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Volleyball playoff preview: Top area storylines, teams, players and more
The brackets are set, and the high school volleyball playoffs are about to officially get underway. Thursday marks the beginning of the bi-district round, as teams throughout the area begin vying for the opportunity to compete for a state championship. It’s a feat that Frisco Liberty nearly accomplished last season after advancing to the Class 5A Division II state semifinals, while McKinney North, Flower Mound, Plano East, Lovejoy and Celina all finished as regional finalists. With those programs and plenty others back in the postseason mix this time around, Star Local Media previews the local action ahead. Top Storylines State powers collide in bi-district round No matter the sport, there’s a likely chance of at least one bi-district matchup between 5-6A and 6-6A that is well overqualified for its first-round designation. This year takes that scenario to an extreme with four of the best teams in Class 6A meeting in the first round when Allen takes on Flower Mound and Hebron battles McKinney Boyd. All four programs have been ranked within the MaxPreps national top 35 this season, and prior to Oct. 9 comprised the top four spots in Texas Volleyball Insiders’ 6A state rankings. It’s a rare instance of
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Dallas Renegades sign quarterback T. J. Finley
The Dallas Renegades signed quarterback T.J. Finley on Wednesday, per his agency at Forever Athletic Management. T.J. Finley is six foot seven and weighs 246 pounds. The 24-year-old from Ponchatoula, Louisiana, attended the UFL Showcase in Atlanta in 2026. Collegiately, began his collegiate career at Louisiana State University in 2020,...
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ESPN’s SportsCenter will be in Denton ahead of midweek UNT game
North Texas will be in the national spotlight on Thursday night for its game against Florida Atlantic, and that includes hosting SportsCenter. ESPN will have a crew on hand for a half-hour broadcast beginning at 4 p.m. at DATCU Stadium, outside Gate 4,. The Mean Green’s game against the Owls...
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Top Tennis Stars Will Return To Frisco For 2027 Dallas Open
Frisco is gearing up for another week of big serves, fast rallies and some of the biggest names in American tennis. The Nexo Dallas Open announced that Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe will compete in the 2027 tournament, bringing three of the sport’s most recognizable American players back to North Texas. The ATP 500 event returns to Ford Center at The Star from Feb. 6-14, 2027, following a record-setting tournament earlier this year. Single-session tickets are now on sale , giving fans the option to catch a few matches or settle in for a full week of tennis. Ben Shelton Returns As Defending Champion Shelton has some unfinished business to attend to in Frisco, even if he already has a trophy waiting for him. The world No. 4 won the 2026 Dallas Open after defeating top-seeded Fritz in the championship match, which drew more than 6,000 fans to a sold-out Ford Center. The recent US Open finalist will return in February with a title to defend and plenty of familiar faces in the stands. “Dallas has become a really special stop for me,” said Shelton. “I’m excited to come back, see the fans and get another opportunity to
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North Texas vs. Florida Atlantic Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Oct. 29
The North Texas Mean Green (5-2) and Florida Atlantic Owls (5-2) will battle in a clash of AAC opponents at DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas. We list the odds and best bets for you below. Pick Florida Atlantic (+14.5) to Cover. The Mean Green have covered the spread five times...
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University cancels afternoon classes ahead of football game against FAU
The university announced the cancellation of classes at noon or later on Thursday, Oct. 29 for North Texas football’s matchup against Florida Atlantic University. University President Harrison Keller notified students of the cancellation, which aims to help set a student attendance record, in an email Monday morning. “I encourage...
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University Press staff predict a high scoring Thursday night clash against North Texas
After a 51-49 win against Rice (1-7, 0-4 AC), FAU (5-2, 2-1 AC) is officially one win away from being bowl-eligible. The team’s offense and special teams have shined in their five wins, but FAU will only face stronger challenges in their last four games. FAU will not play...
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Deaf football player in Arlington ISD gets 10 college scholarship offers
An Arlington ISD football player is defying the odds and proving that what makes him different does not hold him back. Kaleb Phifer, who plays as a safety for Bowie High School, is a deaf student-athlete. Over the years, the star senior for the Volunteers football team has worked alongside...
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Wylie Volleyball Finishes as District Champions
Wylie Volleyball had a great run in district. They dropped only 2 sets the entire time, both against Wichita Falls Memorial, and were able to pull off a win both times. The girls went undefeated in District claiming the title District Champions for the third year in a row. The team has swept Abilene, claiming victory over Cooper, and Abilene High, and earlier in the pre-season, beating ACS.
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First-Time Champions: Westlake Boys, Hebron Girls Claim UIL Water Polo State Titles
SAN ANTONIO — Two programs that had never hoisted a water polo state trophy left Josh Davis Natatorium with one Saturday. Austin Westlake ran away from Boerne Champion 15-8 for the UIL boys championship, and Lewisville Hebron survived a six-tie thriller against Clute Brazoswood, 10-8, for the girls title. Both are first-time champions in a sport the UIL has sanctioned only since 2022, and both finished the season with a single loss or none at all between them: Westlake 31-1, Hebron a perfect 28-0.