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Cedar Park Timberwolves quarterback Ryder Hernandez (4) rolls left for a touchdown early in the the 3rd quarter against the Rouse Raiders at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on September 27th, 2019.

Hernandez, Cedar Park shut down Rouse to open district play

Cedar Park needed a big win away from home to kick off its demanding district schedule. Junior quarterback Ryder Hernandez certainly rose to the occasion. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/27/19

Texas linebacker Jadeveon Clowney was given the non-exclusive franchise tag by the Texans on Monday, meaning Houston would get tow first round picks if the former first-round pick signed elsewhere.

Texans hand Jadeveon Clowney non-exclusive franchise tag

The Houston Texans put the franchise tag on defensive standout Jadeveon Clowney on Monday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/5/19

In a 2001 file image, Texas' Cedric Benson breaks free of the Texas A&M defense for his second touchdown in the Longhorns' 21-7 victory. Benson died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in West Austin, family members and friends said early Sunday.

Cedric Benson, former Texas star and NFL veteran, dies in motorcycle accident at 36

Former Texas Longhorns and NFL running back Cedric Benson has died as a result of a motorcycle accident, according to multiple reports … more

By Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times | 8/18/19

Glenn High School running back Lamont Slade (10) breaks up the middle for a touchdown against Brenham High School at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on November 2, 2018.

Glenn looking to start strong in first playoff game against Medina Valley

Glenn head coach Rob Schoenfeld and the Grizzlies are getting a little weary about everything being a first for the school. It’s been an applicable storyline just about every week this season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/15/18

Vandegrift Vipers running back Isaiah Smallwood (15) and quarterback Dru Dawson (4) during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Cedar Ridge on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 in Austin, Texas.

Winning breeds winning for Vandegrfit

There’s an old coaching saying that winning breeds winning. Vandegrift is taking that to heart. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/15/18

Kendal Briles resigned as offensive coordinator at Houston following the Cougars' lopsided loss to Army in the Armed Forces Bowl to take a similar position at Florida State.

Houston loses bowl game, offensive coordinator

The last week hasn’t gone as well as Houston would have liked. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/24/18

Cedar Park High School running back Jonathon Stockwell (16) runs along the outside against Rouse High School at Gupton Stadium on September 28, 2019.

Cedar Park faces well-rounded LBJ to start playoff run

The final exam for Cedar Park is about to begin. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/15/18

Vandegrift linebacker and District 13-6A Defensive MVP signed on to play football at Army during early signing day on Wednesday.

Spencer Jones, Reese Watson sign to play at college level

Spencer Jones is already feeling the excitement of the Army-Navy rivalry, and soon, he’ll be right in the middle of it. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/20/18

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) walks off the field after a 30-22 loss against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Divisional Round at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 12, 2019.

As far as dress rehearsals go, Cowboys' rout of Texans was about as good as it gets

If you're one of those people who puts stock into the concept of a dress rehearsal, if you're convinced what happens in Week 3 of the preseason can set the tone for the regular-season … more

By David Moore, The Dallas Morning News | 8/24/19

Vandegrift Vipers senior running back Isaiah Smallwood (15) carries the ball into the end zone on a touchdown run in the second quarter of a high school football game between Vandegrift and Tomball Memorial at Monroe Stadium on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Vipers take down Tomball Memorial in bi-district playoff

Vandegrift’s best all-around performance of the season ended in a 35-14 victory over Tomball Memorial on Friday night, sending the Vipers to a second-round matchup with Klein Collins next Friday. more

STAFF REPORTS | 11/16/18

Nick Foles returned to the starting job for the Philadelphia Eagles last week and helped them beat the Los Angeles Rams. The Westlake alum was last year's Super Bowl MVP.

Saint Nick arrives just in time: Eagles bask in that Foles magic again

What follows is based less in fact than in feel. more

By MARCUS HAYES, The Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/19/18

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the field before a game against the Baltimore Ravens on November 20, 2016, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Latest from Jerry Jones on Cowboys extension talks: 'We're going to play football one way or the other'

With one preseason game remaining, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones doesn't seem worried that his Triplets 3.0 are still without new contracts. At least he's got Dak Prescott and … more

By Calvin Watkins, The Dallas Morning News | 8/25/19

Cedar Park kicker Justin Bohrer hit a 34-yard field goal at the buzzer and the Timberwolves beat Austin LBJ in overtime Friday night.

Cedar Park beats LBJ with last-second field goal in overtime

It all came down to a field attempt from a sophomore kicker Cedar Park head coach Carl Abseck calls "J-Money." more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 11/16/18

Headed into Week 16 of the NFL regular season, the playoff picture is still blurry.

NFL playoff picture still blurry heading into Week 16

The cardboard boxes have a home game this week. more

By SAM FARMER, Los Angeles Times | 12/20/18

Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks Dak Prescott (4) and Cooper Rush (7) play catch during training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on Aug. 7, 2018.

The Dallas Cowboys have their Dakup quarterback and it's not who they wanted to win

Jason Garrett wants his backup quarterback to be able to fly the plane and it would appear as if he is ready to go with Cooper Rush as the break-glass-in-case-of-emergency … more

By Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 8/26/19

Houston Texans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu (32) on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason game between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Texans confident ahead of Thursday night game

This week has been a little different for the surging Texans. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/24/18

Javion Mays, right, scored Cedar Park's only touchdown in its win against Austin LBJ last Friday. The Timberwolves take on undefeated Shadow Creek in the second round.

Cedar Park ready for challenge of unbeaten Shadow Creek

It’s been a tradition at Cedar Park for nearly a decade to be practicing on Thanksgiving. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/21/18

Vandegrift Vipers junior quarterback Dru Dawson (4) eludes Cedar Park Timberwolves senior linebacker Noah Morales (44) during a high school football game between the Cedar Park Timberwolves and the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Timberwolves, Vipers start season with annual rivalry game

Many players for Cedar Park and Vandegrift have been facing off against each other since the sixth grade. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/27/19

Houston Cougars quarterback D'Eriq King (4) drops back to pass during an NCAA football game between Houston and Arizona on Saturday, Sept 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Houston ready for the challenge against No. 21 USF

Houston is ready to return to the national stage. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/24/18

Vandegrift looking to break through to third round

Vandegrift has hit a second-round wall in its first two seasons in Class 6A. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/21/18

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