Katy Morton Ranch senior point guard L.J. Cryer brings more to the floor than just high-volume scoring and deft passing. The 6-foot-1-inch, 180-pound floor general also possesses a very high basketball IQ, according to Mavericks head coach Khris Turner.
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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.
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Dallas Highland Park High football coach Randy Allen not focused on record books
The upcoming season presents a huge opportunity for the Dallas Highland Park High football team and head coach Randy Allen to enter the record books.
Foster alum Martel on watch list for Weurffel Trophy
A former football star at Foster High School has been named to a national watch list recognizing community service.
Former Ridge Point lineman Bruffy on watch list for Wuerffel Trophy
After earning numerous honors for his on-field work, Ridge Point alumnus Travis Bruffy is getting noticed for his off-field endeavors.
Canyon alum Grimes breaks own 400 hurdles record
Norman Grimes Jr.’s strong summer continued in Iowa, with the Canyon High School alumnus setting a new Texas Tech track record.
‘A quarterback first’: Highly anticipated senior season awaits 4-star Fort Bend Marshall High quarterback Malik Hornsby
All eyes will be on Fort Bend Marshall High senior quarterback Malik Hornsby as he suits up in the black and gold for his second and last year at the Missouri City school.
Junior volleyball national champion Ava Underwood brings winning attitude to Fulshear High
Up-and-coming Fort Bend County high school volleyball star Ava Underwood will attend a new campus certain of one thing: she is a proven winner.
DeSoto’s Revell becomes assistant coach at SHSU
A former DeSoto High School track star has been hired for the Sam Houston State University coaching staff.
Aggies star, McKinney North alum Madubuike gets preseason honors
Justin Madubuike, a former star football player at McKinney North High School now playing for Texas A&M, has made the Watch List for this year’s Bednarik Award, TAMU’s website reported.
George Ranch great Anderson on national watch list for running back award
Darius Anderson has gone from the top of the list of football players at George Ranch High School to the watch list of the nation’s top running backs.
DeSoto alum Proche earns place on preseason award watchlists
The football season hasn’t yet started, but DeSoto alumnus James Proche is already racking up spots on awards watchlists.
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Arlington’s Lauryn Thompson shows solid record as VCU freshman forward
Lauryn Thompson hails from Arlington, Texas, and is in her freshman year with the Virginia Commonwealth Rams.
Trinity High School’s Sarah Konstans ready to shine as a Davidson College Wildcat
Sarah Konstans is a Dallas native who is now also a freshman player on the Davidson Wildcats women’s basketball team.
James Bowie High grad reaches Sweet 16 with Texas Tech
Kyler Edwards and his Texas Tech Red Raiders magical run keeps on picking up steam.
Texan Elijah Thomas finishes senior season at Clemson with over 700 points, 450 rebounds
Elijah Thomas’ short career with the Clemson Tigers basketball program has proven to be quite memorable.
Ridge Point High School’s Will Pendergrass parlays sports and academic success to land University of Houston baseball scholarship
If you want a student who can exemplify Ridge Point High School’s motto of “Break the Rock,” look no further than junior Will Pendergrass.
Rockwall-Heath small forward is a team player and gym rat, athletic director says
Although Rockwall-Heath Athletic Director Kasie Brewer acknowledges the school has produced many “phenomenal players,” one dynasty that stands out is the Williamson family.
DeSoto native Feron Hunt leads SMU in rebounds
After a freshmen season in which he led the team in rebounding and ranked in the top five in scoring, Feron Hunt’s future at Southern Methodist looks brighter than ever.
Findley Prep alum joins brother at UMBC basketball
Jack Schwietz has always felt like he was a part of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County basketball family.
Plano’s Liberty High School alum Rebecca Lescay named player to watch at University of Tulsa
Plano, Texas, native Rebecca Lescay has already single-handedly scored 10 or more points in two basketball games for the Tulsa Hurricanes, and she’s only a freshman.
Freshman guard Amber Bacon averages 8.9 points per game for Southern Methodist Mustangs
Having earned the Defensive MVP honor in the Texas 7-6A division last season, Grand Prairie native Amber Bacon has made a solid launch to her collegiate career at Southern Methodist University.