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Cowgirls finish sixth at state meet
The McMullen County Cowgirls cut 42 strokes off their first-round score with a 415 on Tuesday to finish sixth out of 12 teams at the UIL State Class 1A Girls Golf Tournament at Crystal Falls Golf Club in Leander. Mia Belz, Dallas Buehrer, Kinlee Mills, London Yanity, and Leighton Yanity...
View from right field
As a four-year varsity baseball player, Colby Demars has a lot of memories from his days on the diamond. However, one particular moment will always stand out in the rear-view mirror for the Liberty Hill senior outfielder when he looks back over his Purple-and-Gold playing career.
Amarillo girls place third overall at UIL state golf tournament
The Amarillo girls golf team placed third in the team standings at the UIL Class 5A golf tournament at Legacy Hills Golf Club in Georgetown. Charlee Thacker, Tyler Held, McKenna Montoya, Addison Britten and Christie Jones combined to turn in a two-day score of 619. Thacker finished third in the...
The Swim Studio to teach lessons to students of all ages in Georgetown
Coaches at the studio will offer private swimming instruction to children and adults. (Courtesy The Swim Studio) The Swim Studio is slated to open its doors to swimmers in Georgetown in early 2025. Swim coaches will provide one-on-one swim lessons to adults and children as young as 6 months old...
Rouse’s Savannah Skopal helping create legacy with Raiders with ‘Unified P.E.’
Poirier gets plenty of opportunities to compete at Rouse in their unique gym class called "Unified P.E." The class is just a few years old and started in part when Savannah Skopal, a sophomore at the time, had an idea.
Canadian transfer, senior captain help Vandegrift win second straight UIL Girls Golf 6A state championship
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Behind Canadian transfer Swetha Sathish and senior captain Sydney Givens, the Vandegrift girls golf team won its second straight UIL 6A state championship on Tuesday afternoon at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown. "It feels great," head coach Aaron Ford said. "It's as good as the...
Wildorado leads the 1A boys golf
Wildorado has the first round lead in the Class 1A Boys UIL State Golf Tournament after Monday's first round at Crystal Falls Golf Course in Leander. The Mustangs carded a 333. Iraan is second at 349, followed by Earth-Springlake (352).
Rangers' Owen White: Call-up official
The Rangers recalled White from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. White will offer the Rangers some length out of the bullpen for Wednesday's doubleheader in Oakland. If White ends up being needed for multiple innings in relief Wednesday, he could be swapped off the 26-man active roster for another fresh arm heading into the Rangers' weekend series in Colorado. White has made five starts for Round Rock this season, accruing a 5.70 ERA and 1.64 WHIP over 23.2 innings.
Baseball Game Recap: Crockett Comes Up Short
Crockett and Hendrickson squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Crockett had to settle for second. They lost 16-3 to the Hendrickson Hawks. Crockett has struggled against Hendrickson recently, as their contest on Saturday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup. For Hendrickson's part, Connor Padilla and Cole McCracken...
Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Promoted to majors
The Rangers recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. He'll take the 26-man active roster spot vacated by Wyatt Langford (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Ornelas, 23, has posted a .720 OPS with two home runs and one stolen base at Round Rock this season, but the Rangers are bringing him aboard mainly for his capable glove in the middle infield. Though he's played exclusively at second base and shortstop this season, Ornelas also saw action at third base and center field in 2023.
Coppell rallies past Southlake Carroll on Day 2 for 3rd place in 6A girls state golf tournament
Coppell came into the second day of the Class 6A girls state golf tournament trailing Southlake Carroll by two strokes for third place. The Cowgirls found their rhythm on Day 2, shooting plus-nine, 26, as a team to overtake the Lady Dragons and finish in third place at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown on Tuesday.
Cedar Park-based Soccer Pups opening facilities this year in Georgetown, Leander
Indoor soccer training facility Soccer Pups is opening two more locations this year. (Courtesy Soccer Pups) Soccer Pups, an indoor soccer training facility for children ages 3-9, will open locations in Georgetown and Leander this year. The business aims to build soccer and social skills through classes, camps, a skills...
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