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The Taylor High School boys varsity cross country team happily gathers together for a photo on Friday morning during the Vista Ridge Invitational meet held in Cedar Park. Photo courtesy of Taylor Athletic Booster Club.
Taylor cross country takes on Vista Ridge Invitational
CEDAR PARK – The Taylor High School boys and girls varsity cross country teams competed on Friday morning at the Vista Ridge Invitational meet held in Cedar Park. The Ducks had seven runners put in work in 1A-4A as the boys placed fifth out of 12 schools entered with 183 points in the meet, while the Lady Ducks also did well as the girls entered nine girls and placed eighth out of 14 schools who qualified enough runners with 218 points. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Lady Lions varsity volleyball senior Jaila Rollie gets a kill at the net during the Granger road match in Taylor
Lady Ducks volleyball takes down Granger
Taylor High School varsity volleyball had its second home match of the season on Tuesday night in front of a packed gym as the Lady Ducks hosted Granger High School and swept the Lady Lions in three straight sets: 25-23, 25-9 and 25-14 to seal the deal. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Tigerettes varsity volleyball sophomore Nevaeh Irvin blocks a shot at the net on Aug.22 during the Thrall match win against Troy.
Tigerettes conquer Troy
THRALL – Tuesday night’s matchup between the Thrall Tigerettes (13-2) and Troy Trojanettes (10-6) was a battle of Top 20 teams. The Tigerettes entered the match ranked fifth in Class 2A in the latest Texas Girls Coaches Association poll, while Troy was ranked nineteenth in Class 3A. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Hippos varsity football runs out of the tunnel on Friday night prior to Hutto’s dominant 66-35 victory at home against San Marcos. Photo by Larry Pelchet
Hippos make a splash on Freedom Night
HUTTO – The Stars and Stripes were flying high Friday night in Hutto, as was the local football team, as they defeated the San Marcos Rattlers 66-35 for their first win of the season. “We played passionate, and we played physical, now we just have to clean up some discipline and detail aspects then the sky is the limit,” Hippos head coach Will Compton said. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Granger High School varsity football senior wide receiver Trae Herrera runs down the sideline after a long reception Aug. 25 during the Lions' 57-8 blowout victory at home vs. Hubbard High School. Photo by Larry Pelchet.
Lions dominate in season opener
GRANGER – The roar of the Lions could be heard all throughout Granger, as the Granger Lions looked dominant in their 57-8 win over the Hubbard Jaguars Friday night. “Tonight was something we can build on,” Lions head coach Stephen Brosch said. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
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
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