Argyle High junior guard Sydney Standifer is on the verge of returning to the Lady Eagles basketball team from a devastating ACL injury.
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San Angelo native, Arizona WR Aych reunites with father on sidelines
Arizona wide receiver and San Angelo Central graduate Thomas Aych has a very close connection to one of the members of the Wildcats coaching staff.
Mansfield Legacy alum Carter records first tackle of collegiate career for Alabama
Alabama true freshman defensive back Scooter Carter recently experienced his first taste of action for the Crimson Tide.
Junior RB Woodard carries Edinburg into district play
Running the ball continuously is Edinburg High’s bread and butter with junior rusher Shandon Woodard sustaining the Bobcats offense with his feet.
Frisco Lone Star wideout, Stanford commit Mims a ‘student of the game,’ coach says
When asked how opposing defenses can keep Frisco Lone Star senior wide receiver and Stanford verbal commit Marvin Mims Jr. in check, Rangers head coach Jeff Rayburn did not mince words.
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Euless Trinity High volleyball team bonds with El Paso counterparts following tragedy
It did not matter to the Euless Trinity High volleyball team that they lost to El Paso Franklin High in a tournament earlier this month. The former gained new friends in the latter, albeit under sad circumstances.
Transfer running back Hoff propels Katy High to upset win over defending state champion North Shore
A senior running back who just moved from South Carolina helped the Katy High Tigers start the 2019 season on an exciting note by beating the defending Class 6A Division I champions from Galena Park North Shore High.
Grapevine native Alan Bowman up for Manning Award, plus three other accolades
Manning Award judges have now named Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman, hailing from Grapevine, to its prestigious watch list for quarterbacks.
Houston Cougars’ quarterback D’Eriq King on short list for Manning, five other awards
In being named to the Manning Award watch list, D’Eriq King, a senior quarterback for the University of Houston Cougars, joins 30 other players for consideration for the prestigious award.
Former Baylor Bear Julie Doyle to compete in England with U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
Three soccer matches against international opponents are in store for Baylor alum Julie Doyle, who recently joined the U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Soccer Team.
Johannesburg native, TCU senior sprinter Derrick Mokaleng to compete in 12th annual African Games
Texas Christian University senior sprinter Derrick Mokaleng, a native of South Africa, will compete at the 12th Annual African Games from Aug. 26-30.
Move from the Big Apple a breeze for Katy Cypress Lakes High QB Massoud
Katy Cypress Lakes High senior quarterback Sofian Massoud is no stranger to playing in front of people, yet this season will be the first time he experiences the game in stadiums big enough to accommodate a small town.
Texas Tornados Volleyball Club a whirlwind of talent
With a whirlwind of talent, it is fitting the Texas Tornados Volleyball Club in Houston has the name that it does.
Hutto coach LaPlante calls LSU commit Watson ‘cornerstone’ of defense
Second year Hutto High Hippos football coach Brad LaPlante likens star junior weak-side defensive end and outside linebacker Landyn Watson to a cornerstone of a well-built house.
Funeral for former Longhorn Benson to be held Saturday
The funeral for University of Texas Longhorns standout Cedric Benson, a Midland, native, is scheduled Saturday at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Austin.
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Magnolia ISD athletic director recalls John Matocha’s leadership, competitiveness on gridiron
Senior Magnolia West High quarterback John Matocha dazzled the maroon and gold-clad faithful with his arm and feet many a fall Friday night the past three years and will look to do the same for his new fans on Saturdays as a true freshman on the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers football team.
After injuries sidelined him for two seasons, Texan Ben Leeper returns to the pitcher’s mound for Oklahoma State
Ben Leeper, a junior right-handed pitcher for Oklahoma State University, got his start at Southlake Carroll High School in his hometown of Southlake.
Bobcats pitcher Reece Gould brings strong record to Texas State baseball
At 6-2 and 180 pounds, freshman baseball team member Reece Gould is enjoying his first year as a pitcher for the Texas State Bobcats.
Lamar Cardinals catcher Jorge Gutierrez scored 13 hits during his first season at the school
A transfer to Lamar University from Alvin Community College and Texas A&M, catcher Jorge Gutierrez has started in 25 games this season, earning 13 hits, eight RBIs and a double play for the Cardinals.
Dallas Baptist pitcher Travis Stone roars back after injuries sidelined him last season
After three prior colleges, pitcher Travis Stone has settled at Dallas Baptist University for his (redshirt) senior year.
Hunter Seay rebounds from injury last season to play in six games for Baylor Bears this year
Baylor Bears baseball player Hunter Seay joined the team in 2017, grounded in the coaching of Keller High School’s Rob Strump, under which he earned letters in the sport four times.
Reagan Hukill set the example for teammates in Mansfield softball team
Mansfield softball coach Jennifer Haltom feels the need to celebrate and mourn senior star Reagan Hukill at the same time.
Mansfield softball star Hailey Morse headed to Texas A&M
Jennifer Haltom is wondering how she will come to replace the one player she entrusted with doing everything for the Mansfield softball program.
Cleveland High powerlifter Bubba Cotie dreams of coaching at soon-to-be alma mater
Small town high school graduates have dreams of building their futures in bigger places, but soon-to-be Cleveland graduate Bubba Cotie hopes to someday give back to his alma mater.
Ian Montelongo reflects on time with Stafford High baseball team
As a four-year letterman on the Stafford High baseball team, Ian Montelongo knew adversity firsthand.