It is safe to say that Houston Village School junior forward Jada Malone continues to add to an already illustrious prep career.
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Mansfield Timberview grad Carter gives Texas A&M offensive firepower
There is no doubt that where Texas A&M junior guard Chennedy Carter goes, the Aggies will follow.
Dallas Skyline alum Garrett a feared defender for Kansas
Dallas Skyline High School alum Marcus Garrett enters his junior year at Kansas as a feared defensive cog for the Jayhawks.
South Garland grad Maxey scores 26 points in Kentucky debut
Could Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey be next the Wildcat whose name is called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver in June?
Leander High coach describes junior forward Robledo as ‘a matchup nightmare’
When asked to describe Leander High School junior forward Noah Robledo, head coach Clint Bradley simply called him “a matchup nightmare for the average high school basketball team.”
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Lewisville’s super-soph WR Winfield continues to impress
Lewisville High’s football team is in the midst of its centennial season, with four-star sophomore wide receiver Armani Winfield working hard to establish his place in the Farmers’ illustrious history.
Georgia senior DB Reed a semifinalist for Paycom Jim Thorpe Award
Georgia senior defensive back J.R. Reed is in the running for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award.
Austin Lake Travis grad Jaimes helps anchor Nebraska offensive line
Austin Lake Travis High alum Brenden Jaimes serves as a trusted bodyguard for an array of Nebraska quarterbacks, from starter Adrian Martinez to third-stringer Luke McCaffrey.
San Marcos High junior Diaz continues family’s volleyball legacy
San Marcos High junior volleyball player Layla Diaz recalls watching her mother play the game at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin as a little girl.
Outside hitter Faaola provides Copperas Cove with leadership on and off the court
At 5-foot-10-inches, Copperas Cove senior outside hitter Janice Faaola provides leadership, stability and firepower to a Bulldawgs team that head coach Cari Lowery passionately refers to as “the little program that could.”
Katy Tompkins junior QB Milroe has Falcons soaring
In his second year as Katy Tompkins’ field general, junior Jalen Milroe presides over a high-octane offense that is not only balanced but known to unleash a barrage of points.
Austin Lake Travis junior QB Yarnell thrust into starting role
Passing yards: 1,660. Completions: 109 in 161 attempts. Touchdowns: 19. Those were the numbers that Austin Lake Travis senior quarterback and Texas commit Hudson Card produced as he led the Cavaliers to perfect 5-0 district record.
Louisiana Tech commit Bell anchors Cedar Park’s ‘Black Rain’ defense
When Cedar Park High met Hutto for a pivotal district showdown at home on the night of Oct. 18, the weather was quintessentially autumnal by Texas standards. But Cedar Park’s “Black Rain” defense put a damper on the Hippos’ plans for another undefeated district season.
Spring Klein grad Mbonu shows promise, versatility at Louisville
The Louisville Cardinals women’s volleyball team has found a probable Jill of all trades in freshman Nena Mbonu.
Texas A&M senior Hans named SEC Offensive Player of the Week
The Texas A&M women’s volleyball program’s all-time leader in kills recently had another honor bestowed upon her.
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Hutto coach LaPlante credits sophomore QB, defense for Hippos’ 4-0 start
Hutto head football coach Brad LaPlante considered the first four games of the 2019 season a test to see the kind of identity the Hippos would form.
Rice commit Fresch brims with confidence as Austin LBJ’s top defensive weapon
Austin LBJ Early College senior cornerback and Rice commit Sean Fresch prides himself on shutting wide receivers, a responsibility he has held for two years.
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.
Duke kicker Skapek looks to add to family’s Blue Devil legacy
Duke senior reserve kicker Tim Skapek is months away from adding to his family’s Blue Devil legacy.
Ole Miss DB, Allen alum Jones returns to action after season-ending injury
Ole Miss junior defensive back Jaylon Jones has picked up where he left off a year after suffering a season-ending ACL injury.
Mansfield, Rice grad Esukpa discovers role in BYU offense
With three games under his belt as a new member of the Brigham Young football team, Mansfield alum Emmanuel Esukpa is getting nicely acclimated in Provo, Utah.
Dickinson QB Welch leads Gators with athleticism, intelligence
There was one series during Dickinson’s 49-6 Week 4 rout of Katy Taylor on Sept. 20 in which Gators senior quarterback Mike Welch tucked the ball, ran, and appeared to fall in the vicinity of a Mustangs player.