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Vista Ridge quarterback Kyle Brown finished 21-for-30 passing for 257 yards and four touchdowns, and rushed 10 times for 50 yards and a pair of scores to help the Rangers dominate Killeen 51-29 Thursday night at Gupton Stadium.

Brown, Vista Ridge overwhelm Killeen in final non-district game

I hope you started Vista Ridge quarterback Kyle Brown in your Central Texas High School fantasy football league. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/5/19

Leander High School Quarterback Garrett Landry (5) throws against against the Weiss Wolves at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Leander stifled by Pflugerville, loses second straight

Leading at halftime, Leander was on track for its first win of the season, but a poor second-half offensive showing and a dominant Pflugerville rushing game tallied 20 unanswered points out of the locker room to diminish the Lions' hopes of a non-district win. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/5/19

Leander High School running back Xavier Dotson (21) breaks through against the Weiss Wolves at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Leander hopes to minimize mistakes in Thursday bout with Pflugerville

After dropping their season-opening contest last Thursday, Leander head coach Kris Price knows what needs to be done for his Lions to get back on track before the beginning of the district schedule. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 9/5/19

Cedar Park Timberwolves running back Cade Haught carries the ball during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Cedar Park at Monroe Stadium in Austin, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Strength on strength: Explosive Cedar Ridge hosts Cedar Park

Cedar Park and Cedar Ridge are coming into the second week of the season from totally different ends of the spectrum. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/5/19

Running back Keaontay Ingram is the lone full-time running back on the Texas depth chart as the Longhorns prepare to face off with No. 6 LSU on Saturday night.

Shorthanded at running back, No. 9 Texas ready for No. 6 LSU

Tom Herman has never seen anything like it. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 9/5/19

Texas head coach Tom Herman and the Longhorns beat Louisiana Tech 45-14 in the season opener on Saturday night. The No. 10 Longhorns face No. 6 LSU next Saturday night.

No. 10 Texas trounces Louisiana Tech in season opener

Much to Terry Bradshaw's chagrin, Sam Ehlinger is pretty good. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/31/19

during a high school football game between Vandegrift and Cedar Park at Monroe Stadium in Austin, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Vandegrift shuts out Cedar Park for second straight win in series

Drew Sanders has been on the sidelines for every step of the rivalry between Vandegrift and Cedar Park. He remembers getting beat by quite a bit, time and time again. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/30/19

Glenn High School Grizzlies Quarterback Drew McGuire (9) under pressure from the Liberty Hill Panthers at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Glenn stifled by Liberty Hill rushing attack in season opener

Liberty Hill's unique 'Slot-T' offense was too much to handle for Glenn, as the Grizzlies lost 41-13 to the Panthers in their season-opening contest at Bible Stadium on Friday night. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 8/30/19

Cullen Gillaspia (44) of the Houston Texans runs Los Angeles Rams receiver Nsimba Webster out of bounds during Thursday night’s preseason game at NRG Stadium. Gillaspia is from Katy and is one of several players waiting to see if the make the cut to stay on the Texans 53-man roster. The Rams beat the Texans 22-10.

Texans finish preseason with 22-10 loss to Rams

The Houston Texans finished their preseason with a 1-3 record as they lost to the Los Angeles Rams 22-10 Thursday night at NRG Stadium. The game itself was secondary as the focus was on the … more

By BILL MCCAUGHEY, Special to the Hill Country News | 8/30/19

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Jhamon Ausbon (2) brings in a 1-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game between Texas A&M and Texas State at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on August 29, 2019.

Texas A&M routs Texas State in season opener

Texas A&M did what it needed and then some on Thursday, routing Texas State 41-7 in the season opener for both teams more

By RYAN COLEMAN, Special to the Hill Country News | 8/29/19

Leander High School wide receiver Aiden Perrott (1) runs along the sideline against the Weiss Wolves at Bible Stadium, Leander, Texas on August 30, 2019.

Leander falls to Weiss in regular-season opener

Leander started the first game of the season well on Thursday night. The Lions played to their strengths the rest of the game, but it wasn't as smooth as first-year coach Kris Price would've liked. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/19

Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman prepares to lead the Longhorns onto the field before the start of a college football game between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Longhorns at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.

Texas freshman already pushing for playing time

Todd Orlando wasn't sure about this new defensive lineman. Sure, he had the size – 6-foot-4, 320 pounds. A mountainous teenager. more

By Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News | 8/29/19

Texans have discussed potential Jadeveon Clowney trade with several teams

As the Texans contemplate trade scenarios involving unsigned franchise player Jadeveon Clowney, they've been in touch with multiple NFL teams shopping the three-time Pro Bowl outside … more

By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle | 8/29/19

Leander band forging friendships outside of Friday night performances

Before the football camps even open, trudging along on the scolding hot asphalt in front of Leander High School, director Robert Selaiden instructs more than 300 kids to march around from dot to dot. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/19

Glenn Grizzlies junior Jarvis Henderson (20) delivers a stiff arm while carrying the ball during a high school football game between Glenn and McNeil on Friday, Sept 7, 2018 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Laying the foundation: Glenn makes history, establishes tradition in first full season

Rob Schoenfeld has been around football for more than two decades. He's contributed and taken part in traditions and tried to add his own spin on things. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/19

Cedar Ridge High School Raiders come out of the gate against Hendrickson at Dragon Field on October 12, 2018.

Cedar Ridge entering season with renewed sense of togetherness

It's been a quick rise to the top for Cedar Ridge. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/19

Vandegrift Vipers junior quarterback Dru Dawson (4) carries the ball during a high school football game between the Cedar Park Timberwolves and the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Vandegrift not resting on last season's success

It's easy to look at Vandegrift's record-breaking season last year and expect more of the same. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/19

Xavier Dotson was second on the team in rushing yards last season. He'll carry a big load for Leander on the ground this season.

Price hopes to bring winning tradition to Leander

The Leander football program has seemingly been in a constant state of change over the last few years, but Kris Price is hoping to create a positive, winning tradition. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/19

Lago Vista is looking to get back to the playoffs this season after a one-year hiatus.

Lago Vista eyes postseason run with a roster full of potential

Craten Phillips is honest about the lack of wins the Vikings have had lately, but he's bullish that the potential and talent is there. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/19

The Westwood Warriors take the field for a high school football game between the Westwood Warriors and the Lehman Lobos at Kelly Reeves Stadium in Round Rock, Texas, on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Junior-laden roster powering Westwood in competitive district

Westwood is in possibly the most interesting spot of any team in District 13-6A this season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/19

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