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Thrall Tennis team posing for a picture together. Elena Garcia (front left), Kinley Hoffman, Lilly O’Neil, Avery Ochoa, Julie Crabb, Sarah Laurence, and Aubrie Shuttles. Dawson Gilmore (back left), Cason Sledge, Jesus Garcia, Steven Walker, Payton Gilmore, Brady Branson, Ethan Dahl, and Te...

Thrall tennis team earns fourth place

WACO – The Thrall varsity tennis team competed in the Texas Tennis Coaches Association 2A and Under State Team Tennis Tournament this past weekend, March 10-11, in Waco, and came away with the fourth-place prize. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Tigerettes senior Miranda Richter battling and fighting through contact to grab a rebound. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigerettes’ earn all district honors

THRALL – The Thrall Tigerettes basketball team put together a solid season making a playoff run before being knocked out by Big Sandy. However, the Tigerettes showed that they may be a young group, but they are also loaded with talent on their roster. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Best baseball treats

Best baseball treats

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Huddle. Today we will be discussing the three best baseball treats, since baseball season is now in full effect. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Anthony Sandoval looking to throw a strike as he delivers the pitch. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigers continue offensive assault

THRALL – Thrall’s bats have waged war on opposing pitchers this season. The Tigers, who are currently 7-3, have scored in double figures in seven of their 10 games, so far this season. That includes their first three games in the Thrall Invitational Tournament over the weekend. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Tigerettes sophomore third baseman Bri Jarosek getting under a fly ball and securing an out for her team. Courtesy Photo

Pokorny nohits Holland

HOLLAND – Thrall’s Miley Pokorny threw a no-hitter and Mikayla Velesquez drove in three runs on a pair of hits, to help power the Tigerettes (8-8-2 overall, 2-1 District 27-2A) to an 11-0, five-inning win over the Holland Lady Hornets (3-7, 0-2) Friday night. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Cameria Douglas stops for a picture after a strong showing in the 100M dash. Courtesy Photo

Lady Ducks soar at Cotton Boll Relays

The Taylor Lady Ducks track team had a great showing at the Duck Pond this weekend. At the annual Cotton Boll Relays, held Friday March 9, the Lady Ducks took home three first-place finishes from the relays, as well as a fourthplace finish as a team and a ton of confidence. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Hippos unite to claim third place in the state

Hippos unite to claim third place in the state

SAN ANTONIO – The Hutto Hippos Unified basketball team traveled to San Antonio March 6 to compete in the state championship tournament. The Hippos competed hard all the way until the end, where they would find themselves with a third-place finish in the tournament. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Diamonds in the rough

Diamonds in the rough

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Tyler Bonkowski watching the catcher to see if he has an opportunity to steal home or not. Photos by Larry Pelchat

Tigers roll over Eagles in district opener

For the third time in their last four games, the Thrall Tigers (4-3 overall, 1-0 District 27-2A) scored in double figures Tuesday night. This time it was an 18-3 rout of the Milano Eagles in both teams’ district opener. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Amy Brinkmeyer, Raelynn Johnson and Autree Kelm posing for a picture together at media day. Courtesy photo

Late rally sinks Tigerettes

THRALL – The Milano Lady Eagles (10-5-1 overall, 2-0 District 27-2A) scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night, and rallied past the Thrall Tigerettes (7-62, 1-1) 9-8. Milano took the early lead with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Ducks junior Devin Valdez settling into the batter’s box awaiting the pitch.

Ducks shut out Mustangs on the road

MADISONVILLE – The Taylor Ducks (11-0) defeated the Madisonville Mustangs (8-2) Wednesday after three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. To finish the game,Taylor’s Cohen Tyree struck out Christian Bustamante leading to the final score of 3-0. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Ducks senior Ivan Aguilar dribbling the ball has defenders close in on him. Photo by Evan Hale

Los Patos crowned district champs

Los Patos staked their claim as the best team in the district capping off an 11-0 record with their recent game at the Duck Pond. The Taylor Ducks boys’ varsity soccer team was crowned district champions after defeating the Manor New Tech Titans 3-1 at home Tuesday night. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Brayden Michna jumping in the air to keep the ball in play and the point alive. Photo by YourGameFace

Smashing it in tennis

Brayden Michna, a native of Taylor, has begun to blaze a nice career for himself in the sport of tennis. “I am from Taylor, born and raised, and I remember my love of tennis started because I just like to hit things,” Michna said while chuckling. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Lady Lions junior Montana Moore shifts her weight as she swings the bat looking to get on base against Holland. Photo by Evan Hale

Lady Lions dominate opener

GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions played their first home district game of the season Tuesday, Mar. 7, against the Holland Hornets. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Lady Lions earn all-district honors

Lady Lions earn all-district honors

GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions basketball season was memorable for the players, coaches and fans, but it is about to get better. In addition to the Lady Lions making the playoffs after everyone counted them out, they also had a couple of players make the all-district teams. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

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