SIDE: Junior Zach Kos dives to block a shot. He started playing soccer after his third birthday and became a goal keeper shortly after. He credits his success to his family and goalkeeper coach, Ryan Thompson.

Junior keepers diving for Bold

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
November 27, 2020
Senior Emily Lear runs across the field with her eyes on the ball. She played middle infield and outfield on varsity before the season was cut short.

Softball athletes reflect on their scrapped season

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
May 21, 2020
Junior varsity wide receiver Thanio Bright (left) receives a pass. Follow @thaniobfit on Instagram to stay updated on his athletic journey.

Student athletes document progress with social media accounts

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
April 23, 2020
Tiger King is a great series for anyone who loves crime, adventures, and tigers and I highly recommend watching it during quarantine. It took up a good amount of freetime and introduced me to a whole new side of exotic animals and crime.

[Photo] Tiger King takes over Netflix

Abbey Repka, Photo Essay Editor
April 17, 2020
On Friday, March 7, Austin Independent School District (AISD) announced it was cancelling all international, district-sponsored school trips until March 31 due to an increased risk of exposure to the COVID-19 disease, commonly known as Coronavirus. 

[Photo] Coronavirus cancels fine arts trip to Ireland

Faith Lawrence, Managing Editor
March 10, 2020
Brooke Garner is a junior who has a hobby of surfing. “I started surfing when I was four years old,” Garner said. “My family owned a boat back then, so my dad was able to coach me. Currently I surf behind a boat that we rent out on Lake Travis or behind a cable at a cable park I go to called the Texas Ski Ranch.” Photo Courtesy of Brooke Garner.

Students embrace passion in surfing

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
February 28, 2020
Guest columnist, junior Jaxson Glenewinkel.

[Photo] Athletes Assert: Is Texas football really “back”?

Jaxson Glenewinkel, Guest Sports Columnist
February 21, 2020
JUMP FOR JOY: Juliane Payne practices jumps with her horse, Bee, at practice. She began riding horses in elementary school and now rides at Creekwood Stables.

Equestrian jumps to new heights

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
Australia is on fire. Over 18 and a half million acres have been burnt to ash－at least 30 people dead, with an inestimable destruction on animal habitats and unknown effect on the population of unique Australian wildlife.

[Photo] The problem associated with the Australian fires

Amorah Schultze, Feature Editor
February 17, 2020
EYES ON THE PRIZE: Junior Christian Garcia Pecina looks for passing options during practice. He has been on the team two years.

Ultimate frisbee team soars toward the season

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
December 28, 2019
Pictured is this issues guest colmnist sports writer, junior Liam Spencer.

[Photo] Athletes Assert: Steph Curry’s injury has put the Golden State Warriors in a predicament

Liam Spencer, Guest Sports Columnist
December 17, 2019
Junior Christian Garcia Pecina players ultimate frisbee at practice. He is a third year member of the team.

Ultimate frisbee flies through competition

Naya Tillisch
December 12, 2019
As AP exams approach students get back into old study habits, some advice is given to help best prepare students.

[Photo] AP exams are only getting more stressful

Kateri Jaquette, Sports Editor
November 30, 2019
MIDDLE BACK: Junior Jaden Davis returns a pass from the back row. His passion for volleyball led him to join a club team outside of Bowie as well.

Boy’s volleyball club recruiting new athletes

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
Jack Vinson, Guest Sports Columnist. Vinson was asked to write a sports story that he cared about, even though he isn't a staff member.

[Photo] Athletes Assert: UT involvement in admissions scandal

Jack Vinson, Guest Sports Columnist
November 12, 2019
STAR PLAYER: Sophomore quarterback Diego Tello searches for a target as his opponent charges at him. Tello will be one of the varsity starting quarterbacks for the rest of this season.

Rookie quarterback dominates

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
NAIL THE ROLE: Sophomore Maia Gerdes plays Catherine and senior Stephen Achilles plays Hal in the senior one act “Proof”. The play, directed by senior Grace Clark, tells the story of Catherine’s struggle with mental health after the death of her father.

Senior directors take over the theater

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
June 6, 2019
Senior Hailey Atwood leaps up to score a lay-up. Atwood was nominated for McDonald’s All-American.

Senior guard assists varsity to victories

Naya Tillisch, Dispatch Reporter
February 12, 2019
TIP OFF: Junior Chynell Mitchell tips the ball off against Ivanhoe Grammar sophomore Alana Mierisch. The Australian tour is on a 16 day tour of the United States.

Girls basketball welcomes team from down under

Naya Tillisch, Reporter
December 31, 2018
COUNT TO THREE: Senior Cory Silguero puts his opponent from Westlake High School in an arm bar. Silguero wrestles in the 170 pound division

‘Dawgs set dreams for demolition

Naya Tillisch, Reporter
December 26, 2018
KILLING IT: Freshman Katherine Crosley spikes the volleyball over the net. Crosley plays setter and hitter.

Freshmen ace their way to the top

Naya Tillisch, Reporter
November 6, 2018

Girls Soccer Summer Camp

Naya Tillisch, Staff Writer
June 3, 2018
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