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The Taylor Lions Club Golf Tournament will take place Staurday, Aug. 26 at Mustang Creek Golf Course in Taylor.

Tee off with the Taylor Lions Club

The Taylor Lions Club will host a golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 26 at Mustang Creek Golf Course in Taylor. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Thrall ready to Meet the Tigers

Thrall ready to Meet the Tigers

THRALL – Thrall High School has an important upcoming date at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Granger athletics set for camps and parent meeting

Granger athletics set for camps and parent meeting

GRANGER – Granger Independent School District will return to having youth athletic camps this upcoming week as Lions football and Lady Lions volleyball will both be in action. Each will be a three-day youth camp that goes from 9-11 a.m. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Murphy Park to host area kids’ tennis camp

Murphy Park to host area kids’ tennis camp

Murphy Park will be the site of an upcoming kids’ tennis camp as the Taylor Area Tennis Association, Taylor Parks & Recreation and Taylor Independent School have come together to host the event. The youth tennis camp, which will be held from 8-10 a.m. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Kerley edged in 100-meter photo finish

Kerley edged in 100-meter photo finish

CHORZÓW, POLAND – Taylor’s own Fred Kerley went up against some fierce competition on Sunday, July 16 as the star sprinter competed in the men’s 100-meter dash at the Silesia Diamond League. Against a very strong field, the reigning 100-meter world champion Kerley was defeated for the first time in 2023 in the event as Akani Simbine of South Africa edged him in a thrilling race with a photo finish to determine the winner. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM

Taylor High School varsity football senior linebacker Jaden Rush has his picture displayed on the AT&T scoreboard on Sunday, July 16 during the Junior Day Football National Showcase in Arlington. Photos courtesy of Joe Rush

Rush attends football camp at AT&T Stadium

ARLINGTON – Taylor High School varsity football was represented over the weekend as senior linebacker Jaden Rush attended the Junior Day Football National Showcase camp on July 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM

Taylor High School varsity football quarterback Joshua Mikulencak (12) runs out onto the field with teammates Alejandro Randle (50) and Jordan Pickerill (14) on Sept. 9, 2022, during the Ducks’ 41-19 home victory vs. Robinson High School. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Ducks football highlights important upcoming dates

July is already coming to an end as Taylor High School varsity football is less than two weeks away from putting on the pads and helmets again. Taylor athletic director and head football coach Earven Flowers put out an announcement last week for Ducks football players, their families and the community with some important upcoming dates regarding the program. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM

Bruce Dickey, Dr. James Lee Dickey’s grandson, said if anyone deserves to be honored, it’s Dr. Dickey because of his accomplishments and what he meant to the Taylor community. Photo by Jason Hennington

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Taylor Area Baseball and Softball League Coach Louis Jahn introduces the 2023 6U Pony League Regional Champions at the July 13 meeting of the City Council as members of the Taylor Parks and Recreation Board look on. Photo courtesy Nicole Lessin

Champion Taylor Pony League team honored

A promising group of 6-year-old Pony League champions from Taylor were honored in council chambers last week. At the Taylor City Council meeting on July 13, as the city designated July as Parks and Recreation Month, Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Bybee recognized the 6U Ducks All-Star team of the Taylor Area Baseball And Softball League, which recently was named 2023 Pony League Regional Champions and are headed to the league’s World Series July 23 in Youngsville, Louisiana. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Thrall High School varsity football tight end Tyler Bonkowski runs after the catch on Nov. 5, 2022, during the Tigers’ 38-14 victory at home against Schulenburg High School. Photo courtesy of Thrall Tiger Yearbook

Bonkowski selected for Blue-Grey All-American Bowl

THRALL – One Tiger will have the honor of playing in the 2023 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in December as Thrall High School varsity football senior tight end Tyler Bonkowski will represent the West squad. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

6U Ducks host hit-a-thon fundraiser

6U Ducks host hit-a-thon fundraiser

During this time of year, baseball fans often think about the MLB and its famous home run derby competition. In Taylor, Texas, the Taylor 6u Ducks decided to hold their own competition to raise funds for their upcoming trip to the Pony World Series in Youngsville, LA. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Ducks star Jarvis Anderson shows off his gold medal in the 300-meter hurdles event on May 11 at the UIL Track and Field Championships held at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Photo by Briley Mitchell

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 5, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM

Former Hutto High School and Sam Houston State University star wide receiver Davion Davis. Photo courtesy of Sam Houston State University

Former Hutto football star wins USFL Championship

CANTON, Ohio – Former Hutto High School varsity football standout wide receiver Davion Davis was a significant part of his current team winning the United States Football League Championship Game on Saturday, July 1, as the Birmingham Stallions defeated the Pittsburgh Maulers 28-12 at neutral site Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM

Taylor boys athletes in high school and middle school pose for a photo on Tuesday, June 6 following the first day of strength and conditioning held at Taylor Stadium.

Taylor athletics staying busy this summer

July has been heating up and Taylor has stayed busy with sports. USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Taylor High School has two alums competing this weekend in track and field as Fred Kerley will compete in the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM

Tucker commits to play college baseball at Cedar Valley

Tucker commits to play college baseball at Cedar Valley

LANCASTER – Class of 2023 Granger High School graduate Nathan Tucker is back in the news again after it was announced that the Lions baseball standout committed to Dallas College Cedar Valley this week. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM