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Payton Filla and the Lady Lions having a meeting on the mound to discuss strategy. Courtesy Photo
Lady Lions claim bi-district
LAGO VISTA – The Granger Lady Lions have added yet another trophy to the case at Granger High School after capturing the bidistrict championship Monday. The Lady Lions defeated the Johnson City Eagles two games to one in a three-game series to capture the title. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Brynn Leschber, Avery Koonce and Kassandra Jackson hold up the regional championship trophy after winning regionals. Courtesy Photo
Tigerettes are regional Champs
KINGSVILLE – The Thrall Tigerettes track team were crowned reginal champions after the regional meet Friday and Saturday, April 28-29 at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville. The Tigerettes took first place as a team with several athletes qualifying for the state meet. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Jarvis Anderson (center) standing in the first place spot on the podium after winning the triple jump event. Courtesy Photo
Jarvis Anderson dominates regional
BULLARD – After another outstanding track season, Jarvis Anderson is headed to the state meet looking to add more medals to his collection. Anderson’s finishing in second place in his first at the regional meet, his performance solidified his spot at state. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Ducks junior Devin Valdez standing in the batter’s box awaiting the pitch. Courtesy photo
Ducks deal out statement win
WALLER – The Taylor Ducks started their playoff journey at Waller High School Thursday, May 4, and only needed five innings to get the job done. The Ducks faced Houston Scarborough in round one and shut them out on their way to an 18-0 victory. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Lady Ducks 4x200 relay team (from left) Azalie Balusek, Zakaya Frederick, Kaleigh Woods, Emma Whitsel taking a picture after winning the district championship. (Top) Emma Whitsel gives a thumbs up after placing first in the pole vault at regionals. Photo By Larry Pelchat
Lady Ducks' track coach rides into the sunset
BULLARD – The Lady Ducks team competed Regional Meet in and it was the last track meet Shelli Cobb will coach at Taylor High School. “My final track meet is in the books, and I was so happy to be able to share it with these amazing young women and my two fabulous assistant coaches, Kim Clifton and Jay Reed,” Cobb said. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Dylon Richardson takes a moment to focus before shooting a free throw Photos by Larry Pelchat
Hutto player named to the All-Star game
HUTTO – Hutto Hippos senior Dylon Richardson’s phenomenal senior season continues as he has been named as a participant in the Cen-Tex All-Star Game Saturday, May 6. Richardson was a big part of the Hippos success this past basketball season as a senior leader and has racked up plenty of other awards along with playing in the All-Star game. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Levi Fletcher tagging a runner out at second to close out an inning for the Hippos. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Hippos’ loss keeps them in second place
HUTTO – The Hutto Hippos took on the Midway Panthers (Waco) with a chance to tie their district records and move up to first place. The Panthers would take an 8-4 win Saturday, April 29, to solidify themselves in the top spot of the district and keep the Hippos in second place. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Lions senior Travis Burton delivering a strike to the Thrall batter. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Lions eliminate Tigers 6-5
The Granger Lions (14-11 overall, 11-6 District 27-2A) spotted the Thrall Tigers (18-12, 10-7) an early 3-0 lead only to rally for a 6-5 win to earn the fourth playoff spot from District 27-2A. The teams completed the regular season tied with identical 10-6 marks in district play and split their regular season games. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Lady Ducks junior Kayleigh Page tracking the ball to her glove to secure an out. Photos by Evan Hale
Lady Ducks post shutout in playoff opener
The Taylor Lady Ducks started off their playoff run with a bang against the Furr Brahmans (Houston) Friday, April 28. The Lady Ducks defeated the Brahmans 12-0 and showed that they are here to play. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Lady Lions junior Montana Moore shifts her weight as she swings the bat looking to get on base against Holland.
Lady Lions edge Eagles in playoffs
HUTTO – The Granger Lady Lions’ late push sends them past the Johnson City Eagles during their playoff game Thursday, April 27. The Lady Lions scored three runs in the sixth inning to put the game just out of reach for the Eagles to win their first playoff game of the season. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Garet Boehm getting into his defensive stance as the pitch is delivered. Photo By Larry Pelchat
Hippos' complete series sweep of Wolves
PFLUGERVILLE – The Hutto Hippos developed a strong lead halfway through game two of their two-game series against the Pflugerville Weiss Wolves Tuesday, April 25, and rode that momentum all the way to a victory. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM
Mikayla Velasquez getting underneath a ball to secure an out for her team. Photo By Larry Pelchat
Tigerettes top Lassies in season finale
THRALL – While the season didn’t go quite as planned for the Thrall Tigerettes, they did finish their season on a high note, topping the Bartlett Lassies 5-1 Friday night. The Tigerettes finish the season with a 14-14-2 overall record and an 8-8 District 27-2A mark. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM
TIGERS AND LIONS PLAY IN TO STAY IN
TIGERS AND LIONS PLAY IN TO STAY IN
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Daniel Vincent (45) blocking two defenders and opening a big hole for his running back. Courtesy Photo
Rams senior to sign letter of intent
at St. Mary’s High School, senior Daniel Vincent is set to sign a letter of intent to play at the college level. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM
Emma Whitsel standing on the podium after earning third place in the 100-meeter hurdles. Courtesy photo
Lady Ducks Area track meet results
LA GRANGE – The Taylor Lady Ducks competed at the area track meet in La Grange Friday, April 21, and had a few athletes qualify for the regional meet. The Lady Ducks continued to show improvement, because even though not everyone on the team qualified for the regional meet, they still recorded some new personal bests. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM
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