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DUBLIN – The Brownwood Lady Lions came up short in the championship game of the Dublin tournament Saturday, as their three-game win streak by snapped by Comanche, 57-39. The Lady Lions (9-4) fell behind 18-14 after one quarter, trailed 31-23 at halftime, and faced a 42-34 deficit after three periods of play.

WACO, TX— On Friday, December 1, the Brownwood Lions lost their game against Decatur High School at Baylor University's McLane Stadium 35-38. Despite maintaining competitiveness throughout the match and briefly holding a lead over Decatur, the Eagles managed to secure a game-winning drive with only 1:26 remaining. Learn More Here.

The Howard Payne University women’s basketball team used a 24-point fourth quarter to defeat the University of the Ozarks 67-58 Saturday afternoon in conference play. Down 48-43 going into the final period, Howard Payne outscored the Ozarks 24-10 powered by shooting 50% from the field,. With the Lady Jackets...

Steers work over Comanche in 60-39 win News Staff Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:45 pm   (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Keion Shead lines up a two-point shot during the Steers game against Sanger. The Steers played the Comanche Indians on the road Tuesday, Nov. 28 and came away with a 60-39 win. ...

DUBLIN – The Brownwood Lady Lions rebounded from their rough outing at Jim Ned earlier this week with a pair of victories Thursday to kick off the Dublin tournament. The Lady Lions began the day with a 49-41 victory over De Leon. Brownwood led De Leon 12-5 after one...

Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2023-24 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. A recap and roundup of the semi-regional playoff high school football action in the San Angelo and Concho Valley area. Key Outcomes. Brownwood 37, Springtown 17. The Lions (12-1) were almost doubled up by Springtown...

The Brownwood Lions are playing in the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2015, seeking their first state semifinals appearance since 2010, but in order to achieve that goal they must first dispatch of the reigning Class 4A Division I Region I champion Decatur Eagles. Kickoff between the Lions...

BROWNWOOD, Texas (BCH Sports) – The Brownwood Lions move on to the regional finals for the first time since 2015. The success this group has hails from years of development of pride, honor, and tradition. Sammy Burnett said, “I always had a vision of getting it back where it...

TUSCOLA – The Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions both dropped games at Jim Ned Tuesday night in their first action since before Thanksgiving. The Lady Lions fell to the Class 3A No. 2 Lady Indians 61-13 as Brownwood converted just 4 of 32 field goal attempts (12 percent) Tuesday and none of their 16 three-point tries. The Lady Lions (6-3) also shot just 45 percent (5 of 11) at the free throw line and committed 18 turnovers with only 15 rebounds.

BLUECATS - Pool play Thursday - Varsity Boys - 11:00am vs Goldthwaite. Varsity Boys - 6:40pm vs Dublin (Read more below...)

The Junior HIgh girls' basketball teams have played several games already this season. The 7th grade has won 2 of the 3 games and 8th grade has won 1, but played Roscoe very close. Keep up the great work Bluekatts! The 7/8 B team will be playing in a tournament in Brownwood this weekend. The JH girls' teams will play again next Monday, hosting Colorado City - 7th at 5:30 and 8th at 6:30pm.

Perhaps the most common phrase uttered in all of sports is “defense wins championships,” and high school football is no exception. While the offense often steals the headlines, a stellar defense is crucial for the times when putting up points might be a struggle – which even the 2023 Brownwood Lions have experienced. But during the team’s current seven-game win streak, no opponent has reached the 20-point mark in that span, a key component in the Lions’ first trip to the regional championship round of the playoffs since 2015.

11 A.M. MONDAY UPDATE: Tickets will go on sale at the Central Office Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. Also an online link to purchase tickets will be provided soon at Brownwoodisd.org/athletics. ***. Tickets for the Brownwood Lions-Decatur Eagles Class 4A Division I Region I championship game, scheduled for 7...

Lady Mustang commits to Howard Payne University Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Tue, 11/28/2023 - 02:40 Image Alt Text for Image Body Marble Falls...

BROWNWOOD, Texas (BCH Sports) – The Brownwood Lions are one of the six Big Country teams still alive in the high school football playoffs. The Lions punched their ticket to the fourth round for the first time since 2015 with a victory over Springtown. Like all games, the momentum...

TUSCOLA – The shorthanded Brownwood Lions are still searching for their first victory of the season following Tuesday night’s 79-30 loss at Class 3A Jim Ned. The Lions (0-5) trailed 20-5 after one quarter, 43-14 at halftime, and 63-23 through three quarters. Casey Friebel led the Lions with...

According to Lions head coach Sammy Burnett, the Brownwood Lions (12-1) will face the Decatur Eagles (9-4) at 7 p.m. Friday, December 1 at Baylor’s McLane Stadium in Waco for the Class 4A Division I Region I Championship. Brownwood will be the home team. The game will be broadcast...

DUBLIN – A challenging season filled with a rash of injuries reached its conclusion in the third round of the playoffs for the May Tigers, a feat that may have seemed unlikely in head coach Craig Steele’s 20th season after a sluggish start. Facing their District 14 rival...

FORT WORTH - The No. 7 Brownwood Lions are back in the regional championship game for the first time since 2010 after forcing four Springtown turnovers, including a 95-yard interception returned for a touchdown, in a 37-17 win at Crowley ISD Stadium on Friday. The Lions (12-1) took a 20-3 lead into halftime...

BROWNWOOD, Texas — Texas Lutheran dropped Saturday night’s contest at Howard Payne, 97-76, at Brownwood Coliseum in Brownwood. Mason Wallace (San Antonio/Judson) led the way with a season-high 20 points, including a career-high four made threes on eight attempts. Wallace would also have a team-high three assists. Kris...