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Ducks varsity football senior wide receiver Jacob Mikulencak makes an acrobatic catch for a touchdown on Friday night in Taylor's season opener at Gatesville.

Ducks lose heartbreaker to Hornets

GATESVILLE – Despite an incredible start in the first quarter, the Taylor Ducks let one slip away on the road Friday night as they were edged 34-27 by the Hornets of Gatesville High School. “We beat ourselves tonight with costly penalties, being undisciplined and things like that,” Taylor head coach Earven Flowers said to his players after the game. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM

Tigers roll over Yeguas

Tigers roll over Yeguas

SOMERVILLE – Chance Parker threw five touchdowns in the Thrall debut, and Steven Walker had a 43-yard pick-six as the Tigers (1-0) rolled over the Somerville Yeguas (0-1), 42-14 in both teams’ season opener, Friday night. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM

Hutto varsity football head coach Will Compton (second from the left) and his coaching staff look on during the Hippos' road scrimmage vs. Vandegrift. photo by Larry Pelchat P

Hippos football scrimmages state runner-up Vandegrift

AUSTIN – The Hutto High School varsity football team got its first scrimmage of the fall on Thursday night as the Hippos traveled to take on one of the best teams in the state with Vandegrift High School. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

Thrall High School varsity football senior, Steven Walker (center) introduces himself and his team

Tigers ready to hit the field

Two-a-days are in the books, along with two scrimmages. Now it’s game time and the Thrall Tigers are ready to hit the field and make some noise. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

Tigerettes remain unbeaten, sweep Lexington

Tigerettes remain unbeaten, sweep Lexington

THRALL – Two weeks into the 2023 season, the Thrall Tigerettes varsity team remains unbeaten. The Tigerettes ran their season record to 9-0 Tuesday night after a 25-23, 25-17, 25-8 sweep of the Lexington Lady Eagles (5-5). 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

The Ducks' front seven gets ready for the snap on Aug. 17 during Taylor's scrimmage against Franklin at Hedrick Field. Photo by Andrew Salmi

Ducks football scrimmages powerhouse Franklin

FRANKLIN – The Taylor High School varsity football team made the trip to Franklin High School on Thursday evening as the Ducks certainly had their work cut out for them against an elite Lions team that has won 32 straight games over the past two seasons that resulted in two straight state championships. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

The Taylor High School cross country program gathers together for a picture on Friday, Aug. 18 during the Rockdale Invitational meet. Photo courtesy of Karmen Sanders

Taylor cross country opens season in Rockdale

ROCKDALE – The Taylor High School varsity and junior varsity cross country teams put all their hard work over the summer to the test on Aug. 18 as the Ducks and Lady Ducks competed on Friday morning at the Rockdale Invitational meet hosted by Rockdale High School. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

Tee off with the Lions

Tee off with the Lions

The Taylor Lions Club will host a golf tournament at Mustang Creek Golf Course Saturday, Aug. 26 at 1100 Beech St. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM

Ducks football scrimmages Cameron

Ducks football scrimmages Cameron

The Taylor High School football program had its opening scrimmages under first-year head coach Earven Flowers on a scorching hot Friday night as the Ducks hosted Cameron Yoe High School at The Duck Pond. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM

Lady Ducks volleyball competes at Georgetown tourney

Lady Ducks volleyball competes at Georgetown tourney

GEORGETOWN – The Taylor High School varsity volleyball team picked up a handful of victories Aug. 10-12 as the Lady Ducks competed at a tournament hosted in Georgetown. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM

Taylor High School varsity football goes through a special teams drill with kicking extra points on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the end of practice held at The Duck Pond. Photos by Andrew Salmi

Show and prove: preseason football is back

Area football teams are set to take the field on Friday night as Taylor High School, Thrall High School and Granger High School all have preseason scrimmages. St. Mary’s Catholic School scrimmages on Saturday morning, while Hutto High School will be able to have full-contact practice as a large school that day. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

Taylor varsity volleyball senior Hannah Wamble digs the ball on Tuesday night during the Lady Ducks' home win against Lampasas. Photo by Larry Pelchat.

Lady Ducks volleyball stifles Lampasas

Taylor High School varsity volleyball started off its 2023 season on a high note as the Lady Ducks cruised to a match victory on Aug. 8 in three straight sets at home vs. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

Tigerettes sweep season openers

Tigerettes sweep season openers

Despite having to replace a tremendous amount of talent, the Thrall Tigerettes looked in near mid-season form in Tuesday’s season-opening matches against Lago Vista and Cameron. The Tigerettes had to replace six seniors, including five key players, from last year’s squad, but it appeared that would be just one more challenge the team was up for. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

SIGHTS FROM DUCK DAY

SIGHTS FROM DUCK DAY

. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM

Taylor High School varsity football senior quarterback Joshua Mikulencak reads the defense and looks for an open receiver downfield on Saturday, Aug. 5 during the Duck Day scrimmage held at The Duck Pond.

Taylor flocks to Duck Day football scrimmage

ANDREW SALMI andrew.salmi@granitemedia partners.com The Duck Pond was the site of Taylor High School’s first Duck Day showcase (formerly Meet The Ducks) under athletic director and head football coach Earven Flowers as fall activities were introduced to the public with football, volleyball, cross country, team tennis, cheer, band, color guard and more. Saturday morning was the first day that the Ducks were allowed to have full-contact practice as the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams were all on the field in pads and helmets. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM