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Lions’ senior pitcher Nate Tucker delivering a pitch during a game against Milano. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Lions move to 4-1 in district play
GRANGER – The Granger Lions got their second win in a row Wednesday, March 22, defeating the Milano Eagles for their fourth district win of the season. The Lions would come away with a gritty 5-3 to improve their district record, and move themselves into third place. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Offensive war leads to Lady Hippos win
Offensive war leads to Lady Hippos win
HUTTO – A come from behind win in a highscoring game moved the Hutto Lady Hippos up in the district stands. The Lady Hippos picked up their second district win of the season on home field Tuesday night after defeating the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Sophia Fisher was one of the four Lady Ducks named to the All CenTex East team for basketball. Photo by Larry Pelchat
All CenTex East
With basketball season in the books, it is time to announce the All CenTex East team for the girls in the area. These athletes distinguished themselves not only as top players on their team, but, as top players in the area as well. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Anthony Cottrill during one of his dominant games in the paint blows past a defender. Cotrill was named Offensive MVP of the All CenTex East team. Photo by Larry Pelchat
All CenTex East
With the end of basketball season official, it is time to name the All CenTex East team for the boys in the area. Every player that made the team earned their spot for sheer will to win basketball games, and they may not have won the big prize, but their efforts will not go unnoticed. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM
Lady Hippos sophomore catcher Riley Deroulac throwing out a runner at second base. Photo by Evan Hale
Lady Hippos beat Temple for first district win
TEMPLE – Consistent hitting and sound defense were the keys to victory for the Hutto Lady Hippos Tuesday, March 14, when they took on the Temple Wildcats. The Lady Hippos came away with a 10-3 on the road, and it was also their first win in their district season. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Tigerettes freshman Gracie Fitzgerald standing on second base waiting for the ball to be put in play. Photo by Cristina Jarosek
Tigerettes sink Pirates
THRALL – It only took three innings for the Thrall Tigerettes to take down the Chilton Pirates to capture their third win in district play. On Thursday, March 16, the Tigerettes defeated the Pirates by a score of 18-3 as they move back into fourth place in the district. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Records made to be broken
Records made to be broken
Hello everyone and welcome back to the Huddle where today we will be discussing two of the most unbreakable records in sports and why they will be broken soon. Starting us off will be Wilt Chamberlin and his iconic single game record of 100-points in a game in the NBA. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Lions senior Travis Burton delivering a strike to the Thrall batter. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Big third inning pushes Thrall past Granger
THRALL – The Thrall Tigers defeated the Granger Lions in the first district meeting of the season on Friday, March 17, at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers’ big third inning gave them just enough of an edge on the Lions to take an 11-6 win in the district matchup. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
The Pirates huddling together after the game for a post-game speech from their coach. Courtesy Photo
Taylor area youth baseball update
On a chilly Saturday morning, the Taylor Area Baseball and Softball (TABS) 6U Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Minnesota Twins with a 20-12 victory. The Pirates relied on their heavy hitting to help them secure a win, as they seemingly hit everything but singles. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Lady Ducks senior Emma Whitsel jumping over a hurdle during her race on her way to second place. Courtesy Photo
Lady Ducks results from George Dixon relays
WACO – The Taylor Lady Ducks traveled to Waco La Vega to compete in the George Dixon Relays on Friday, March 17. The Lady Ducks had more than just the spirit of competition to deal with Friday as they were also fighting the cold weather throughout the relays. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Selfies sought
Selfies sought
Here is your chance to be a Facebook star, and you could win a $100 gift card in the process. Granite Media Partners is hosting a selfie contest featuring our Taylor and Hutto digital TV screens with you as the star. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Taylor medalist and finalist Abby Aplin (left), Krista Randig, Trevor Wuensche, Rylee Michna, Maci Kennick, and Molli Kennick taking a picture together after the tournament. Courtesy Photo
Ducks have strong showing at home
The Taylor Ducks tennis team had the majority of their members compete for a medal at their home tournament. Rylee Michna won the girls single bracket for her 6th tournament win of the season. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Lions rolling early in district
Lions rolling early in district
BARTLETT – The Granger Lions took on the Bartlett Bulldogs in Bartlett Tuesday, March 14, and extended their district record to 2-0. The Lions defeated the Bulldogs 21-3 to get their second district win of the season, and as the score reflects, it was complete dominance from the Lions. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Lindsay O’Dell (left) and Addison Leschber posing for a picture together after playing their game against one another. Courtesy Photo
Alumni compete against one another
LOS ANGELES – In something you might see in a Hollywood script, two recent, local high school softball stars met again on the dirt diamond, only this time, it was 1,400 miles away. Lindsay O’Dell, fouryear Taylor Lady Ducks starting pitcher, and alltime strikeout leader, is now a freshman pitcher at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, California. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Hutto Lady Hippos’ new volleyball head coach Jessica Martinez stopped for a picture during her introduction ceremony. Courtesy Photo
Lady Hippos announces new volleyball coach
HUTTO – The Hutto Lady Hippos volleyball team will be under new leadership as they have announced a new head coach for the 2023 fall season. Jessica Martinez was recognized and introduced at the Hutto High School gym as the new volleyball head coach for the Lady Hippos. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
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