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A group of young campers waits in line while playing a game of knockout on June 8 during the Lady Ducks Youth Basketball Camp.
Lady Ducks Youth Basketball Camp
. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Taylor High School senior boys track and field standout Jarvis Anderson clears a hurdle on May 11 en route to a gold medal in the 300-meter hurdles at the UIL 4A State Track and Field Tournament held at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Photo by Briley Mitchell
Anderson, Michna bring home accolades from local sports award ceremony
Two standout Taylor High School athletes were honored on Tuesday night as boys track and field senior Jarvis Anderson and girls tennis freshman Rylee Michna attended the annual Austin Area High School Sports Awards presented by the Austin American-Statesman. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Taylor campers and coaches from grades two through five make silly faces on June 8 following the final day of Lady Ducks Youth Basketball Camp.
Lady Ducks basketball camp shows strong future of program
Taylor Independent School District had another successful week of summer activities as the second annual Lady Ducks Youth Basketball Camp under girls varsity basketball head coach Lawrence Bailey went from June 5-8. The four-day camp for the younger group of second through fifth graders went in the auxiliary gym first followed by the older group camp of second through ninth graders afterward in the main gym. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Earlier this year, Fred Kerley attended a ceremony unveiling a mural on the water tower on Main Street in Taylor. After the event, Kerley got back to work preparing for upcoming races. Photo by Jason Hennington
Kerley dominates the 100-meter at Florence Diamond League
06/07/2023 03:10 PM
Taylor varsity baseball junior Devin Valdez (center) talks to his teammates following the Ducks’ 7-2 victory at home vs. Navarro. 
All-District awards aplenty for historic Ducks baseball team
06/07/2023 03:04 PM
The Taylor High School girls varsity basketball team proudly poses together on Feb. 13 after defeating Houston Kashmere High School 55-27 in a bidistrict playoff game. Photo courtesy of Taylor ISD
Area sports summer camps continue next week
Taylor and Hutto will each be back in action next week as the three school districts will host various sports camps for younger athletes. TAYLOR Lady Ducks basketball will host two separate camps this upcoming week that will provide individual instruction and team concepts under the Taylor girls basketball program on June 5 – 8. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
The Thrall Tigers from grades second through eighth gather for a group photo following the football portion of the summer all-sports camp. Photos courtesy of Thrall ISD
Thrall hosts successful all-sports summer camp
Thrall Independent School District began its first week of the summer with a great turnout of roughly 120 kids from incoming second through eighth grades on May 30 – June 2 for the 2023 Summer All-Sports Camp. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
The Taylor High School varsity baseball team celebrates on Thursday, May 25 after the Ducks’ 4-2 victory over Spring Hill High School in Game 1 of the 4A regional semifinals in Midlothian. Photos by Andrew Salmi
Ducks rally for thrilling Game 1 win over Spring Hill
05/31/2023 11:39 AM
Victory is “Too Sweet” for Destiny Jones (right) as she is declared the winner after a fight against Clarice “Reese” Morales.
Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones joins Around the Watercooler
05/31/2023 11:35 AM
Taylor varsity football senior Kayden Land outruns an opposing player on Saturday during the Ducks’ 7-on-7 scrimmage against Burnet.
Taylor, Thrall football compete at 7-on-7 competitions
The Taylor High School and Thrall High School varsity football teams were in action on Saturday at separate 7-on-7 scrimmage sites in Burnet and Lott, respectively. TAYLOR DUCKS Under first-year head coach Earven Flowers, the Ducks competed against Gatesville High School, Burnet and Rockdale High School. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
The Taylor Area Baseball and Softball 6U Pittsburgh Pirates happily pose together on Saturday, May 27 following an undefeated season. Courtesy photo
6U Pirates finish season undefeated
The Taylor Area Baseball and Softball 6U Pittsburgh Pirates finished the season undefeated Saturday with a 19-17 win over the 6U Minnesota Twins. The game started off rocky with a triple play in the bottom of the first made by the Twins’ defense. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Ducks varsity baseball junior pitcher Chris Perez waits to make his next pitch on May 25 during Game 1 of the regional semifinals against Spring Hill. Photos by Andrew Salmi
China Spring is final obstacle between Taylor baseball and state berth
Taylor High School varsity baseball is just one three-game series victory away from reaching the 4A state tournament. Standing in the Ducks’ way is a familiar foe in China Spring High School. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
The Taylor High School varsity baseball team proudly poses with its gold glove 4A regional semifinals trophy on Saturday, May 27 after defeating Spring Hill High School 2-0 in Midlothian. Photo courtesy of Taylor ISD
Ducks baseball flocks to regional finals
MIDLOTHIAN – A storybook 2023 season will continue to live on as the Taylor High School varsity baseball team shut out Longview Spring Hill High School 2-0 in Game 2 of the 4A regional semifinals at Ronnie Clanton Field to advance to the next round of the playoffs. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Taylor senior shortstop Dominick Hartman flexes his muscles after hitting a double vs. Salado in the top of the third inning. See story on this page. Photo by Andrew Salmi
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