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Ducks junior Devin Valdez standing in the batter’s box awaiting the pitch. Photo By Larry Pelchat
Ducks edge out Caldwell for second district win
EVAN HALE evan.hale@taylor press.net CALDWELL – The Taylor Ducks varsity baseball team’s hot start continued Tuesday March 28 after picking up a win against the Caldwell Hornets. Coming off a 12-0 win over the Manor New Tech Titans, the Ducks battled the Hornets in a close game where the Ducks came away with a 2-1 win. 03/31/2023 11:10 PM
Anthony Sandoval getting low to the ground ready to field a ground ball. Photo by Evan Hale
Tigers thump Bremond
THRALL – Maverick McAllister and Jaden Rodriguez each knocked out three hits Saturday in leading the Thrall Tigers (11-5 overall, 3-3 District 27-2A) to 15-3 win over the Bremond Tigers. The game was scoreless until the top of the third inning, when Bremond put a pair of runs on the board. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Even Hale Sports writer evan.hale@taylorpress.net
Don’t fight in the handshake line
Welcome back to the Huddle, where today we will be discussing a few things I have noticed at the NCAA tournament. Specifically, in the handshake line there have been a few instances of players still mixing it up when the game is already over. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Carson Forrest taking a lead off of third base contemplating stealing home.
Hippos beat Knights for first district win of the season
HUTTO – The Hutto Hippos baseball team picked up their first district win of the season Friday, March 24, after beating the Harker Heights Knights 11-9 on their home field. The Hippos and Knights always have a little extra gas added when they matchup athletically because it is a big rivalry, but the Hippos came away with the win this time. 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
Zakaya Frederick getting set in the starting block before the starting pistol fires for the 400-meter. Courtesy Photo
Lady Ducks compete at Bulldog Relays
BURNET – The Taylor Lady Ducks track team showed their speed and endurance this past weekend on the road. The Lady Ducks traveled to Burnet to compete in the Burnet Bulldog Relays, where they had a chance to show off their talents. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
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
HUNTSVILLE – Two former Taylor Duck track stars made a name for themselves in the classroom on the next level. Kemarius Miller (left) and Christian Rohlack made the Dean’s List at Sam Houston University in Huntsville. Courtesy photo
FORMER DUCK TRACKSTERS MAKE DEAN’S LIST
FORMER DUCK TRACKSTERS MAKE DEAN’S LIST. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Tigerettes freshman pitcher Miley Pokorny delivering a strike to the batter. Photo by Cristina Jarosek
Big second inning lifts Granger past Thrall
GRANGER – Montana Moore and Alex Harwell each drove in a pair of runs, and the Granger Lady Lions erupted for six runs in the second inning, then held on for a 7-5 win over the Thrall Tigerettes. Thrall was first to get on the board with a run in the top of the first. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Carson Ball moving around to help his team make a defensive play as the ball is put in play. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Hornets edge Tigers in extra innings
HOLLAND – Jose Arzola’s RBI single in the bottom of the eighth lifted the Holland Hornets (12-4 overall, 4-0 District 27-2A) to a 3-2 win over the Thrall Tigers (10-5, 2-2) Wednesday night. “It was a well-played game by both teams,” said Thrall Coach Aaron Vanecek. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Lions’ senior pitcher Nate Tucker delivering a pitch during a game against Milano. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Lions move to 4-1 in district play
GRANGER – The Granger Lions got their second win in a row Wednesday, March 22, defeating the Milano Eagles for their fourth district win of the season. The Lions would come away with a gritty 5-3 to improve their district record, and move themselves into third place. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Offensive war leads to Lady Hippos win
Offensive war leads to Lady Hippos win
HUTTO – A come from behind win in a highscoring game moved the Hutto Lady Hippos up in the district stands. The Lady Hippos picked up their second district win of the season on home field Tuesday night after defeating the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Sophia Fisher was one of the four Lady Ducks named to the All CenTex East team for basketball. Photo by Larry Pelchat
All CenTex East
With basketball season in the books, it is time to announce the All CenTex East team for the girls in the area. These athletes distinguished themselves not only as top players on their team, but, as top players in the area as well. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Anthony Cottrill during one of his dominant games in the paint blows past a defender. Cotrill was named Offensive MVP of the All CenTex East team. Photo by Larry Pelchat
All CenTex East
With the end of basketball season official, it is time to name the All CenTex East team for the boys in the area. Every player that made the team earned their spot for sheer will to win basketball games, and they may not have won the big prize, but their efforts will not go unnoticed. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Lady Hippos sophomore catcher Riley Deroulac throwing out a runner at second base. Photo by Evan Hale
Lady Hippos beat Temple for first district win
TEMPLE – Consistent hitting and sound defense were the keys to victory for the Hutto Lady Hippos Tuesday, March 14, when they took on the Temple Wildcats. The Lady Hippos came away with a 10-3 on the road, and it was also their first win in their district season. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
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