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Lions pay tribute to one of their own in loss
Before Friday night’s game, the Lady Lions Softball team held a poignant balloon release ceremony to honor the memory of Beverly Pryor, a beloved member of the Lockhart Independent School District community. Pryor had dedicated more than 17 years of her life to serving LISD, leaving a legacy of...
Big 12 softball power rankings: New No. 1 as Texas continues building momentum
A series win over Oklahoma last week wasn’t quite enough to lift Texas into the top spot in the Big 12 softball power rankings. But the Longhorns have kept their momentum from that series rolling right along with a win last Wednesday over then-ranked Texas State and a three-game sweep of Baylor. ...
‘Football isn’t going to last forever’: Family, pursuit of degree kept Alfred Collins at Texas for 5th year
After being a rotation player for the Longhorns last year behind NFL-bound defensive tackles T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy, not only is this year his time to shine, but it's also about keeping a promise to his family.
Defensive tackle options abound for Texas in the transfer portal
The transfer portal is open and several teams are set to battle for the top players at multiple positions. Texas, along with several others, finds itself in need of a defensive tackle addition. They have options. We noted that Texas could be in the running for Arizona transfer defensive tackle...
Stormy weather could cancel Texas' spring football game on Saturday
A stormy forecast could wash out Texas’ spring football game Saturday, Texas officials confirmed Tuesday. If a weather forecast that includes a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon prevents the Longhorns from kicking off the spring game at 1 p.m., Texas senior associate athletics director John Bianco said he doesn't anticipate...
Austin Formula One fans: If you don't like this year's music, you can sell back your pass
Attention Formula One U.S. Grand Prix fans: Circuit of the Americas will buy early bird passes back until May 6. COTA officials are "confident this year’s United States Grand Prix entertainment lineup is so strong that they are offering 'early bird' general admission grounds passes buyers a profit." The music lineup for the annual racing event, which runs Oct. 18-20, will be announced on April 29.
7PM - Baseball: Liberty Hill vs. Hays
The 2023-24 soccer season saw some amazing talent grace the Greater Houston-Area pitches across the public and private school landscapes. With a bevy of teams -- Cinco Ranch, Magnolia West, Cy Woods, College Park, Kingwood, The Woodlands, Humble, Kingwood Park, and B.F. Terry -- advancing to the Regional Tournament, followed up with Goose Creek Memorial and Seven Lakes reaching State, it's clear that H-Town was emphatically well-represented on the high school stage.
Lobos lose to Lions on the road, win at home
Trae Allen, left, catches the ball for an out. The Lobos faced the Lions again on Friday, April 12, at home and took the win 8-7. The next home game, which is also Little League Night, for the Lobos is Friday, April 19 against Lockhart High School. PHOTO BY VICTORIA CARREON Pictured, Aiden Sanchez bunts the ball, hoping to bring in a player. PHOTO BY VICTORIA CARREON
Special Olympians shine at Lions Stadium
Lockhart’s Lions Stadium was the epicenter for the first District Track Meet of almost 100 Special Olympic Student Athletes from Lockhart ISD, Hays CISD, Gonzales ISD, and Bastrop ISD. The teams came together to compete, inspire, and provide unwavering support for one another. The atmosphere at the stadium was...
Texas HC Steve Sarkisian is high on the program's culture
It can't be doubted what head coach Steve Sarkisian has built at Texas.He has slowly but surely brought the Longhorns back into the national conversation and he had his team just a few plays away from the national championship last season. Texas lost to Washington, 37-31, at the Sugar Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal.With a ton of talent – including starting quarterback Quinn Ewers – coming back for 2024, Sarkisian's team is expected to once again contend for a national title this fall. The Longhorns are going to be talented, there's no doubt about it.What's more important for...
From gymnast to diver: freshman Tanner Braunton reflects on successful switch
Freshman diver Tanner Braunton has recently enjoyed a season of success that culminated at the Big 12 Championship meet. A bronze medalist in the three-meter and a gold medalist in the platform and team diving events, he also carries the title of the 2024 Big 12 Diving Newcomer of the Meet.
Austin Pickle Ranch Ready to Launch Its Second Location
The state capital of Texas continues to prove it's all-in on pickleball. In May, Pickle Ranch will open its second location, an indoor facility on Braker Lane. The first Pickle Ranch, which features eight outdoor pickleball courts, sits famously atop a parking garage on West 6th Street. It opened late last year and served as the home base for Major League Pickleball's Texas Ranchers.
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