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‘Ride Drive Give’ For The Center For Child Protection
Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships presents “Ride Drive Give,” benefiting the Center for Child Protection on May 3rd, 2024 at the Circuit of the Americas. Board member Amanda Bonilla spoke with Studio 512 about the upcoming event. “‘Ride Drive Give’ is in its 9th year at Circuit of...
Flemings, boys relay team headed to State Track Meet
A few Yoemen are headed to the State Track Meet next week. Yierra Flemings is the lonae state qualifier for the girls team. She finished first place in the long jump, 400-meter dash, and the 100-meter hurdles at the Regional Track Meet at Waco Midway last week. She finished fourth in the team standings with 40 points.
Insiders reveal 'the team to beat' to land elite LB recruit
It's shaping up to be a big-time recruiting battle for four-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn, and by all accounts, he's worth the attention.Per 247Sports, Pettijohn is the No. 4 linebacker in the 2025 class. He's 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, and per On3, he just ran a 10.7 in the 100-meter dash, which points to elite athleticism — especially for a linebacker.Although Pettijohn has over 30 offers, it seems like four are standing out the most. He's expected to take official visits to Ohio State, USC, Texas and Texas A&M this summer.Those are four big-time programs, especially Texas and Ohio State right now,...
Vote for the Austin-area girls high school athlete of the week
It's time to make your choice for the Covert Chevrolet Bastrop Austin-Area Girls Athlete of the Week for April 15-20. Llano softball player Skylar Brown was voted the top girls athlete of the week for April 8-13. This week's list is made up of five softball players:. Anya German, Bowie...
On top of Big 12 standings, Sooners enter pivotal series against Texas
Everything seems to be coming together for Oklahoma at the right moment entering the tail end of the conference schedule. After being picked to finish sixth in the preseason Big 12 standings, the Sooners are comfortably in first place with a three-game cushion. They’ve won eight straight and have swept four of the six conference series so far.
High school baseball report: Austin-area teams still fighting for playoff seeding, spots
Though there’s just one game left for most teams, there’s still much to be decided for playoff seedings and a few playoff spots as the high school baseball regular season enters its final days. Here’s the midweek report for the Austin area: Class 6A: District 26-6A still has lots to sort out ...
Cowgirls plan to contend for team title at state meet
Gary Billingsley has done the math. The McMullen County Cowgirls track and field coach has calculated that his team could contend for the Class 1A title at the UIL State Track and Field Championships in Austin on May 4. “I think we get close,” Billingsley said. “I have us marked...
Home Run Heroes: Truist program gives $100 to Developing Neighborhood Athletes fund for each Texas softball home run
Home runs can not only make an impact on the outcome of a softball game, but also on the community. With every home run hit during Texas softball’s season, Truist Bank donates $100 to the Developing Neighborhood Athletes, or DNA, Fund as a part of its Hook ‘Em’s Community Heroes program.
SportsFest brings a day of tournaments, fitness and fun back to Austin for the 4th year
AUSTIN, TX — The annual festival SPORTSFEST, presented by SPORTSKIND, returns to Austin on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The community is invited to gather at the Krieg Complex located at 515 S Pleasant Valley Rd. from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM for a day packed with festivities and excitement to celebrate sports and community. This annual event supports Austin Parks Foundation, with a portion of the proceeds going towards the non-profit. To participate in one of the tournaments, or to purchase a play pass, please visit sportskind.com/austin/sign-up/.
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