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Victory is “Too Sweet” for Destiny Jones (right) as she is declared the winner after a fight against Clarice “Reese” Morales.

Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones joins Around the Watercooler

05/31/2023 11:35 AM

Johnny Ryder watching the drill, waiting his turn while living his dream in an Aggie uniform.

Granger football star living childhood dream at A&M

04/24/2023 10:08 AM

Coach Shelli Cobb stopping to take a picture with Lily Vega (left) and Zari Thompson after a cross country meet earlier this season. Courtesy Photo

Long-time Taylor track coach runs final race

04/07/2023 01:53 PM

Ducks senior Ivan Aguilar dribbling the ball has defenders close in on him. Photo by Evan Hale

Los Patos take first step in playoff journey

Los Patos continued their dominant season with a firstround playoff win at home last week. The Taylor Ducks boys’ soccer team defeated the La Vega Pirates 7-0 in the first round of playoffs Friday, March 24, on their home field.

03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Soloists Kaitlyn Baum, Marysa Vasquez, Yahira Cancel and Salma Melton celebrate earning Division 1 scores together. Courtesy Photo

Taylor Winter Guard takes top spot

ARLINGTON – A team from Taylor has danced themselves to being ranked No. 3 in the nation.

03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Hutto Lady Hippos’ new volleyball head coach Jessica Martinez stopped for a picture during her introduction ceremony. Courtesy Photo

Lady Hippos announces new volleyball coach

HUTTO – The Hutto Lady Hippos volleyball team will be under new leadership as they have announced a new head coach for the 2023 fall season. Jessica Martinez was recognized and introduced at the Hutto High School gym as the new volleyball head coach for the Lady Hippos.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Lions rolling early in district

BARTLETT – The Granger Lions took on the Bartlett Bulldogs in Bartlett Tuesday, March 14, and extended their district record to 2-0. The Lions defeated the Bulldogs 21-3 to get their second district win of the season, and as the score reflects, it was complete dominance from the Lions.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Selfies sought

Here is your chance to be a Facebook star, and you could win a $100 gift card in the process. Granite Media Partners is hosting a selfie contest featuring our Taylor and Hutto digital TV screens with you as the star.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Jack Watson settling in to the batter’s box before making contact with the ball to get on base. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigers post pair of wins at Valley Mills

VALLEY MILLS – Thrall’s Tigers (3-3) traveled north to Valley Mills to take part in the Eagles Invitational tournament over the weekend. Thrall posted a pair of wins in the event against stiff competition.

03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Ducks hot start continues

The Taylor Ducks varsity baseball team picked up their fourth win of the season to continue their hot start. The Ducks defeated the Navarro Panthers 7-2 last Tuesday, Feb.

03/08/2023 07:21 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Baseball Taylor March 9 vs. Los Fresnos @ El Campo Tournament March 9 vs.

03/08/2023 07:21 AM

NBA BASKETBALL

Southwest division Standings Memphis Grizzlies 38-23 Dallas Mavericks 33-32 New Orleans Pelicans 31-32 San Antonio Spurs 16-49 Houston Rockets 15-49 Dallas Mavericks Mar. 8 @ New Orleans Mar.

03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Medalists and award winners pose together for a picture after the meet. Analise Frias ( left), Sophia Plonka, Krista Randig, Zoe Moore, Ri’Queleigh Holmes-Grant Courtesy Photo

Lady Ducks lift their way to third

DUBLIN – The Taylor Lady Ducks powerlifting team competed in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association 4A-D1 Region 2 Championships on Friday, Mar. 3, and finished in third place as a team.

03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Dezi Lopez (left), Ashly Jarosek, Preslie Juranek and Cheyenne Rowl and taking a picture at media day before the season. Courtesy Photo

Tigerettes split games in Taylor

The Thrall Tigerettes (7-5-2) played in their final tournament of the season over the weekend. The Tigerettes split their four games in the threeday event.

03/08/2023 07:21 AM

ACADEMIC ALL- DISTRICT FIRST TEAM

Mattie Wilkie Marissa Hall Destiny Cotten Ja’Kayla Reese Gabby Ramirez Victoria Castillo Kelsey Dittrich Lexi Montagnino.

03/08/2023 07:21 AM