Willis High School’s 2019 football season ended on the night of Nov. 8, but the Wildkats made some history prior to their final game against Tomball High.
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Lancaster RB Bradford has the attention of top Division I programs
“You can’t stop him, you can only hope to contain him” was what ESPN’s Dan Patrick used to quip on SportsCenter when he described a player who effortlessly heads to the end zone.
Three-year letterman Kirven a spark plug for run-heavy Burleson Centennial
It is the night of Sept. 28, 2018 at Burleson Independent School District Stadium. Centennial is clutching a 17-7 lead over district foe Midlothian with around six minutes left when Spartans senior quarterback Kyle Burns gives the ball to then-junior Jeff Kirven.
Colleyville Heritage alum Evans continues to produce for Arkansas volleyball
After a solid freshman season in which she became nicely acclimated to the Arkansas volleyball program, Dallas native Lauren Evans continues to contribute on the court for the Razorbacks.
Oak Ridge grad Ossai generates solid production at LB for Texas
Texas gave sophomore linebacker Joseph Ossai a starting spot prior to this season, and the Conroe Oak Ridge graduate has responded with solid production.
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Former JUCO standout receiver Rozner sees first taste of D-I action with Rice
Rice junior wide receiver Bradley Rozner could figure prominently in the Owls’ passing attack this season, his first at the NCAA Division I level.
Hoy’s offensive wizardry leads Lamar to 65-16 victory against Bethel (Tenn.) University
Lamar University senior quarterback Jordan Hoy began his final season in Beaumont with a bang.
Junior CB Jones collects two interceptions in Aggies’ opener
Junior cornerback Myles Jones contributed to Texas A&M’s stellar defensive effort against Texas State, a season-opening 41-7 rout.
TCU has all-around athlete in true freshman CB Collins
In its 39-7 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff to open the 2019 campaign, TCU sent 11 true freshmen into action.
Tristen Wallace shows promise as a wide receiver for Prairie View Panthers
As a redshirt junior, Tristen Wallace is doing his hometown of Desoto proud with his performance as a Prairie View Panther.
ACU Wildcat Erin Smith named Southland Conference Goalkeeper of the Week
If earning Southland Conference Goalkeeper of the Week is an indication, then sophomore Erin Smith hit her stride with the Abilene Christian University women’s soccer team.
Tight end Tecklenburg prepares to conclude Baylor career
Football is almost a part of the Texas DNA, and Baylor Bear tight end Sam Tecklenburg seems to have inherited a double portion.
Texas State freshman defensive back Anderson aims for next challenge
As a defensive back for Texas State, freshman Kevin Anderson is starting on strong footing based on his high-school pedigree.
Boston College commit Blackwell drives Houston Strake Jesuit secondary
English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley once said that familiar acts are beautiful through love. What Houston Strake Jesuit College Preparatory senior cornerback Denzel Blackwell does for the Crusaders defense is beautiful as he loves to corral opposing wide receivers and pick off deep passes.
Duncanville grad Nelson looks for more carries with Texas State
Entering his junior year at Texas State University in San Marcos, running back Jaylin Nelson looks to tote the ball more for the Bobcats.
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Two Mountain View College Lions look to transfer to Texas A&M-Texarkana
Two Mountain View Lions baseball players signed letter of intents to attend Texas A&M-Texarkana to continue their collegiate career.
Brookhaven College’s Frisby named First Team All Region in volleyball
Brookhaven freshmen Morgan Frisby was named First-Team All-Region performer for the 2018 volleyball season, as well as conference Setter of the Year by the Dallas Athletic Conference.
Crusaders makes history with first ever SCAC Championship while Smith named COY
The University of Dallas Men’s golf team secured it’s first ever Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championship in school history.
Mustangs among list of Athlon Sports All Americans
The Southern Methodist Football team placed eight Mustangs on the Athlon Sports All-American Athletic Conference Preseason Selection that was announced Tuesday afternoon.
Cedar Valley Suns baseball players named to the All American Team
The National Junior College Athletic Association Division lll Baseball committee named two Cedar Valley baseball players to the 2019 All-American Team.
Katy native Haveman sees action in College World Series
Katy High School alumnus Dane Haveman got in on the action of Texas Tech’s first two College World Series games recently.
Four Argyle High baseball players named to All-State team
The hits keep on coming for the recently crowned Argyle High Class 4A state championship baseball team.
Fort Bend County track coach lauds Stafford High’s Deon McIver, George Ranch High’s Avery Veiseh
Fresh Fort Bend County high school graduates and track and field standouts Avery Veiseh and Deon McIver are living their best lives in the fast lane.
Young roller derby competitors skate into next chapter of their lives
Roller derby serves as a fun and meaningful outlet for Sutton Ballard, Persephone Vogel, Madilyn Morton, Kerri Zumbrunn, and Nicolas Avila.
Katy softball still earning honors after championship
The season is over and the championship run is completed, but Katy’s gathering of hardware hasn’t stopped.