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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

Lady Ducks 4x200 M Relay team Azalie Balusek, Zakaya Frederick, Kaleigh Woods, Emma Whitsel taking a picture after winning the district championship. Courtesy Photo

Speedy Ducks grab district titles

The Taylor Ducks boys and girls track team competed at the District 22-4A Track Meet at Taylor High School and they walked away with a couple of district championship wins. The Ducks also had multiple athletes qualify for the area meet, putting them one step closer to the state championship. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

The Iron Disaster

The Iron Disaster

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Nick Treuter focusing in on the ball before recording a base hit and scoring a run. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Ducks trample Buffaloes in extra innings

GIDDINGS – Sound defense and timely offense helped the Taylor Ducks fly past the Giddings Buffaloes for their 19th win of the season. The Ducks overcame the big obstacle of giving up six runs in the fourth inning to take home a 10-7 win on the road. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

The Rams taking a team picture after a round of golf. Freshmen Kolbe Barta (left) and David Pena, junior Brady Altman, Coach Rick Cobia, Principal Heidi Altman, Coach Traci Zimmerhanzel, freshmen Sydney Zimmerhanzel, Mercy Barta and Leah Altman. Courtesy Photo

St. Mary’s hits the green at state

AZLE – The St. Mary’s Rams High School golf team traveled to Azle, this past Tuesday to compete in the Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship at the Cross Timbers Golf Course. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Lions’ senior first baseman Tripp Wilkie catching the ball to secure an out at first base. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hall leads Lions past Tigers

GRANGER – Thomas Hall’s walk-off single to left in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Granger Lions (10-9 overall, 7-4 District 27-2A) a 4-3 win over the Thrall Tigers (14-7, 6-5) Tuesday night. The win also gave the Lions sole possession of fourth place in the race for the playoffs. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Autree Kelm steps into a pitch and sends the ball to deep right field for an extra base hit. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigerettes rally past Thorndale

THRALL – Sometimes, one seemingly small mistake, can have big consequences. Tuesday night, the Thorndale Lady Dogs committed just one error, but it proved very costly as the Thrall Tigerettes (12-13-2 overall, 6-6 District 27-2A) scored four runs on that one error and rallied past the Lady Dogs 8-6. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Carson Forrest taking a lead off of third base contemplating stealing home. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hippos pick up back-to-back wins against Bulldawgs

HUTTO – District wins are very important to teams this late in the season, and the Hutto Hippos just picked up back-to-back wins to help distance themselves in the district standings. The Hippos defeated the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs Monday and Tuesday night to slide comfortably in second place in the district. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Camryn Nunamaker trots into home plate standing up for an easy point for the Lady Ducks. Photo By Larry Pelchat

Hornets sting Lady Ducks with offensive surge

The Taylor Lady Ducks gave up 10 runs in the seventh inning to the Caldwell Hornets at the Duck Pond Tuesday, April 4. That run helped the Lady Hornets pick up a 17-9 win over Taylor. 04/07/2023 09:57 PM

Sleep. Oh what a blessing it is

Sleep. Oh what a blessing it is

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Jake Jansky standing in the batter’s box before hitting an RBI single. Photo By Larry Pelchat

Ducks' early lead sends them passed La Grange

The Taylor Ducks continued their dominant district run after defeating the La Grange Leopards 7-2 at home Tuesday night. The Ducks jumped out to an early lead that helped them to push past their district rival for the win. 04/07/2023 09:57 PM

All smile before the fight, Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones took care of business in the ring April 1, in Houston.

Jones drops the competition for a win

All smiles before entering the ring, Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones dropped the smile and her opponent Saturday, April 1 in Houston. In a match hosted by Next FightUp, Jones (4-1-0) defeated Clarice “Reese” Morales(0-2-1) in a unanimous decision at the Summer Creek High Arena. 04/07/2023 09:57 PM

Garryn Chandler standing on first base waiting for the ball to be put in play so he can advance to second. Courtesy photo

Pirates continue hot start

The Taylor Area Baseball and Softball (TABS) 6U Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago White Sox last Saturday, April 1, with a 25-11 victory. The Pirates relied on their potent offense to claim their fourth win of the season with almost every player recording a hit in Saturday’s victory. 04/07/2023 09:57 PM

Isaac Lizardo utilized his speed by stealing a base. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Lions claw past Tigers

BREMOND – The Granger Lions spoiled the Bremond Tigers ability to enjoy home field by capturing their fifth district win of the season. The Lions picked up a 7-2 win over the Tigers, after their offense found a rhythm late in the district matchup. 04/07/2023 09:57 PM

Tyler Bonkowski keeping his eyes on the catcher as he steals second base after a wild pitch. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Thrall holds off Milano

THRALL – The Thrall Tigers (13-6 overall, 5-3 District 27-2A) held off a seventh inning rally by the Milano Eagles for a 3-2 win Tuesday night. The win keeps the Tigers in fourth place as they battle for a playoff spot. 04/07/2023 09:57 PM