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Nate Tucker winding up on the mound before delivering a strike to the batter. Photo By Larry Pelchat

Lions walk it off in season finale

GRANGER – On Tuesday, April 25, the Granger Lions took on the Holland Hornets in a back-and-forth contest that came down to the wire with the Lions coming out on top. The Granger Lions senior Nate Tucker smacked a ball over the fence to give the Lions a 11-10 victory over the Holland Hornets in the final game of the season. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM

Mario Aguero using his speed as he rounds the bases and sets his sights on home plate. Photo By Larry Pelchat

Ducks record shutout in season finale

After securing the district title, the Taylor Ducks welcomed the Manor New Tech Titans to Krueger Field Tuesday, April 25 to close out the season in a five-inning game. The Ducks’ stellar pitching was on full display for the home crowd as they only allowed only one hit in the entire game. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

Aiden Torres Pollard fouling a ball off to stay alive in the batter’s box. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Win sits Hippos in playoff contention

HUTTO – The Hutto Hippos captured their third district win after defeating the Temple Wildcats, and now comfortably sit in a playoff spot. The Hippos defeated the Wildcats 5-3 in a close game at home, but they were able to bare down and come away with a victory. 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

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

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

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

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